London's event venue landscape is about to welcome an exciting new addition, as London Museum prepares to open its doors at Smithfield on 28 November 2026.

Located within the beautifully restored Victorian General Market, the new London Museum will combine historic architecture with contemporary event facilities, creating one of the capital's most exciting new destinations for corporate events, gala dinners, receptions and brand experiences.

With capacity for up to 1,500 guests, the venue is set to become a major addition to London's large-scale events market.

A Historic London Landmark Reimagined

The transformation of Smithfield's historic market buildings forms part of a £437 million project to create a new cultural destination in the heart of London.

At the centre of the development is the spectacular Victorian market hall, featuring original ironwork, soaring ceilings and an impressive central dome.

For event organisers, the combination of heritage architecture and modern production capabilities offers an opportunity to create memorable experiences in a setting that is distinctly London.

Three Distinctive Event Spaces

The new museum will offer a collection of flexible event spaces, each designed to accommodate different styles of corporate and private events.

Our Time – Up to 1,000 Guests

The centrepiece of the venue, Our Time sits beneath the restored Victorian dome and offers a dramatic setting for gala dinners, awards ceremonies, conferences and large receptions.

With capacity for up to 750 guests for dinner or 1,000 standing, the space provides considerable flexibility for staging, lighting, entertainment and event production.

Real Time – Up to 500 Guests

Featuring an industrial aesthetic and contemporary digital branding opportunities, Real Time is particularly suited to drinks receptions, product launches, brand activations and afterparties.

The space accommodates up to 500 standing guests and connects directly with Our Time, allowing organisers to create larger events across multiple spaces.

Past Time – Immersive Gallery Experiences

For organisers looking to incorporate something different into their events, Past Time provides access to selected museum galleries for evening receptions and networking experiences.

With capacity for up to 1,000 standing guests across selected galleries, the space offers an opportunity to combine corporate hospitality with London's fascinating history.

Designed for Large-Scale Events

Beyond its architecture, the new London Museum has been designed with event organisers in mind.

The venue will feature dedicated event management and audiovisual support, extensive branding opportunities, including four LED walls, and flexible spaces suitable for large-scale productions.

Catering will be provided by Green & Fortune, offering options ranging from drinks receptions and canapés to formal seated dinners.

Its location, just five minutes from Farringdon station, also provides excellent transport connections for guests travelling across London and beyond.

A New Venue for 2027 Events

Although the museum officially opens on 28 November 2026, enquiries are already being welcomed for future events.

For organisations planning their 2027 conferences, gala dinners, awards ceremonies and corporate celebrations, London Museum at Smithfield is certainly a venue worth considering.

With its combination of architectural character, impressive capacities and contemporary event facilities, this new opening looks set to become a sought-after destination in London's corporate events market.