"Sumptuous, intimate and atmospheric"
- The Independent on Sunday Good Venue Guide.
"The most beautiful venue in London"
- The Independent.
"An acoustically wonderful venue that can take pretty much anything you want to throw at it."
- David Jones - Serious.
Recently voted one of London's top ten venues by Time Out, the Union Chapel is a beautiful and versatile building in the heart of Islington.
It has acquired an enviable reputation as a contemporary and international music venue but its excellent acoustics and flexibility make it an ideal venue across the arts, from classical music to plays, dance to the spoken word.
Recent performances have included Bjork, Talvin Singh, Trilock Gurtu, Beth Orton and a range of artists from Spain, Africa and America as well as the UK. As well as hosting internationally renowned artists, Union Chapel is also committed to fostering innovative, culturally diverse projects and is able to offer concessionary rates to community and voluntary organisations. For more information on this and Union Chapel Project's arts policy, click here.
The space
There are four adjacent halls with capacities ranging from 150 to 1000, making it one of the most flexible venues in London. Further details on each hall and its facilities can be found here.
Support
Union Chapel has a tradition of openness and friendliness and its staff are no exception. Whether this is your first event or your hundredth, staff are available for advice and support to promoters whenever needed to help ensure that every event runs smoothly. For more information, please contact the Union Chapel office on 020 7226 3750 or e-mail spacehire@unionchapel.org.uk.
Accessibility
The Chapel is located on Highbury Corner, very close to Highbury and Islington tube station putting it within easy reach of central London as well as the surrounding area.
The performance spaces and bar are wheelchair accessible.
"In a city not overendowed with good venues, Union Chapel is something very special. It has excellent acoustics and is a truly beautiful building...I would recommend it wholeheartedly" - Sir Simon Rattle KBE
Last revised date: 21/06/2005
