Royal Festival Hall Auditorium at Southbank Centre
7 reviews
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Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
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Waterloo Station (400 yd)
Commercial Events T.
About this space
The Royal Festival Hall is the centerpiece of Southbank Centre, hosting events from orchestral and pop concerts to conferences and graduation ceremonies. The Hall benefits from a state-of-the-art stage and rig, a large number of back-of-house areas and many of the original 1950s features.
Also within the Royal Festival Hall building are a number of additional reception rooms and foyer spaces that can be used for breakout rooms, catering, entertaining etc when the auditorium is hired, or hired on their own for smaller events.
Auditorium capacity: fixed raked seating for 2500.
Event offers and packages
Package per person
INCLUDED IN THE VENUE HIRE FEE
Two technicians and a production manager to oversee the technical side of your event.
Please note, two technicians may not be sufficient to cover all technical requirements.
Duty Manager to oversee the front-of-house
aspect of your event.
Event Manager who will be your first point of contact throughout the organization of your event and during the day of the event itself.
Fully staffed cloakroom facility in the foyer.
Full set of stewards and senior steward to ensure guests are seated.
TICKET SERVICE
For a small administration fee, a set of personalised auditorium tickets can be ordered.
Two technicians and a production manager to oversee the technical side of your event.
Please note, two technicians may not be sufficient to cover all technical requirements.
Duty Manager to oversee the front-of-house
aspect of your event.
Event Manager who will be your first point of contact throughout the organization of your event and during the day of the event itself.
Fully staffed cloakroom facility in the foyer.
Full set of stewards and senior steward to ensure guests are seated.
TICKET SERVICE
For a small administration fee, a set of personalised auditorium tickets can be ordered.
Christmas Party Offers
Venue Hire
£2754
total
Half day - £2,754
(8am – 12.30pm or 12.30pm – 5pm, Monday – Friday only)
Evening - £4,693
(5pm – 11pm)
All day - £4,693
(8am – 5pm)
All prices are exclusive of VAT
We offer a 10% discount to registered charities
INCLUDED:
Dedicated event manager
Two visitor experience hosts
Staffed cloakroom
Integrated PA system & cabled microphone
Bespoke ceiling & pillar strip lighting
Public WiFi
Private toilet facilities
In-house furniture
(subject to availability)
Private balcony & courtyard space
Dedicated food preparation area
ADDITIONAL SERVICE
AV equipment including
LCD screens, radio microphones
Dedicated WiFi
Extended license
Gamelan workshop
Behind-the-scenes tour
Architecture tour
Rooftop experience tour
Merchandise from
Southbank Centre shop
CATERING
We have a carefully selected list of approved caterers who can satisfy a variety of tastes and budgets.
PRODUCTION
Our in-house production team have designed a technical package suited explicitly for conferences in Weston Roof Pavilion.
(8am – 12.30pm or 12.30pm – 5pm, Monday – Friday only)
Evening - £4,693
(5pm – 11pm)
All day - £4,693
(8am – 5pm)
All prices are exclusive of VAT
We offer a 10% discount to registered charities
INCLUDED:
Dedicated event manager
Two visitor experience hosts
Staffed cloakroom
Integrated PA system & cabled microphone
Bespoke ceiling & pillar strip lighting
Public WiFi
Private toilet facilities
In-house furniture
(subject to availability)
Private balcony & courtyard space
Dedicated food preparation area
ADDITIONAL SERVICE
AV equipment including
LCD screens, radio microphones
Dedicated WiFi
Extended license
Gamelan workshop
Behind-the-scenes tour
Architecture tour
Rooftop experience tour
Merchandise from
Southbank Centre shop
CATERING
We have a carefully selected list of approved caterers who can satisfy a variety of tastes and budgets.
PRODUCTION
Our in-house production team have designed a technical package suited explicitly for conferences in Weston Roof Pavilion.
Prices
Monday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£14600–£26250
hire fee
Per morning
8:00 –
12:30
from
£14600
hire fee
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£17500
hire fee
Per day
8:00 –
17:00
from
£26250
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Tuesday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£14600–£26250
hire fee
Per morning
8:00 –
12:30
from
£14600
hire fee
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£17500
hire fee
Per day
8:00 –
17:00
from
£26250
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Wednesday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£14600–£26250
hire fee
Per morning
8:00 –
12:30
from
£14600
hire fee
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£17500
hire fee
Per day
8:00 –
17:00
from
£26250
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Thursday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£14600–£26250
hire fee
Per morning
8:00 –
12:30
from
£14600
hire fee
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£17500
hire fee
Per day
8:00 –
17:00
from
£26250
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Friday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£14600–£26250
hire fee
Per morning
8:00 –
12:30
from
£14600
hire fee
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£17500
hire fee
Per day
8:00 –
17:00
from
£26250
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Saturday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£14600–£26250
hire fee
Per morning
8:00 –
12:30
from
£14600
hire fee
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£17500
hire fee
Per day
8:00 –
17:00
from
£26250
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Sunday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£14600–£26250
hire fee
Per morning
8:00 –
12:30
from
£14600
hire fee
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£17500
hire fee
Per day
8:00 –
17:00
from
£26250
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
24 hour rate: £46,656+VAT
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Evening building closure: £72,950+VAT (5pm – 11pm)
Full building closure: £109,400+VAT (8am – 11pm)
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Capacity
Theatre
up to 2500
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
PA system / music speakers available
Bring your own DJ
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
About Southbank Centre
Known for being a world-class arts venue with stunning architecture and located on the beautiful South Bank of the River Thames, Southbank Centre has a variety of auditoria, rooms, and spaces that can be hired for a wide range of events, including conferences, AGMs, product launches, graduation ceremonies, receptions, dinners and weddings. Browse through the listings and contact us for your next event.
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