26 Leake Street Central London

Venue Info

26 Leake Street is a striking blank-canvas event venue beneath Waterloo Station, set within three interconnected railway arches at the heart of London’s famous Leake Street graffiti tunnel. Combining exposed brickwork and an industrial aesthetic with extensive production capabilities, it is an excellent choice for companies looking for a London venue with real character and creative potential.

The flexible space works particularly well for product launches, brand activations, exhibitions, immersive events, conferences, awards, fashion shows, filming and large corporate parties. The three arches can be used together to create different event zones and guest journeys, while the venue’s distinctive architecture provides an impressive backdrop that can be transformed with lighting, staging, installations and branding.

Full venue capacity reaches 1,150 guests for a reception, with capacity for approximately 450 for dinner and 280 theatre-style, depending on the configuration.

One of the venue’s biggest strengths is its production infrastructure. Pre-installed rigging, lighting, sound and cable infrastructure are available through the venue’s production partner, while a dedicated loading bay makes access easier for larger-scale event builds. There are also extensive opportunities for bespoke branding, including commissioning graffiti from Leake Street’s artists-in-residence.

Its location is another major advantage. Waterloo Station is just moments away, giving delegates and guests excellent access to National Rail and London Underground services.

Key Facilities

• Three interconnected railway arches
• Capacity for up to 1,150 guests reception-style
• Up to 450 guests for dinner
• Up to 280 theatre-style
• Flexible blank-canvas event space
• In-house production support
• Pre-installed rigging, lighting and sound infrastructure
• Staging and draping options
• Dedicated loading bay
• In-house catering with bespoke menus
• Fully equipped cloakroom
• Green room/dressing room with private bathroom and shower
• Accessible toilets
• Step-free access across the three main arches, with platform lift access to The Platform
• Extensive event branding opportunities
• Suitable for large-scale installations and immersive production

Address:  26, Leake Street, London SE1

Nearest station: Waterloo is just a few minutes’ walk.

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