Event space hire · Here East, Stratford

A standout event space in the heart of east London.

Host conferences, away days, launches and meetups inside Plexal's innovation centre at Here East. A 250-seat theatre, a networking park, and flexible breakout spaces under one roof.

★ Up to 250 in Centre Stage theatre ✓ 21 sqm LED screen 📍 Here East, Stratford
A conference in full flow on Centre Stage at Plexal
Up to 250 in Centre Stage theatre Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Trusted by government, scaleups and global brands

Why hold your event at Plexal

One address that flexes from a boardroom meeting to a 250-seat conference.

Flexible spaces, one venue

A 250-seat theatre, a networking park, tiered bleachers, and configurable rooms. Scale up or down without changing venue.

Built-in event tech

A 21 square metre LED screen, advanced in-house AV, bespoke theatre lighting, dedicated IT support and secure WiFi as standard.

Everything on site

A preferred list of local caterers, a commercial prep kitchen and a private green room, so the logistics are handled.

Set in London's premier innovation hub

A working innovation centre at Here East, a venue that has hosted multiple Prime Ministers.

Our spaces

Mix and match to suit the day. Tours available on request.

Centre Stage set up with rows of seating at Plexal

Centre Stage

Up to 250 in theatre style or 100 cabaret, with a 21 square metre LED screen, advanced in-house AV and bespoke lighting, connected to Plexal Park and the bleachers.

Plexal Park indoor networking space

Plexal Park

Our indoor park and networking space, popular for breakout sessions, lunches and drinks receptions.

Tiered bleacher seating during an event at Plexal

Bleachers

Light-filled tiered seating that suits informal presentations and workshops.

Legacy Place set up cabaret style at Plexal

Legacy Place and meeting rooms

An airy space for panels, presentations or networking, plus meeting rooms in a range of sizes.

What's included

250-seat Centre Stage theatre. Up to 250 theatre style or 100 cabaret, with a 21 square metre LED screen.
Advanced in-house AV. Plus bespoke theatre lighting and on-site AV support.
Ceiling-height digital billboard in reception. Plus a projector in Plexal Park.
Private green room. For speakers, VIPs and organisers.
Dedicated IT support. Including custom secure WiFi for your event.
Commercial prep kitchen. On site for your chosen caterer.
Preferred caterers. Choose from our list of excellent local suppliers. Catering is arranged externally, not in-house.
Plexal Park networking space. For breakouts, lunches and drinks receptions.

Optional extras: cloakroom and registration zone are available as add-ons, so you only pay for what your event needs.

How booking works

Tell us about it

Share your event type, numbers and preferred dates in a two-minute enquiry.

Book a tour

See the spaces in person or on a video walk-through, and we hold your date.

We plan the detail

AV, catering, layout and IT mapped to your run of show.

You host

Our team runs the venue with you on the day, start to finish.

Brands we've worked with

Nintendo Apple Nike Barclays BT Dell Technologies SXSW HM Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology UCL London Tech Week Loughborough University

"A big thanks for all of your support leading up to the event and, of course, on the day. We couldn't have done this without you all making us feel welcome and accommodating our weird processes and all of the last-minute requests."

Howard Rolph, Regional Marketing Lead · Dell Technologies

"Everything went so smoothly and the whole team are so helpful and friendly. We really look forward to working with you again."

Julie Conway, Programmes Manager · Cityforum

"Thank you for your help and flexibility during the planning and the event itself. From our perspective it went really well, and it's been great working with you."

Amy Pyle, Learning Partnerships Manager · Loughborough University London

A team that runs it with you

From first tour to the final delegate leaving, Plexal's events team handles AV, tech, IT and layout, and connects you with trusted local caterers, so your day runs without surprises.

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Event hire FAQ

How many people can you hold?

Centre Stage seats up to 250 in theatre style or 100 cabaret, with Plexal Park, the bleachers and Legacy Place flexing for breakouts, networking and smaller sessions. Meeting rooms cover everything from a classroom or workshop setup up to a boardroom meeting. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a layout.

Where exactly are you, and how do guests get there?

Plexal is at Here East on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, well served by Stratford and Hackney Wick stations. A free shuttle bus runs from Stratford International and the underground stations on weekdays (excluding weekends). Full travel directions are shared when you book.

Is catering available?

We have a list of excellent preferred suppliers, based locally, from drinks receptions and canapes to full hot buffets. You choose the caterer and we provide the commercial prep kitchen on site.

What AV and technical support is included?

A 21 square metre LED screen and advanced in-house AV in Centre Stage, a ceiling-height digital billboard upon arrival and a projector in Plexal Park, plus bespoke lighting, on-site AV support, dedicated IT and secure WiFi.

Can we hold a drinks reception or networking event?

Yes. Plexal Park and the bleachers are popular for breakout sessions, lunches and drinks receptions, and pair naturally with a session on Centre Stage.

How far ahead should we book?

Popular dates go early, so the sooner the better. Send an enquiry with your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and hold your slot.

How do we book?

Use any "Contact us" button on this page to send a short enquiry or book a tour. The events team replies within one working day.

Plan your event at Plexal

Book a tour or send an enquiry, and the events team will be in touch within one working day.

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