Community space
The Nehru Centre
8 South Audley Street, London, Westminster, W1K 1HF
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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The Nehru Centre entrance on South Audley Street, London.
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- Hire price
- Not confirmedcheck with the venue
- Room capacity
- 110Auditorium · varies by setup
- Rooms
- 3bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire price
Rates not confirmed
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- Room capacity
- Up to 110
- Auditorium · varies by setup
- Spaces
- 3 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
The Nehru Centre is the cultural wing of the Indian High Commission in the UK, with an auditorium and two exhibition halls. It accepts proposals for cultural performances and exhibitions through a selective application process; accepted proposals use the venue free of charge. Proposals must fit the Centre's cultural mandate, receive expert-group approval and be submitted at least four months ahead. Events are held on weekdays excluding holidays, 6:15–8:15pm, and the premises must be vacated by 8:30pm. Ticketed events are not held. The auditorium's stated maximum is 110 people; no participant or visitor parking is available in the venue car park.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNo
- Step-free accessNot confirmed
- ToiletsNot confirmed
- Accessible toiletNot confirmed
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Hosts cultural performances, exhibitions, lectures, illustrated talks, book launches, film screenings, workshops, seminars and round tables
- Auditorium seating is first come, first served
- Exhibition proposals require supporting images and press reviews at least four months in advance; exhibition sales and auctions are not permitted
Good for
- Concerts & performances
- Exhibitions & fairs
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Approved cultural programme event
Standard
Venue provided free of charge only if the proposal is accepted. Proposal must fit the Centre's cultural mandate and receive expert-group approval; selection is not automatic and at least four months' notice is required. Events are weekdays excluding holidays; ticketed events are not held.
Source: www.nehrucentre.org.uk£0 per event
Bookable spaces
- Auditorium
- Bharaiv Exhibition Hall
- Sarang Exhibition Hall
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from www.nehrucentre.org.uk, www.nehrucentre.org.uk, www.nehrucentre.org.uk, www.nehrucentre.org.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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