While the redevelopment of Olympia London is taking place, the space is still hosting their regular events.
West London's incredible cultural venue, Olympia, has gone through a complete redevelopment and we're obsessed. The site, which has hosted everything from high-end fashion events and tech shows to cultural markets like Hyper Japan, as well as consumer networking affairs, for almost 140 years is city staple. It was also home to one of London's first cinemas and hosted Vivienne Westwood's debut fashion show - to say it's iconic would be an understatement.
Originally approved by Hammersmith and Fulham Council in 2019, the £1.3bn redevelopment is expected to open in stages throughout 2025 and 2026. Here's everything you need to know about the redevelopment of Olympia.
Olympia Redevelopment 2025
What Will The New Development Include?
Owners of the centre - YOO Capital and Deutsche Finance International - aren't holding back when it comes to splashing the cash for Olympia's redevelopment. The 14-acre site is set to host a whole range of brand-new facilities. Here's what to expect:
- 1,575-seat theatre - this will be the largest purpose-built theatre in the city since the National Theatre opened nearly 50 years ago
- 4,000 capacity live music hall
- Hyatt Regency London Olympia - a 204-room luxury hotel
- citizenM London Olympia - a 146-room, luxurious yet affordable accommodation
- A new co-educational secondary school, Wetherby Pembridge
- 550,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art office spaces - One Olympia
- More than 30 restaurants, bars and cafes
- Pillar Hall Restaurant - spearheaded by the founder of German Gymnasium and Quaglino's
They'll also be upgrading the current spaces to transform them into one of the world's top exhibition and event centres, including a new international convention centre. The space is already home to more than 200 events every year, welcoming over 1.6 million visitors annually.
When Will The Refurb Of Olympia Be Complete?
The opening is expected to take place throughout 2025 and 2026, as different parts of the complex near completion. Some facilities are expected to open within the second half of 2025, and the brand-new conference spaces will be open from 2026. Check back here for the latest updates.
Where Is Olympia?
Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX.
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