Bakala Auditorium at The Design Museum

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Museum
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Private space
224-238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG
High Street Kensington Station (0.3 mi)

About this space

The Bakala Auditorium seats 202 guests on fixed, raked seating. It features state-of-the-art AV equipment including:
- Mirage HD10K-M 3D DLP projector
- 4.5m x 2.5m projection screen (16:9)
- 5.1 surround sound PA system with ceiling speakers
- integrated lectern
- wired and wireless microphones
- HD Camera to relay to green room


Please note that the hire of the Bakala Auditorium does not include AV support. An AV support technician must be booked with one of our accredited production suppliers, who are also able to provide further AV equipment for the Auditorium.

Capacities:
202 seated plus 3 wheelchair spaces


Hire Fee:
Daytime 08:30-17:30 £4,000 +VAT
Evening 18:30-21:00 £6,000 +VAT
Full Day 08:30-21:00 £8,000 +VAT
Additional hours after 22:00 £2,000 ph +VAT

Currently offering 20% off venue hire for bookings before 31st March 2026. Get in touch with the events team to find out more.


Prices

Monday
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £4800 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £4800 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Theatre
up to 202

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Green Room
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

As a unique and listed venue, the Design Museum operates an accredited supplier list for all catering, production, floristry, entertainment and furniture hire. Our experienced team are more than happy to make suggestions and introductions for you.
the Design Museum is licensed until 1am although the regular hire period is until 10pm. Additional hours can be arranged upon conversation with the team and are charged at an additional fee.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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The Design Museum is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


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Location

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