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

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