Event spaces
A stunning choice of picture galleries for your exclusive event
Discover unparalleled elegance as you host an unforgettable event at the ÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â.
A historic landmark renowned for its art collections, we offer a space to elevate your gatherings and leave a lasting impression. From The Portico Terrace’s picture-postcard views that will leave your guests in awe, to the opulent and mesmerising ambiance of our galleries, the choice is yours.
No matter the size of the guest list, our diverse range of event spaces caters to every need, from intimate private dinners and dancing extravaganzas to lively drinks receptions. Commemorate traditions and celebrate life's milestones in style with birthdays, engagements, and retirement parties that will be treasured by your guests for years to come.
To celebrate our 200th birthday, we're thrilled to reveal new spaces that will transform your event experiences at the Gallery. Take a look at the new spaces which will be available to book from May 2024.
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Explore our event spaces
Portico Terrace
Overlooking Trafalgar Square, our Portico Terrace sits in the heart of London. An outdoor terrace for summer receptions and breakfasts with a view.
Central Hall
Located in the heart of the Gallery, this space plays host to large scale portraiture and ‘Grand Manner’ works. Within easy reach of Van Gogh, Monet, Manet and Claude for add-on private tours.
The Barry Rooms
Our grandest gallery features work from our Italian, French and British collections. With a stunning domed ceiling and marbled columns, this is our most popular event space.
The Julia and Hans Rausing room
Our largest gallery features the finest of our Italian collection. Refurbished in 2022, this gallery is stunning for large dining and awards.
Room 34
Our British collection, a favourite for dining and networking. Adjoining the Barry Rooms, it offers a seamless event flow, with options for tours in the Impressionist galleries.
Annenberg Court
Our contemporary court featuring custom installation artwork ‘Messengers’ by artist, Bridget Riley. This versatile space is ideal for dancing, networking, and after-parties.
The Wohl Room
Venetian paintings in one of our largest galleries. This space bridges the classic architecture of our Grade I listed building with our newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing.
Locatelli
Direct views over Trafalgar Square, our newly remodelled mezzanine hospitality space as part of our Sainsbury Wing redevelopment. The perfect place for drinks receptions and pre-dinner drinks before dining amongst our masterpieces.
Mosaic Terrace
An ornate mosaic floor, custom made for the ÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â by artist, Boris Anrep. Our most intimate event space. Ideal for breakfast receptions.
Yves Saint Laurent Room
Our Dutch Collection, in our most intimate dining gallery.
Pigott Theatre
Integrated equipment and dedicated Audio-Visual Technicians, create a seamless event experience. Newly refurbished with an adjoining foyer, making this a flexible space for presentations, conferences, film screenings, award ceremonies, product launches and more.
Whitcomb Meeting Room
Flooded with natural light and built-in Audio Visual equipment, our new meeting room is built to inspire. A versatile room for full-day meetings, team away-days and private business dining, with the Nation’s collection at your fingertips.