BFI Southbank
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- From £1200
- 590 people
- South Bank
- 483m² (5199ft²)
Spaces in BFI Southbank
NFT1
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.
NFT2
NFT2 is a stunning space for up to 125 guests, with all in-house AV included for you in the hire fee. The space is perfect to host a panel discussion, product launch, awards or graduation ceremony, seminar or training. Additionally, you will be introduced to your own Event Coordinator who will liaise with our expert technical team on your behalf to ensure your event goes off without a hitch. NFT2 can be paired with a host of breakout or reception spaces within the BFI Southbank for pre or post event drinks or a networking cocktail, making it an ideal event choice in an iconic London venue.
See venueNFT3
There are few places to host a screening in London that can boast the BFI Southbank's incredible cinematic heritage. Stage a red carpet welcome for your guests at NFT3, a generous auditorium that can seat 134 guests in comfort and incorporates a large presentation space in-front of the screen for Q&As with the director and cast, panel discussions and thank you speeches. BFI Southbank has fantastic AV equipment that ensures unrivalled quality of screening. All AV and a technical support team are included in your venue hire price to ensure your screenings are memorable for the right reasons!
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 venueBlue Room
A bright, contemporary, versatile space, the Blue Room at the BFI Southbank is the perfect choice for hosting your conference, product launch, exhibition, seminar, workshop or meeting. The flexible space can be set up to suit your needs and can take from 60-100 seated guests, to up to 250 at a networking reception. The Blue Room has access to a private bar and a host of hospitality options via our in-house caterers Benugo. AV equipment is included in the venue hire, making it a great choice for trainings and company off-site events. Waterloo Station offers easy public transport links.
See venueRiverfront and Balcony Bar
If you are looking for a storied London venue to host your next event, staff gathering, reception or annual Christmas party, why not book the BFI Southbank's Riverfront restaurant and Balcony Bar and let your guests feel like stars for the night? The newly renovated two-storey reception space offers amazing views overlooking the Thames and a chance to soak in the atmosphere of an iconic location that has been home to memorable movie moments for over 50 years. A private bar and entrance and a dedicated events team allow you to fully personalise your event to create a truly memorable evening.
See venueBFI Bar & Kitchen
This bright, contemporary space at the BFI Southbank with its stylish bar and creative decor celebrating moments of movie magic is a great venue for a glamourous Christmas party, cocktail reception, networking event or staff party. The space can accommodate 60 to 300 guests. The Drawing Room hidden behind a bookcase is another unusual space that is sure to surprise your guests with its cool speakeasy vibe. Our in-house catering team can create a menu and cocktails to suit a theme and ensure your guests enjoy a truly memorable event. Nearby Waterloo Station offers public transport links.
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.