Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, London, SW11 5TN -

Up to
800 guests
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

Welcome to Battersea Arts Centre, a home for your extraordinary events!

We offer more than just a venue for your event; we provide a unique and inspiring space where creativity thrives.

Nestled in the heart of Battersea, our historic building is not only a stunning backdrop for any occasion but also a hub of artistic innovation and community engagement.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, gala dinner, private party, team meeting, away day, or film shoot, our versatile spaces including our magnificent Grand Hall can be tailored to your needs.

By choosing us, you become part of a vibrant creative community and support groundbreaking theatre productions and vital community programs.

Battersea Arts Centre is more than a venue; it’s a place where memories are made, and the future of the arts is shaped.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 800

Dining

up to 50

Theatre

up to 500

Boardroom

up to 40

Cabaret

up to 350

Classroom

up to 60

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Heating

Lectern

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Stage

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Other

Tech inclusions are additional cost. We have in-house catering available from Tom's Cafe on site.

Space Rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Promoted/ticketed events

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 14 days before the event

Location

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Reviews

Giovanni Marino
December 2025
A truly well-organized milonga, thoughtfully planned in every detail. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the organizers’ passion and care were clearly felt throughout the evening. The music was engaging and well selected, the dance floor was always lively, and the overall vibe was relaxed and enjoyable. I had a great time, danced a lot, and felt completely comfortable the whole night. A genuinely positive experience that I would happily repeat and recommend.
Stella Synouri
February 2026
Wonderful experience! The family concert "Peter and the Wolf" was fantastic. Interactive and enjoyable for children and adults. The venue was atmospheric and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Andrew Long
January 2026
Being a fan of the Portrait artist programme on Sky and knowing it was filmed here - we needed to visit the venue as we were in the area. Like Wilton's Music Hall it has that look deliberately looking unrefurbished which adds to its charm. We liked the display of posters from years gone by and the small are with statues and exotic ceiling. There is a bar on ground floor which we closed for a private party. There are toilets on-site which were clean and accessible. We did not visit the Main hall but liked the plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary unveiled by John Major in 1993 who was from this neck of the woods. We will return.