BFI IMAX
Cinema
#80 of 635 Screening venues in London
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, London, SE1 8XR
–
Waterloo Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at BFI IMAX
IMAX Screen
Cinema
·
Private space
497 seats
Situated at London Waterloo, watching a film here is a completely immersive experience. The 20 x 26m screen and 500-capacity luxury auditorium is perfect for major film premieres, product launches and awards ceremonies. The building also has ample space for reception events, photoshoots, product launches and other functions, making it the perfect v...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Ground Floor Reception Space
Cinema
·
Private space
200 seats
450 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
The ground floor reception is the perfect versatile space that is used for receptions, product launches, talks, and networking events for up to 450 guests. As the entry into the building, this space can be transformed into an immersive entryway for full venue hire events or used as a press or photography opportunity before heading into the screen. ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Upper Floor Reception Space
Cinema
·
Private space
200 seats
450 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
A perfect blank canvas of a reception venue that can cater for 450 guests standing or 200 seated. It's the perfect addition to a screening, presentation or awards ceremony in the main screening space.
BFI works with a number of preferred suppliers, or clients are welcome to work with their own if they'd prefer.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Full Venue Hire
Cinema
·
Whole venue
497 seats
1000 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
BFI IMAX can be hired as a full venue, which means clients have the opportunity to completely transfer the entire venue, making it an entirely immersive space perfect for launch and PR events, corporate conferences and premiere events. Our exterior is perfectly designed for red carpet entrances that are truly unforgettable.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
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1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, London, SE1 8XR
Waterloo Station (0.1 mi)
Public transportation
- Bus Waterloo Station Tenison Way (Stop K) 0.1 mi
- Bus Waterloo Station (Stop T) 0.1 mi
- Bus Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop H) 0.1 mi
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
22:30
from
£2000–£16500
hire fee per day
IMAX Screen
9:00 –
22:30
from
£6000–£15000
hire fee
Ground Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Upper Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
17:00
from
£16500
hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 –
22:30
from
£2000–£16500
hire fee per day
IMAX Screen
9:00 –
22:30
from
£6000–£15000
hire fee
Ground Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Upper Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
17:00
from
£16500
hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 –
22:30
from
£2000–£16500
hire fee per day
IMAX Screen
9:00 –
22:30
from
£6000–£15000
hire fee
Ground Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Upper Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
17:00
from
£16500
hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 –
22:30
from
£2000–£16500
hire fee per day
IMAX Screen
9:00 –
22:30
from
£6000–£15000
hire fee
Ground Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Upper Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
17:00
from
£16500
hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 –
22:30
from
£2000–£16500
hire fee per day
IMAX Screen
9:00 –
22:30
from
£6000–£15000
hire fee
Ground Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Upper Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
17:00
from
£16500
hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 –
22:30
from
£2000–£16500
hire fee per day
IMAX Screen
18:00 –
22:30
from
£15000
hire fee
Ground Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Upper Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
17:00
from
£16500
hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 –
22:30
from
£2000–£16500
hire fee per day
IMAX Screen
18:00 –
22:30
from
£15000
hire fee
Ground Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Upper Floor Reception Space
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
17:00
from
£16500
hire fee per day
Facilities and catering options
Up to 1000
standing
Up to 497
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
About BFI IMAX
BFI IMAX is an incredible, versatile building perfect for screenings, conferences, meetings and large scale events, as well as hosting some of the worlds most exciting premiere events. The space has Britain’s largest cinema screen, and you can hire the entire building and transform both the interior and exterior to give your event the biggest possible impact.
The 20 x 26m screen and 500-capacity luxury auditorium, with state-of-the-art projection facilities, is perfect for major film premieres, product launches and awards ceremonies. The first floor foyer is a brilliant space for receptions, and also lends itself well to photoshoots, product launches and other functions. The first floor has capacity for 450 guests as part of a reception event, or 200 guests for a seated dinner.
BFI IMAX facilities:
- fully licensed to serve alcoholic drinks and air-conditioned.
- able to use IMAX 2D and 3D, 70mm and 35mm film projectors.
- located one minute from London Waterloo train and Underground stations.
- available for daytime and evening hire
The BFI IMAX auditorium has 497 seats in 15 rows of seats, including ones with wheelchair access, so everyone can clearly see the screen. As well as having the biggest screen in Britain, it’s also one of the best equipped for sound and projection technology, and you can set up temporary stages in front of the screen to introduce your event.
The 20 x 26m screen and 500-capacity luxury auditorium, with state-of-the-art projection facilities, is perfect for major film premieres, product launches and awards ceremonies. The first floor foyer is a brilliant space for receptions, and also lends itself well to photoshoots, product launches and other functions. The first floor has capacity for 450 guests as part of a reception event, or 200 guests for a seated dinner.
BFI IMAX facilities:
- fully licensed to serve alcoholic drinks and air-conditioned.
- able to use IMAX 2D and 3D, 70mm and 35mm film projectors.
- located one minute from London Waterloo train and Underground stations.
- available for daytime and evening hire
The BFI IMAX auditorium has 497 seats in 15 rows of seats, including ones with wheelchair access, so everyone can clearly see the screen. As well as having the biggest screen in Britain, it’s also one of the best equipped for sound and projection technology, and you can set up temporary stages in front of the screen to introduce your event.
FAQ
At BFI IMAX, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
BFI IMAX is located at 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, in the Southwark district of London. The nearest metro station is Waterloo Station.
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