Southbank Centre Events Partner

As well as being a world-class arts venue, Southbank Centre has a variety of fantastic spaces that can be hired for events including conferences, AGMs, dinners and receptions. Read More

About

Situated at the heart of London's vibrant South Bank cultural district, Southbank Centre comprises of the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Gallery. The central riverside location further benefits from iconic London views and excellent transport links.

Built as part of the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Royal Festival Hall is grade 1 listed and can host events from 20 - 2,500 guests.

Newly re-opened in Spring 2018, the Queen Elizabeth Hall will be able to host events for 200 - 916 delegates in it's two beautiful, wood-panelled auditoria.

For the first time ever, the world-renowned Hayward Gallery is available to hold private events including dinners and drinks receptions.

For unique event spaces in an inspirational cultural venue with a central London location, look no further than Southbank Centre.

Meeting room layouts

Room	Style	Capacity
Hayward Gallery
	Reception	600
Level 5 Function Room (275 m²/ 2960 ft²)
	Theatre	180
	Cabaret	128
	Banqueting	200
	Reception	300
Purcell Room
	Theatre	365
Queen Elizabeth Hall
	Theatre	916
Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer (965 m²/ 10387 ft²)
	Theatre	0
	Cabaret	0
	Banqueting	450
	Reception	1000
Royal Festival Hall - Auditorium
	Theatre	2500
St Paul's Roof Pavilion (234 m²/ 2519 ft²)
	Theatre	100
	Cabaret	50
	Banqueting	90
	Reception	150
Sunley Pavilion & Level 3 Function Room
	Theatre	50
	Cabaret	30
	Banqueting	40
	Reception	60
Weston Roof Pavilion (206 m²/ 2217 ft²)
	Theatre	150
	Cabaret	60
	Banqueting	110
	Reception	220

Facilities & Accessibility

Access Inside Building Facilities: Ramps within building
Lift with spoken announcements on arrival at each floor
All routes suitable for limited mobility users
Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
Accessible lift
Access into the Building: Flat routes from parking area to entrance
Ramps with handrails to entrance
Automatic doors
Steps with handrails to entrance
Full, non-assisted wheelchair access
Accessible Bathroom Facilities: Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
Some toilets with handrails
Accessible Communication Facilities: Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)
Hearing loop system
Accessible Parking Facilities: Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance
Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance
Accessible Venue Facilities: Staff available to assist
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Special dietary requirements catered for
Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
Assistance dogs welcome
Staff disability awareness trained
Staff available twenty four hours
Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
Catering Facilities: Cafe
Nut-free option on menu
Food shop
Kosher options on menu
Bar
Halal options on menu
Outdoor dining / Beer garden
Vegetarian options on menu
Restaurant
Event catering
Private Dining
Event Facilities: Licenced for civil marriages
Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
Offers charity rates
Available for wedding receptions
Raked or tiered seating offered
In house AV available
Civil Partnership licence held
Breakout Rooms
Venue allows outside catering