Central Hall Westminster (CHW) is proud to announce it has achieved its best-ever trading year, with revenue surpassing pre-COVID levels by 8% and setting a new all-time record.
This achievement reflects significant ongoing investment in the venue, including the introduction of the new Susanna Wesley event space, launched in September 2025, with a further phase of development due in Q4 2026 that will deliver major investment in digital infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity and event technology.
Since opening in 1912, the building has welcomed a range of inspirational speakers and guests from the Late Queen Elizabeth II and Martin Luther King Jr. to Mahatma Gandhi and the inaugural United Nations General Assembly in 1946, now allowing businesses to lead the conversation where some of the greatest minds have spoken.
Over the past year over 1000 events have been hosted at the venue and with a 42% client retention rate, the dedication and collaboration of the CHW team has demonstrated the venue’s ability to deliver continued commercial success, with bigger and better events planned for the remainder of 2026 and beyond. CHW has evolved their event sales to include more venue takeovers, multi day events and more exposure to international markets, resulting in a 10.72% increase in revenue since last year.
CHW has seen a number of standout events held including the global premiere of Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ season 2, ECCN 2025, Global Progress 2025, Gala de Danza and UNGA at 80, demonstrating the venue’s ability to deliver everything from international political summits and global conferences to entertainment premieres and cultural performances.
Ben Jeffery-Milheirão, Interim Head of Sales & Marketing at Central Hall Westminster commented: “It’s been a fantastic year for us with a range of incredible events held here at our venue. We’re so proud to be able to report record revenue figures, which shows how hard the team here are working to go above and beyond and bring our clients’ vision to life. From graduations to conferences and concerts we are flexible to be able to host a range of event types, while reinvesting into our facilities like the Susanna Wesley to stay industry leading and our international expansion to appeal to some of the world’s biggest brands and businesses. Coupled with our investment into sustainability and our people, our future is looking very bright.”
Author: Kizzy Allott
Kizzy Allott is Publisher at Event Industry News, where she has been a driving force behind the brand for over a decade. With a deep understanding of the events sector and a passion for storytelling, Kizzy leads the platform’s commercial and content strategy, connecting the industry through news, insights, and meaningful conversations. She is dedicated to championing innovation, amplifying industry voices, and ensuring event professionals stay informed, inspired, and future-focused.
