Lafayette

Lafayette is a contemporary live music venue situated in the heart of King's Cross, London, within The Goods Way development. Opened in 2020, it offers a state-of-the-art space designed for concerts and events, featuring advanced sound and lighting systems. Its modern, industrial-chic aesthetic provides an intimate yet dynamic atmosphere for a diverse range of artists and audiences.

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Seating

Main Floor

The Ringside and Inner Stalls (Rows A–C) are designed for an active, high-energy experience, placing spectators at eye level with the performers and offering an unobstructed view of the physical acrobatics. Proximity to the stage means spectators are highly likely to be pulled into the performance, and front-row seats are physically intense with performers moving very close to guests' faces during certain dance routines.

Additionally, this area is the most exposed to falling feathers, bubbles, and occasional champagne drops. Further back, Row D of the Table Stalls offers a balanced experience, positioned just behind the immediate interaction zone so guests can feel the physical energy of the performances without the pressure of direct participation.

Sightlines from Row D are excellent, providing a complete view of both the floor-level choreography and the aerial acts overhead. Finally, the Highstools at the rear of the ground floor serve as the entry-level option, providing a height advantage to see over the standard stalls, though comfort is limited by the high-legged stools and small cocktail tables with restricted space.

If the premium VIP sofas are not fully booked, the venue hosts occasionally upgrade patrons from the rear highstools to these premium seats during the opening numbers. Access into this main floor tier is flat and level from the entrance, and continuous table service allows drinks and food platters to be delivered directly to your seat.

Balcony/Mezzanine

For those who prefer a comfortable distance, the Balcony Central Circle is highly recommended. Here, you're completely safe from direct physical interaction and clear of falling feathers or stage splashes.

This elevated perspective offers excellent sightlines for aerial routines. However, the Balcony Side Circles are less ideal.

Be aware that the structural overhang of the mezzanine can block views of the performance floor directly below, meaning you often cannot see the interactions occurring in the stalls.

Good to know

The auditorium layout features multiple seating options designed to accommodate different visual preferences and budgets.

Seating CategoryPhysical Seating TypeLocation in AuditoriumCost
RingsideLow-backed, standard wooden cabaret chairsPositioned directly flush with the perimeter of the rounded thrust stagePremium
Inner StallsStandard wooden cabaret chairsLocated in Rows 2 and 3 of the central ground-floor seating areaHigh
Stalls (Standard)Standard wooden cabaret chairsPositioned from Row 4 backward through the central ground floorModerate
Outer StallsStandard wooden cabaret chairsLocated along the lateral left and right wings of the ground floorModerate
VIP SofaPlush, two-person leather sofas offering maximum comfortSelect premium locations on the ground floor, set slightly back from the stagePremium
HighstoolsHigh-legged stools arranged around narrow, elevated cocktail tablesArranged in the rear row of the stalls, immediately adjacent to the main venue entranceLow
Balcony - Central CircleFixed, theatrical-style seatingFront-facing section of the upper mezzanineModerate
Balcony - Side CircleFixed, theatrical-style seatingLateral sections of the upper mezzanineLow

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Facilities

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible toilets are available, accessible via elevator on the ground floor.

Bars

2

Cloakroom

£2.50 per item

Box office

Tickets sold at the door on the day of the event if not sold out. No standard opening hours for in-person ticket collection for future shows.

Available during gigs, events, club nights, and throughout the day.

Location

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11 Goods Way, London N1C 4DP

Getting there

nearest first

  • 3 min

    King's Cross St. Pancras

    VictoriaPiccadillyNorthernMetropolitanCircleHammersmith & CityNational Rail
  • 15 min

    Euston

    NorthernVictoriaNational Rail

Bus stops on Goods Way and nearby serve routes including 30, 63, 73, 91, 205, and 390.

Step-by-step walking directions

Lafayette is located in King's Cross. The nearest station is King's Cross St. Pancras (Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines, National Rail, Eurostar). From the station, exit towards King's Cross Square and follow signs for Coal Drops Yard and Goods Way. Lafayette is situated within Goods Way.

At this venue

Past productions