Orchestra Rehearsals

With its beautiful acoustics and inspiring architecture, the Great Hall has hosted rehearsals for many of the country’s finest orchestras. Favoured by professional and amateur companies, Bishopsgate Institute welcomes all types of ensembles.

The Great Hall benefits from high ceilings, sound panels and an inbuilt stage, as well as private access to the Green Room.

Our experienced team are happy to discuss any technical requirements, additional break-out rooms, and hire of a Steinway grand piano. Full day and half day hire rates are available, with the option of adding additional hours.

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An orchestra rehearsal in Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. A conductor is at the back of the room, with musicians around them. A LMTO banner is at the back of the room.

Credit : Danny Kaan
Two musicians are playing the saxophone, and two others are playing wind instruments, with a drummer in the background.

Danny Kaan

Four musicians are playing in Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall. Two are playing the trombone and one is playing the tuba.

Credit : Danny Kaan
An orchestra rehearsal in Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. A conductor is standing in the middle with musicians around them playing the cello, violin, and other instruments. There is a stage at the back of the room.

Credit : Loredana Denicola
Orchestra rehearsals in Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall. A conductor is standing in the middle with musicians around them in a semi circle. They are are playing the cello, violin and other instruments. A stage is behind them with a blue curtain.

Credit : Oliver Boito
An orchestra rehearsal in Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall. A conductor is in the right of the photo with musicians in front of him, playing villains and other instruments. There are singers on stage.

Credit : Oliver Boito
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 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

Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall. There is a stage at the top of the room with blue curtains.

The Great Hall

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in London. There is a piano on the stage and the lighting rig is producing a yellow wash over the room.

The Great Hall

Staying Safe

We are following all government guidance with regards to gatherings. While we want to help make your event as successful as possible, we also need to prioritise the safety of everyone in the building. We require all our hirers and guests to follow our safety protocols. Please do talk to us if you’d like to learn more.

Contact Us

To make an enquiry about hiring one of our spaces, fill out our form.

Unfortunately, we do not hire our spaces for classes, public performances, or any activity in conflict with our programme.

Capacities

Layout StyleCapacity
Orchestra80
Chorus/ Opera rehearsals120

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.

There is step-free access to the Great Hall, with seating always available, and we provide a fully accessible gender-neutral toilet.

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