Hybrid Events - Live Streaming - Live Music

King's House

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Hybrid event live music performance in an intimate setting with ambient lighting.
  • From £300 per hour
  • 240 Standing
  • King's Cross, St Pancras train and London Underground station
  • From £300 per hour
  • 240 Standing
  • King's Cross, St Pancras train and London Underground station
Former dance studio with exposed brick walls and rustic beams, offering bespoke lighting and dedicated technical support in the heart of King's Cross.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Projector screen & 2 TVs
  • Chairs & tables included
  • 200-seat flexible auditorium
  • Exposed brick walls with rustic beams
  • Bespoke lighting system
  • Dedicated technician included
  • Hybrid AV capabilities
  • Kitchen access for catering

As an old dance studio, the Upper Room has a history of hosting the arts.

With exposed brick walls, rustic beams and natural light, we are a regular Sofar Sounds venue with extensive experience hosting Live Music and a growing range of independent artists seeking out our hospitality, high production value and creative support.

So, whether you're booking Live Music for your event, hosting a gig, open mic night or other form of Live Performance, just let us know your requirements, and we'll call on our freelance team of friendly, professional and highly skilled technicians to make it happen.




Frequently asked questions

The Conference & Events package is £445 per hour, which includes the Upper Room (200 capacity), standard AV equipment with 1 dedicated technician, and 2 staff members to facilitate the event. All bookings must include setup and pack down time - minimum 30 minutes setup and 15-30 minutes pack down, with a £150 post-event cleaning charge applying to all bookings.

King's House is only available for hire Thursday through Saturday. The venue is not available for bookings on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

The Upper Room has a maximum capacity of 200 people in theatre-style seating. The space is a flexible auditorium with chairs and tables provided free of charge, allowing for various configurations depending on your event needs.

Standard AV package includes projector screen, 2 wall-mounted 65" TVs, full PA system, bespoke lighting, and hybrid AV capabilities for live streaming. A dedicated technician is included with every booking to operate equipment and provide technical support throughout your event.

King's House is a completely nut-free venue, so all catering must be nut-free. The venue operates on a dry-hire basis with kitchen access available, and they can arrange catering through recommended suppliers or you can bring your own nut-free catering.

Full payment is typically due by the standard deadline (usually 2-3 weeks before the event). However, payment plans can be arranged - for example, a deposit this week followed by the remaining balance plus refundable security surcharge 2 weeks later.

Unlimited teas and coffees service is available at £2 per person. The venue can arrange catering through recommended suppliers, and there's a refundable security surcharge that applies to all bookings (amount varies by event).

All AV files, logos, and presentation materials must be submitted by midday the day before your event via WeTransfer to the specified email address. You'll also need to complete a detailed schedule and hire handbook with specific timing requirements and technical needs for the technician.

Yes, deliveries can be arranged to arrive at the venue before your event. Items should typically arrive the day before your event, and you should coordinate delivery timing with the venue team in advance.

The Upper Room is a former dance studio with exposed brick walls, rustic beams, and natural light, creating an authentic arts venue atmosphere. King's House is a regular Sofar Sounds venue with extensive experience hosting live music and independent artists, supported by professional technicians and high production value equipment.




More about King's House

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR HIRE THURSDAY-SATURDAY

King's House is a beautiful former billiard hall in the heart of King's Cross. Our newly-refurbished first-floor events space contains a 200-seat flexible auditorium, with kitchen, full PA/AV, and is fully equipped for HD live streaming and hybrid events.

The ground floor of the building provides a cafe space and a home for community activities and charities aid people in the local area. Each booking made with King's House directly supports these organisations.

Please note: we are a NUT-FREE venue. Thank you for your co-operation!