Venue hire
Put your event on the world stage
From star studded film premieres and awards ceremonies, to intimate receptions with beautiful views, we’ve got the venue to make your event unforgettable.
By choosing Southbank Centre, you are guaranteed iconic architecture, a central location which buzzes with creativity, state-of-the-art production facilities, and your own dedicated event manager.
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Explore our venues to see which is best suited to your event, or submit an enquiry now.
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, an evening reception or fashion show for up to 300 guests in our distinctive brutalist gallery.
Weston Roof Pavilion
A bright and airy venue by day, with dramatic city views after dusk and capacity of up to 220 people.
St Paul’s Roof Pavilion
This flexible space has room for up to 150 people, with all the facilities of our larger spaces and great views.
Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer
A versatile venue for everything from fashion shows to receptions that’s a vibe-and-a-half, with room for 950 guests.
Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
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.
Seventy5th Balcony Bar
Our Seventy5th Balcony Bar offers a panoramic view of the River Thames and the central London skyline.
Using our spaces
Meetings & conferences
Our rooms host between 50 to 2,500 delegates and offer world-class AV facilities.
Receptions & dinners
Beautiful spaces and great views that will make your evening truly memorable.
Winter celebrations
The perfect location for your seasonal celebration, whether outdoors or inside.
Awards ceremonies
A touch of glamour, impeccable production and stunning backdrops of Central London – celebrate your guests in
style at your prize-giving event.
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 thrive.
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.
Florists
We partner with some of London’s most experienced and celebrated florists to transform your event with unique floral designs.
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 for all, we’re the first live events organisation to achieve Attitude is Everything’s Platinum certification.