Purcell Room, Concert hall at Southbank Centre, London, United Kingdom
The Purcell Room features concrete angular forms and contains 365 seats, making it the smallest performance space within the Southbank Centre complex.
Inaugurated in 1967 alongside Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room underwent extensive renovations from 2015 to 2018 to modernize its facilities.
The venue presents an array of musical performances, from chamber concerts to contemporary compositions, while also hosting lectures and spoken word events.
The concert hall includes specialized acoustic systems with a Helmholtz resonator and provides wheelchair access through the shared foyer with Queen Elizabeth Hall.
The ventilation services of the building remain visible on its exterior, an architectural approach that influenced later structures like Centre Georges Pompidou.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Architectural style: brutalism
Part of: Southbank Centre
GPS coordinates: 51.50650,-0.11590
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:59
Royal National Theatre
141 m
Royal Festival Hall
96 m
Waterloo Bridge
246 m
BFI IMAX
230 m
Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges
287 m
Shell Centre
305 m
Southbank Centre
56 m
Hayward Gallery
51 m
BFI Southbank
79 m
Queen Elizabeth Hall
37 m
Skylon
275 m
Museum of the Moving Image
66 m
National Poetry Library
106 m
London Pride
145 m
A Room for London
45 m
Southbank Centre Food Market
117 m
Topolski Century
190 m
Golden Jubilee Bridges
287 m
Royal National Theatre
141 m
Bust of Nelson Mandela
139 m
Fountain In Courtyard Of Shell Centre
274 m
Peache Family Tomb In Church Yard To North West Of Portico Of Church Of St John With All Saints
315 m
Zemran
71 m
IBM Building
261 m
5, Whichcote Street Se1
318 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk, Outside Cornwall House
256 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside Cornwall House
270 m
Sharp Family Tomb In Churchyard To North West Of Portico Of Church Of St John With All Saints
322 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes