Concert Venues for Hire in London

Concert venue hire in London usually works based on set hire fees. The actual costs vary greatly depending on the size and type of the venue. Keeping this in mind, you can find small, intimate theatres that charge £16 per hour or vast spaces that will ask for an hourly rate of £12,500. When booking a venue for a session, you should expect the fees to range anywhere from £50 to £30,000. In the case of venues that can be hired for an entire day, the costs will start at £300 for cheaper concert spaces and can even reach around £40,000. For all fee types, there are obviously plenty of middle ground options that are priced somewhere between that. (All data from Tagvenue.)

While London is filled with amazing concert venues, some districts are better for live music than others. Soho and Covent Garden are filled with vibrant, diverse spots that range from refined studios to bright nightclubs and quirky theatres. When it comes to a hip, buzzing area that is perfect for creatives, Shoreditch and Hoxton immediately come to mind. The whole area is incredibly dense in concert venues of all kinds and sizes, so you can't go wrong heading over there! If you’re on the lookout for a spot in a central location with great transport links, consider taking your concert to The City!

We are glad you’ve asked! We have an outstanding selection of music venues listed on our website, but we want to mention a few of our and our users' favourites:

• Backroom at The Cavendish Arms is a retro speakeasy space situated in Stockwell. It boasts a unique atmosphere and amazing facilities that will take your concert to another level! The room has a capacity of up to 80 people.
• Music Room at Pushkin House is another great space on our site. The beautiful, traditional interiors are a perfect backdrop for intimate concerts, especially classical ones! The venue is located in Holborn and can fit up to 80 guests.
• Theatre at The Etcetera Theatre is one of the most affordable concert venues on our website! It can host 42 people in the auditorium and has brilliant equipment for sound and lighting. The location is very convenient, too, as it is located right in the heart of Camden.
• Aures London Main Space is a Waterloo-based blank canvas venue. Events in this room can be a fully immersive experience, as it's equipped with an innovative 3D sound system and surround screens. This large space fits up to 300 guests.

• The Lawns at Shoreditch Gardens offers a great option for anyone looking for an outdoor concert venue. It's a stunning and vast green space, with a capacity to accommodate even 800 people!
• The Gallery is located in up-and-coming Islington. This live music venue can hold up to 120 guests. It also has a DJ set and PA equipment to ensure a top-notch sound experience for all types of performances. It’s available for hire starting from £120 per hour. It’s open from 9 AM to 11 PM, making it a versatile and affordable option for events throughout the day.
• Green Note is a basement concert venue steeped in the musical heritage of Camden Town. It has been chosen as London's top music spot by hosting gigs every day. Its hire fee starts from £400 minimum spend and also offers film/audio recording service upon request.

While London's music scene thrives year-round, the demand for concert venues fluctuates seasonally. The months of spring and summer are filled with festivals, with major events like British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park and Field Day drawing crowds looking to head to for pre- or post-festival gigs. Autumn and spring offer a shoulder season where competition for small gig venues eases slightly. With fewer major festivals and lower tourist volumes, securing small concert halls becomes easier, potentially allowing for finding better deals.