Event Space at Arena Music Venue

Event Venue
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Whole venue
Albert Road, London, SE25 4QL –
Norwood, London

About this space

All of the below are possible uses for the venue, with a standing capacity of 150 and seated capacity of 80.
There is a stage that can be used included in the main arena, in addition to a bar which serves a selection of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. There are a male and female toilet (unfortunately there is not currently a disabled toilet on site).

- Weddings and receptions
- Birthday parties
- Life celebrations
- Filming
- Rehearsal space
- Corporate events
- Nonprofit fundraisers, galas, award ceremonies
- Live music performances,
- Comedy shows,
- Theatrical productions
- Community events
- Private social gatherings like family reunions / baby showers
- Educational events
- Sports and recreational
- Exhibitions / industry events


Please note that we do not take bookings for parties for children or people aged between 12-24 years of age.

We have a minimum hire period of 5 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday any daytime events must be finished and venue vacated by 5pm. Any events on a Saturday that extend into the evening session will require 3 hours to be charged at the evening rate of £100 per hour.


Usually booked for

Wedding

Typically for 80-150 guests and costs about £500.


"We hired this hall for our wedding reception, and it was everything we dreamed of and more!"

- Mallzm7 Jul 2025

Birthday Party

Typically for 55-115 guests and costs about £500.


"How accessible it was to travel too and the communication from the staff was great."

- MEXERCISE Nov 2025

Party

Typically for 60-120 guests and costs about £450.


"Good communication and customer service. Booking is easy."

- Telma S. Jun 2025


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 3:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 3:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 3:00
from £60–£150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 17:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 3:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 80
  • Theatre
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Video equipment
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: 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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Please contact us if you have any special requests or if you would like to discuss your event in more detail so we can provide a more accurate quotation for your event.

Please note that we do not take bookings for parties for children above secondary school age or below 25 years of age (from 12 to 24 years of age).

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(23 reviews and ratings - )

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R
Richard
Verified review
Wedding · 99 guests · February 2026

Fantastic venue and expertly organized, this was a softly lit intimate setting for our event and the staffing was excellent. very happy

5.0
CG
Chloe G.
Verified review
50th Birthday Party · 55 guests · February 2026

We hosted my mum’s 50th birthday party here two weekends ago, and everything went so smoothly from start to finish. Paul and Ian were fantastic from the very beginning — incredibly accommodating, friendly, and professional throughout. I was able to arrange the booking with Paul months in advance with ease, and he was always quick to answer any questions I had. On the night itself, both Paul and Ian went above and beyond, even helping us carry all the party bits in from the car. They were so welcoming and helpful the entire evening, which really made a difference. The venue itself is great, with a fantastic sound system and lighting that created such a brilliant atmosphere for the party. I would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion!

4.8
M
MEXERCISE
Verified review
Birthday Party · 70 guests · November 2025

How accessible it was to travel too and the communication from the staff was great.

Nothing

4.7
M
Mallzm7
Verified review
Wedding · 80 guests · June 2025

We hired this hall for our wedding reception, and it was everything we dreamed of and more! The venue was well maintained, spacious, and set up perfectly to suit our theme. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day, and their attention to detail truly made a difference. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the space and the overall atmosphere. It was the perfect setting to celebrate such a special day. Thank you for helping make our wedding unforgettable – we highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a special event!

5.0

FAQ

The venue has only white table cloths and chair covers; these can come with chair sash and table runner. Gold, red or black are currently available as colour options, and no additional decorations for the venue or table are offered.

Yes. The venue's sound system, microphone and lights are included, but a DJ must bring their own controller to connect to the system. Alternatively, a playlist can be played via Bluetooth.

Yes, the venue has a selection of chairs available for use on site, depending on requirements.

Yes, a backline can be provided for additional costs based on requirements.

The Martin Audio sound system is more than adequate for the space and is used in much larger venues and clubs worldwide.


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23 Reviews
4.8 Rating
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