How many seats are in Southbank Centre?

The Southbank Centre in London, as a complex, features several venues with a combined total seating capacity of over 3,900 across its main auditoriums. The primary venues include the Royal Festival Hall (approx. 2,500–2,700 seats), Queen Elizabeth Hall (approx. 900–916 seats), and the Purcell Room (approx. 300–370 seats).

How many people can fit in the Southbank Centre concert hall?

Our world-famous venue makes film premieres and awards ceremonies unforgettable for you and 2,500 guests. Ideal for large-scale events, London venues don't come more iconic than the Royal Festival Hall.

What is the biggest concert hall in London?

The biggest concert venue in London is Wembley Stadium, a massive outdoor stadium holding up to 90,000 people for major acts, while The O2 Arena is London's largest indoor venue, accommodating around 20,000 for concerts, known for its huge appeal to global superstars and excellent acoustics. Other huge London venues for large concerts include London Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Twickenham Stadium.
 

How many seats are in the South Holland Centre?

About the space

The Auditorium has 342 seats on two floors, providing a warm space with good acoustics. The working stage area is 9 metres wide by 7 metres deep, plus a one metre apron and good wing space. Height to pros is 5 metres, with over stage height limited to 4.5 metres.

What is the capacity of the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre?

A beautiful auditorium steeped in cultural history with state-of-the-art technical facilities and capacity for up to 916 people. Perfect for events such as conferences, award ceremonies and graduations.

Welcome to Southbank Centre

How big is the Southbank Centre?

Southbank Centre is the UK's largest arts centre and one of the UK's top five visitor attractions, occupying a 17 acre site that sits in the midst of London's most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

What's the best seat in Queen Elizabeth Hall?

For an unforgettable theatre experience at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the best seats are found in the Front Stalls, particularly Rows D to H. These seats offer the best views of the stage, with excellent rake and proximity that enhances the overall atmosphere.

What is the biggest capacity theatre in London?

Reference no. At the time of construction, the Coliseum was one of the few theatres in Europe to provide lifts for taking patrons to the upper levels of the house, and was the first theatre in England to have a triple revolve installed on its stage. The theatre has 2,359 seats making it the largest theatre in London.

Who holds the record for the biggest concert in the UK?

Top 7 Largest UK Concerts In History

1. Isle of Wight Festival, 600,000. The 1970 Isle of Wight Festival was the biggest concert ever held in UK with 600,000 people in the audience. ...
2. Oasis, 250,000. ...
3. Robbie Williams, 375,000. ...
4. Led Zeppelin, 200,000. ...
5. Queen, 180,000. ...
6. Coldplay, 173,000. ...
7. Adele, 150,000.

Has anyone ever sold out Wembley?

Today in 1988, Michael Jackson began the 1st of 7 record-breaking shows at London's Wembley Stadium on The Bad Tour ! In his career, Michael played 20 times sold out in this stage, with more than 1.5 million viewers in all.

What is the nearest tube to Southbank Centre?

The nearest tube station to the Southbank Centre is Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City lines), just a 200-meter walk away, while Embankment (District & Circle lines) is also close, about 600 meters across the river via Hungerford Bridge. 

Which is the nicest theatre in London?

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1. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. 4.5. (9,420) ...
2. Royal Albert Hall. 4.6. (9,803) ...
3. Royal Ballet and Opera. 4.6. (3,153) ...
4. Brick Lane Music Hall. 4.9. (1,292) ...
5. Theatre Royal Drury Lane. 4.5. (1,716) ...
6. Apollo Victoria Theatre. 4.3. (1,429) ...
7. Barbican Centre. 4.2. (1,704) ...
8. London Palladium. 4.1. (2,353)

What theatre has the most seats in the UK?

The biggest theatre in the UK by seating capacity is often cited as the Edinburgh Playhouse (around 3,059 seats) or the Eventim Apollo (Hammersmith, up to 5,300 standing), while for traditional theatre with tiered seating, the Liverpool Empire and London Coliseum are among the largest, with the Coliseum being London's biggest and the Empire boasting the UK's largest two-tier auditorium.

What is the 20000 capacity venue in London?

Look no further. With unlimited venue options, under the world-famous roof of The O2, our team of world-class event specialists will be delighted to help you deliver an event like no other. With capacity to host groups of 200 right up to 20,000, get ready to super-charge your event and chose an iconic London venue.

What is Ally Pally short for?

"Ally Pally" is the affectionate nickname for Alexandra Palace, a large entertainment and sports venue in North London, known for hosting events like the World Darts Championship and the launch of BBC television. The name combines the first part of Alexandra with "Pally," a common British abbreviation for palace.
 

Is it better to sit in the orchestra or Mezzanine?

At times, a front mezzanine view may even be preferable to an orchestra view, especially in shows with large ensembles or extensive choreography. Keep in mind that most Broadway theaters do not have elevators and taking the stairs is required to reach mezzanine seats.