No longer are delegates looking for venues and spaces with a blank canvas; instead, an immersive, interesting, unique, and history-filled backdrop where an event can come to life. This listicle outlines some of the most beautiful backdrops for events: art galleries.
The V&A: London
The Victoria and Albert Museum offers iconic spaces like the John Madejski Garden and the Raphael Gallery. It’s ideal for fashion, design, and luxury brand events.
Event Types: Fashion shows, receptions, private dinners
Tate Modern: London
Located on the South Bank, Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall and The Tanks offer industrial chic with cultural prestige. Private viewings of blockbuster exhibitions can be arranged.
Event Types: Product launches, receptions, private views
National Gallery: London
Host events among masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and da Vinci. The Barry Rooms and the Portico Terrace are particularly popular for upscale events.
Event Types: Gala dinners, sponsor receptions, brand events
Natural History Museum: London
One of the most iconic event spaces in the UK, the Hintze Hall (home to the blue whale skeleton) is jaw-dropping. Also offers smaller spaces like Earth Hall.
Event Types: Awards ceremonies, corporate galas, exhibitions
Ashmolean Museum: Oxford
The world’s first university museum, the Ashmolean provides stylish spaces surrounded by classical and ancient art, with rooftop terraces for summer events.
Event Types: Private dinners, lectures, receptions
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: Glasgow
One of Scotland’s most beloved museums, with impressive Edwardian architecture and over 8,000 objects. Offers a grand central hall for elegant evening events.
Event Types: Conferences, cultural galas, formal dinners
The Whitworth: Manchester
An award-winning contemporary art space nestled in a park. Its glass-walled extension and garden setting make it a serene and sophisticated venue.
Event Types: Product launches, VIP receptions, creative showcases
The Fitzwilliam Museum: Cambridge
Ideal for more intimate, high-calibre events. The Founder’s Entrance Hall and galleries are available for private hire surrounded by classical antiquities.
Event Types: Private tours, intimate dinners, donor events
Ulster Museum: Belfast
With art, history, and natural science under one roof, the Ulster Museum offers a flexible and striking venue for business and cultural events in Northern Ireland.
Event Types: Conferences, award nights, art receptions
York Art Gallery: York
Beautiful and accessible, with a modern extension and airy, light-filled interiors. It regularly hosts exhibitions from the National Portrait Gallery and the Tate.
Event Types: Receptions, creative workshops, corporate meetings
