One of London's most distinctive event venues is opening up new possibilities for event organisers in early 2027, with a temporary transformation of its spectacular Grand Temple.

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, 60 Great Queen Street will introduce a new configuration of its flagship event space throughout January and until early February 2027, offering greater flexibility for conferences, awards ceremonies, exhibitions and corporate celebrations.

A New Look for the Grand Temple

Known for its impressive Art Deco architecture and magnificent mosaic ceiling, the Grand Temple is one of London's most recognisable event spaces.

For a limited period, temporary flooring will be installed over the room's existing fixed seating, creating a larger, level floor area that can accommodate a wider variety of event layouts.

The transformation gives organisers the opportunity to use the Grand Temple in ways that are not normally possible, particularly for events requiring flexible floor space rather than traditional auditorium seating.

From large-scale networking receptions and exhibitions to gala dinners and corporate celebrations, the temporary configuration offers an exciting opportunity to experience this historic venue differently.

Increased Flexibility for Events

With the additional flooring in place, the Grand Temple will offer approximately 548 square metres of usable floor space, reducing to 417 square metres when incorporating a stage.

The venue is advertising the following capacities for the expanded configuration:

• Standing receptions: Up to 1,350 guests

• Theatre style: Up to 900 guests

• Seated dinners: Up to 350 guests

• Cabaret style: Up to 245 guests

• Theatre style with stage: Up to 400 guests

These increased options make the Grand Temple particularly appealing for organisations planning larger events at the beginning of the year.

More Than Just the Grand Temple

One of the advantages of hosting an event at 60 Great Queen Street is the collection of adjoining spaces available alongside the main room.

Events taking place in the Grand Temple can also benefit from access through the venue's impressive historic Tower Doors, the original 1930s cloakroom, the Vestibules and the adjoining Long Room.

These additional areas offer opportunities for guest arrivals, welcome receptions, networking and supporting event activities, helping organisers create a natural flow throughout their event.

The combination of striking architecture and flexible event spaces makes the venue particularly suited to events looking for something beyond a conventional conference or banqueting setting.

A Fresh Start for Corporate Events in 2027

The temporary transformation also presents an interesting opportunity for businesses looking to bring their teams together at the start of the year.

60 Great Queen Street has partnered with Story Events to develop a series of event concepts designed around the expanded space.

These include New Year conferences with breakout sessions and networking, January celebrations combining dinner and entertainment, and corporate team events focused on strategy, collaboration and social activities.

For businesses looking to avoid the busy December party season, the venue also offers an alternative setting for a post-Christmas celebration.

A Limited Opportunity

The expanded Grand Temple configuration will only be available during January and early February 2027, making this a relatively short window for organisers interested in using the additional floor space.

For those planning a conference, gala dinner, awards ceremony or corporate event in central London, it offers an opportunity to consider a historic venue with a different range of layout options.

With its Covent Garden location, impressive interiors and expanded event facilities, 60 Great Queen Street is certainly worth considering for the start of 2027.