NFT3 Auditorium at BFI Southbank

Screening Room in a Cinema

Private space

About this space

The mid-sized NFT3 auditorium offers comfortable raked seating and a large presentation space in front of the screen, ideal for product launches, panel discussions, conferences, talks and screenings.

The large screen creates a vibrant and dynamic backdrop and can support slick presentations to enhance the impact of your event.

All AV within NFT2 is yours to use as part of your hire fee, and you will also be provided with a Technician and an Event Coordinator to ensure your event goes smoothly.

Over the years, the BFI has served as a preferred partner for staging events for leading corporate, tech, automotive and entertainment brands.

Our professional and dedicated team are always on hand to help you create a successful and memorable event no matter what the format – their high calibre service and flawless delivery is the prime reason why many companies repeatedly rebook our spaces to host their most high-profile events.

As a venue hire client you can avail of immense flexibility with branding of our spaces. Previous clients have visually transformed the physical space to the full extent possible using brand-coordinated lighting effects, poster and digital displays, wraps and vinyling, personalised entrances and a red carpet welcome – making sure your brand is fully integrated into this iconic venue ensures your event is impressive and impactful.

Events at NFT3 can be booked with other inspirational social spaces within the BFI Southbank such as the Blue Room or the Riverfront restaurant and Balcony Bar, which provide the perfect venues for pre or post-event networking.

Delegates and guests will find it easy to make their way to the BFI Southbank for your event as the location enjoys great public transport links via nearby Waterloo Station.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 22:30

from £2100–£6000 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £2100

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £2100

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £6000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £3600

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

9:00 – 22:30

from £2100–£6000 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £2100

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £2100

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £6000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £3600

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 22:30

from £2100–£6000 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £2100

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £2100

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £6000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £3600

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 22:30

from £2100–£6000 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £2100

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £2100

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £6000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £3600

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 22:30

from £2100–£6000 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £2100

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £2100

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £6000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £3600

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

9:00 – 22:30

from £2400–£6000 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £2400

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £2400

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £6000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £4800

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

9:00 – 22:30

from £2400–£6000 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £2400

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £2400

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £6000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £4800

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing

up to 144

Theatre

up to 134

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

2K projection

3.5m x 8.2m size screen

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Photography, audio and film recording are not permitted in the venue without prior permission.
For the safety of our staff and visitors, bag searches may be carried out.
All staff and public are entitled to expect that they will be treated with dignity. The BFI reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any person acting in an unacceptable manner.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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About BFI Southbank

The BFI Southbank is a landmark venue in which to host your next conference or company gathering, allowing your guests to enjoy a unique event in a location that has been home to many memorable moments in the UK's film and cinema history for over 50 years.

The BFI Southbank comprises a number of iconic venues located on a highly desirable riverfront location at London’s Southbank, with excellent connectivity to public transport via Waterloo Station.

Over the years, we have staged inspiring events for leading corporate, tech, automotive and entertainment brands and many others.

The BFI Southbank offers 4 high-spec auditoria. Capacities range from an intimate Studio seating 38 to the 450-seater NFT1 auditorium that offers superb cinema projection, as well as mid-size auditoria seating 125 -138 that offer immensely flexible event spaces.

The auditorium spaces are perfect for hosting conferences, award ceremonies, screenings, company annual general meetings, product launches and project presentation spaces – especially if you are looking for the highest spec of audio-visual presentation – all of which are provided within the hire cost of the space.

We are also home to several versatile and stylish reception spaces, including an elegant restaurant and bar with views of the river Thames, which offer a great social space to host a welcome breakfast for delegates, an evening networking gathering, cocktail reception or staff Christmas gathering.