Large events Near station

Southbank Centre

Belvedere Rd, Southbank, London, United Kingdom

2,500

Max guests

Event spaces

A major arts and events complex on the Thames, offering multiple large auditoriums suitable for high-capacity conferences and plenary sessions, supported by riverside spaces and extensive public transport links.

Meeting & event spaces

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Royal Festival Hall

2,500

Theatre

Queen Elizabeth Hall

900

Theatre

Purcell Room

300

Theatre

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

950

Reception

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

300

Reception

St Paul’s Roof Pavilion

100

Theatre

Weston Roof Pavilion

150

Theatre

Capacity at a glance

Maximum guests per layout

Space	Theatre	Reception
Royal Festival Hall	2,500	–
Queen Elizabeth Hall	900	–
Purcell Room	300	–
Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer	–	950
Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden	–	300
St Paul’s Roof Pavilion	100	–
Weston Roof Pavilion	150	–

Facilities

Natural daylight
In-house catering
Near train station
Step-free access
AV equipment
Free Wi-Fi

Gallery

Questions about Southbank Centre

How many guests can Southbank Centre hold?

Its largest space holds up to 2,500 theatre-style and 950 for a standing reception.

How many event spaces does Southbank Centre have?

7 meeting and event spaces, the largest being Royal Festival Hall for up to 2,500 guests. The capacity table above shows every room by layout.

Where is Southbank Centre?

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.

How do I book Southbank Centre for an event?

Send an enquiry from this page with your date and numbers. Bien Venue checks availability, negotiates the rate and sends you a tailored proposal, typically within 4 working hours. It costs you nothing: the venue pays our commission.