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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

Located adjacent to the Frobisher Rooms, this space delivers everything required for successful conferences, meetings, and training sessions.

On-site technical experts provide comprehensive support, facilitating video conferencing and satellite connections to meet even the most complex event requirements. Four simultaneous translation booths, each with dedicated technical assistance, ensure multilingual accessibility, while integrated stage lighting and professional sound systems create polished, professional presentations.

Venue Capacity
Theatre:
245
Sq/ft:
126.00
Price Guide for Rooms
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Friday
09:00 - 17:00
From £ 4,200
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Perfect For
Conference
Corporate hire
Exhibition
Hybrid Events
Meeting Rooms
Training
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Christmas Parties 2025
Price on request
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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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