Events and Programming
Blundell Street Studios is not a conventional London concert venue, theatre or nightclub. It is a private film, photography and multimedia production facility at the Acorn Production Centre in King’s Cross, where access is arranged for booked clients, crews, performers and invited guests. The studio’s own public information focuses on recce visits, studio hire, camera rental and lighting rental rather than audience tickets or a regular events calendar.
That means there is no dependable programme of public performances to browse from 2021 to 2026, and no confirmed public 2026 concert, club or theatre season to report. Searches for recent activity found production credits and filmed content rather than ticketed shows. A 2025 music-video listing for “Melanin Monroe” credits Blundell Street Studios as the filming studio, while a recent production-company post describes video work taking place there in connection with multi-camera performance projects. These are examples of content production, not public performances available to attend.
The usual work includes fashion and portrait photography, commercials, branded content, editorial shoots, music videos, short films, interviews, corporate films and publicity material. The studio also supports productions with professional cameras, lenses, lighting, grip and crew services, so an artist may appear at Blundell Street Studios for a filmed performance or campaign without the public being present.
The clearest announcement for 2026 is a business milestone rather than an event programme: the studio describes the year as its 20th anniversary and promotes a newly refurbished facility. On the evidence available, there are no publicly announced recurring events or future audience performances beyond private production bookings and possible special hires.
Tickets and Booking
There are no ordinary admission tickets, box-office releases or public show tickets for Blundell Street Studios. Booking is based on renting studio space, equipment or production support for a specified project. The appropriate route is an advance enquiry or recce arranged with the studio, followed by a quotation covering the space, hours, equipment and any crew required.
The published Studio 1 rate is £650 plus VAT for a 12-hour full day or £450 plus VAT for a five-hour half day. A stated electricity-use fee is £100 plus VAT for a full day or £50 plus VAT for a half day. Studio 2 is listed at £350 plus VAT for a full day and £250 plus VAT for a half day, with a separate electricity charge. These are hire prices rather than ticket prices and may change, so a written quotation should be obtained before confirming a production.
Additional published charges include £35 plus VAT per car for full-day parking, £300 plus VAT for a studio assistant, £350 plus VAT for a spark and £450 plus VAT for a gaffer. Camera, lighting and grip packages are quoted according to the kit list rather than sold as standard audience upgrades. Popular dates, long shoots and specialist equipment should be reserved well ahead because availability depends on the production diary.
About Blundell Street Studios
Blundell Street Studios occupies Unit 1, Acorn Production Centre, 105 Blundell Street, London N7 9BN. Studio 1 is a 2,010-square-foot space, equivalent to approximately 187 square metres. It is designed as a flexible working studio rather than a room with a permanent stage, audience seating or fixed event layout.
The studio’s own 2026 wording says it is celebrating its 20th anniversary, which places the beginning of the business around 2006. Earlier records show that the wider Acorn Production Centre had already become a collection of trading units by the mid-1980s, with photographic studios and other creative or industrial businesses operating in the area. The precise opening date of Blundell Studios itself is not publicly documented in the material reviewed.
The wider 105 Blundell Street site belongs to an industrial part of north London with older links to workshops, transport and stabling. Local historical research connects the yard with a former nineteenth-century stable complex associated with the Brewery Road vinegar works, while later planning material identifies the area as part of Islington’s wider employment and creative cluster. Blundell Studios is therefore best understood as a modern production business within a long-established industrial setting.
Seating and Layout
There is no published audience seating plan, theatre configuration, standing capacity, VIP section or fixed viewing area. Studio 1 is an open production floor with a large mezzanine chill-out area overlooking the main space. The mezzanine is useful for clients, styling teams and crew, but it should not be interpreted as a public balcony or reserved audience seating.
The principal visual feature is Studio 1’s cove, or infinity wall. The published dimensions are 14 feet high by 25 feet wide by 21 feet deep, approximately 4.30 metres high by 7.90 metres wide by 6.90 metres deep. This gives photographers and filmmakers a seamless curved background for full-body fashion, product, advertising and performance images.
Because there is no permanent stage or seating, the best position depends on the production brief. Camera teams normally choose their viewpoint around the cove, lighting plan, floor space and subject movement. Any live reveal, showcase, screening or private audience arrangement would need to be designed and approved as part of the hire rather than selected from a standard venue layout.
Getting There and Parking
The exact location is Unit 1, Acorn Production Centre, 105 Blundell Street, London N7 9BN. The studio describes itself as being outside the London congestion-charge zone and offers private off-street parking. Its published parking charge is £35 plus VAT per car for a full day, subject to availability and booking arrangements. Street parking should not be assumed; read local signs carefully if a booked space is unavailable.
The nearest Tube station is Caledonian Road on the Piccadilly line, described by the studio as about a five-minute walk. Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Overground station is also approximately five minutes away. King’s Cross and St Pancras are around a 15-minute walk, while Camden Road Overground is about 12 minutes away and Camden Town Underground station is approximately 15 minutes on foot.
Published nearby bus options include routes 17, 91, 259, 274 and N91 from stops around Caledonian Road & Barnsbury and HMP Pentonville. Route 274 also serves York Way, with further routes listed for connections towards King’s Cross, Archway, Holloway and Camden. Check live Transport for London information before travelling because routes, diversions and stop arrangements can change.
For a taxi or rideshare, the practical arrangement is to use the Blundell Street address and confirm the compound entrance with the production contact. The location is in a working industrial and creative estate rather than a prominent high-street frontage, so allow extra time to find the correct unit and unload safely.
Inside the Venue
Inside, the emphasis is on production rather than visitor entertainment. Studio 1 has hair, make-up and styling areas, clothing rails, garment-steaming facilities, a fully fitted kitchen, food-preparation space, high-speed Wi-Fi and a wireless speaker system operated through a dedicated iPad. The studio also lists three toilet facilities, including a shower, along with tea and coffee provisions.
The atmosphere is a working set: equipment may be moved between rooms, lighting may be rigged overhead or around the cove, and the floor may be arranged differently for every booking. There is no published public concession operation, merchandise desk, box office or formal coat-check service. Food and catering can be arranged for productions, while drinks and kitchen use are subject to the studio’s hire arrangements.
Connectivity is one of the more useful facilities for production teams. High-speed Wi-Fi is listed as standard, and the wireless speaker system can provide playback during a shoot. The published information does not describe a concert-grade front-of-house PA, audience microphone system, hearing loop, projection package or permanent show-control installation, so specialist event production should be costed separately.
Architecture, Design and Technical Capabilities
The character of the space comes from its industrial conversion and flexible production floor. Independent descriptions of the studio refer to bare walls, exposed metal and a warehouse-like setting, while the studio’s own specifications highlight the mezzanine, cove, styling areas and off-street compound. The result is more practical than decorative: a private environment that can be dressed for a commercial, editorial, music or film brief.
Technical support is extensive for a studio of this size. The camera department lists systems including Arri Alexa 35, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Sony Venice, Sony Venice 2, Sony Burano, Sony FX9 and Sony FX6, alongside cinema, anamorphic, spherical, stills and vintage lens options. Availability is subject to quotation and project requirements.
The lighting department lists LED fixtures from Arri, Aputure, Astera, Kino Flo, Creamsource, LiteMat, Nanlite and Nanlux, as well as HMI, tungsten, flash, Profoto and reflector systems. Published power distribution includes 63-amp and 32-amp three-phase supplies, 32-amp single-phase supplies, 16-amp single-phase supplies and multiple 13-amp outlets. These specifications support professional film and stills work, although they do not amount to a published concert lighting rig.
Accessibility and Inclusive Facilities
The published venue information confirms three toilet facilities and a shower, but it does not provide a formal accessibility statement. It does not specify step-free routes, accessible toilet dimensions, lift provision, hearing assistance, wheelchair viewing positions or a detailed evacuation plan. Visitors with access requirements should therefore raise them before booking and request confirmation of the route into the relevant studio, especially if Studio 2 or mezzanine areas are involved.
Because this is a UK production workplace rather than a US public arena, “ADA compliance” is not the applicable legal description. The practical question is whether the planned booking can meet the individual’s access needs. Ask about entrance thresholds, toilet access, seating or rest points, equipment obstructions and emergency procedures before paying a hire fee.
Nearby Amenities
Blundell Street is close to Caledonian Road, King’s Cross and the Camden fringe, so visitors can find cafés, takeaways, pubs, convenience shops and supermarkets within the surrounding neighbourhood. King’s Cross offers a wider choice of restaurants and hotels, while Caledonian Road is more useful for quick food, drinks and practical supplies before a production call.
For overnight stays, the King’s Cross and St Pancras area has the broadest concentration of hotels and hostels. For a late finish, plan the return journey before the shoot ends: Tube services do not run continuously on every line, while night buses and pre-booked taxis provide more dependable options after midnight. The N91 is among the night routes listed for the nearby bus corridor.
What Makes This Venue Special
Blundell Street Studios is distinctive because it combines a central London location with the privacy and adaptability of a production compound. A client can hire a sizeable cove, styling area, kitchen, camera equipment and lighting support without moving between several parts of the city. The mezzanine overlooking the floor also gives teams a useful separation between the active set and the client or rest area.
Its cultural contribution is quiet and behind the scenes. Rather than drawing crowds through a public performance programme, the studio helps photographers, directors, performers, agencies and brands make work that is distributed elsewhere. Planning documents describe the wider Blundell Street and Tileyard area as a concentration of creative, office, workshop and production uses, although no independent economic-impact study specific to Blundell Studios was found.
A professional recommendation associated with the studio praises its attention to detail, practical attitude, infinity wall and ability to give photographers creative control while working to tight deadlines. That kind of feedback reflects the studio’s real appeal: it is valued as a dependable working environment rather than as a destination with a famous public stage.
Visitor Tips and Information
Do not arrive expecting a concert entrance, ticket check or public reception. Bring your booking confirmation, allow time to locate the correct unit, and arrange parking or equipment access in advance. If you are attending as a performer, model, client or guest, ask who will meet you at the compound and whether a sign-in or safety briefing is required.
Wear practical clothing and closed footwear suitable for a working studio. Cables, stands, cases and lighting equipment may occupy the floor, and the cove or other set surfaces may have specific care requirements. Photography or filming of other people, equipment or works in progress should be cleared with the production team.
The studio does not publish a standard public bag policy, age policy, dress code, photography policy or smoking policy in the material reviewed. Those rules may be set by the individual production. Do not bring large equipment, pets, children, catering or additional crew without clearing them with the booking contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blundell Street Studios have public events?
Blundell Street Studios is primarily a private film and photography production facility, not a regular public events venue. The available information centres on studio hire, recce visits, camera rental and lighting rental. Filmed performances, music videos, interviews or private showcases may take place there, but they are production bookings rather than public shows with general admission tickets.
Can I buy tickets for a show at Blundell Street Studios?
There is no published box office or standard ticketing operation for Blundell Street Studios. If an organiser creates a private showcase, launch or screening there, admission would be handled by that organiser. For ordinary visits, you need a confirmed booking, production invitation or approved recce rather than a ticket purchased at the door.
What kind of work is filmed at Blundell Street Studios?
The studio supports fashion and portrait photography, commercials, editorial campaigns, branded content, music videos, short films, interviews and corporate productions. Its camera and lighting departments also support shoots away from the premises. Public credits connected with the studio include music-video and other screen-production work, but most client projects are not announced as public events.
What has the studio announced for 2026?
The main 2026 announcement is the studio’s 20th anniversary and a newly refurbished facility. No public concert, theatre, club or festival programme for 2026 was identified in the available material. The likely 2026 activity remains private production hire, equipment rental, filmed content and project-specific bookings rather than a season of audience performances.
How much does it cost to hire Studio 1?
The published Studio 1 rate is £650 plus VAT for a 12-hour full day or £450 plus VAT for a five-hour half day. Electricity is listed separately at £100 plus VAT for a full day or £50 plus VAT for a half day. Camera, lighting, crew, catering and parking may add to the final quotation.
How much does Studio 2 cost?
Studio 2 is listed at £350 plus VAT for a full 12-hour day and £250 plus VAT for a five-hour half day. The published information also identifies a separate electricity charge. The studio’s public Studio 2 page provides fewer written details than the Studio 1 page, so confirm its exact dimensions, access arrangements and included equipment before booking.
What is the capacity of Blundell Street Studios?
No public audience capacity is published. Studio 1 measures 2,010 square feet, or approximately 187 square metres, but working capacity depends on cameras, lights, sets, crew, catering and access routes. It should not be marketed as a 187-square-metre standing venue without a specific production plan and written confirmation from the studio.
Does the studio have fixed seating?
No fixed audience seating plan is published. Studio 1 has an open floor and a mezzanine chill-out area overlooking the main space. Chairs, stools or temporary audience seating could potentially be incorporated into a private production, but that would reduce working space and must be agreed as part of the hire rather than assumed.
What are the dimensions of the infinity cove?
The Studio 1 cove is listed as 14 feet high, 25 feet wide and 21 feet deep. Metric dimensions are approximately 4.30 metres high, 7.90 metres wide and 6.90 metres deep. It is designed for seamless photography and filming backgrounds, not as a conventional theatre stage with a published audience sightline plan.
Is there parking at Blundell Street Studios?
Private off-street parking is available, subject to booking and space. The published full-day parking charge is £35 plus VAT per car. The studio is outside London’s congestion-charge zone, but surrounding street restrictions still apply. Confirm the allocated space before travelling, particularly if you are bringing a van, lighting truck or several vehicles.
What is the nearest Tube station?
Caledonian Road Underground station on the Piccadilly line is the nearest Tube station, at approximately a five-minute walk according to the studio. Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Overground station is also about five minutes away. King’s Cross and St Pancras are roughly 15 minutes on foot, making the studio practical for rail and international travel.
Which buses go near the studio?
The published nearby bus routes include 17, 91, 259, 274 and N91. Stops around Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, HMP Pentonville and York Way serve different approaches. Check live transport information on the day because stop locations, diversions and night-service arrangements can change, especially during roadworks or major London events.
Is Blundell Street Studios wheelchair accessible?
The published studio specifications list three toilet facilities and a shower but do not confirm step-free access, an accessible WC, lift provision or wheelchair viewing arrangements. Accessibility should be discussed before booking, with specific questions about the entrance, floor route, toilet, seating, equipment clearance and emergency evacuation. Do not rely on a general assumption of accessibility.
Does the studio provide Wi-Fi?
Yes. Studio 1’s published facilities include high-speed Wi-Fi. This is useful for client review, production management, file transfers and online collaboration. The studio also lists a fully wireless speaker system with a dedicated iPad. These facilities should not be confused with a full public-event audio network, so specialist streaming or sound requirements should be specified in advance.
What cameras can be hired?
The camera department lists professional systems including Arri Alexa 35, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Sony Venice, Sony Venice 2, Sony Burano, Sony FX9 and Sony FX6. It also lists extensive anamorphic, spherical, vintage, stills and zoom lenses. Equipment availability and pricing depend on the production, so submit a detailed kit list when requesting a quotation.
What lighting is available?
The lighting department lists LED, HMI, tungsten, flash and reflector equipment from manufacturers including Arri, Aputure, Astera, Kino Flo, Creamsource, LiteMat, Nanlite, Nanlux and Profoto. Packages are not presented as a standard event-production bundle. The correct fixtures, stands, power distribution, crew and transport should be agreed according to the shot list.
Can I hire the venue for a private launch or showcase?
The space is suitable for project-specific private hire where the layout, audience, production equipment and safety arrangements are agreed in advance. It is not presented as a ready-made public event room with ticketing, bars, security teams or permanent staging. Anyone planning a launch, screening or showcase should request a recce and a written production plan before advertising the event.
Does the studio provide catering?
Studio 1 has a fully fitted kitchen and food-preparation area, and the published information says full catering can be provided on request. Tea and coffee are included in the listed hire facilities. The studio does not publish a public restaurant or concession menu, so dietary requirements, delivery timing, refrigeration and meal service should be arranged with the production team.
Where should I stay near Blundell Street Studios?
The largest concentration of hotels and hostels is around King’s Cross and St Pancras, within walking distance or a short Tube, bus or taxi journey. Caledonian Road has more practical local food and convenience options. For a late finish, check night-bus routes or arrange a taxi in advance rather than relying on the last Tube.
