People dancing in a large hall which has been lit up for a disco and colourfully decorated.

Celebrations

Bishopsgate Institute can host a wide range of celebrations, from intimate drinks receptions to parties of up to 400 guests.

Whether you’re looking to celebrate your engagement with your nearest and dearest, plan a party for a milestone birthday, or dance the night away at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, we would be honoured to host your event. Our experience of hosting large celebrations means that your event is in safe hands with us.

Our spaces range from the atmospheric Great Hall to our warm and welcoming Library.

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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

Whichever of our spaces you choose to hire, our friendly, dedicated Events team is here to make your preparations as smooth and stress-free as possible. Bishopsgate Institute’s experienced staff will be on hand to help plan and execute your event.

In addition to our in-house team, our directory of accredited suppliers has been compiled to help create the perfect occasion for your specifications. We have carefully curated a range of production companies, florists, photographers, caterers, and more. We have worked hard to ensure that all of our suppliers reflect Bishopsgate Institute’s values while also providing the best possible service.

View the full range of our suppliers here.

Download our Weddings & Celebrations brochure

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 TypesThe Great HallThe Upper HallThe Library
Theatre seating27012050
Cabaret/Dinner seating15012040
Standing reception40022060
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

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).

We are a secular and independent charity. Our building cannot be used to host rallies, party political or religious events. We also don’t hire our building for public classes and courses run by external parties.