Concert Venues for Hire in London

Booking costs of concert venues average £6000 hire fee per day. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• The Loft at Low Profile Studios in Finsbury Park - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, good sound, nice staff, perfect vibe for our event. Will defo be coming back...’

• Whole Venue at St Ethelburga's Centre in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Beautiful venue for our launch concert.’

• The Sanctuary at Crown Court Church in Covent Garden - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Even our guests said so. Also, we loved the acoustics of the church plus how beautiful it was inside.’

You'll find concert venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.7 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Auditorium at Westminster Chapel on Buckingham Gate - 0.6 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Large banqueting open space on the Auditorium's ground floor. This banqueting room is perfect for corporates events such as conferences, drink's receptions, banquetings, and galas.
• HaHa Comedy Club at Vauxhall Arches on 39-44 Parry Street Vauxhall - 0.6 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Amazing venue, great people and will definitely come again!’
• Backstage at Tensor Studios on 14 Miles Street - 0.7 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘A back spacious back room with stage and fantastic sound system.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for concert venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller concert venues usually fit up to 150 guests standing. Here are some great options in London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• The Workshop at The Star in Shoreditch, rated 4.9/5 - live music venue for 100 guests
  Our user said: ‘Nice staff, good sound and we had a great time in our private party...’

• Theatre at Union Theatre, rated 4.8/5 - theatre for 80 guests
  Venue said: The neutral space is ideal for performances, talks, small conferences, or as a breakout space and or dance floor area if you are having a party in the bar area.

• The Theatre at The Free Association, rated 5/5 - theatre for 150 guests
  Venue said: The space provides an optional full lighting rig, projector, and sound system for productions and events, plus microphones and an audio recording desk.

Cheap concert venues in London start from £15 per person or £650 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Upstairs Room at Eel Pie Club at The Patch, from £17 per person (up to 200 guests standing)
  Venue said: It is set up for live music and offers experienced sound and production support for booked shows. The venue also has experience hosting concerts, charity events and private performances.

• Arch 645 at Off The Cuff, from £650 hire fee per event (up to 300 guests standing)
  Venue said: We offer our main arch for private hire, it has a full bar, sound system, stage and comfortable seating that can be customised to your preference. There is also outdoor space for up to 50 people.

• Common Room at Omnibus Theatre, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 60 guests standing)
  Venue said: Omnibus Theatre is a multi-award-winning, independent arts centre in South London. Our venue is home to our Main Theatre (110 seats max.) and the Studio Upstairs (75 seats max.

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!

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.