Venue Hire
Put your event on the world stage
From glittering film premieres and star-studded awards ceremonies, through to intimate receptions with beautiful views, we’ve got the venue to make your event unforgettable.
We also throw in a few extras with our room hire, like iconic architecture, a central location which buzzes with creativity, state-of-the-art production facilities, and your own dedicated event manager. So why look anywhere else?
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Our spaces
Royal Festival Hall
Our big-event venue has an auditorium that seats 2,500 and one of London’s largest red carpet areas.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
A unique space for a spectacular screening, conference or awards ceremony, with seating for 900.
Purcell Room
Ditch the boring conference venues and choose this elegant space, with seating for 300.
Hayward Gallery
Host breakfast or an evening reception for up to 300 guests in our distinctive brutalist gallery.
Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer
A versatile venue for everything from fashion shows to receptions that’s a vibe-and-a-half, with room for 1,000 guests.
Weston Roof Pavilion
A bright and airy venue by day, with dramatic city views after dusk and capacity of up to 220.
St Paul’s Roof Pavilion
This flexible space has room for up to 150 people, and all the facilities you expect from a much bigger venue.
Outside spaces
It’s not a dream: you really can hire a roof garden in central London where 300 guests can relax next to the river, among the trees.
Using our spaces
Meetings & conferences
Our rooms host between 100 to 1,000 delegates and offer world-class AV facilities.
Receptions & dinners
Beautiful spaces and great views that will make your evening truly memorable.
Awards ceremonies
Sprinkle some stardust on your prize-giving event at the home of the BAFTA Awards.
Film & TV premieres
From Wonka to The Crown, we’re the red carpet venue loved equally by stars, the press and the fans.
Brand activations
Our busy, creative site is a place where brand activations and experiences really pop.
Location filming & photography
Follow in the footsteps of Doctor Who and Killing Eve by choosing the Southbank Centre as a location.
Event services
Catering
We’ve handpicked the best event caterers in London to delight your guests with delicious food and drink tailored to your needs.
Production
Hiring our venues means our backstage team are at your service – the same people who make sure our concerts run without a hitch.
Impact & access
Sustainability
We’re committed to becoming carbon net zero by 2040. Find out how working with us will impact your organisation’s emission targets.
Access
Determined to make our venues accessible to all, we’re the first live events organisation to achieve Platinum certification by Attitude is Everything.