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Olympia

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International Convention Centre Olympia, modern venue for large events and conferences.
  • From £50500
  • 830 Theatre
  • Kensington (Olympia)
  • From £50500
  • 830 Theatre
  • Kensington (Olympia)
Part of London's newest creative district with £1.3bn regeneration opening 2026, offering state-of-the-art conference facilities directly connected to four iconic exhibition spaces.
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  • Private-hire bar/restaurant
  • 2 on-site hotels
  • Modern reception and registration areas
  • Direct entrance/exit on Hammersmith Road
  • Fully connectible to four iconic exhibition spaces
  • 830-seat auditorium with theatre-style seating
  • 7 breakout and seminar rooms
  • 3000 sqm flexible exhibition space
  • Boardroom for executive meetings
  • Business lounge for networking

As part of the Olympia regeneration, new state-of-the-art conference facilities will open in 2026.

From theatre-style conferences to award ceremonies, product launches and AGMs, the ICC at Olympia will be fully adaptable to fit whatever you need.

Fully connectible to our four iconic exhibition spaces and with its own entrance/exit on Hammersmith Road, the convention centre provides flexible, multi-functional facilities with modern reception and registration areas.

Frequently asked questions

The Grand hall is available as a dry hire space with capacity for up to 7,000 people. Based on available pricing information, National Hall costs approximately £45,000 + VAT per day, though specific pricing for The Grand would need to be confirmed. Dry hire means the space comes empty - you must arrange and budget for all furniture, production, A/V equipment, and staging separately.

The Grand hall accommodates up to 7,000 people and is described as providing plenty of space for staging and plenary setups. West Hall Level One offers 3,265 sqm of space with a minimum 75% usage requirement (2,500 sqm). National Hall is also available with different capacity options depending on your event requirements.

Olympia requires sufficient lead time for bookings, as they have declined enquiries that were "too short lead" for accommodation. It's recommended to book well in advance, particularly for large-scale events or during peak periods.

For dry hire spaces, you must budget for furniture, production equipment, A/V systems, staging, security, stewarding, exhibition booth building, graphics, power supply to exhibition areas, rigging, and drapes. These are all separate costs not included in the base venue hire fee.

Olympia accommodates various event types including conferences, exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows, and cultural performances. Specific timing restrictions and availability vary by date and hall, so early enquiry is essential to secure your preferred dates.

Olympia can provide catering services with bespoke menu options available. They can accommodate various catering requirements from breakfast and coffee breaks to buffet lunches and networking receptions, though specific pricing would be quoted separately based on your requirements.

Olympia can provide A/V services including screens, projectors, PA systems, microphones, lighting, and staging. For dry hire spaces, these are additional costs. They can also accommodate complex production requirements including LED walls, IMAG cameras, and live streaming capabilities.

Initial enquiries are reviewed by the Olympia Commercial Team who will respond with availability and pricing. The venue requires detailed event specifications including dates, capacity, setup requirements, and budget to provide accurate quotes. Payment terms and booking procedures are confirmed during the quotation process.

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.