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BFI IMAX

BFI IMAX offers the UK's largest cinema screen, and one of the most advanced IMAX theatres globally. The venue offers a truly immersive event experience.

BFI IMAX is where creativity flows, ideas develop, and guests are offered truly unique event experience. Whether you're planning a high-impact meeting, a forward-thinking conference or a screening that demands attention, utilise the largest screen in the UK to inspire ideas and ignite imagination.

With flexible layouts, cutting-edge technology and an atmosphere buzzing with creative energy, BFI IMAX is where exciting concepts are brought to life. An iconic London landmark - perfectly located close to London Waterloo, - BFI IMAX is surrounded by appealing dining and accommodation options, making it the ideal choice for international guests to share ideas.

Flexible spaces and a relaxed, creative atmosphere mean the venue can adapt to the tone and goals of your event. Our responsive and professional sales team will guide you through the booking process before handing to our events team, who’ll be on hand to ease event production. This, with the venue’s incredible AV and tech capabilities, ensures smooth coordination from enquiry through to execution.

Our staff at BFI IMAX are experienced in hosting complex, international events that require robust hybrid capabilities. We can support with livestreaming, remote presentations and online attendance, as well as offering live-captioning and aid in creating accessible events. 

BFI IMAX has a robust Health and Safety policy and a commitment to sustainable event production. Our team will happily make recommendations to help with these considerations.

From new product launches, conferences and meetings to international film premieres, book BFI IMAX for a truly unique event experience.

 

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
0 - 500
Dinner Dance
N/A
Exhibition space (m2)
- 450
Lunch
0 - 500
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
0 - 493
Outside space
0 - 30
Reception
0 - 500
Wedding Licence
N/A
Wedding Reception
N/A

Events Spaces

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BFI IMAX Auditorium

Auditorium 0 - 493
Theatre 0 - 493
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BFI IMAX Café

Boardroom 0 - 50
Cabaret 0 - 40
Classroom 0 - 80
Dining long tables 0 - 40
Dining round tables 0 - 50
Standing 0 - 150
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Ground Floor Reception

Cabaret 0 - 180
Dining long tables 0 - 152
Dining round tables 0 - 180
Standing 0 - 493
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Upper Level Reception

Boardroom 0 - 40
Cabaret 0 - 200
Classroom 0 - 150
Dining long tables 0 - 160
Dining round tables 0 - 200
Standing 0 - 150
Theatre 0 - 150
U-shaped 0 - 40

Room Capacities

Auditorium 0 - 493
Boardroom 0 - 20
Cabaret 0 - 380
Classroom N/A
Dining long tables 0 - 310
Dining round tables 0 - 380
Standing 0 - 500
Theatre 0 - 493
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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BFI IMAX

1 Charlie Chaplin Walk
London
SE1 8XR

Tel: 0207 815 4638

https://www.bfi.org.uk/venue-hire/hiring-bfi-imax

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