London film premieres

London Film Premiere Venues

London hosts more film premieres than any other city in the world. Here are the key venues where red carpet events take place.

Leicester Square

London's premier film premiere location, hosting red carpet events at multiple cinemas and theatres.

Address
Leicester Square, London WC2H
Nearest Station
Leicester Square Underground
Known Premieres
150+
Notable Films
Oppenheimer, Barbie, The Little Mermaid

Odeon Luxe Leicester Square

One of London's most iconic premiere venues, featuring a grand auditorium and frequent red carpet events.

Address
40 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LP
Nearest Station
Leicester Square Underground
Known Premieres
80+
Notable Films
Oppenheimer, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Cineworld Leicester Square

A major cinema complex hosting regular film premieres and special screenings.

Address
5 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BX
Nearest Station
Leicester Square Underground
Known Premieres
60+
Notable Films
The Beekeeper, Migration

BFI Southbank

The British Film Institute's flagship venue, hosting premieres, festivals, and film events.

Address
Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XT
Nearest Station
Waterloo Underground
Known Premieres
40+
Notable Films
The Boy and the Heron, Poor Things

Royal Festival Hall

A multi-purpose arts venue on the South Bank, hosting film screenings and special events.

Address
Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX
Nearest Station
Waterloo Underground
Known Premieres
25+
Notable Films
Dune: Part Two

Planning Your Visit

Most London film premieres take place in Leicester Square, which is served by its own Underground station. The area is walkable from Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus, and Covent Garden.

For red carpet viewing, arrive early and look for the public fan zones. Premieres typically happen in the late afternoon and evening, with talent arrivals between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

Want to learn more? Read our guide on how to attend film premieres in London.