Main Hall at Conway Hall

Hall
· Private space
  20 reviews  – 
25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Holborn Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

With a standard theatre capacity of 400, spread over the balcony and ground floor seating, our Main Hall retains its period features and is internationally renowned for its excellent acoustics.

The Main Hall is famous for hosting the longest run of classical concerts in the UK (which started in 1880 at the Society’s previous site), jazz concerts from the 1930s to the 1960s, a rare UK appearance from Muddy Waters and gigs by Crass and The Cure in 1970s, as well as many other concerts, including James Blake and La Roux, and events of all kinds during its 90 year history.

With our four HD cameras, we can record or livestream your event to YouTube (or another platform).

As well as concerts and performances, we can also host Hybrid physical/virtual events such as conferences (with in-person and remote delegates) and talks with Q&As.

The room is perfect for meetings, conferences, launches, receptions, exams, recordings, rehearsals, dances, as well as exhibitions, concerts and talks or any functions requiring a large stage and floor area.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1400–£3000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1400–£3000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1400–£3000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1400–£3000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1400–£3000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1700–£3500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1700 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1700–£3500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1700 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 400
Boardroom
up to 42
Cabaret
up to 75
U-Shaped
up to 75
Classroom
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

CANCELLATION POLICY

Totals less than £750.00:

- For cancellation more than 61 days prior to the date of the event: No charge
- For cancellation between 31 days and 60 days prior to the date of the event: 50% of the total cost will be charged.
- For cancellation between 1 day and 30 days prior to the date of the event: 100% of the total cost will be charged.

Totals more than £750.00:

- For cancellation of more than 181 days prior to the date of the event: No charge
- For cancellation between 91 and 180 days prior to the date of the event: 50% of the total cost will be charged.
- For cancellation between 1 and 90 days prior to the date of the event: 100% of the total cost will be charged.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(20 reviews and ratings - )

EB
Elizabeth B.
December 2024
Conference · 250 guests
I cannot thank the team at Conway Hall enough. From booking to event support to catering support to AV - one of the best I've ever worked with. A professional, polite, brilliant bunch. This will be my go-to conference venue from now on. They did everything they could to make the whole event management process a smooth and relatively stress-free one. I cannot recommend them enough. London is full of great venues but not many have a team like this one. Anyone who has organised venues knows how a poor event team can add to your stress levels. The team at Conway Hall didn't just take stress away, they had a positive impact on my event. A special shout out to Ola, Carly, Kon and Dario. Thank you all so so much! Many thanks, elizabeth
5.0
HS
Hans S.
October 2024
Hall · 100 guests
Great Place - very friendly and professional people.
4.6
ET
Emre T.
February 2024
Fashion Show · 300 guests
It was central located, what is good, communication with manager was easy and he was helpful.
The location need an immediate renovation...we can see even in the pics of the event , wood is really old
4.3
LA
Louise A.
March 2024
Unusual Space · 300 guests
4.7

About Conway Hall

A unique venue in an unrivaled central London location, minutes from Holborn Underground Station. Built in 1929, Grade II-listed Conway Hall is a landmark of London’s independent intellectual and cultural life. The venue seats from 2 – 400 attendees in a variety of styles.

The Main Hall retains its period features and is internationally renowned for its excellent acoustics. Six other rooms with capacities of 16 to 70 make Conway Hall suitable for a wide range of events, including exams, lectures, conferences, and drinks receptions.


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