Gig Venues for Hire in London

Booking costs of gig venues average £3500 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:

• Stage Left at The Piano Works Covent Garden in Holborn - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘the venue, staff and location were great, all of us at Keepmoat had a fabulous time.’

• Backstage at Tensor Studios in Vauxhall - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘What a fantastic venue! Booked for a joint birthday party, and was seriously impressed.’

• Theatre/ Function Room at Chats Palace in Hackney Borough - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Good room, good stage, good cantina space, good toilet facilities.’

You'll find gig 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 1 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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: ‘What a fantastic venue! Booked for a joint birthday party, and was seriously impressed.’
• Entire Venue at Network Theatre on 246a Lower Marsh - 1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Spacious stage, big back stage room to get ready, communication easy.’

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

Cheap gig venues in London start from £40 hire fee per hour or £400 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Studio at Omnibus Theatre, from £42 hire fee per hour (up to 80 guests standing)
  Venue said: Our new black box studio theatre is a very adaptable space. Particularly suited to fringe productions or small touring shows, it comes equipped with basic but flexible lighting and sound.

• Ram Jam Records at Ram Jam Records, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 75 guests standing)
  Venue said: Iconic back alley speakeasy just a two minute walk from Kingston Rail Station, a paradise for artists, expect to find intimate shows by candlelight and independent venue vibes.

• Reserved Area at The Piano Works Covent Garden, from £10 per person (up to 60 guests standing)
  Venue said: A reserved space that can be set up for either seated dining or a drinks reception. Located within The Piano Works Covent Garden, the area gives groups their own section while still being part of the venue's live music and...

Yes! If you anticipate bringing in a huge audience, London will surely have something for you. Some of the gig venues with the biggest capacity listed on our website include the following:

• Indigo at The O2 - located in Greenwich, this venue can fit up to 1,500 people.
• Venue at 26 Leake Street - this Waterloo venue has a capacity of up to 1,200 people.
• Evolution London - the largest venue on our website, this venue is situated in Battersea and has a maximum capacity of 4,000.