Studio Auditorium at BFI Southbank

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Cinema

Private space

About this space

A stylish and comfortable boutique cinema space, the Studio is the best choice for a private screening, product launch, salon or intimate presentation, allowing you to create a memorable and personal event for your most valued guests.

Despite this being our smallest auditorium with a cosy capacity of 38 seats, you will not need to compromise on big-screen impact! All AV within the Studio is included as part of your hire fee, as is an in-house Technician and an Event Coordinator to ensure your event runs smoothly.

You can also brand your event to reflect your company colours through special lighting effects, we will work with you to make the space your own.

Events at the Studio 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 a pre- or post-event cocktail or reception.

The high service standards of our professional and dedicated events crew are part of the reason why clients repeatedly rebook our spaces - no matter what the format, we will go the extra mile to help you stage a successful and memorable event.

Over the years, we have welcomed leading corporate, tech, automotive and entertainment brands who consider the BFI Southbank to have the perfect atmospheric setting to stage a unique event. Our landmark venue has played host to come of the most memorable moments in the UK's cinematic history and your event can capitalise on that incredible heritage.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 22:30

from £840–£1800 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £840

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £840

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £1800

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1440

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

Tuesday

9:00 – 22:30

from £840–£1800 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £840

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £840

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £1800

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1440

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

Wednesday

9:00 – 22:30

from £840–£1800 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £840

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £840

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £1800

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1440

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

Thursday

9:00 – 22:30

from £840–£1800 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £840

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £840

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £1800

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1440

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

Friday

9:00 – 22:30

from £840–£1800 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £840

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £840

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £1800

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1440

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

Saturday

9:00 – 22:30

from £1020–£2040 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £1020

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £1020

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £1800

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2040

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

Sunday

9:00 – 22:30

from £1020–£2040 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £1020

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £1020

Per evening

18:00 – 22:30

from £1800

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £2040

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

Capacity

Theatre

up to 38

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

2K Projection

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.