Royal Festival Hall Auditorium at Southbank Centre

Auditorium / Conference Room in an Event Venue
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Whole venue
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Waterloo Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

The Royal Festival Hall is the centerpiece of the Southbank Centre, hosting events from orchestral and pop concerts to conferences and graduation ceremonies. The Hall benefits from a state-of-the-art stage and rig, a large number of back-of-house areas and many of the original 1950s features.

Also within the Royal Festival Hall building are a number of additional reception rooms and foyer spaces that can be used for breakout rooms, catering, entertaining etc when the auditorium is hired, or hired on their own for smaller events.

Auditorium capacity: fixed raked seating for 2500.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

INCLUDED IN THE VENUE HIRE

Dedicated event manager
Two technicians and a production manager
Full team of visitor experience hosts to ensure guests are seated
Fully staffed cloakroom
Back of house areas including dressing rooms, green room
Foyer spaces for catering or breakouts
Hydraulic stage
House lighting
In-house furniture (subject to availability)
Public WiFi
Air conditioning
Standard porterage

ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE

AV equipment including projectors, screens, lighting
Ticketing services
Dedicated WiFi
Extended license
Merchandise from Southbank Centre shop

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £20000–£25000 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £20000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)

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Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £20000–£25000 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £20000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)

Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £20000–£25000 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £20000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)

Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £20000–£25000 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £20000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)

Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £20000–£25000 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £20000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)

Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £20000–£25000 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £20000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)

Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £20000–£25000 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £20000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)

Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Theatre
up to 2500

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Paid parking facilities available nearby
PA System available for hire
Stage
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

AB
Antony B.
October 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
JS
Jackson S.
January 2021
Excellent communication
5.0

Known for being a world-class arts venue with stunning architecture and located on the beautiful South Bank of the River Thames, the 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 and dinners. Browse through the listings and contact us for your next event.


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