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 200-seat theatre, an indoor park, and flexible breakout spaces under one roof.

★ 200-seat Centre Stage theatre ✓ 21 sqm LED screen 📍 Here East, Stratford
Event space at Plexal with a large presentation screen and tiered seating
200-seat Centre Stage theatre Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Trusted by government, scale-ups and global brands

Why hold your event at Plexal

One address that flexes from a boardroom meeting to a 200-seat conference.

Flexible spaces, one venue

A 200-seat theatre, an indoor park, tiered bleachers, and configurable rooms. Scale up or down without changing venue.

Built-in event tech

A 21 square metre LED screen, bespoke theatre lighting, dedicated IT support and custom secure WiFi as standard.

Everything on site

Catering from coffee to full delegate packages, a commercial prep kitchen, cloakroom and registration zone.

A real innovation address

Set inside a working innovation centre at Here East, the kind of venue that has hosted the Prime Minister.

Our spaces

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

Centre Stage theatre at Plexal

Centre Stage

A 200-seat theatre with a 21 square metre LED screen and bespoke lighting, connected to the indoor park and bleachers.

Plexal Park indoor green space

Plexal Park

An indoor park, a popular space for breakout sessions, lunches and networking drinks.

Tiered bleacher seating at Plexal

Bleachers

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

Additional event and meeting spaces 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

200-seat Centre Stage theatre. With a 21 square metre LED screen.
Bespoke theatre lighting. Connected to the indoor park and bleachers.
AV support. On-site team to run the technical side of your event.
Catering. From tea and coffee to a full day delegate package.
Dedicated IT support. Including custom secure WiFi for your event.
Commercial prep kitchen. For caterers and full-service events.
Cloakroom. Staffed and ready for larger guest lists.
Registration zone. A clear arrival and check-in area for delegates.

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.

What organisers say

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A team that runs it with you

From first tour to the final delegate leaving, Plexal's events team handles AV, catering, IT and layout, so your day runs without surprises.

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Event hire FAQ

How many people can you hold?

Centre Stage seats 200 in theatre style, with the indoor park, bleachers and Legacy Place flexing for breakouts, networking and smaller sessions. Meeting rooms cover everything down to a boardroom. 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. Full travel directions are shared when you book.

Is catering available?

Yes. We cater from tea and coffee through to full day delegate packages, with a commercial prep kitchen on site for full-service events.

What AV and technical support is included?

A 21 square metre LED screen and bespoke theatre lighting in Centre Stage, on-site AV support, plus dedicated IT and custom secure WiFi for your event.

Can we hold a drinks reception or networking event?

Yes. Plexal Park and the bleachers are popular for breakout sessions, lunches and networking drinks, 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?

Send a short enquiry or book a tour using the form on this page. 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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