Community space
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Mall, St James's (postal address: 12 Carlton House Terrace), London, Greater London, SW1Y 5AH
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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Main entrance to the Institute of Contemporary Arts on The Mall, London (2008).
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- Hire price
- £750per hour
- Capacity
- 350200 seated · 350 standing
- Rooms
- 8bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
The Institute of Contemporary Arts offers private and corporate hire in its central London building on The Mall. Its flexible spaces include the Regency Nash and Brandon Rooms, two screening cinemas, Upper Galleries, a Theatre/Stage, ICA Bar and Studio, with layouts and capacities varying by space. The events team arranges hire and approved catering; the Theatre has in-house technical support, and Carlton House Terrace Gardens can be added for seasonal outdoor receptions.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceConditional
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingConditional
- Step-free accessConditional
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenConditional
Also features
- Nash and Brandon Regency reception rooms
- three balconies overlooking St James's Park
- two screening cinemas
- flexible event and production spaces
- in-house technical support
- approved catering suppliers
- Carlton House Terrace Gardens available seasonally by arrangement
Good for
- Weddings
- Private parties
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Concerts & performances
- Exhibitions & fairs
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Cinema 1
185 seated- screening equipment
- projectionist and technical support available
Cinema 1 Monday daytime hire (09:00-17:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm availability and current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£2,500 per session
Cinema 1 Monday evening hire (18:00-23:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm availability and current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£3,000 per session
Cinema 1 Tuesday-Thursday daytime hire (08:00-16:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm availability and current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£2,000 per session
Cinema 1 Friday-Sunday morning hire (08:00-noon)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm availability and current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£1,500 per session
Cinema 2
45 seated- screening equipment
- projectionist and technical support available
Cinema 2 Monday daytime hire (09:00-17:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm availability and current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£1,500 per session
Cinema 2 Monday evening hire (18:00-23:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm availability and current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£2,000 per session
Cinema 2 Tuesday-Thursday daytime hire (08:00-16:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm availability and current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£1,000 per session
Cinema 2 Friday-Sunday morning hourly hire (08:00-noon)
Standard
+ VAT; hourly rate, with availability 08:00-noon Friday-Sunday; no effective date stated. Current linked brochure; confirm current pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£750 per hour
Theatre/Stage
200 seated / 350 standing- sound and lighting systems
- in-house technical team
- AV equipment available on request
Theatre/Stage daytime hire (09:00-16:30)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. The tariff is in the brochure linked from the current Theatre page; confirm current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£4,000 per session
Theatre/Stage evening hire (18:00-23:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. The tariff is in the brochure linked from the current Theatre page; confirm current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£5,000 per session
Theatre/Stage all-day hire (09:00-23:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. The tariff is in the brochure linked from the current Theatre page; confirm current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£7,000 per session
Venue hire rates
Nash & Brandon daytime hire (09:00-16:30)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. The tariff is in the brochure linked from the current ICA room page; confirm current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£3,000 per session
Nash & Brandon evening hire (18:00-23:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. The tariff is in the brochure linked from the current ICA room page; confirm current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£4,000 per session
Nash & Brandon all-day hire (09:00-23:00)
Standard
+ VAT; no effective date stated. The tariff is in the brochure linked from the current ICA room page; confirm current event-specific pricing.
Source: www.ica.art£5,000 per session
Other spaces
- Nash Room
- Brandon Room
- Upper Galleries
- ICA Bar
- Studio
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
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£750/hr