BFI Southbank
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- From £1200
- 590 people
- South Bank
- 483m² (5199ft²)
Spaces in BFI Southbank
NFT2
Screenings are what the BFI does best, and you couldn't pick a more iconic location in London to lend some great cinematic glamour to your event! NFT2 is a stunning space to host a private screening for up to 125 guests, with all in-house AV included for you in your hire fee. You will be introduced to your own dedicated Events Coordinator who will liaise with our expert technical team to ensure your screening goes off without a hitch. Inspirational reception spaces within the BFI Southbank can be paired with the NFT2 to entertain your guests before or after your event.
NFT3
If you are looking for an event venue in an iconic and unique location in London, NFT3 at the BFI Southbank offers a great stage. The 134-seater auditorium is a top choice for hosting awards ceremonies, screenings, product launches, panel discussions and conferences and can be combined with a host of stylish reception spaces for entertaining your guests before or after the main event. The large screen can be used to create a dramatic branded backdrop. All AV are included in the price along with a talented technical support team. Waterloo Station offers easy public transport links.
See venueThe Studio
For an intimate screening, launch, premiere or training, the Studio at the BFI Southbank is the perfect choice. Seating just 38 guests in total, the space is ideal for events where a big screen will make a big impact. Our dedicated technical team will ensure that you enjoy unrivalled AV quality - with all audio-visual equipment being included in the venue hire price. The Studio can be paired with a number of stylish reception spaces to entertain your guests after your screening or premiere. The nearby Waterloo Station offers easy public transport links for guests to get to the venue.
See venueNFT1
The BFI Southbank's largest auditorium seating 450 guests in total, NFT1 is perfectly set up for conferences, screenings, awards, meetings, and AGMs. It is the premiere venue in London if you are looking for an iconic location steeped in film history, excellent audio-visual support and unrivalled screening and presentation capabilities. All AV within the space is included in the hire for your event, and our expert, in-house technical team will work with you to ensure that everything goes smoothly on the day. Your guests can enjoy convenient public transport access via Waterloo Station.
See venueBlue Room
The BFI Southbank's versatile Blue Room is one of our most popular venue hire spaces on account of its bright, contemporary look and superb flexibility in terms of set up. The space can comfortably accommodate between 60-100 seated guests and up to 250 for a standing reception. All AV is included within the hire cost of the space, ensuring that you can create a slick and impactful event. Access to a private bar allows you to stage an entertaining event for your guests, no matter what format you choose. Delegates have easy public transport access via Waterloo Station.
See venueRiverfront and Balcony Bar
The Riverfront and Balcony Bar at the BFI Southbank allow you to combine your business event or conference with some atmospheric dining options overlooking the Thames. The daylight flooded room is perfect for a welcome breakfast, delegate lunch or evening cocktail reception and we work closely with our in-house hospitality partners Benugu to create fantastic F&B packages that suit the format of your event and your budget. The Riverfront can be combined with an outdoor terrace that overlooks the river Thames and iconic London sights, further extending the capacity of your event space.
See venueBFI Bar & Kitchen
Host a dinner for your guests at the BFI Bar & Kitchen and get ready to let them play the star for an evening. This contemporary space can host up to 60 for a seated dinner or 300 for a standing reception. This London venue has a host of intimate spaces that you can use to create the atmosphere you desire for your dinner event. From the stylish lounge area to the cool and quirky Drawing Room with its hidden entrance and speakeasy vibe, we can help you create an event to remember. Choose from a modern British menu and creative cocktails that are sure to shake things up for your guests.
See venueAbout BFI Southbank
BFI Southbank is one of the coolest spaces in London with an incredible cinematic heritage.
Comprising 4 auditoria and stylish reception spaces, including a riverside restaurant and bar and the capacity for a full venue takeover, BFI Southbank can cater for your Awards Show, Conference, Screening, Launch Event and Exhibitions of all sizes.
This landmark venue enjoys an impressive riverside location and great transport connections across London via the nearby Waterloo Station.
Host your next event with us and let your guests soak in the atmosphere of the UK's incredible cinematic history.