Blue Room at BFI Southbank

Event Space in a Cinema · Private space

  5 reviews  – 
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XT
Waterloo Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

A bright, contemporary multi-purpose space within the BFI Southbank, the Blue Room is a fantastic choice for your next conference, seminar, product launch, reception or networking event and is one of our most popular spaces

The versatile space can accommodate up to 60 for a seated dinner (cabaret style), 100 for a seated event (theatre style), and 250 for a standing reception.

The Blue Room is perfect for events that require presentation capabilities and you will have access to audio-visual equipment as standard in your venue hire price.

The flexible space can be adjusted to suit your needs and has access to a private, permanent bar that is run by our in-house caterers, Benugo, making it well suited for both corporate events and more social team gatherings.
When you hire our venue, you can avail of immense flexibility with branding the space. Our 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. You can ensure your brand is fully integrated in this iconic venue to create an impressive and impactful event.

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

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.

All our venues are a great choice for hosting your next event and enjoy excellent transport links via Waterloo Station.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Private bar
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

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

Show cancellation details

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.


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