Hire Space
Diamond Arena

The Rock Tower

  Tap to scroll to images  
Diamond Arena in The Rock Tower: spacious venue with tiered seating for conferences and events.
  • From £450 per hour
  • 950 Standing
  • Tufnell Park station
  • From £450 per hour
  • 950 Standing
  • Tufnell Park station
Diamond Arena offers London's largest ground-floor accessible theatre space with 900-seat capacity and natural daylight in a distinctive Greco-Byzantine landmark building.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Professional AV support available
  • On-site kitchen facilities
  • CCTV security system
  • WiFi connectivity
  • 900-seat theatre-style capacity
  • Ground floor accessibility
  • High ceilings with natural daylight
  • Flexible layout configuration

The Diamond Arena, located on the ground floor of the The Rock Tower is spacious and versatile, designed to accommodate large scale events. With a seating capacity of 900 in a theatre-style arrangement, ample room for guests, with natural day light. The Arena features high ceilings and expansive floor space. the layout is designed to optimise sightlines and acoustics, giving attendees optimal viewing and listening experience from every seat.

Perfect uses for Diamond Arena could include: Conferences and conventions, Educational seminars, Workshops, Shareholders meetings, & networking sessions.

Frequently asked questions

The Diamond Arena is £450 per hour for standard bookings, with charity rates available at £350 per hour. This is dry hire only, meaning you pay for the space and basic furniture (chairs and tables are provided). You'll need to complete a booking form to receive a comprehensive quote with specific timing requirements.

The Diamond Arena has a maximum seating capacity of 900 people in theatre-style arrangement. The space can accommodate 800+ people for standing events. The venue provides chairs and tables as part of the dry hire, with flexible layout options to optimize sightlines and acoustics.

The Rock Tower is strictly a no-alcohol and no-smoking venue. This policy applies to all areas of the building and all events. If your event requires alcohol service, you will need to find an alternative venue as this restriction cannot be waived.

Sound equipment is not included in the dry hire rate. The venue has a sound engineer available for hire at additional cost, which will be added to your quote when requested. You can bring your own entertainment and AV equipment, or engage the venue's technical services for an additional fee.

The venue office is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Site visits can be arranged during these hours, typically between 10am to 3pm on weekdays. You must confirm your preferred viewing time in advance, and viewings are essential before finalizing bookings.

Yes, the Emerald Suite is available as an additional space, seating 150 people in theatre style at £150 per hour. This can be used for breakout sessions, after-parties, or as a secondary meeting space. Additional rooms for merchandise sales or green rooms may be available with additional charges.

You must complete and return the venue's booking form to receive a comprehensive quote. The booking form is attached to initial correspondence and must be filled out with your specific requirements including setup and breakdown times. Once submitted, the venue will prepare a detailed quote for your consideration.

Yes, you can bring your own catering as this is a dry hire venue. The venue has kitchen facilities available. All external vendors and entertainment must be arranged independently, though the venue can provide technical support services if requested at additional cost.

Events typically run during daytime hours, with the venue noting they "don't do overnight events." You need to include setup and breakdown times in your booking request. The venue requires specific timing details including setup and set-down times to provide accurate quotes.

For large corporate events (800+ people) with extensive requirements, budgets may need to be significantly higher than basic hourly rates. The venue can accommodate major corporate events but additional services like extended AV support, multiple rooms, and technical staff will substantially increase costs beyond the base £450 per hour rate.

More about The Rock Tower

The Rock Tower stands out as a versatile landmark, combining traditional architecture with a modern touch. Its' Greco-Byzantine structure has been adapted to seamlessly blend the sturdiness of tradition with the liveliness of contemporary design. This distinctive building is part of the rich architectural tapestry that enhances the Borough of Islington.

It hosts diverse events like conferences, weddings, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, art showcases, music concerts, receptions, birthdays and other special celebrations. The venue is versatile and suitable for formal and informal events.