Venue Hire
As well as being a world-class arts venue, Southbank Centre has a variety of auditoria, rooms and spaces that can be hired for a wide range of events, including conferences, AGMs, product launches, graduation ceremonies, receptions, dinners and weddings.
Late availability of auditoria
(dates available as of Wednesday 11 June 2008)
The Royal Festival Hall auditorium, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room have limited availability for hire over the next few months. The following dates are available:
- Royal Festival Hall (seats 2500)
9-11 September, 15 -18 September and 30 September - Queen Elizabeth Hall (seats 900)
1 July, 21-31 July, 1 August, 11-31 August, 1-4 September, 8-89 September, 22 September - Purcell Room (seats 360)
18 June, 21-31 July, 1 August, 25-31 August, 7-9 September, 15-18 September, 30 September
For more detailed information on each of the auditorium spaces, please see the links below.
Summary of venues available to hire:
| Room/Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Seated | Standing |
| Royal Festival Hall auditorium | 2500 | NA | NA | NA |
| Queen Elizabeth Hall auditorium | 900 | NA | NA | NA |
| Purcell Room at the Queen Elizabeth Hall | 360 | NA | NA | NA |
| Westminster Roof Pavilion/ St Paul’s Roof Pavilion | 80 | 60 | 80 | 150 |
| Level 5 Function Room | 160 | 100 | 160 | 250 |
| Green Bar/Blue Bar | 120 | 70 | NA | 200 |
| Sunley Pavilion/ Level 3 Function Room | 40 | 30 | 40 | 60 |
| Clore Ballroom | 400 | 280 | 400 | 800 |
| Queen Elizabeth Hall foyer | 200 | 200 | 150 | 900 |
| Waterloo Sunset Pavilion (The Hayward) | 60 | 45 | 60 | 60 |
To contact the Events team call 020 7921 0702,
or email events@southbankcentre.co.uk
Please note, all enquiries to hire venues for public performances should be directed to the Artistic Planning team. Contact Belinda Jones on 020 7921 0986, belinda.jones@southbankcentre.co.uk.
