Christmas 2026 at 8 Northumberland Avenue
At 8 Northumberland Avenue, we plan for Christmas more than a year in advance, crafting standout themes that captivate and delight.
Every year, our central London venue transforms under a brand-new concept, bringing together atmosphere, storytelling, food, and entertainment in a way that elevates the entire evening. Whether your event is refined and elegant or vibrant and full of energy, we create a setting that captures the magic of the season.
8 Northumberland Avenue Presents
Discover City of Stars, a celebration beneath a twilight skyline, where dusk tones, soft constellations and the hum of the night create an unforgettable setting. Below it, The Midnight Lion waits: a warm, candlelit jazz club where the evening deepens into rhythm and velvet shadows.
PACKAGES
Our historic dual-space venue spans two floors and supports everything from intimate dinners of around 100 guests to large-scale celebrations for up to 700 people.
Packages are all-inclusive, bringing together catering, production and entertainment so the planning feels simple and unified.
Two Immersive Spaces
A look back at Christmas 2025
Diverse event formats to make your Christmas extraordinary
Christmas dinner
Christmas lunch
Christmas receptions
Capacity chart
Download Capacity Chart| L x W x H | Sq Meters | Boardroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Reception | Banquet | Dinner / Dance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ballroom | 31.4 x 12.1 x 10.3 | 380 | 60+ | 500 | 250 | 600 | 450 | 400* |
| The Old Billiard Room | 30.4 x 11.4 x 5 | 346 | 60+ | 350 | 168 | 400 | 240 | 200 |
| Annex | 16.7 x 8.8 x 4.5 | 147 | 46 | 105 | 56 | 200 | 140 | – |
| Salon | 11.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 | 61.4 | 26 | 70 | 40 | 70 | 50 | – |
| The Parlour | 5.5 x 3.4 x 4.5 | 18.7 | 10 | 10 | – | 15 | – | – |
| Victoria | 11.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 | 61.4 | 25 | 70 | 40 | 100 | 50 | – |
| Library | 6.5 x 3.75 x 4.5 | 24.4 | 15 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Small Boardroom | 3.15 x 3.8 x 2.06 | 11.9 | 8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smaller Meeting Rooms | 5.5 x 3.4 x 4.5 | 18.7 | 10 | 10 | – | 15 | – | – |
* This layout is with tables of 12 instead of 10. Banqueting capacities do not factor in a stage set so numbers will reduce
“What a brilliant night, it went perfectly. It felt so seamless and faultless, I cannot thank you enough!”
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8 Northumberland Avenue is located within a short walk of major transport links, ensuring guests arrive with ease. Our venue offers step-free access, nearby parking options and a central location convenient for both domestic and international travel.
For more information, contact our team to discuss specific accessibility needs.
Frequently asked questions
Proactive, never reactive. We’re experts at anticipating needs — starting here. View our full set of FAQs for event-defining details.
We start taking bookings for Christmas a year in advance. We hold dates for a maximum of 2 weeks, and we require a signed contract, and 50% deposit in order to secure your date.
For guests of the event who have dietary requirements, we offer all-encompassing ‘Free From’ dishes that are suitable for 95% of dietary requirements and allergies.
We require you to let us know of any guest dietaries in advance.
We provide end-to-end service. Once you have signed your contract, you will be put in touch with your event manager who will help with the planning of your Christmas Party as well as running the event on the event day.