Space description

The Purcell Room is an intimate, 295-seat venue for music and performance, screenings, poetry readings, and a variety of talks and debates. It has a commitment to emerging talent and has hosted renowned artists like David Bowie, Daniel Barenboim, Marianne Faithfull, and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood. The venue offers a platform for new and emerging talent across various art forms, along with a series of gigs known as Purcell Sessions. The space is suitable for hosting events such as music performances, screenings, poetry readings, talks, and debates.

More about Purcell Room

The Purcell Room at Southbank Centre in London is an intimate 295-seat venue hosting a variety of events including music, performances, screenings, poetry readings, talks, and debates. It features new facilities, acoustics, and a commitment to emerging talent, with past performances by renowned artists. The venue offers Purcell Sessions for artists to showcase new material and provides visitor information on safety and accessibility. Located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, it is open daily from 10am, offering a range of events such as festivals, classical music, gigs, literature, performance, and talks. Reopened in April 2018 after refurbishment.