Guest Guidelines
- Sun 12 May, 2:30pm
- Royal Festival Hall
Please read below for full guest information, and share with each individual guest.
BAFTA contact details: awards@bafta.org
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EVENT TIMINGS:
Red Carpet and Champagne Taittinger Drinks Reception: 14:30 – 16:00
Auditorium Doors Close, Ceremony Begins: 17:00
After Party: 22:00 – 02:00
TICKET COLLECTION
All ticket bookers must make arrangements to collect their tickets for their guests. Collection is available at the following times:
From 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
Thursday 9 May (12:00-18:00)
Friday 10 May (10:00–17:00)
From Royal Festival Hall
Sunday 12 May (12:00–14:00)
Tickets will only be released on presentation of photographic proof of identity (passport/BAFTA membership card/driving licence) of the ticket booker. Unless previously agreed, individual guests of large bookings may not pick up their tickets. If you send a representative, they must have a signed letter from you authorising them to collect tickets on your behalf, together with a photocopy of your photographic identification. A representative may collect all guest tickets for company bookings. Tickets are non-transferable and not for re-sale.
For security reasons we ask that you please do not photograph your tickets or ticket wallet and post online or on social media.
DRESS CODE
The event dress code is black tie.
We encourage guests to make sustainable fashion choices, for example re-wearing or hiring your outfit. We are working with The Centre for Sustainable Fashion at London College of Fashion, UAL who have put together this guide detailing further advice on how to dress sustainably.
ARRIVALS INFORMATION
The BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises 2024 ceremony, Awards and Afterparty will be held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 8XX.
All guests arriving at the ceremony by car will need to display the car pass (included with tickets) in their windscreen. Entrance to the Red Carpet is on Belvedere Road and all cars must approach from the east from Cornwall Road where they will be directed to the drop off point by traffic marshals. Please note that there is limited car parking availability on the Southbank and you are strongly advised not to bring your own car.
We regret that cloakroom facilities are not available.
Please check your car pass ahead of arriving at the event and follow map provided on them for drop off information.
DRINKS RECEPTION AND CEREMONY
The red carpet and Champagne Taittinger reception will open at 14:30 and close at 16:00. Doors to the ceremony will close at 16:30. It is essential that all guests arrive promptly as there is no admittance once recording has started.
LEAVING AFTER CEREMONY AND RETURNING FOR AFTER PARTY
The ceremony will end at around 20.00, at which point you will need to exit the venue. You may then return from 10pm when the after party opens. This is a guest list, ticketed event so please ensure you have both your name submitted, ticket with you and photo ID to verify.
SECURITY
It is essential that you have all of your tickets with you at all times throughout the evening, including the ticket booklet. Please do not separate them as you may be refused entry.
In the interest of all our guests, security will be extremely tight. Random bag searches will be in operation, and all guests must have some form of ID with them. Anyone who is not on the guest list or who cannot prove their identity may be refused entry.
TRAVEL
Guests are encouraged to use shared transport wherever possible. Should flights be required, we would encourage guests to consider measures to reduce their carbon footprint and contributing to verified nature-based offsetting projects.
ACCOMMODATION
A promotional rate is available at our Official Hotel, Sea Containers London, with 20% off their flexible rate on the week of the awards. To take advantage of this offer, please visit seacontainerslondon.com using the promotional code BAFTA in the ‘Promo Code’ field. Alternatively, please call
SUSTAINABILITY
BAFTA takes the sustainability of our operations, events and the impact of our work very seriously. We have made a commitment to build a sustainability strategy across all our operations and business areas, but have always made efforts to avoid unnecessary environmental impacts, measure and improve. Specifically, for the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, we have:
- Committed to zero diesel generator use
- Green electricity tariffs at Royal Festival Hall
- Reuse/Recycling of props
- Banned all single use plastic
- Encouraged shared transport
- Encouraged rewearing and hiring of outfits
- Sustainably sourced menu
PHOTOGRAPHY
Please be aware that professional photography is not permitted on-site without pre-agreed accreditation with BAFTA. Any photographers or videographers without the correct accreditation will be asked to surrender equipment until departure.
By using your ticket you agree to waive all rights to the use by BAFTA and its assigns and licensees of your name, image and any performance that you may give, and agree that your name, image and any performance may be broadcast, printed or otherwise reproduced, used or exhibited (by radio, television, print or any other media) without payment.
To allow all guests to enjoy the evening we ask that you respect the privacy of fellow guests and refrain from approaching others for autographs or photographs at any time.
Accessibility
BAFTA is an arts charity that is committed to being accessible for all and we strive to ensure your experience at our awards is as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.
If you are attending the awards and have access requirements, then please complete this form online to share with us any adjustments that would make your BAFTA experience the best it can be.