Hackney Empire

overview

An ideal location for filming, photoshoots and events – an enlightened community friendly programming policy means that it is often available for 12 hour calls, over consecutive days with overnight availability – something unheard of for other venues of this size and scale.

The Empire has spent the last 100 years presenting the arts in all incarnations, from Charlie Chaplin, the BBC and Gilbert & Sullivan to Arcade Fire, Russell Brand and Hercule Poirot.

Hugely versatile, the gilded, lofty and gorgeously atmospheric main space can take up to 1700 people for live music gigs with stunning acoustics.

There’s also a smaller, recently completed, fully featured rehearsal and event space holding up to 200 on site. Cafes and break out spaces exist onsite and nearby including a versatile large boardroom / meeting space within the building.

Logistically, the Hackney Empire boasts good parking, experienced technical support and great transport links into the West End and out of London.