Southbank Centre
- From £220 per hour
- 2740 people
- Waterloo
- 2472m² (26608ft²)
Spaces in Southbank Centre
Royal Festival Hall Auditorium
The Royal Festival Hall is a world-famous venue which can seat up to 2,500 guests in a fixed raked seated auditorium. The stunning Hall boasts a state of the art stage and rig, a large number of back of house areas and many of the original 1950s features. It's the perfect London location with excellent transport links for large conferences or corporate events, AGMs, award ceremonies and graduations.
Purcell Room
The Purcell Room is a wood-panelled auditorium with an intimate atmosphere making it suitable for smaller scale events such as meetings, seminars, panel discussions, conferences, corporate events and private concerts, which can be held with a live audience, or as a hybrid event. Located within the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall Building, the Purcell Room offers state-of-the-art technical equipment, backstage space including two dressing rooms, a Green Room, and an area of the adjoining foyer for delegate registration and catering.
See venueWeston Roof Pavilion
The Weston Roof Pavilion boasts exceptional views of the iconic London skyline, plenty of natural daylight and a private rooftop courtyard. This flexible space is suitable for receptions, networking and dinners. Hiring the Weston Pavilions allows access to a private rooftop courtyard and balcony, providing room to soak in the view and disperse across the venue.
See venueSt Paul's Roof Pavillion
The St Paul's Pavilion is a beautiful space located on the sixth floor of the Southbank Centre, with fantastic views of Central London looking towards the City. Hire of the Pavilion comes with access to a private roof top courtyard and balcony. It is suitable for a variety of events from meetings and workshops to receptions and private dinners,
See venueQueen Elizabeth Hall Foyer
The Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer is a large flexible space with a standing capacity for up to 950 people. Glass panelling bathes the spacious foyer with natural light while concrete walls and marble floors adding to the brutalist aesthetic. The space is particularly suited for award dinners, large receptions and exhibition stalls, boasting an outside terrace with fabulous river views.
See venueQueen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium
This stunning auditorium is perfect for conferences, award ceremonies, AGMs, film premieres, seminars and hybrid events. Conveniently situated by the River Thames and with excellent transport links, this iconic brutalist architecture boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Rich in cultural heritage, it offers a 916-seat space that will comfortably accommodate your guests. If you require exclusivity or additional space, the whole venue can be hired, including the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, which can be used for a reception, and the Purcell Room, which can be used as a breakout space.
See venueQueen's Walk
An iconic filming location with a stunning London backdrop, including the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament along the River Thames. Also visible is the greenery of Jubilee Gardens and the Brutalist architecture of the Southbank Centre's various buildings in the background. Please enquire via FilmApp and a member of the team will come back to you.
See venueSouthbank Centre Square
A large open space in central London, close to Waterloo. Against the backdrop of brutalist and mid-century architecture, with great accessibility for builds and vehicles. Available Monday-Thursday only.
See venueQueen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
Available for hire for the first time, our rooftop garden is a lush oasis offering panoramic views of London and the River Thames. If you're looking for an event space, simply ascend the striking yellow stairs outside the Queen Elizabeth Hall to uncover our serene garden. The space can be used for networking events, private and corporate parties, evening receptions and as an unique space for launches. Contact our dedicated Venue Managers to discover more about our in-house bar and catering services available on the Roof Garden.
See venueFestive Celebrations
There's something unforgettable about Christmas on the South Bank. Discover our venues, perfect for celebrating in a sparkling central London location. Nestled in the heart of central London and just minutes from Waterloo Station, our venue is in an unbeatable location and is easy for guests to travel to and from. Our starry Thames-side setting is where festive cheer comes alive with twinkling lights, a postcard view of our Winter Market and stunning views of the London skyline.
See venueAbout Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre is the worlds most exciting centre for the arts. Our unique and creative site offers a range of flexible spaces for hire, in a vibrant central London location. Enviable transport links, state-of-the-art hybrid event capabilities, and dedicated event managers, Southbank Centre is the perfect venue for any occasion with capacity for 20 - 2,500 guests.