Conferences are some of the biggest and most impressive events in the industry.  They often take months of planning and require expert precision. Finding large conference venues in London that still have style is sometimes tricky.

London is home to some of the largest venues the UK has to offer. So if you’re thinking big, this is the place to be.
We’ve put together a list of our favourite venues with the biggest capacities that London has to offer. Making your large conference venue search a lot easier.

1. Haberdashers’ Hall

Haberdashers’ Hall combines contemporary architecture with traditional materials to create a 21st century conference venue of the finest quality.
This one-of-a-kind setting boasts seven different event Spaces, including the spacious Orangery and Courtyard, perfect for summer parties and drinks receptions.
Haberdashers’ is one of the most modern conference venues within the heart of the City, allowing you to make the venue your own. It is exclusively hired for that unique experiencing, creating a perfect stage for the ultimate event.

2. Exhibition London

Exhibition London (created by Venue Lab) is a stunning, new multi-purpose event Space located in the heart of the Westfield London development.
This dynamic Victorian structure was first built in 1899 and was originally used as an engine house for Central London Railways.
Iconic TFL aesthetics remain in place, with the red brick and tiled interior walls lending unique character to this dynamic 3,185 sq metre venue.
Famously used as the location for the Acme Factory in cult classic ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’, Exhibition London is ideal for award dinners, conferences, product launches, exhibitions, location filming and live music events.

3. Farmers and Fletchers

For a more intimate conference experience, The Great Hall at Farmers and Fletchers in the City is a superb choice.
The Design of the conference room itself is open and inviting, with no-one stuck behind a pillar or suffering a restricted view. For breakout sessions or workshops there are three additional meeting rooms, as well as a large reception and adjacent area that can be adapted to your needs.
The cutting edge audio-visual equipment will put your presenters at ease. Everything’s wireless – so there are no tricky cables to navigate or floor boxes to locate.

4. Kia Oval, England Suite

The England Suite, refurbished in 2016, is the largest purpose-built conference room at the Kia Oval. Capable of accommodating up to 650 Guests in a theatre-style layout. An ideal Space for a company conference, presentation or seminar.
The room overlooks the famous Oval wicket and guarantees to provide your Guests with plenty of talking points throughout the event.
This second-floor suite is one of the most versatile spaces at the Kia Oval. Doors lead directly onto the Club-Level balcony overlooking the pitch. The wall of windows ensures natural daylight floods the room. Creating an airy daytime meeting Space, and an atmospheric evening hire.

5. Battersea Evolution

 

Battersea Evolution is a spectacular London venue to hire for large-scale conferences. It’s a blank canvas Space you can get creative with and their flexible event staff is on hand to help.  Battersea Evolution has done every style of conference you can think of, so you’ll definitely be in safe hands.
 This purpose built venue offers a staggering conference capacity of 4,00o and can be hired from £30,000 a day. 
Exclusive hire of Battersea Evolution has a total footprint of 5,500m².  This gives you the opportunity to take over the Space and tailor it specifically to your requirements. So whether you need a large venue for your AGM or your putting on a conference for your industries experts, Battersea Evolution will impress. 

6. Hawker House

Perhaps for your next conference venue you want something a little less stuffy and a little more alternative. Perhaps Hawker House is the perfect unusual venue you’ve been looking for.
Hawker House is the perfect Space for large-scale conferences with 1,500m² of transformable Space. You can make Hawker House an event to remember.

The amazing venue in Canada Water provides a unique backdrop for your conference, with a maximum capacity of 2,000. Hawker House also comes complete with delicious street food, four breakout Spaces and a post conference after-party package.  What more could you ask for? 

7. London Palladium

The London Palladium is the perfect venue to host the grandest business conference. The history of the prestigious theatre means you’ll be able to share the stage with all the famous actors before you.
The perfect venue to inspire your Guests at your next large conference event. The magical history of The London Palladium will take your conference to the next level and truly inspire your Guests. The luxurious 2,200 seat auditorium is the perfect venue to amaze and delight attendees.  

8. ODEON Luxe, Leicester Square

For something a little bit out of the ordinary ODEON Luxe at Leicester Square is a stunning option to hire. The historic, glamour and charm of this venue has been combined with Dolby cinema technology and the trademark reclining seats to form a luxurious venue.
For screening, the cinema is unrivalled. The screen delivers a spectacular, leading-edge visual experience through the Dolby Vision dual laser projection system and moving audio which fills the cinema and flows all around you with Dolby Atmos; to create a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.
Plus, with an Oscar’s bar and cafe you can enjoy a range of delicious food and drink paired with beautiful views of the world-famous Leicester Square to enjoy before or after your event.

9. The Barbican

The Barbican is a famous London venue, notorious for its magical history and incredible technical resources.  The Barbican Hall is a creative hub in the city and is known as one of the country’s finest auditoriums.

With an impressive breadth of facilities and size, seating from 500 to 1943 Guests. The Barbican is an ideal large scale conference venue if you want to impress your Guests with intelligent design and excellent acoustics. 
The Hall at Barbican offers an intimate, yet persuasive, atmosphere with excellent sight lines, tiered seating and air conditioning. Ensuring comfort whilst keeping audiences involved and alert.

10. Lighthouse London

The Lighthouse theatre was formerly the Regal Cinema, Clerkenwell. So, it has a unique charm and atmosphere and is one of the best large conference venues in London.

The Lighthouse has the third-biggest single cinema screen in the country which can seat an impressive 1,800 people. This historic venue has hosted many star-studded film screenings with The Beatles and even many members of the Royal Family.

Since it waved goodbye to its days as a cinema, the Space has been refurbished. The Lighthouse is now a great conference Space in Southwark, near London Bridge. It’s an amazing size and can accommodate anywhere between 680 and 2,800 Guests. So, if you need a big conference venue in Southwark look no further. 

11. Mezzanine and Ground, Business Design Centre

The Business Design Centre located in Islington, North London, is a vast and grand venue covering over 2,000m².
The Business Design Centre looks up to its name as it has amazing design features your Guests can marvel at. A unique curved roof is the focal point of the venue and it floods the Space with natural light.

This modern and unusual venue hire London is a refreshing Space to hold a large scale conference and somewhere that will leave a lasting impression on your Guests. 

If your event requires breakout Spaces have no fear. The Mezzanine and Ground Spaces in the Business Design Centre are close to the breakout rooms. 

The Space can be hired from £16,500 a day and has many useful facilities including wifi, speakers and a HD screen.

12. West Hall, Alexandra Palace

Located in what’s informally known as Ally Pally, the West Hall can accommodate up to  2,500 people for your next large scale conference. One the best large conference venues in London, Ally Pally has held many famous events throughout its time.

The venue is fully equipped with breakout Spaces, uninterrupted floor space, blackout facilities and plenty of rigging points.
Now you can hire it for your next conference. Non-exclusive use of the Palm Court is also available when the West Hall is hired which offers the perfect area for conference registration or reception area.

13. The Roundhouse

One of the most architecturally astounding and unique event Spaces in London. The Roundhouse is one of the cities most famous buildings.
The Roundhouse has played host to many impressive events in its time and maybe it could be your next large conference venue in London?
The structure of the Roundhouse really does the talking for you. Although a blank canvas venue the architecture is enough to blow your Guests away. The iconic main Space is 1,300m² meaning it can accommodate up to 1,500 people for your conference event.
If the impressive main Space wasn’t enough, the circle balcony at The Roundhouse offers a unique vantage point on the event below and is a great option for drinks receptions after your conference.

14. The Great Hall, Alexandra Palace

Saving the best until last.  The largest conference Space of them all is the Great Hall at Alexandra Palace which can hold an impressive 7,000 people theatre style.

The Great Hall is elaborately decorated and exudes Victorian elegance, providing the perfect setting for large scale conferences.

The Great Hall offers 6,426m² of floor space with the option of being carpeted to suit your needs. The striking rose window provides an abundance of natural daylight and provides a sense of grandeur. One of the best large conference venues in London. 

So, there you have it, our favourite large conference venues in London. Now you will easily find your next large scale venue. If you need help searching for your next venue take a look at our collection of London Conference Venues or our Ultimate Guide to conference venues across the city. 

 

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