Pigott Theatre at The National Gallery
Get an instant quote to unlock offer Exclusive offer available at this venue
Up to 300seated
Charing Crossnearest station
Art Exhibitionbest for
Trafalgar Squarearea
About this space
Theatre-style seating for up to 300 guests
Dedicated in-house AV team
Small foyer area for refreshments
5 wheelchair spaces for accessibility
Located in Sainsbury Wing Level -1
Two visitor engagement staff included
A 300-seat auditorium with a dedicated team of Audio-Visual Technicians provides an all-round solution to your conference, presentation and film
screening needs. With built-in technology, a stepfree stage and hybrid capabilities.
Features
Wifi
5 Wheelchair spaces
Dedicated in house AV team
Two Visitor Engagement Staff
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Recommended Caterering List Available
Recommended Caterers Only
Space
Disabled Access
294m² (3,165ft²)
Licenses
Licensed Until 11pm
Extensions Available
Capacities
300 Theatre
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Business
See Business profile →
Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£18,000 / Venue FeeDelegate packages
Meeting Package RateEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£100 / Per PersonCateringRefreshmentsTrafalgar RoomLecture TheatreAV and TechniciansEvent co-ordinator
Great for a...
300-seat theatre with AV Corporate Conference
- • Theatre-style seating accommodates up to 300 delegates
- • Dedicated in-house AV team
- • provides technical support
Trafalgar Square prestige location Product Launch
- • Iconic National Gallery location creates memorable brand association
- • Professional AV setup delivers impactful product presentations
- • Foyer space provides networking area for post-launch reception
Video tour
Location
/-0.12829899999997,51.508929,15,0/944x525@2x)
The National Gallery Trafalgar SquareUKTrafalgar Square WC2N 5DNLondon
Charing Cross
NEW · Data-backed provisional quotes in 10 seconds.
Based on your requirements and real pricing data
or
BEST PRICEFAST RESPONSE4.8 GOOGLE
Get an instant quote to unlock offer Exclusive offer available at this venue
Concierge
Don't have time to search? We'll find it for you.
For business events that need human judgement, talk to our team. Free for events of 100+ people, budgets over £10k or ongoing programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the base venue hire cost and what's included?
Dry venue hire starts from £18,000 + VAT, which includes the venue, an event manager, security, first aid, and cleaning/porter teams. Catering, production, florist, and entertainment are additional costs provided through accredited suppliers only.
Are there any days when events cannot be held?
Events cannot be hosted on Fridays as the gallery is open to the public until 21:00, preventing evening events. New Year's Eve is also unavailable due to Trafalgar Square celebrations and road closures that prevent supplier access.
What are the evening event timings and extension costs?
Evening events start from 18:45 with guest access typically from 18:45/19:00. Standing receptions run for 3 hours (ending at 22:00) and seated dinners for 4 hours (ending at 23:00). Extensions beyond these times cost £2,000 + VAT per hour, with events able to run until 02:00.
Can I use my own suppliers for catering and production?
No, all catering, production, florist, and entertainment must be provided through the National Gallery's accredited suppliers only. You must select from their Accredited Supplier List and cannot bring in external vendors.
What are the different pricing tiers for smaller events?
The Yves Saint Laurent room is priced at £10,000 + VAT and accommodates up to 60 people. The Pigott Theatre evening hire starts at £15,000 + VAT. These smaller spaces have lower minimums than the main £18,000 + VAT venue hire.
Are ticketed events permitted at the venue?
No, the National Gallery cannot host ticketed events according to their gallery policy. This restriction applies to all event types regardless of size or purpose.
What capacity limits apply to different event formats?
Evening hire for 300 people starts at £18,000 + VAT. The venue can accommodate dinners for up to 350 guests and receptions for up to 1,200 guests in their picture galleries, though specific room capacities vary significantly.
Are there any special requirements for exhibition access?
Exhibition access at the National Gallery is an exclusive benefit of Corporate Support only. For events that include private views of exhibitions, you must contact the Corporate Team separately as this is not included in standard venue hire.
HIRE SPACE 360
Explore Hire Space 360 → One supplier. Every venue. Full visibility on what you spend.
Multiple venues and events. One agreement.
DEEP RESEARCH
Other platforms search their database. We search everything.
Tell us what you need. Our deep research finds any venue, whether it's in our marketplace or not. No one else does this.
Similar Spaces to Pigott Theatre at The National Gallery
Looking for more venues in London?
Event Venues in United Kingdom Event Venues in London Event Venues in London for 200 people Event Venues in London for 300 people Event Venues in Lambeth Event Venues in Central London Event Venues in Central London for 200 people Event Venues in Central London for 300 people Event Venues in Westminster Event Venues in Westminster for 200 people Event Venues in Regent Street Event Venues in Soho Event Venues in South Bank Event Venues in Trafalgar Square Event Venues in Covent Garden Event Venues in Charing Cross Conference Venues in United Kingdom Conference Venues in London Conference Venues in London for 200 people Conference Venues in London for 300 people Conference Venues in Lambeth Conference Venues in Central London Conference Venues in Central London for 200 people Conference Venues in Central London for 300 people Conference Venues in Westminster Conference Venues in Regent Street Conference Venues in Soho Conference Venues in South Bank Conference Venues in Trafalgar Square Conference Venues in Covent Garden Conference Venues in Charing Cross Bars in London Bars in London for 200 people Bars in London for 300 people Unusual Venues in London Unusual Venues in London for 200 people Unusual Venues in London for 300 people Unusual Venues in Lambeth Unusual Venues in Central London Unusual Venues in Central London for 200 people Unusual Venues in Central London for 300 people Party Venues in London Party Venues in London for 200 people Party Venues in London for 300 people Party Venues in Greater London Party Venues in Greater London for 200 people Party Venues in Lambeth Party Venues in Central London Party Venues in Central London for 200 people Party Venues in Central London for 300 people Party Venues in Westminster Party Venues in Westminster for 200 people Party Venues in Soho Party Venues in South Bank Party Venues in Covent Garden Party Venues in Charing Cross Performance Venues in London Performance Venues in London for 200 people Performance Venues in London for 300 people
NEW · Data-backed provisional quotes in 10 seconds.