Exhibition & Trade Show Venue Hire in London
Bring exhibitors, visitors and big ideas together at Tobacco Dock, a flexible London venue for exhibitions and trade shows with up to 16,000 sqm of adaptable event space. With room for shell scheme or custom exhibition stands, talk stages, demonstrations and hospitality, our venue gives organisers the freedom to shape the layout, visitor journey and experience around their event.
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Architectural Backdrop
Historic architecture, striking spaces and unmistakable character provide a distinctive setting that gives exhibitions more impact.
Flexible Capacities
With 16,000 sqm of flexible space, exhibitions can be configured around visitor numbers, stand layouts, features and supporting areas.
Variety of Space
Beyond the main exhibition areas, 40+ spaces provide room for plenaries, breakouts, meetings, production and other event requirements.
Extensive Brandability
Flexible spaces provide a blank canvas for exhibitors and organisers, from individual stands and graphics to impactful sponsor branded environments.
Unsung London Location
Wapping offers an authentic London setting with excellent connectivity from across the capital, while giving exhibitions a distinctive sense of place.
A London Exhibition Venue Made for Standout Shows
Looking for exhibition venues in London with more character than a conventional exhibition center? Tobacco Dock combines cobbled walkways, exposed brickwork, timber beams and atmospheric vaults with the infrastructure needed for busy public and trade events.
From consumer shows and trade exhibitions to art exhibitions, brand activations and industry events, our venue gives organisers the freedom to shape the visitor journey around their audience, exhibitors and content.
Exhibition Venue Capacity
Whether you’re planning an intimate showcase or a large-scale exhibition with thousands of visitors, Tobacco Dock offers flexible spaces to suit your format. Use one self-contained area or combine galleries, vaults, and connecting spaces to create zones for exhibitors, talks, demonstrations, catering, VIP hosting and visitor registration. Tobacco Dock offers organisers over 16,000 sqm of flexible space, across 40+ rooms.
Everything Your Exhibition Needs in One Venue
A successful exhibition needs more than space for stands. It needs clear visitor flow, strong branding, reliable connectivity and smooth event operations. Tobacco Dock works with trusted partners across AV, staging, catering, furniture, graphics, branding, Wi-Fi, security, cleaning and first aid, to ensure every part of the show runs smoothly.
WHERE IS TOBACCO DOCK LOCATED?
Tobacco Dock is located in the heart of East London’s entrepreneurial hub, centrally located between Bank and Canary Wharf.
Easily accessible from both in and outside of London, located on the border of Zone 1 and 2. Our closest stations are Wapping (Overground) and Shadwell (Overground and DLR) stations.
Trusted for Standout Exhibitions and Trade Shows
Exhibition Venue FAQs
How many visitors can Tobacco Dock host for an exhibition?
Tobacco Dock can host exhibitions and trade shows for a wide range of visitor numbers, from smaller showcases to large-scale events. When combining our spaces, many exhibitions accommodate over 4,000 visitors during one session. Final capacity depends on the spaces used, layout, stand footprint, registration, catering areas and visitor flow.
Can Tobacco Dock host a trade show?
Yes. Tobacco Dock is well suited to trade shows, industry exhibitions, product showcases, supplier events, demonstrations and sponsor-led experiences.
Can Tobacco Dock host smaller exhibitions?
Yes. Smaller and self-contained spaces are available for boutique exhibitions, art shows, private showcases and focused industry events.
Is Tobacco Dock suitable for large exhibitions?
Yes. With 40+ spaces across 16,000 sqm, at Tobacco Dock we can support large exhibitions with stands, stages, catering, registration, feature zones and back-of-house areas.
Can we use different rooms for one exhibition?
Absolutely. Organisers can combine a variety of rooms to create different zones for exhibitors, talks, demonstrations, hospitality and networking. Our expert team will provide best solutions depending on your event brief.
Can Tobacco Dock host art exhibitions?
Yes. The venue’s historic architecture, natural light, exposed brickwork and flexible rooms can work well for art exhibitions, contemporary showcases and creative installations.
Can exhibitors build stands at Tobacco Dock?
Easily. Exhibition stands, displays, feature areas and branded installations can be planned with the venue team and approved suppliers, subject to access, build and health and safety requirements.
Can we include talks or live demonstrations?
Of course. Tobacco Dock can support keynote stages, panel discussions, live demonstrations, product launches, workshops and content theatres within the wider exhibition.
Can you provide catering for exhibitions?
Yes. Catering can include coffee points, grab-and-go food, street food, bars, lunches, exhibitor hospitality and drinks receptions.
Can we brand the exhibition venue?
Absolutely, the venue has countless branding opportunities to personalise the space. Tobacco Dock offers strong branding opportunities that include entrances, registration areas, signage, floorplans, screens, sponsor zones, bar graphics and wayfinding throughout the visitor journey.
Is Tobacco Dock suitable for consumer shows?
Yes. Tobacco Dock regularly hosts consumer events, festivals, product-led showcases and visitor experiences across its indoor and outdoor spaces.
Where is Tobacco Dock located?
Tobacco Dock is located in Wapping, London, within easy reach of the City, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge and wider London transport links. Please see our Location page for more details.
How do I enquire about exhibition venue hire?
We love a phone call, so encourage you to pick up the phone to our team on 0207 680 4001. Alternatively, please use the ENQUIRY FORM and our team will get straight back to you.