Broadwick’s redevelopment of 26 Leake Street unveils a new hybrid venue designed to host everything from corporate events and brand experiences to live music and immersive cultural programming, within Broadwick’s growing portfolio of spaces.
This new chapter for the iconic Waterloo venue includes a partnership with acclaimed promoters Communion One and a sold-out show headlined by one of the most exciting live acts from the UK music landscape, hard life.
The space has historically hosted some of the city’s most memorable moments in art, fashion and live music; with the relaunch ensuring this legacy continues. The site spans more than 895 square metres across three interlinked Victorian railway arches, combining raw industrial character with upgraded event infrastructure suited to conferences, exhibitions, private hire, music performances and large-scale experiential activations.
26 Leake Street as a standout destination in one of London’s most culturally resonant districts. Set within the ever-evolving Leake Street graffiti tunnel on the South Bank, the space sits at the intersection of creativity, culture and connectivity, minutes from Waterloo Station and close to major landmarks including the Southbank Centre and National Theatre.
Broadwick’s partnership with Communion One brings together venue expertise and music programming to establish 26 Leake Street as a compelling new home for intimate, high-impact live shows in London.
Presented by Broadwick and Communion One, the first event under the partnership will be the official launch night with 600 guests, made up of music and event industry and public allocation tickets (that sold out in just two minutes). The event, headlined by hard life with support from Abbie Piper and guest DJs, highlights the immediate appetite for the venue’s new music offer and the strength of the relaunch moment. 26 Leake Street joins Broadwick’s portfolio alongside sites including Exhibition White City and Troxy.
Simon Tracey, CEO at Broadwick explains;
“26 Leake Street has always had an unmistakable energy, and this relaunch is about building on that legacy while creating a venue that can truly meet the needs of today’s market. As part of the Broadwick portfolio, it now has the platform, operational expertise and creative ambition to deliver everything from standout corporate events and immersive brand worlds to stand out live music moments. It’s fitting that we are reopening the space with Communion One and a sold-out launch that signals exactly the kind of cultural impact we believe this venue can have.”
Mazin Tappuni – Managing Director Communion ONE, explains;
“26 Leake Street is a venue with real identity, and that’s increasingly rare. Its scale, setting and atmosphere make it ideal for the kind of special, close-up music experiences audiences and artists are craving. Launching this partnership with a sold-out hard life show feels like the perfect way to introduce what’s possible here.”
With flexible event spaces, in-house production capability and a standing capacity of up to 1,150 standing for electronic shows and 675 for live music, the new venue website has launched here: https://26leakestreet.com/
Author: Sam Hyland
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