Shoreditch Electric

National Centre for Circus Arts, Coronet Street, Islington, Central London, N1 6HD

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Preserving the industrial charm of our power station heritage, Shoreditch Electric is an impressive, contemporary venue in the heart of East London.

With over 1000sqm of versatile event space across two main function rooms, four additional guest-facing spaces and five back-of-house areas, the venue offers flexibility for a wide variety of events. Dedicated event Wi-Fi, along with the support of an experienced Venue Event Manager and Technical Manager, ensures every detail is handled seamlessly, making Shoreditch Electric the perfect blank canvas for your next event.

The venue combines scale, character and adaptability. Featuring clear sightlines, natural daylight with blackout capability, a private 540sqm Courtyard, step-free access, and an extensive grid, every event feels distinctive.

Just 4 minutes from Old Street Underground and 15 minutes from Shoreditch High Street Overground, Shoreditch Electric puts the best of London right at your doorstep. Nestled in the heart of East London, our venue is surrounded by contemporary hotels, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant bars, all within walking distance.

Shoreditch Electric is home to the National Centre for Circus Arts, one of Europe’s leading charities providing circus education. All commercial revenue from hiring this unique venue goes back into the running of the National Centre for Circus Arts.

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Room Information

Shoreditch Electric has 6 rooms. The largest, Combustion Chamber, holds up to 450 guests standing or 320 seated.

Combustion Chamber250-320 seated450 standing
Creation Studio30-70 seated100 standing
Lower Link80 standing
Courtyard540 sq m
Generating Chamber175-250 seated300 standingFull hire only
Link Studio30-40 seated80 standingFull hire only

Travel Information

Nearest Tube Station
Old Street (about 7 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
London St Pancras (about 1.9 miles away)

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Getting to Shoreditch Electric by public transport

In Central London, Shoreditch Electric is about 7 minutes' walk from Old Street (Tube) and about 1.9 miles from London St Pancras (train). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to Shoreditch Electric by car

For sat nav, use the postcode N1 6HD.

Shoreditch Electric is in the London Borough of Hackney. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.

Getting to Shoreditch Electric by air

The nearest major airports are London City (about 6.1 miles away) and Heathrow (about 17 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

Shoreditch Electric for conferences, courtyard events and dry hire

Power station heritage gives Shoreditch Electric its industrial charm. Over 1000sqm of event space spreads across two main function rooms, four additional guest-facing spaces and five back-of-house areas.

Two chambers and three studios

The Combustion Chamber seats 250 to 320 and welcomes 450 standing, while the Generating Chamber seats 175 to 250 and holds 300 on their feet. With dedicated event Wi-Fi, clear sightlines and blackout capability, conference days near Old Street have what they need, just 4 minutes from the Underground. Creation Studio takes 30 to 70 seated, Link Studio 30 to 40, and the Lower Link holds 80 standing, so smaller sessions and breakouts sit beside the main halls.

A private 540sqm courtyard

Natural daylight and step-free access help indoors, and the private courtyard measures 540sqm, giving outdoor gatherings and summer drinks somewhere to spread out.

Grid, technicians and circus arts

An extensive grid, blackout capability and the support of a Venue Event Manager and Technical Manager make a bare shell practical to build around, so occasions of every shape can find their form. The building is home to the National Centre for Circus Arts, and commercial revenue from hire goes back into running it.

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