Arena Music Venue

Event Venue

#1 of 160 Corporate Party venues in South East London
#1 of 158 Birthday Dinner venues in South East London
  23 reviews  – 
Albert Road, London, SE25 4QL –
Norwood, London
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Paul Titus
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Excellent communication - 5/5
15 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at Arena Music Venue

Event Space
Event Venue
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Whole venue
80 seats
150 standing
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 o...

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
8 recent guests highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.8
Communication
5.0
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Richard
Verified review
Wedding · 99 guests · February 2026 · Event Space
Fantastic venue and expertly organized, this was a softly lit intimate setting for our event and the staffing was excellent. very happy
5.0
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Chloe G.
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50th Birthday Party · 55 guests · February 2026 · Event Space
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
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MEXERCISE
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Birthday Party · 70 guests · November 2025 · Event Space
How accessible it was to travel too and the communication from the staff was great.
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4.7
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Mallzm7
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Wedding · 80 guests · June 2025 · Event Space
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

Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Event Space
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Event Space
6:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Event Space
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Event Space
6:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 – 3:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Event Space
6:00 – 3:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 – 3:00
from £60–£150 hire fee per hour
Event Space
6:00 – 3:00
from £60–£150 hire fee per hour
Sunday
6:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Event Space
6:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

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 150
standing
Up to 80
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Arena Music Venue

Arena Music Venue is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Arena Music Venue is a music-focused event space operating from a single-level hall that suits performances and private parties.

Venue highlights: The main hall includes a professional PA and party lighting supplied for private hires. A separate kitchen provides an oven and generous prep and storage space for caterers, and ice buckets are available. The building offers level access via a ramp and free on-site parking.

Best for: Private celebrations and milestone birthdays; live music nights or DJ-led parties; children's parties requiring room for soft play or inflatables.

Location: Albert Road in Croydon sits close to the town centre and its cluster of restaurants and bars, which provide options for guests before or after events.

What guests say: The on-site hosts provide hands-on support during setup and throughout events. The venue allows decorations and extra setup time, and the available parking and ramp access make arrival and load-in straightforward.

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

Usually booked for
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

Usually booked for
Party

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


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

- Telma S. Jun 2025

FAQ

No, only drinks provided by the venue are permitted.

Yes, bottled water and soft drinks are available through drinks packages. The venue also has a fully licensed bar with a selection of alcoholic beverages.

Yes, children are welcome.

No, we do not work with any specific caterers, as clients booking the venue enjoy a diverse range of cuisines.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Arena Music Venue, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 50 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Arena Music Venue:

  • Event Space hosting 80 guests: £588

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

Arena Music Venue is located at Albert Road, in Norwood, London.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Chloe G. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    '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!'
  • MEXERCISE rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'How accessible it was to travel too and the communication from the staff was great.'
  • Tracey rated it 4.5/5 stars
    'From the first telephone conversation with Paul to explore whether this was the venue I wanted to hire until the end of the event, I received and experienced professionalism, flexibility and nothing that I asked for was too much. There is ample free parking in site, Dj facilities in point'

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