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An iconic brutalist-style building in London, suitable for a wide variety of events.

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Barbican, EC2Y
The Space

Located in the City of London, this venue is the largest performing arts centre of its kind in Europe. Developed in the brutalist style of architecture, this venue holds a variety of events including theatre performances, film screenings, music concerts, conferences, receptions, and product launches. It also boasts a tropical conservatory, making it an ideal setting for hosting weddings.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
1949
Theatre:
1949
Cabaret:
250
Sq/ft:
20000.00
Price Guide
Minimum Spend
Monday - Friday
09:00 - 17:00
From £ 2,750
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Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Friday
09:00 - 17:00
From £ 2,100
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Perfect For
Asian wedding
Awards ceremony
Birthday party
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Engagement party
Exhibition
Fashion show
Film premiere
Hybrid Events
Meeting
Networking
Press day
Private dining rooms
Private party
Private screening
Product launch
Summer party
Team building
Theatre production
Wedding
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Spaces Available
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The Conservatory
from £7,500
min spend
Standing
150
Dining
48
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The Garden Room
from £7,000
min spend
Standing
300
Dining
250
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Barbican Hall
from £17,250
per afternoon
Theatre
1943
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Barbican Theatre
from £13,250
per morning
Theatre
1154
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Conservatory Terrace
from £2,100
per morning
Standing
200
Theatre
150
Dining
120
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Cinemas 2 & 3
from £3,200
per afternoon
Theatre
153
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Frobisher Rooms
from £2,750
min spend
Theatre
170
Cabaret
96
Boardroom
32
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Frobisher Auditorium 1
from £4,200
per afternoon
Theatre
245
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Frobisher Auditorium 2
from £3,200
per afternoon
Theatre
151
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Getting Here
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Barbican
4 Minute Walk
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Moorgate
6 Minute Walk
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London Liverpool Street
14 Minute Walk
Features & Restrictions
Catering
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Inhouse caterers available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Allow external caterers
Approved caterers only
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Kitchen facilities available
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
Child friendly
Loud Music
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
BYOB
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Early access
Elevator
Loading bay
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Accommodation
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Goods lift
Outside area
Technical
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
Hybrid Events
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Video Conferencing
Wi-Fi
High Speed Fibre Optic
Live Streaming
Sky Sports
Video Recording
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