The New Cultural Quarter and Performing Arts Centre


A magnet for the College’s creative community...

The most ambitious building project we have undertaken in many years, the new Cultural Quarter will be a stunning addition to the cultural life of the College and the wider community.

PROJECT COST: £13.9M

Project Target Achieved

Fundraising is now complete and work on this ambitious project has commenced with a projected opening November 2017. £10.9m has been raised by the generosity of parents and OWs and £3m has been funded by the College.

 

The vibrant Cultural Quarter will open up a myriad of possibilities, embracing the benefits of an holistic education and providing a cultural laboratory where students can experiment, create, perform and engage with their peers. It will be home to the new Performing Arts Centre – housing the Performance Auditorium and Cultural Living Room – set within a beautiful landscape including gardens, walkways, and a central ‘plaza’ that will become both a cultural and social hub for the College.

 

One of the best 27 buildings on the planet

The designs that have been developed by Architects Studio Seilern have been awarded the winner in the ‘Best Building in Education’ category at the World Architecture Festival in November 2015 and is included as one of the best 27 buildings on the planet.

PERFORMANCE AUDITORIUM AND THE CULTURAL LIVING ROOM

A state-of-the-art performance space – part concert hall, part theatre, part opera house – where we can put on large-scale concerts, musicals and plays, and a multi-performance and exhibition space where activities will be driven by the students.

Imagine the possibilities… Ballet with a live orchestra; joint events with the local music community and with our partner schools; visiting orchestras; rock concerts and much more. It will also release much needed space in our current theatre for additional dance and rehearsal facilities, and will become the building where the entire College can come together. The Cultural Living Room will become another vibrant social hub for the campus where creative arts, events, exhibitions and student life are allowed to occur spontaneously.

The Cultural Quarter

Naming Opportunities

To show our appreciation of your support we have provided a number of opportunities to name elements of projects and programmes. By doing this we remind the wider community how essential philanthropic support is to the College.

Theatre seats are £500, flagstones in the Cultural Plaza £1,000 and trees are £1,500. There are also opportunities to name various areas of the new complex.

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Upcoming Events

26 February 2026

Finance and Insurance Networking Evening 2026

The Other House, South Kensington

 

 

One of our most popular networking evenings, this event brings together parents, OWs and Sixth Form students working in or interested careers in the Finance & Insurance Industries. Tickets are complimentary and include welcome drinks and canapés.

Sixth Form students interested in attending this event should email Mr Webber

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26 February 2026

Hong Kong Parent and OW Wine Tasting Evening

Crown Wine Cellars, Hong Kong

 

Hosted by one of our Hong King parents, this social event will bring together parents and OWs local to Hong Kong. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet and network with local parents and OWs living near to you. The evening will start at 6.30pm, and costs 388 HKD per person (all-inclusive of food, wines and service). If you would like to attend, please email us community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk


28 February 2026

Wellington Parent Choir

Concert Room, Wellington College

 

 

Saturday 28th February 11:00am-12:00pm

The Wellington Community invite you to join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Choir, led by our inspirational Director of Music Simon Williamson. Designed for singers of all abilities. To register your place please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk


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