October Gallery
/ About
October Gallery has occupied a Grade II listed Victorian school building off Theobalds Road since 1979, and has spent that time showing what it calls the Transvangarde: contemporary art from outside the Western canon. El Anatsui, Rachid Koraïchi and Romuald Hazoumè all showed here before the museums caught up.
Three spaces take events. The ground-floor gallery opens onto a walled courtyard garden, which is the combination the venue is hired for and rare in central London. The Theatre is a naturally lit room with wood floors, good acoustics and a Bechstein grand. The Club Room is a library with stained glass, oriental carpets and leather armchairs.
Guest hours in the gallery and courtyard run to half past ten in the evening. The building is a few minutes from Holborn and Russell Square, and there is a professional kitchen available with the ground floor.
/ Rooms Available
Gallery & Courtyard
Exclusive HireThe ground-floor gallery opening onto a walled open-air courtyard garden, with a professional kitchen available alongside. Book launches, receptions and dinners, with guests until half past ten.
The Theatre
PrivateA large naturally lit room with wood floors and good acoustics, a Bechstein grand piano, and projection and sound fitted. Used for screenings, recitals and performances. No step-free access.
The Club Room
PrivateA library room lit by stained glass, with oriental carpets, dark leather armchairs and a small conference table. Meetings, presentations and screenings. No step-free access.
/ Perfect For
/ Features
AV Equipment
- – Projector
- – Sound System
Catering
- – External Catering Allowed
Venue Specs
- – Dedicated Events Team
- – Outdoor Terrace
/ Getting Here
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