The Ditch

Shoreditch Town Hall

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Dimly lit industrial corridor in Shoreditch Town Hall for creative events and gatherings.
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Grade II listed civic building in vibrant Shoreditch offering eight unique spaces from grand Assembly Hall to intimate basement warren.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Assembly Hall with theatre capacity up to 750
  • In-house production services available
  • Folding chairs and trestle tables on-site
  • Featured catering suppliers recommended
  • Grade II listed building with historic character
  • Eight unique spaces available for hire
  • Dry hire basis with external catering flexibility
  • Central East London location in vibrant Shoreditch



Frequently asked questions

The venue is completely unavailable from late June through July, August, and September due to large rehearsals that occupy the entire venue. Additionally, from November 24th to December 17th, the venue hosts KIN London's Christmas Social and is not available for other bookings outside of that partnership.

Club nights are not permitted due to the listed status of the building and the nature of the cultural programme. Sporting events are also not allowed, despite the venue's historical use as a boxing venue.

No agreement exists until a contract and full terms & conditions are signed by both parties and all hire fees and charges are paid in full. Any enquiry, discussion or correspondence should never be taken as confirmation, and the venue reserves the right to vary or cancel hires pre and post contract.

The venue operates a tiered booking system with first option (provisional hold), second option, and third option status. If you're offered second or third option, you'll be contacted if higher priority bookings fall through.

Yes, the venue runs a fully curated cultural programme where all shows are developed in consultation with the venue. For cultural programming enquiries, you must contact their Cultural Programme team, and any work should align with their artistic vision and previous productions.

The venue operates primarily on a dry hire basis, allowing you to source external caterers of your choice. They have featured catering suppliers who have previously worked at the venue, and can provide an in-house bar service with a separate Bar Hire Guide available.

The venue can provide full production in-house including audio, video, and lighting equipment. They offer bespoke production quotes based on specific requirements, with separate Production Guide documentation available for detailed technical specifications.

Folding chairs and trestle tables are available on site, and you can source additional furniture and décor from external suppliers. It is the hirer's responsibility to set up and clear down the space unless discussed with the venue in advance, with this time factored into the hire period.

For larger theatre-style events, up to 500 Matrix seats can be installed in the Assembly Hall with an additional 250 seats available in the balcony. The venue can accommodate various seating arrangements including theatre style, cabaret style, and standing configurations.

There are no permanent kitchens on site, however the Old Servery space adjoining the Assembly Hall can be used by caterers to set up the equipment they need for food preparation and service.




More about Shoreditch Town Hall

Shoreditch Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in the heart of East London and one of the city's most vibrant areas. Once a civic building, it is now an arts space and a flagship venue for the community, as well as offering its spaces for event hire. With eight stunning and unique spaces to choose from, the Town Hall offers a range of flexible dry-hire spaces for any event. The grandeur of the Assembly Hall is a beautiful backdrop for large-scale dinners and conferences. Or surprise your guests with a reception in The Ditch, an intimate warren of untouched basement spaces.