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Turbine Hall (The Forum Company)
Note: As of September 2026, Turbine Hall is no longer part of The Forum Company’s venue portfolio (confirmed by The Forum reception). The venue may continue to operate under separate management — please confirm current booking arrangements and contact details directly before planning an event here. The Forum Company now offers The Campus (Bryanston), The Forum Hyde Park and The Forum Alice Lane as its Johannesburg venues.
Newtown, Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng 30–1000 guestsRRRR · Luxury
4.3
603 Google reviews · PositiveOverview & Capacity
Turbine Hall is where SA event photography goes to look world-class. A restored 1927 power station in Newtown that The Forum Company transformed into what's arguably the most photographed premium venue in Gauteng - multi-level, industrial-heritage architecture, from underground dinners through to rooftop celebrations. B&W recommends Turbine Hall for premium launches, awards evenings, and any brief where the venue itself needs to do half the marketing.
Seated
500
B&W Production Notes
- Very high ceilings
- heritage rigging constraints - brief production early
- 3-phase power
- freight access
B&W Verdict
When photography matters, this wins. Manage transport perception hard.
Suitable For
Premium product launchesawards eveningscreative-sector galamedia eventsbrand-heritage stories
What we like
- Unmatched industrial-heritage aesthetic in SA
- Multi-level flow - underground to rooftop in one venue
- The Forum Company food and ops reputation is elite
- Content/PR photography gold
- Central Newtown positioning
What to confirm
- Newtown safety perception with delegates - brief transport plan
- Heritage building load-in constraints - engage production supplier early
- Premium pricing - 'is Turbine Hall worth the delta over The Venue?'
- Peak Q4 dates - books out 6+ months ahead
Real Google Rating
4.3
603 reviews
Guests love
- Stunning industrial architecture
- Exceptional catering and service
- Unique historical backdrop for events
Watch for
- Very limited onsite parking
- Restricted access during non-event times
Amenities & Facilities
Heritage industrial architecture
restored 1927 power station
multi-level
Forum Company catering
secure parking
Quick Facts
65 Ntemi Piliso St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
30–1000 guests
Restored 1927 Power Station
RRRR — Luxury
R R1200-R2800
Yes (The Forum Company)
🏠 Indoor with rooftop
✈️ 26 km from OR Tambo
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