A creative space with a grand piano, framed portraits, and rows of red chairs at Royal Academy of Music.
A creative space with a grand piano, rows of red chairs, tall windows, and a portrait at Royal Academy of Music.
A creative space with rows of red chairs, a grand piano, tall windows, and a wall-mounted screen at Royal Academy of Music.
A creative space with a grand piano, wall-mounted portraits, and large windows at Royal Academy of Music Forsyth Room.

Forsyth Room at Royal Academy of Music

Piano Room in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
1 York Gate, Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5HT –
Regent's Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The room is a rectangular, high-ceilinged space with tall timber-framed windows that provide abundant daylight and partial light control via curtains and wooden blinds. Pale painted walls, a beige carpeted floor and recessed ceiling lights create a neutral, camera-friendly interior.

Room features: An installed PA system and speakers support amplified playback and small live sound reinforcement, and on-site Wi‑Fi enables laptop-based streaming and file transfer. The room offers storage for cases and equipment, is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets, and bookings are subject to noise restrictions.

Best for: Music rehearsals, chamber recitals, auditions, recorded performances and filmed interviews.

What sets it apart: A concert grand piano is installed in the room, allowing immediate live performance and on-site recording of acoustic repertoire.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Theatre
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
European cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Steinway B grand piano
Harpsichord
Audience seating
Music stands
Scheduled Recording System
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 22:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.
Damage to the building or equipment will result in extra charge.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Gigi C.
Verified review
Piano Room · 10 guests · February 2026
My first impression was that it was very professional and good.The rich atmosphere of music is very infectious.
4.9
AS
Anna S.
Verified review
Piano Room · 40 guests · February 2026
It was a nice experience to have a concert there. The venue looks like on pics. Communication was very clear. The place is wonderful in general.
5.0
AS
Anna S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
The venue is really nice and beautiful. The whole building is stunning. The staff were friendly and polite to me and my guests. I recommend this place for classical concerts.
5.0
PD
Pedro D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, PA speakers are available, and there is also a TV screen.

Yes, additional performers are permitted.

Yes, photography and short video recording are permitted. The camera or tripod position must be discussed with and approved by the steward or a member of the venue hire team, to ensure it does not block pathways or audience views.

About Royal Academy of Music

Royal Academy of Music is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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