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Barbican, Frobisher Auditorium 1

Location pin

Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £2000 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    246 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

If you’re looking to impress the Barbican is no doubt the place to be. Awarded Coolest Conference & Exhibition Centre 2017 at the Prestige Event’s COOL awards, it’s one of the best places to host a corporate event or celebration in central London. Set in the world’s most iconic Brutalist building, you won’t be disappointed when choosing to host your event here.

The location is superb in the very heart of the city with great transport links to all of London and the rest of the UK. The surrounding area and the iconic courtyard perfectly capture intellectual and creative London at its best.

Events that this venue is suitable for are many with a big range of spaces to choose from.
Some recurring events include conferences, AGMs, photoshoots, product launches, meetings, receptions and weddings. Challenge your imagination – conferences for thousands, parties and dinners for hundreds, a meeting for ten! From The Barbican's world-class concert hall to the tropical conservatory, the opportunities are endless.

There are also plenty of spaces with audiovisual equipment available. Enquire now and see which space is the best fit for you!

The Frobisher Auditorium 1 is ideal for panel talks and product launches with room for an audience of up to 246 people. It's the perfect choice for conferences, presentations and podcast recordings

Capacity & layout

Theatre

Theatre

up to 246

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    Closed

  • sunday

    Closed

Price type:
  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

WiFi

WiFi

Other

The hire cost of the auditorium includes a projection screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones and a dedicated technician. Frobisher Auditorium 1 features changeable lighting which can be tailored to your event or brand colours and a Perlux cinema screen (21’ x 9’6’’).

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Variable

Location

Reviews

  • Gary Jelks

    January 2024

    The Barbican Centre is a unique venue in London and if you can get tickets for the theatre, the trip will be more memorable. The theatre is big and can hold a lot of people. Food and drink as you would expect is expensive. There is plenty of space outside of the theatre to move around so you don't feel cramped in. The one thing that lets the place down is the toilets. They are very outdated and cannot accommodate the number of people who need to use them. The queues can last for the entirety of the intermission. Apart from that, it was a great night out.

  • Yen Bui

    December 2023

    I can't believe it took me six years to finally visit the BARBICAN CENTRE! I missed out on six years of potentially amazing evenings, but I'm thrilled I finally made it. When we stepped into the Barbican, I was immediately captivated by the atmosphere, and the bar was absolutely stunning. We arrived a bit early before our show to explore and enjoy a drink. The ambiance was truly fantastic.

  • Harry K

    February 2024

    Interesting space. An ode to Cement. Unexpectedly huge. A bit of a labyrinth. Lots of spaces of interest, from art exhibitions to theaters, to play areas to outside spaces, to food courts to coffee shops and not to forget the big conservatory (provided you go on a Sunday or on a Bank holiday). Certainly a place of interest, can easily spend the day in it. Although a bit gloomy with lots of dark colours (could do with some white colour) it is definitely worth a visit.

  • Nusynasy S

    December 2023

    The choice of cultural programs are great. Location is good, however the available toilets are ridiculous. The queuing was so long for the loo I missed some of the concert. The acoustics in the hall is great with excellent atmosphere with always full house. Do something with the facilities please . John Williams debut was unmissable and great fun

  • Jade C

    January 2024

    I went for the My Neighbor Totoro performance. It was wonderful. I could easily hear everything, and I was able to see everything clearly. The seats were comfortable and I didn’t get as cold as I did like other theatres I’ve been to. The queues for the bathrooms were long (especially for the women). If it’s your first time there, I’d recommend going early to make sure you find your seat on time and get snacks or a drink before the performance you choose starts. It’s a bit of a maze at first!