Queen Elizabeth Hall

Capacity900 Seats

Seating Tiers2 Levels

Venue SizeMedium

Theatre GroupSouthbank Centre

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About The Venue

The Queen Elizabeth Hall, opened in 1967 as part of the Southbank Centre, is a modernist concert hall renowned for its distinctive brutalist architecture and intimate atmosphere. A Grade II* listed building, it is celebrated for its architectural significance and excellent acoustics. It hosts a diverse programme of classical, contemporary, and popular music, alongside dance and spoken word events.

Seating

The Stalls form the main ground-level seating area of the Queen Elizabeth Hall. This section is well-raked, ensuring generally good sightlines over the heads of those in front, even from the rear rows. The seating is divided into Left, Centre, and Right blocks. Legroom is standard for a venue of this type, adequate for most but not exceptionally generous. The front rows (A-C) offer an immersive experience, being very close to the stage, which is excellent for musical performances but may require a slight upward gaze. Mid-stalls (rows D-M) are often considered prime for a balanced view and optimal sound quality. Rear stalls provide a good overall perspective of the stage and performers. There are no structural obstructions like pillars within the Stalls, ensuring clear views throughout.

Toilets

Accessible gender-neutral toilet in the Foyer; separate male and female toilets in the Foyer; unisex accessible toilets on the ground floor by the Artists' Entrance and off the foyer; Changing Places toilet on Level 1, Royal Festival Hall (next to Glass Lift).

Bars

Bar in the Foyer; Roof Garden Bar & Kitchen (on the rooftop).

Cloakroom

Main foyer; £1 per item; first-come, first-served.

Stage Door

Artists' Entrance on the Queen Elizabeth Hall slip road (Level 1), located between the Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Gallery, off Belvedere Road.

Location

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Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX

Directions

The Queen Elizabeth Hall is located within the Southbank Centre complex. The nearest Tube stations are Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines) and Embankment (Bakerloo, Circle, District, and Northern lines). From Waterloo, exit towards the South Bank and follow signs for the Southbank Centre, a 5-10 minute walk. From Embankment, cross Hungerford Bridge (pedestrian bridge) to the South Bank, then turn left, a 10-15 minute walk. The nearest Overground station is Waterloo East, which is directly connected to Waterloo station.

At this Venue

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