Rich Mix in Shoreditch, East London, hosts private events for up to 370 guests. Six hireable spaces cover celebrations, awards, conferences, meetings, product launches, film screenings, filming and weddings. The building is a five-storey arts centre at 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, a short walk from Brick Lane.
Seminars and company events
Rich Mix describes its spaces as flexible and set up for celebrations, premieres, product launches and meetings. Organisers can choose between a conference or meeting format, a brand or product launch, an awards evening or a film screening in the cinema. The venue lists Netflix, Birkenstock, SXSW, Ecover and Disney among organisations it has worked with.
A team of event managers, technical experts and front-of-house staff works with the organiser to plan the event and run it on the day. For a small board meeting or workshop, the Meeting Room seats a group of up to 16 in 26 square meters. For a larger company day, the Studio, the Stage or the Mix can be hired for plenary sessions, receptions or launches.
Weddings and receptions
Rich Mix lists weddings among the events it hosts, next to celebrations and community occasions. The larger spaces suit a ceremony or a reception with a crowd: the Stage takes up to 370 people, the Studio up to 350 and the Mix up to 200. The Cinema Bar, with room for 200, is a more informal option for a party or a drinks reception.
Rooms and capacities
Six spaces are available for hire. The Stage is the largest at 286 square meters and 370 guests. The Studio measures 220 square meters and holds up to 350. The Mix measures 200 square meters and holds up to 200. The Cinema Bar is 155 square meters for up to 200 guests. The cinema screens hold up to 181 people and can be used for screenings, premieres and presentations. The Meeting Room is the smallest, at 26 square meters for up to 16.
The capacities above are the maximum figures the venue publishes for each space. The right figure for a seated dinner, a theatre layout or a standing reception depends on the setup, so confirm the layout with the team when you send a request.
History and setting
Rich Mix stands on Bethnal Green Road in the middle of East London's creative district. The building houses a three-screen cinema, a theatre, a live music venue and a creative business hub. More than 20 resident organisations work from the building, and the venue describes itself as one of London's busiest and most diverse arts centres.
Rich Mix is a charity, and every venue hire supports its programme for young people and local communities. The venue also rents workspaces to creative organisations, and offers a virtual tour of its spaces for planning.
Getting there
The address is 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA, in Shoreditch and close to Brick Lane. The box office and enquiries line is 020 7613 7498. The venue has an access page for visitors, which is worth checking when you plan an event with guests who need step-free routes.
