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Southbank Centre

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  • From £500
  • 2740 people
  • Waterloo
  • 2472m² (26608ft²)

Spaces in Southbank Centre

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2740 Reception

Royal Festival Hall Auditorium

From From £20,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Royal Festival Hall is a stunning venue which can seat up to 2,500 guests in a fixed raked seated auditorium. The 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. The Hall is perfect with excellent transport links for large conferences, AGMs, award ceremonies and graduations.

295 Theatre

Purcell Room

From From £7,500.00 / Venue Fee

The Purcell Room is the perfect London venue for conferences, meetings and private concerts. This wood-panelled auditorium has an intimate atmosphere making it suitable for smaller scale events such as meetings, seminars, panel discussions, conferences and private concerts, which can be held with a live audience, or as a hybrid event. Located within the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall, 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.

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220 Reception

Weston Roof Pavilion

From From £5,200.00 / Venue Fee

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 meetings, workshops, receptions, networking and dinners.

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150 Standing

St Paul's Roof Pavillion

From From £4,200.00 / Venue Fee

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 dinners.

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300 Standing

Level 5 Function Room

From From £5,200.00 / Venue Fee

Level 5 Function Room is the largest private reception area in the Southbank Centre, and features floor to ceiling windows meaning it is bathed in natural light. The room has great views over the London Eye and Westminster, and offers the perfect location for inspiring workshops, conferences and meetings.

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1000 Reception

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

From From £15,000.00 / Venue Fee

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer is a large flexible space available for commercial bookings with capacity for up to 1,000 people. Glass panelling bathes the spacious foyer with natural with concrete walls and marble floors adding to the brutalist aesthetic. The space is particularly suited for award dinners, large receptions and fashion shows and boasts an outside terrace with fabulous river views.

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916 Theatre

Queen Elizabeth Hall

From From £19,500.00 / Venue Fee

This beautiful auditorium is perfect for conferences, award ceremonies, AGMs, film premieres, seminars and hybrid events. Centrally located next to the River Thames and with great transport links, the building is an icon of brutalist architecture with state-of-the-art facilities. Steeped in culture, your guests will be inspired by its history and comfortable in its 916-seat space. With backstage facilities including dressing rooms, an Artists' Bar and Green Room this space has everything you need under one roof.

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1000 Standing

Queen's Walk

From From £6,300.00 / Venue Fee

For London brand activation and experiential marketing locations, the Queen’s Walk offers an iconic backdrop in a vibrant, bustling area. Located directly on the riverfront, close to the London Eye, the Queen’s Walk is a prime location opposite Jubilee Gardens, offering views towards Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. The iconic skyline creates a stunning backdrop at the heart of the Southbank where visitors, locals and performers alike come together to form an unrivalled atmosphere and the ultimate London experience.

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1000 Standing

Southbank Centre External

From From £600.00 / Venue Fee

Southbank Centre’s buildings, riverside location and iconic central London backdrops provide standout settings for film, TV & photography shoots. The site can accommodate a wide variety of interior and exterior film and photography shoots. The site’s location on the River Thames is the perfect vantage point for some of London’s most recognisable skyline with the London Eye and Houses of Parliament to the west and St Paul’s Cathedral and the City to the east. Celebrated architecture, with its grey concrete buildings and multilevel walkways offers an authentically gritty setting for shoots.

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Southbank Centre Square

From From £6,300.00 / Venue Fee

For London brand activation and experiential marketing locations, the Southbank Centre Square offers a vibrant, bustling area. Located in front of the Royal Festival Hall and alongside the Hayward Gallery, this site is available Monday – Thursday for brand activation. Continuous footfall comes from commuters travelling between Waterloo and Charing Cross stations, and visitors enjoying one of London’s most vibrant cultural hubs. This space guarantees a constant stream of people from all walks of life as they enjoy what London has to offer.

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Builder’s Yard

From From £6,300.00 / Venue Fee

For London brand activation and experiential marketing locations, the Builder’s Yard offers an unique space in a vibrant, bustling area. The Builder’s Yard is a covered location under Hungerford Bridge, which provides a big space for dynamic and marketing activity. With scope for larger scale projects, this urban setting is ideal for creative and interactive activations.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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150 Reception

Skylon restaurant

From From £2,500.00 / Minimum Spend

Skylon restaurant is a sophisticated dining space located within the Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre. It offers a stylish and elegant setting for various events, meetings, and dining experiences. With its modern decor and stunning views of the River Thames, Skylon restaurant is ideal for corporate events, business meetings, intimate dinners, and special occasions.

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About Southbank Centre

The Hayward Gallery at Southbank Centre is a renowned contemporary art gallery with event spaces for hire, offering accessible facilities, group rates, concessions, and free entry for some events. Visitors can book tickets online, dine on-site, and find safety and accessibility information. The venue hosts over 1200 events annually, providing a vibrant and cultural space for various gatherings. Currently undergoing refurbishments to enhance facilities, including new cafe, bar, shop, and Ticket Office. Other areas like the Queen Elizabeth Hall’s Concrete Cafe and Ticket Office remain open daily. The Level 4 and Level 5 bars of the Royal Festival Hall are available for drinks and snacks before events. The venue provides access to the National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, and Mandela Walk shop. Suitable for meetings, receptions, brand activations, location filming, and artistic hires with multiple spaces for hire. Visitors can enjoy street food at the Southbank Centre Food Market and explore various cafes, restaurants, and bars on-site. Offers a range of events from festivals and exhibitions to performances and workshops, focusing on visitor safety and comfort for a memorable experience. Southbank Centre is a world-class arts centre in the heart of London with nine spaces available for private hire. World-class auditorium spaces Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Room are perfect for conferences, ceremonies & product launches. Host events with fantastic riverside views in the Rooftop Pavilions - bright, dynamic spaces for corporate events, meetings, parties & receptions. Enviable transport links, state-of-the-art hybrid event capabilities, and dedicated event managers, Southbank Centre is a unique venue for any occasion with capacity for 20 - 2,500 guests.