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The Royal Festival Hall is closed to the public on Tuesday 16 June. It will reopen for Harry Styles & Jules Buckley Orchestra ticket holders only at 5pm.

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Receptions & dinners

Host an unforgettable evening for your guests, with a location you know they’ll love

We’ve got flexible spaces for receptions that cater for 100 to 950 guests, as well as dinners for up to 500, right in the heart of Central London.

Get in touchContact our specialist team for more information and to make a booking.

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Explore our reception venues

Hire Weston Roof Pavilion
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Weston Roof Pavilion

Dramatic views and a private balcony, with room for 110 dinner guests or up to 220 at a reception.

Hire St Paul’s Roof Pavilion
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St Paul's Roof Pavilion

Overlooking the city lights, this room on Level 6 of the Royal Festival Hall can seat 90 for dinner, or up to 150 for drinks and canapés.

Hire the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer
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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

Dinner for 500, a dinner and dancing for 300, or 1,000 for a reception – the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer offers flexibility, drama and style.

Hire the Hayward Gallery
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Hayward Gallery

There’s seating for up to 300 people in our iconic art gallery, and your guests can enjoy a private view of the latest exhibition.

Event services

Catering
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Catering

We’ve handpicked the best event caterers in London to delight your guests with delicious food and drink tailored to your needs.

Production
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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
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Florists

We partner with some of London’s most experienced and celebrated florists to transform your event with unique floral designs.

Impact & access

Sustainability
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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
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Access

Determined to make our venues accessible for all, we’re the first live events organisation to achieve Attitude is Everything’s Platinum certification.