Gig Venues for Hire in London

Booking costs of gig venues average £4000 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 November 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.’

• 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.’

• HaHa Comedy Club at Vauxhall Arches in Vauxhall - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Amazing venue, great people and will definitely come again!’

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 (November 2026):

These are the venues within 1.2 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!’
• 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.’
• The Understudy at The National Theatre on National Theatre, Upper Ground - 1.2 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The venue was above and beyond what we were expecting and the decorations were fantastic!’

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

Cheap gig venues in London start from £500 hire fee per day or £40 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:

• Theatre at Union Theatre, from £500 hire fee per day (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Drinks a good price, pizzas lovely and Sasha was brilliant. Couldn’t have asked for a better venue!’

• Studio at Omnibus Theatre, from £42 hire fee per hour (up to 80 guests standing)
  Venue said: The studio is a rectangular room with a medium‑height ceiling and large windows along one wall that deliver strong natural light. Dark painted walls and a black floor combine with heavy curtains to allow effective control...

• Main Room & Stage at The Blue Monk London, from £250 hire fee per event (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Blue Monk London is a live music venue that specialises in promoted, ticketed performances. Venue highlights: The venue operates a programme of live shows and supports hosts with concert-style event logistics such as...

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.