Southbank Centre Venues Premium Member

Searching for a top-tier venue to hire in London? Southbank Centre provides a distinctive and creative setting with a variety of flexible spaces for hire, all located in the heart of central London. Read More

About

The Southbank Centre offers versatile event spaces that cater to all your needs: an awards ceremony venue for 2,500, a conference room for 500 and a reception area for 100, all set against the stunning backdrop of the river Thames and some of London's most iconic architecture.

A dedicated event manager is with you every step of the way, whether you're hosting a live event, hybrid gathering or virtual meeting.

With millions of locals and tourists visiting annually, choosing Southbank Centre means selecting a venue that truly captivates your guests. Excellent transport links also make the venue easily accessible from almost anywhere.

Moreover, by hosting your event at Southbank Centre, you’re not just choosing an iconic setting — you’re also supporting its mission to make the arts accessible to everyone.

Meeting room layouts

Room	Style	Capacity
Royal Festival Hall Auditorium (2472 m²/ 26608 ft²)
	Theatre	2500
Purcell Room (300 m²/ 3229 ft²)
	Theatre	295
Queen Elizabeth Foyer (900 m²/ 9688 ft²)
	Theatre	300
	Banqueting	300
	Reception	950
Queen Elizabeth Hall (292 m²/ 3143 ft²)
	Theatre	916
Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
	Theatre	300
St Paul's Roof Pavilion (174 m²/ 1873 ft²)
	Theatre	100
	Cabaret	50
	Classroom	32
	Banqueting	90
	Reception	150
	Boardroom	25
Weston Roof Pavilion (174 m²/ 1873 ft²)
	Theatre	150
	Cabaret	60
	Classroom	32
	Banqueting	110
	Reception	220
	Boardroom	25
Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium (292.5 m²/ 3148 ft²)
	Theatre	916

Facilities & Accessibility

Access Inside Building Facilities: Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
Accessible lift
Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters
Ramps with handrail within building
Ramps within building
Seating for limited mobility users along routes
Some routes suitable for wheelchair users
Steps with handrail within building
Steps within building
Wheelchair spaces available in auditorium
Access into the Building: Assisted wheelchair access
Automatic doors
Full, non-assisted wheelchair access
Ramps with handrails to entrance
Steps with handrails to entrance
Temporary ramps available
Accessible Communication Facilities: Audible alarm system
Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)
Hearing loop system
Information available in audio format
Information available in braille
Information available in large print
Visual alarm system
Accessible Parking Facilities: Blue badge parking available
Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance
Accessible Venue Facilities: Assistance dogs welcome
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Special dietary requirements catered for
Staff available to assist
Staff disability awareness trained
Wheelchairs available free of charge
Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
Level access, ramp or lift to the lounge
Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
Additional Accessible Facilities: Accessible baby changing rooms
Accessible changing rooms
Accessible fitting rooms
Level access, ramp or lift to garden
Level access, ramp or lift to information point
Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point
Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception
Low payment counters
Low reception or information counters
Portable chip and pin machines
Relaxed performances
Attraction Facilities: Audio commentary available
Gift shop
Public toilets
Booking Facilities: Coach parties accepted
Group bookings accepted
Catering Facilities: Bar
Cafe
Event catering
Nut-free option on menu
Outdoor dining / Beer garden
Private Dining
Restaurant
Theatre menu
Vegetarian options on menu
Children Facilities: Childrens menu
Children welcome
Event Facilities: Breakout Rooms
Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
In house AV available
Offers charity rates
Raked or tiered seating offered
Trade vehicle access
General Facilities: Free WiFi
Guest lounge
Lifts
Lockers
Luggage storage
Staff LGBT trained
Payment Facilities: Free entry
Group rates available