Royal Festival Hall Auditorium at Southbank Centre
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Up to 2,500seated
Waterloonearest station
Concertbest for
Waterlooarea
About this space
The Royal Festival Hall is a vast auditorium which can seat up to 2,500 guests in fixed raked seating. It boasts a state-of-the art stage and rig, a large number of back of house areas and many of the original 1950s features. Our incredible in-house production team can help support your event, making The Royal Festival Hall perfect for performances, film premieres, concerts and rehearsals.
Features
Wifi
12 Dressing rooms
Air conditioning
Backstage areas
Event stewards
Original 1950s features
state-of-the-art stage and rig
Tiered seating
Two dedicated technicians
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Recommended Caterering List Available
Recommended Caterers Only
Space
Disabled Access
2,472m² (26,608ft²)
Licenses
Licensed Until 2am
Capacities
2,500 Theatre
Guide prices
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Arts
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Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 07:00 - 16:00Every day, 07:00 - 16:00
£27,500 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 16:00 - 22:00Every day, 16:00 - 22:00
£22,000 / Venue FeeBusiness
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Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
Every day, 07:00 - 22:00Every day, 07:00 - 22:00
£60,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvents
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Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
Every day, 08:00 - 17:00Every day, 08:00 - 17:00
£80,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendAbout this venue
Modern South Bank rooftop venue with skyline views, strong Waterloo access, integrated AV and seamless presentation-to-reception flow for up to 150 seated guests.
Location
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Southbank Centre WaterlooUKWaterloo SE1 8XXLondon
Waterloo
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