Welcome your guests onto our Great Hall’s parquet floor and dance the night away.

For decades, the Great Hall has played host to galas, lectures, conferences, and performances. The space is complete with a stage, lighting rig and full AV capabilities, and is perfect for large receptions and special occasions.

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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

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, 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, with seating in a cabaret style. There is a stage with a piano on it and blue curtain. There is a purple wash over the room. — The Great Hall

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

The Great Hall

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

The Great Hall

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

A photograph of a piano on stage at Bishopsgate Institute in London. The piano is a Model D Steinway that Myra Hess performed on. — Model D Steinway
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

Capacities

Layout Style	Capacity
Theatre	270
Cabaret	150
Reception	400
Examination	150

Access information

Whether you’re coming to an event or visiting the venue, we aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible within the restraints of our Grade II* listed status.

Seating is always available and we provide fully accessible gender-neutral toilets.

Floor plan

The Great Hall floor plan
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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.