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Charter Hall

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Charter Hall books Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Historic Charterhouse estate events space.

Venue at a glance Charter Hall · London

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Historic Charterhouse estate events space.

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Charter Hall Charterhouse Square
Barbican
London EC1M 6AN

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Pop

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About Charter Hall

Charter Hall is a grassroots music venue in Barbican, London. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Charter Hall books Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Charterhouse is a historic seven-acre estate on Charterhouse Square between Barbican and Farringdon, with origins as a Black Death cemetery and a later life as a Carthusian monastery, Tudor mansion, school and almshouse. Today it runs a public museum and a seasonal events programme — Open Garden Evenings, theatre in the Square and a Christmas carol concert — and several of its grand rooms are available for hire. An atmospheric, heritage setting for concerts, receptions and ceremonies.

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Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London, EC1M 6AN

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the London venue directory.

What genres does Charter Hall book?

Charter Hall books Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London, EC1M 6AN. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.

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