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Frobisher Auditorium 1

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

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Barbican, EC2Y
The Space

A medium sized auditorium with stage lighting, a full range of technical support and great sightlines. 

Auditorium 1 is the perfect choice for conferences, presentations and podcast recordings. As a former cinema, the space provides great sightlines, comfortable seating and high-quality projection and sound.

With 245 seats including 2 wheelchair spaces, Auditorium 1 is a short walk from the Garden Room and Conservatory - an ideal combination for catering and meeting spaces.  

One of our dedicated AV technicians is provided with all Auditorium 1 bookings. You’ll receive all the expertise you need to deliver even the most demanding event.

Venue Capacity
Theatre:
245
Sq/ft:
126.00
Price Guide for Rooms
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Friday
08:30 - 17:00
From £ 5,775
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Perfect For
Conference
Corporate hire
Exhibition
Hybrid Events
Meeting Rooms
Private screening
Training
Other Rooms To Hire
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The Conservatory
from £5,000
min spend
Standing
150
Dining
48
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The Garden Room
from £8,100
min spend
Standing
300
Dining
250
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Barbican Hall
from £17,250
per evening
Theatre
1943
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Barbican Theatre
from £26,500
per day
Theatre
1154
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Conservatory Terrace
from £3,900
per day
Standing
200
Theatre
150
Dining
120
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Cinemas 2 & 3
from £3,200
per morning
Theatre
153
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Frobisher Rooms
from £3,100
min spend
Theatre
170
Cabaret
96
Boardroom
32
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Frobisher Auditorium 2
from £4,200
per day
Theatre
151
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Christmas Parties 2025
Price on request
Standing
150
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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
Late License
Noise restrictions
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Early access
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Smoking area
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
AV equipment
Hearing loop
Hybrid Events
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Wi-Fi
Bring your own DJ
High Speed Fibre Optic
Live Streaming
Sky Sports
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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