Olympia London
Built in 1886, Olympia London is one of the best known exhibition centres in London.
Newly transformed following a £1.3 billion redevelopment, Olympia London is one of the UK’s premier venues for conferences, exhibitions, concerts, sports and awards ceremonies. Combining its iconic Victorian Grand and National Halls with state-of-the-art new event spaces, Olympia offers exceptional flexibility for large-scale productions and high-profile corporate events.
With excellent West London transport links, integrated AV infrastructure, enhanced hospitality facilities and on-site hotels, the venue delivers a seamless delegate experience. From multi-day conferences and international trade exhibitions to prestigious awards dinners, Olympia London provides scale, character and cutting-edge capability in one landmark destination.
Facilities & Features
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Iconic Grand Hall and National Hall with restored Victorian architecture
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Brand-new, purpose-built event spaces and theatres
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Flexible layouts for conferences, exhibitions and awards dinners
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Large-scale floor space suitable for trade shows and showcase events
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Integrated AV and production infrastructure
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High-speed connectivity throughout the venue
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Multiple breakout rooms and meeting suites
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On-site boutique hotels
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Wide range of restaurants, bars and hospitality areas
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VIP and speaker facilities
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Enhanced accessibility throughout the venue
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Sustainable design and energy-efficient systems
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Excellent transport links across London and to major airports
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Dedicated organiser support and event services teams
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistArea (m²): 8,730 offering the following:
SEATED/THEATRE
1,000 / 2,000
DINNER
700 / 1,800
STANDING
2,000 / 5,000
Olympia Central is set over two floors and ideal for launch events
Level One provides space for a smaller event in its own right, as well as the opportunity to seamlessly link with Olympia West and National. Level Two has been purpose-built to cater perfectly for launch events.
Olympia West has two levels of flexible space that can be used independently, or as one. Olympia West has links to the Grand and Central, giving Olympia London a new found versatility. This stylish space has excellent lighting and minimal pillars to provide the best blank canvas for your event.
Room Information
Olympia London has 14 rooms. The largest, Grand Hall, holds up to 7000 guests standing or 4000 seated.
- Grand Hall4000 seated7000 standing14
- National Hall2000 seated5000 standing8
- West Hall1200 seated2250 standing3
- West Hall Level One1200 seated2200 standing3
- The ICC Level One Auditorium830 seated
- ICC Room Two140 seated
- ICC Room Three64 seated
- ICC Room 4114 seated
- Business Lounge50 seated
- The ICC Level Two Large Room398 seated
- The ICC Level 2M x 3 room60-104 seated
- Henley Suite x 8 meeting rooms30-150 seated
- British Airways Arc3800 seatedlive music and events
- British Airways Theatre1575 seatedOpening in 2027
Travel Information
Kensington (Olympia)
High Street Kensington
South Kensington
West Kensington
Getting to Olympia London by public transport
In Chelsea & Fulham, Olympia London is served by Kensington (Olympia) (Tube) and High Street Kensington (Tube).
Getting to Olympia London by car
For sat nav, use the postcode W14 8UX.
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