With spaces ranging from our historic Great Hall to our warm and welcoming Library, Bishopsgate Institute can host all celebrations from intimate drinks receptions to parties of up to 400 guests.

Whether you’re looking to dance the night away at a Bar Mitzvah or to celebrate your engagement with just your nearest and dearest, we would be honoured to host your event. Your Event Planner is there to support you from your first enquiry, helping you create the perfect occasion to your specifications.

Our trusted caterers offer a variety of seasonal dining options, all of which are sustainably sourced and creatively served.

Download our online Weddings & Celebrations brochure

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A photograph of the Great Hall with natural light coming through the windows. There is a stage with blue curtains and a lighting rig pointed at the stage. — The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall with natural lights coming through the windows. There is a lighting rig, and doors at the end of the photo. The walls are painted grey and white. — The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall, with a piano on the floor. There is a lighting rig and purple lighting in the room. — The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall, which has a stage with a blue curtain and a lighting rig. — The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall. There is a piano on stage with a blue curtain. There is a lighting rig with soft lighting over the stage. — The Great Hall

The landing to the Upper Hall at Bishopsgate Institute. There are yellow tiles on the walls and green tiles along the staircase. There are also wooden bannisters on either side of the staircase, which leads up to a landing. — The Upper Hall landing
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

A staircase at Bishopsgate Institute. The stairs are black with gold bannisters. There are red tiles on the wall leading up to another staircase with green tiles. — The Upper Hall staircase
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. There are large windows on the white walls, and the floor is laminated. — The Upper Hall

A photograph of the Upper Hall, which has laminate flooring and white walls. Rainbow coloured uplighters are on. — The Upper Hall

A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. The floor is laminate and the walls are white with white beams in the centre of the room. — The Upper Hall

A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. The floor is laminate, and the walls are white. — The Upper Hall

A photo of Bishopsgate Institute Library. Three cabinets with books are in the left hand side, right hand side, and the back of the photo. A wooden desk is in the middle of these cabinets, with four chairs around the table. — The Library

A landscape picture of Bishopsgate Institute Library. Books are in cabinets along the edge of the wall and two lights are hanging from the ceiling. — The Library

A landscape photo of Bishopsgate Institute Library. The floor is laminate wood flooring, with books in cabinets around the edges of the room. A reception desk is in the centre. — The Library

Contact us

To make an enquiry about hiring one of our spaces, fill out our form or call us on 020 7392 9200 (Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:30).

Capacities

Hire Types	The Great Hall	The Upper Hall	The Library
Theatre	270	120	50
Cabaret/Dinner	150	120	40
Boardroom/Hollow	-	-	-
U-Shape	-	-	-
Reception	400	220	60

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. The walls are white and grey with a wooden floor. There is a lighting rig pointed towards a stage.

The Great Hall

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Upper Hall. The walls are white with white beams in the centre of the room.

The Upper Hall

A photograph of a London-based Library. There is a wooden table in the middle of the room with rows of bookshelves around it. There is a dome in the ceiling letting light through.

The Library

What We Do

Proudly independent since 1895, Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural venue in the City of London. Our beautiful Victorian building is a place for people to connect over a shared love of learning. We believe everyone’s history should be valued, and our special collections and archives document the experiences of everyday life, as well as the people who have campaigned for social, political and cultural change. Come on in to explore our archives, take a course, or hire our amazing spaces.