The central room of the former Whitechapel Library, with exposed brickwork and stunning atmospheric light wells, creates a stunning setting for any special day.

The central room of the former Whitechapel Library, with exposed brickwork and stunning atmospheric light wells, creates a stunning setting for any special day.

On the edge of the square mile, neighbouring the City, the Whitechapel Gallery is a world-class East London events venue and a touchstone for contemporary art.
With 3,600 sq. m of event space, the new building offers 13 beautiful and versatile spaces to host a range of events, including 9 Galleries, 2 Studios and a purpose-built Auditorium.

Gallery 2 is the historic central reading room of the former Whitechapel Library.
This columned space with original Victorian brickwork, polished concrete floor and architectural light wells, is a stunning setting for dinners and drinks receptions.

Gallery 2 is also the commission space at the Whitechapel Gallery. This means that clients are offered the opportunity to entertain alongside new and critically acclaimed pieces of artwork, making for particularly memorable events.


Gallery 2 | Events Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

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On the edge of the square mile, neighbouring the City, the Whitechapel Gallery is a world-class East London events venue and a touchstone for contemporary art.

With 3,600 sq. m of event space, the new building offers 13 beautiful and versatile spaces to host a range of events, including 9 Galleries, 2 Studios and a purpose-built Auditorium.

On the edge of the square mile, neighbouring the City, the Whitechapel Gallery is a world-class East London events venue and a touchstone for contemporary art.

With 3,600 sq. m of event space, the new building offers 13 beautiful and

Gallery 2 is the historic central reading room of the former Whitechapel Library.
This columned space with original Victorian brickwork, polished concrete floor and architectural light wells, is a stunning setting for dinners and drinks

Gallery 2 | Weddings Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

The incredible wood-panelled Auditorium is available to hire out in the evenings and all day on Mondays. Turner Prize nominee Liam Gillick used Kvadrat fabrics to design the seating for the auditorium, and the space is fully equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment. It also includes a stage, making it a flexible and ideal space for talks, film screenings and presentations. 

Zilkha Auditorium | Business | Whitechapel Gallery 

The incredible wood-panelled Auditorium is available to hire out in the evenings and all day on Mondays. Turner Prize nominee Liam Gillick used Kvadrat fabrics to design the seating for the auditorium, and the space is fully equipped with

Zilkha Auditorium | Events Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

Zilkha Auditorium | Screenings | Whitechapel Gallery 

The Gallery's original exhibition space dating from 1901, this turn of the century basilica-like space is a unique and highly impressive space ideal for spectacular dinners and drinks receptions with a difference.  The Gallery's world-renowned quarterly exhibitions of modern and contemporary art provide unique talking points in this fantastic space. The classic white cube format with central column and original hardwood floors can be transformed at night with elegant coloured lighting.

Gallery 1 | Events Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

The Gallery's original exhibition space dating from 1901, this turn of the century basilica-like space is a unique and highly impressive space ideal for spectacular dinners and drinks receptions with a difference.  The Gallery's

An intimate, modern space designed by Turner Prize nominee Liam Gillick, the Gallery's Café Bar offers a distinctive space for entertaining. 

The space is closed to the public during the evening and makes for a great, flexible event space, perfect for evening receptions, film screenings and meetings. It also serves as the ideal break-out space when hired in conjunction with other spaces in the Gallery.

Gallery 3 | Events Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

An intimate, modern space designed by Turner Prize nominee Liam Gillick, the Gallery's Café Bar offers a distinctive space for entertaining. 

The space is closed to the public during the evening and makes for a great, flexible event

For a couple of days each year we provide a rare opportunity to hire Whitechapel Gallery as an exclusive gallery when it is exhibition free. 
Leaving a prestigious blank canvas setting, perfect for branding and entertaining options.

Whole Venue | Events Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

The Study Studio is bright, airy space on the second floor of the Gallery, with an abundance of natural light. Entirely private and unique, it holds four stunning artworks from the Gallery’s social sculpture series, including the Anni Ratti water fountain. Furnished with designer wooden Artek Furniture and fully equipped for presentations, the Study Studio is perfectly suited to meetings. It also provides an intimate dinner or events venue.

Study Studio | Other Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

The Study Studio is bright, airy space on the second floor of the Gallery, with an abundance of natural light. Entirely private and unique, it holds four stunning artworks from the Gallery’s social sculpture series, including the Anni Ratti

The Clore Creative Studio provides a gorgeous, flexible space in the Education Tower of the expanded building. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this penthouse studio open up to a private balcony with views of the Gherkin and the London skyline. It is the perfect backdrop to drinks receptions, dinners and events.  Two magnetic walls are perfect for presentation materials.

Creative Studio | Business Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

The Clore Creative Studio provides a gorgeous, flexible space in the Education Tower of the expanded building. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this penthouse studio open up to a private balcony with views of the Gherkin and the London

Creative Studio | Events Hire | Whitechapel Gallery 

A dedicated events space, Gallery 3 is a light and modern room that serves as the ideal venue for an small meeting or away day. It can also be hired out as a break-out space with other hired spaces. Fully equipped with a pull-down projection screen, it is perfect for presentations. The walls are lined with limited edition prints and wallpaper by popular YBA artist Sarah Lucas, giving the space a unique character. Entirely private, Gallery 3 can also be used for intimate lunches.

A dedicated events space, Gallery 3 is a light and modern room that serves as the ideal venue for an small meeting or away day. It can also be hired out as a break-out space with other hired spaces. Fully equipped with a pull-down

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