Christmas and winter celebrations
Celebrate the festive season in one of London's most distinctive event venues.
Photo by Matt Chung
Bring your Christmas event to life
Whether you're planning a corporate Christmas party, festive drinks reception or end-of-year dinner, the British Library offers a selection of unique spaces to create a memorable celebration. With flexible event spaces, exceptional catering and an experienced events team, we'll help to bring your Christmas event to life.
To get in touch, contact centraleventsteam@bl.uk.
For more information about our spaces, take a look at our digital brochure (PDF, 5.3MB).
Christmas party packages
Choose from having a dinner in our Boardroom — perfect for intimate celebrations — or hire the King’s Library Gallery, Terrace or Upper Gallery for your end of year bash.
Iconic evening party spaces
Our gorgeous Terrace Restaurant boasts panoramic views against London’s sparkling night sky.
For the literary-inclined, our King’s Library Gallery, steeped in history, is a truly showstopping heritage backdrop for dinners or drinks.
The Upper Gallery offers a breathtaking open space for networking and drinks. This awe-inspiring architectural setting is right at the heart of the library.
The King’s Library Gallery. Photo by Sam Lane
Capacities and prices
Venue access times:
- Full-day hire: Not applicable
- Half-day hire: Not applicable
- Evening hire: 18.00 – 22.00
- Weekend hire: 18.00 – 22.00
Terrace Restaurant
Capacity
- 120 (cabaret)
- 200 (reception)
Price
- Evening hire from £4,500
- Weekend hire from £4,500
King's Library Gallery
Capacity
- 80 (cabaret)
- 150 (reception)
Price
- Evening hire from £5,000
- Weekend hire from £5,000
Upper Gallery
Capacity
- 170 (cabaret)
- 350 (reception)
Price
- Evening hire from £10,000
- Weekend hire from £10,000
Private celebrations
For those who like to celebrate in style. Our exclusive Knowledge Centre contains multiple meeting rooms, a theatre and an open plan networking area with a bar.
Knowledge Centre bar. Photo by Matt Chung
Room capacity and prices
Prices do not include AV or catering.
Venue access times:
- Full-day hire: 08.30 – 17.00
- Half-day hire: 08.30 – 12.30 or 13.00 – 17.00
- Evening hire: 18.00 – 22.00 (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only)
- Weekend hire: 08.30 – 17.00
Knowledge Centre
Exclusive hire includes Knowledge Centre Lobby, Foyer, Pigott Theatre, Chaucer, Bronte, Eliot, and Dickens rooms.
- Full-day hire from £8,500
- Half-day hire from £5,000
- Evening hire from £5,000 (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only)
- Weekend hire from £8,500
Pigott Theatre and Foyer
Capacity
- 255 (theatre)
- 200 (reception)
Price
- Full-day hire from £5,000
- Half-day hire from £3,000
- Evening hire (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only) from £3,000
- Weekend hire from £8,500
Classic Christmas dinner
The Boardroom, surrounded by heritage artwork, is a truly elegant meeting or private dining space with a touch of luxury. Perfect for the classic Christmas feast.
The Boardroom. Photo by Matt Chung
Room capacity and prices
Prices do not include AV or catering.
Venue access times:
- Full-day hire: 08.30 – 17.00
- Half-day hire: 08.30 – 12.30 or 13.00 – 17.00
- Evening hire: 18.00 – 22.00
- Weekend hire: 08.30 – 17.00
Boardroom Suite
Price
- Full-day hire from £5,000
- Half-day hire from £3,000
- Evening hire from £3,000
- Weekend hire from £5,000
Boardroom
Capacity
- 32
Price
- Full-day hire from £2,000
- Half-day hire from £1,200
- Evening hire from £1,500
- Weekend hire from £2,000
Contact us
If you have any other questions do not hesitate to get in touch with our team at centraleventsteam@bl.uk.