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ICA - The ICA

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ICA
The Mall
London
Greater London
SW1Y 5AH

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020 7766 1432

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Institute Of Contemporary Arts description

Commercial Venue / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Party Venue / Cinema / Historic Venue

Large (1-300)

Described as the 'cultural heartbeat of London' by Damien Hirst, the Institute of Contemporary Arts is an iconic and creative venue suitable for any event.

Centrally situated in between Number 10 Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace, the ICA also benefits from excellent transport links.

The ICA has two Regency period drawing rooms, a professionally equipped theatre, studio space, two art house cinema screens and bar and restaurant facilities available to hire with views over The Mall, Big Ben and the London Eye.

All catering is provided exclusively by Arnold & Henderson who run the highly acclaimed Rochelle Canteen based in Shoreditch’s Rochelle School, now also at the ICA.

Venue suitability

This venue is suitable for the following uses:

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Venue facilities

2 spaces

Within 5 metres

Yes

10 round tables, 8 rectangle tables

120 chairs

Yes

Yes

Yes - Manned

Other venue facilities

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Yes

Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.

Our prestigious Nash and Brandon Rooms have spectacular views of the Mall, Big Ben and the London Eye

On the first floor of the ICA, these Grade 1 listed rooms hold original cornicing and features by their architect John Nash that work well in contrast to the contemporary design of the gallery spaces.

These beautiful rooms are Regency in style with elegant and timeless features. Both of these open to reveal a small Ante room joining the two together which extended from a grand stair case and their own private entrance.

The Nash & Brandon Rooms are used regularly for private parties, weddings and civil ceremonies, product launches and day meetings but have versatility for any event.

The space features an advanced hanging system, perfect for exhibiting company branding, product images or artistic imagery. Further production of the space can be arranged through our preferred suppliers.

Capacity

As meeting room:

30

For dining:

84

As theatre:

80

For dancing:

150

For a reception:

150

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The ICA offers broad screening room services in our two cinemas in the heart of London. Our recently revamped cinema screens can be used for press views, conferencing, quality control screenings, private screenings or just to watch a film.

The screens are available Tuesday through to Thursday 9am – 4pm and Friday through to Sunday 9am – 12pm. Both Screens have access to the Rochelle Canteen during its operating hours.

On Mondays, we are pleased to be able to offer exclusive use of Cinema 1 for evening screenings alongside the Rochelle Canteen. Enjoy private access to these areas for a special rate to host up to 185 guests.

Capacity

As theatre:

185

Yes

The ICA offers broad screening room services in our two cinemas in the heart of London. Our recently revamped cinema screens can be used for press views, conferencing, quality control screenings, private screenings or just to watch a film.

The screens are available Tuesday through to Thursday 9am – 4pm and Friday through to Sunday 9am – 12pm. Both have access to the Rochelle Canteen during its operating hours.

Capacity

As theatre:

45

A flexible performance space, capable of hosting everything from gigs, theatrical productions and fashion shows to private parties.

The ICA Theatre can be prepared in a variety of ways. It comes complete with full sound and lighting systems, a variety of audio-visual and IT equipment available on request - our technical team are experienced in all types of events.

Theatre
150 guests Theatre style
350 guests standing
120 guests dinner (10 tables of 12)

Capacity

For dining:

120

As theatre:

150

For dancing:

350

For a reception:

350

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