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Assembly Hall

Shoreditch Town Hall

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Assembly Hall in Shoreditch Town Hall, elegant venue for conferences and galas.
  • From £620 per hour
  • 772 Theatre
  • Old Street
  • From £620 per hour
  • 772 Theatre
  • Old Street
Grade II listed Victorian grandeur with built-in stage and 772-person theatre capacity in the heart of Shoreditch.
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Mike Williams

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  • Matcham style balcony
  • Full production capabilities
  • Removable seating for versatility
  • Dry hire basis with external catering options
  • Built-in 10.3 x 4.4m raised stage
  • Theatre capacity for 772 with balcony
  • Italian marble panelled walls
  • High ceilings with architectural grandeur

The Assembly Hall is an ideal location for corporate dinners, product launches, conferences, talks and other events.

The high ceilings, Italian marble panelled walls, Matcham style balcony and glorious architectural features give the Assembly Hall a distinctive feeling of grandeur and elegance.

The option to include the Balcony allows for a full capacity of 772 theatre style, while removable seating on the stalls level maintains the room's versatility and has full production capabilities, making a seamless transition from ornate Victorian hall to suit any event requirements.

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 exclusively hosts KIN London's Christmas Social and cannot accommodate other bookings during this period.

No agreement exists until a contract and full terms & conditions are signed by both parties and all hire fees and other 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 without liability even after initial discussions.

The Assembly Hall can accommodate up to 772 people in theatre style when including the balcony (522 on the main floor plus 250 in the balcony). For larger theatre events, up to 500 Matrix seats can be installed on the main floor with an additional 250 seats in the balcony, and the venue has folding chairs and trestle tables available on site.

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 details available in their Bar Hire Guide. There are no permanent kitchens on site, but the Old Servery space adjoining the Assembly Hall can be used by caterers to set up equipment.

The venue can provide full production in-house including audio, video, and lighting equipment. They offer bespoke production quotes based on specific requirements, with details available in their Production Guide. The Assembly Hall has full production capabilities and features a 10.3 x 4.4m built-in raised stage.

The venue cannot accommodate club nights due to the listed status of the building and the nature of their cultural programme. They also cannot host sporting events despite their historical boxing venue heritage, and they run a fully curated cultural programme meaning events must align with their programming vision.

The venue operates a tiered booking system where dates can be held as first option (provisional hold), second option, or third option. If you're a second or third option, you'll be contacted if higher priority bookings fall through. The venue will only confirm availability once all prior options have been resolved.

It is the hirer's responsibility to set up and clear down the space unless specifically discussed with the venue in advance. If the venue agrees to handle setup/breakdown, this time will be factored into the hire period. The venue provides folding chairs and trestle tables, but hirers can also source external furniture and décor.

From November 26th to December 12th, 2025, Shoreditch Town Hall exclusively hosts KIN's Christmas Social for 150-500 guests. These parties run Tuesday-Friday only, so some weekend dates may be available. The venue offers packages including KERB street food, unlimited drinks, and themed décor during this period.

The venue provides an Events Guide containing dimensions, capacities, and floor plans, plus a virtual 3D tour available on their website. They also offer Production Guides and Bar Hire Guides with detailed information, and can arrange site visits to discuss specific requirements in person.

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.