The Grand Hall

Olympia

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Grand Hall in Olympia with arched ceiling, ideal for conferences and exhibitions.
  • From £97000
  • 7,000 Standing
  • Kensington (Olympia)
  • From £97000
  • 7,000 Standing
  • Kensington (Olympia)
The stunning Victorian architecture with its famous glass barrel-vaulted roof creates an unmatched backdrop for prestigious events in central London.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Dedicated entrance on Olympia Way
  • Additional hospitality rooms available
  • Newly refurbished Henley Suite with eight meeting rooms
  • Victorian architecture with ornate barrel-vaulted glazed roof
  • Gallery floor overlooking ground event space
  • Direct connectivity to National Hall and West Hall
  • Five on-site catering outlets

Built in 1886, and famous for its stunning Victorian architeture, magnificent galleries and ornate barrel-vaulted glazed roof, the space is perfect for large exhibitions, fashion shows, live music and entertainment, and sporting events.

The vast ground floor is overlooked by a large gallery floor creating great views and offering additional sqaure meterage and options to expand your event.

Several additional hospitality rooms are available, offering seperate spaces away from the main floors. Our newly refurbished Henley Suite is also available, made up of eight meeting and seminar rooms.




Frequently asked questions

The Grand is Olympia's premium hall with a capacity of up to 7,000 people. This is a dry-hire space, meaning you'll need to arrange all furniture, production, A/V, and staging separately from the venue hire cost.

Dry hire means the venue provides only the empty space - no furniture, staging, A/V equipment, or production is included. You must factor furniture, production, A/V, and staging into your event budget as separate costs from the venue hire.

Olympia requires sufficient lead time for bookings and may decline enquiries that are too short notice. Based on their booking policies, last-minute requests may not be accommodated.

The National Hall is approximately £45,000 + VAT per day. Pricing varies by specific hall and dates, with premium spaces like The Grand likely commanding higher rates.

Olympia offers several additional spaces including hospitality rooms separate from the main floors, and the newly refurbished Henley Suite comprising eight meeting and seminar rooms. The venue also features gallery floors that overlook the ground event space.

Built in 1886, Olympia features stunning Victorian architecture with magnificent galleries and an ornate barrel-vaulted glazed roof. The vast ground floor spaces are overlooked by large gallery floors, creating impressive views and additional square footage options.

The venue features five catering outlets offering on-trend food and drink. Additional hospitality rooms are available as separate spaces away from the main event floors for private functions or meetings.

Contact Olympia Events at events.olympia.london or call 0207 598 2786. Be prepared to provide your event date, expected attendance, budget, and specific requirements as they will review enquiry details before responding with availability and pricing.




More about Olympia

Olympia has been an iconic London venue for nearly 140 years, inspiring visitors with an endless variety of events in central London. From breathtaking consumer events to thrilling fashion shows, tech events, and colourful trade shows, it continues to shape London's history.

The £1.3bn regeneration opening from the second half of this year will see us become part of London's newest creative district. A destination for art, entertainment, music, events and incredible office space and some of the best food and drink in town. Olympia is set to be London's universal platform for every passion.