October Gallery, Gallery And Courtyard
October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AL -
From
£800 min spend
Up to
150 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
This striking venue in Central London has three unique spaces for hire for your parties, book launches, workshops & meetings.
GALLERY & COURTYARD
THEATRE
CLUB ROOM
Perfect for parties, book launches, workshops, meetings, music recitals, theatre performances and more.
Unique in their charm, all spaces benefit from natural light, fully integrated AV facilities and conserved period features of this 19th century Grade II listed building, steeped in history.
Based in the heart of Bloomsbury, the Gallery is served by excellent public transport connections, just a few minutes’ walk from Holborn and Russell Square London Underground Stations.
Founded in 1979, October Gallery has been instrumental in bringing to worldwide attention many of the world’s leading international artists, including El Anatsui, Rachid Koraïchi and Romuald Hazoumè. The Gallery promotes the Transvangarde, the very best in contemporary art from around the planet, as well as maintaining a cultural hub in central London for poets, writers, intellectuals and artists, and hosts talks, performances and seminars.
The Gallery space, arranged across two rooms with a cour yard, can accommodate up to 150 people.
Both rooms have access to the courtyard which contains various species of Acer, Camellia, fern, Brugmansia and hanging baskets with trailing Begonia.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 45
Cabaret
up to 50
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Stage
Flipchart
Cloakroom
Air conditioning
Whiteboards
Disabled access
Lectern
Audio & Visual
Other
PA System and plasma TV available.
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 7 days before the event
Location
Reviews
- Kwame OcranNovember 2025
A little hidden gem in central, a low key cultural spot. The hire spaces set the stage for some enjoyable social events. I will definitely come back in the summer to experience the garden properly.
