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Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an iconic venue ovelooking The Mall, Big Ben, the London Eye and St. James’s Park. 

Home to groundbreaking exhibitions, films, and performances by celebrated artists such as Francis Bacon, Lubaina Himid, Basquiat, Picasso, Damien Hirst, FKA Twigs, Amy Winehouse, Stormzy, and many more, it offers a truly unique setting for any event.

Our huge variety of spaces are available to book throughout the year including for the Christmas event season. Bookings and enquiries can be made at events@ica.art.

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Weddings
Situated in the heart of central London, the Institute of Contemporary Arts is a vibrant venue with views over The Mall, Big Ben and the London Eye.
Spaces
Private hire is offered across the Nash and Brandon Rooms, two screening rooms, an upper gallery, a large theatre space and a bar, cafe and studio space. 
Corporate and Private Events
The centrally located Institute of Contemporary Arts is an ideal location for conferences and corporate events. Whether it’s a product launch, drinks reception or fashion event, the spaces can accommodate up to 350 standing or 185 theatre style. 
Conferences and Meetings
The Nash and Brandon Rooms are the perfect place for private celebrations, birthday parties and friends reunions. These beautiful Grade 1 listed rooms hold original Regency plasterwork and historic features by architect John Nash. Featuring floor to ceiling windows that open out onto three balconies overlooking St James’s Park, these versatile spaces can host birthday parties for up to 90 guests seated in one room, 150 across the two, as well as stand up receptions for up to 150 guests.
Photoshoots and Filming
Situated between number 10 Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace, locations don’t come more iconic: the Institute of Contemporary Arts resides on one of London’s most impressive and prominent locations, Carlton House Terrace. These remarkable buildings have been home to historic prime ministers and statesmen.
Food and Drinks
Event organisation and catering are exclusively provided by Bistrotheque, who have operated their acclaimed East End restaurant of the same name since 2004