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What are the seasonal availability restrictions I need to know about?

The venue is completely unavailable from late June through July, August, and September due to large rehearsals that occupy the entire venue. Additionally, from November 24th to December 17th, the venue exclusively hosts KIN London's Christmas Social and cannot accommodate other bookings during this period.

How does the booking confirmation process work and when do I need to pay?

No agreement exists until a contract and full terms & conditions are signed by both parties and all hire fees and other charges are paid in full. Any enquiry, discussion or correspondence should never be taken as confirmation, and the venue reserves the right to vary or cancel hires without liability even after initial discussions.

What is the maximum capacity for the Assembly Hall and what seating options are available?

The Assembly Hall can accommodate up to 772 people in theatre style when including the balcony (522 on the main floor plus 250 in the balcony). For larger theatre events, up to 500 Matrix seats can be installed on the main floor with an additional 250 seats in the balcony, and the venue has folding chairs and trestle tables available on site.

What catering and bar options are available?

The venue operates primarily on a dry hire basis, allowing you to source external caterers of your choice. They have featured catering suppliers who have previously worked at the venue, and can provide an in-house bar service with details available in their Bar Hire Guide. There are no permanent kitchens on site, but the Old Servery space adjoining the Assembly Hall can be used by caterers to set up equipment.

What production and AV equipment can be provided in-house?

The venue can provide full production in-house including audio, video, and lighting equipment. They offer bespoke production quotes based on specific requirements, with details available in their Production Guide. The Assembly Hall has full production capabilities and features a 10.3 x 4.4m built-in raised stage.

What types of events are prohibited at the venue?

The venue cannot accommodate club nights due to the listed status of the building and the nature of their cultural programme. They also cannot host sporting events despite their historical boxing venue heritage, and they run a fully curated cultural programme meaning events must align with their programming vision.

How does the provisional booking system work?

The venue operates a tiered booking system where dates can be held as first option (provisional hold), second option, or third option. If you're a second or third option, you'll be contacted if higher priority bookings fall through. The venue will only confirm availability once all prior options have been resolved.

Who is responsible for setup and breakdown of the event space?

It is the hirer's responsibility to set up and clear down the space unless specifically discussed with the venue in advance. If the venue agrees to handle setup/breakdown, this time will be factored into the hire period. The venue provides folding chairs and trestle tables, but hirers can also source external furniture and décor.

What is the Christmas party arrangement and how does it affect regular bookings?

From November 26th to December 12th, 2025, Shoreditch Town Hall exclusively hosts KIN's Christmas Social for 150-500 guests. These parties run Tuesday-Friday only, so some weekend dates may be available. The venue offers packages including KERB street food, unlimited drinks, and themed décor during this period.

How do I get detailed information about spaces, pricing, and technical specifications?

The venue provides an Events Guide containing dimensions, capacities, and floor plans, plus a virtual 3D tour available on their website. They also offer Production Guides and Bar Hire Guides with detailed information, and can arrange site visits to discuss specific requirements in person.