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Institute of Contemporary Arts

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Institute of Contemporary Arts, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH –
Piccadilly Circus Station (0.3 mi)
From £250
hire fee
Up to 185
seats
Up to 350
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Nash & Brandon Rooms at Institute of Contemporary Arts
Nash & Brandon Rooms
Event Space
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Private space
90 seats
150 standing
The Nash and Brandon Rooms are filled with original Regency plasterwork with floor to ceiling windows that open out onto three balconies overlooking St James’s Park. Designed by John Nash these versatile spaces are used regularly for private parties, conferences, weddings, product launches and fashion shows. These Grade 1 listed rooms are accessib...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £3000 hire fee
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Cinema 1 at Institute of Contemporary Arts
Cinema 1
Gallery
·
Private space
185 seats
190 standing
The ICA is able to offer comprehensive screening room services in our Art House cinema rooms located in the heart of Central London. Our recently refurbished cinema screens can be used for press views, conferencing, filming and private screenings. Further in-house technical equipment and support available. The ICA Bar or the Nash and Brandon R...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £400 hire fee
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Cinema 2 at Institute of Contemporary Arts
Cinema 2
Event Venue
·
Private space
45 seats
45 standing
The ICA offers comprehensive screening room services in our two cinemas in the heart of London. Our recently refurbished cinema screens can be used by for press views, conferencing, quality control screenings, private screenings or simply to watch a film. We have two cinema spaces, Cinema 1 holds up to 185 guests and Cinema 2 holds up to 45 gue...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £300 hire fee
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Theatre at Institute of Contemporary Arts
Theatre
Event Venue
·
Private space
180 seats
350 standing
The Theatre is a unique production space located right on The Mall. It can be configured in a variety of ways and has huge scope for creative production and design, suitable for any type of event from fashion shows, gigs and product launches, to private parties and large dinner receptions. This space has a legacy of hosting creative and cutting ed...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £4000 hire fee
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ICA Bar at Institute of Contemporary Arts
ICA Bar
Cafe
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Recently refurbished with an original 1960’s modernist feel and Alvar Alto furniture, the Bar includes sweeping skylights and views of the Mall and St James’s Park. The Bar can be privately hired for breakfast events, drinks receptions and private dining and can also be hired in conjunction with other venue spaces within the ICA.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £250 hire fee
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Institute of Contemporary Arts, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH
Piccadilly Circus Station (0.3 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Piccadilly Circus 0.3 mi
  • Subway Leicester Square 0.4 mi
  • Bus Trafalgar Square (Stop S) 0.1 mi
  • Bus Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station (Stop A) 0.1 mi
  • Bus The St James's Partnership 0.2 mi
  • Train Charing Cross 0.3 mi
  • Taxi Euro Cars 0.5 mi
Parking
  • Parking Parking lot - Anglo American House, 20 Carlton House Terrace, London 0.1 mi
  • Parking Parking places - Parking lot, 116 Pall Mall, London 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Horseguards hotel london 0.1 mi
  • The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton 0.1 mi
  • Sofitel London St James 0.1 mi
  • The Rose Lounge 0.1 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Nash & Brandon Rooms
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£4000 hire fee per day
Cinema 1
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Cinema 2
9:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£2500 hire fee per day
Theatre
9:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 hire fee per day
ICA Bar
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £250–£400 hire fee per hour
Nash & Brandon Rooms
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£4000 hire fee per day
Cinema 1
8:00 – 12:00
from £400 hire fee per hour
Cinema 2
9:00 – 12:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Theatre
9:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 hire fee per day
ICA Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £250–£400 hire fee per hour
Nash & Brandon Rooms
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£4000 hire fee per day
Cinema 1
8:00 – 12:00
from £400 hire fee per hour
Cinema 2
9:00 – 12:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Theatre
9:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 hire fee per day
ICA Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £250–£400 hire fee per hour
Nash & Brandon Rooms
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£4000 hire fee per day
Cinema 1
8:00 – 12:00
from £400 hire fee per hour
Cinema 2
9:00 – 12:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Theatre
9:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 hire fee per day
ICA Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £250–£400 hire fee per hour
Nash & Brandon Rooms
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£4000 hire fee per day
Cinema 1
8:00 – 12:00
from £400 hire fee per hour
Cinema 2
9:00 – 12:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Theatre
9:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 hire fee per day
ICA Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £250–£400 hire fee per hour
Nash & Brandon Rooms
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£4000 hire fee per day
Cinema 1
8:00 – 12:00
from £400 hire fee per hour
Cinema 2
9:00 – 12:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Theatre
9:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 hire fee per day
ICA Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £250–£400 hire fee per hour
Nash & Brandon Rooms
9:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£4000 hire fee per day
Cinema 1
8:00 – 12:00
from £400 hire fee per hour
Cinema 2
9:00 – 12:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Theatre
9:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 hire fee per day
ICA Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 350
standing
Up to 185
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Lori R.
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Fashion Show · 100 guests · February 2023
Location was great and the venue team was lovely.
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5.0
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Hladini-Shakti G.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Erigony
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Anonymous
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Excellent communication
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About Institute of Contemporary Arts

Situated between number 10 Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace, locations don’t come more iconic: the Institute of Contemporary Arts is a legendary venue with views over The Mall, Big Ben, the London Eye and St. James’s Park. The ICA has two Regency rooms, a fully equipped theatre, studio, bar and two classic cinema spaces available to hire.

Please note that we cannot accept external exhibition or film festival enquiries.

FAQ

At Institute of Contemporary Arts, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site: 2 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Institute of Contemporary Arts:

  • Nash & Brandon Rooms hosting 150 guests: £12000

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Institute of Contemporary Arts is located at Institute of Contemporary Arts, in the St James, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Piccadilly Circus Station.

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