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Venue Hire Services

Established as one of London’s top venues for performing arts clientele and corporate or private hires.

Tel: 020 7692 5800
Email: Reception@WacArts.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday, 9.00am-9.00pm
Weekends, 9.00am-9.00pm
(Available to 12 midnight on request)

For bookings outside of normal core hours an additional charge of £200 is applied + the hourly rate of hire.

We are a vibrant community arts hub based in the Old Town Hall Hampstead. Located in one of London’s most picturesque locations, Wac Arts is fortunate to have a multifaceted and versatile venue with a wide range of halls, studios, rehearsal facilities and meeting rooms for hire.

Our Main Hall can accommodate up to 200 people and gives an historical context to the dramatic and modern Millennium arts and media block. Facilities include theatre-style seating for 180 and a professional sound and projector system. The centre also offers purpose-built drama and dance studios with sprung floors, music rooms and a recording studio. Complete with event management services, Wac Arts Events offers a comprehensive range of services for events and room hires.

We regularly host rehearsals for West End and regional theatre productions that make make the most of our extensive facilities to rehearse upcoming shows. Our unique combination of large, medium and small rooms enable clients to fully prepare under ‘one roof’ before moving on to the theatre. Recent productions include; Matilda, Evita, Cabaret, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek, Singin’ in the Rain, Starlight Express, Sister Act, The Bodyguard, Rocky Horror Show, The Royal Academy of Music summer shows and the Chichester Festival.

Whatever the occasion, Wac Arts Events can help to create the perfect setting. We pride ourselves on our individual and friendly service, providing enjoyable experiences in unique and inspirational surroundings.

Hire Periods

  • All bookings must include set up and breakdown time.
  • A full day is an 8-hour period, usually 9.00am to 5.00pm.
  • Half day is a 4-hour period 9.00am-1.00pm, 1.00pm-5.00pm or 5.00pm-9.00pm.
  • Additional hours are added at an hourly rate.
  • The minimum hire period on all rooms is 3 hours, except the Main Hall, which is 4 hours minimum.
  • Prior written agreement is required for the use of external caterers and additional staffing (security/stewards).

Take a Virtual Tour of our venue, download our Venue Pack, Terms and Conditions and Floor Plans below.

Contact us

If you would like more information on Venue Hire Services please contact Reception@WacArts.co.uk or call us on 020 7692 5800

Halls and Rooms

Main Hall

Main Hall

Capacity: 200 people standing, 200 theatre style and 120 banquet style
Overall dimensions: 234sqm
Floor Space: 86sqm

Small Hall

Small Hall

Capacity: 100 people standing, 80 seated and 60 banquet style.
Dimensions: 93.75 sqm

Council Chamber

Council Chamber

Capacity: 100 people standing, 80 seated and 60 banquet style.
Dimensions: 97.5sqm

Dance Studios

Dance Studios

Dance 1 Capacity:
Dance 1 Dimensions: 182sqm

Dance 2 Capacity:
Dance 2 Dimensions: 100sqm

Studio 3

Studio 3

Capacity: 10-30 people
Dimensions: 41.25 sqm

Drama Studio

Drama Studio

Capacity: 40-80 people
Dimensions: 97.45 sqm

 

As part of our commitment to serving the community, we offer a variety of short-term lease office spaces, with preference given to charities, non-profit organizations, and creative partners. These offices are located in the Edwardian extension of the main Victorian building and some feature large windows, a pleasant location, excellent transport links, and a vibrant atmosphere. All our office rentals include bills covering utilities, building service, and a fully staffed reception area for client greetings, switchboard services, and incoming mail distribution. The building is also fully accessible for wheelchair users, with lifts to all floors.

We have many more rooms available. Please contact us for more information on 020 7692 5800 or email Reception@wacarts.co.uk for more information.

Wac Arts
Room Hire and Events
Old Town Hall
213 Haverstock Hill
London NW3 4QP

General enquiries: 020 7692 5800

Email: Reception@wacarts.co.uk