Matchmaker PRO: The Smarter Way to Source Your 2026 Event Venue

Do you find yourself on the verge of planning THE big event of 2026, yet somehow still staring into the void, wondering where on earth to begin?

Enter: Canvas Events.

AKA your new favourite events company.

AKA the people who make venue-finding feel… weirdly enjoyable? 

Planning an unforgettable event starts with one big decision: the venue. 

If you’ve ever tried to find the perfect venue in London, the one that fits your brief, your budget, your brand, and doesn’t ghost you after the first email, then you already know the struggle is real. And honestly, we respect you for surviving it.

You can now meet us IRL as we exhibit at Confex 2026, bringing our newest (and honestly, proudest) service with us: Matchmaker PRO. And yes, the name is epic.

Basically, Matchmaker PRO is our free, expert-led venue sourcing service for event pros who don’t have time for 47 tabs open and 12 unanswered enquiries. It’s pretty damn cool.

So, what is Matchmaker PRO (and why should you care)?

Matchmaker PRO is our complimentary, human-powered venue concierge for corporates, agencies, production teams, PRs, and anyone who’s ever said, “I just need someone to tell me the right venues without whittling away my remaining youth trying to sort it all out myself.”

Here’s how it works (pay close attention: this is the part that saves your sanity):

1. You send us a few key details about your event (dates, budget, guest numbers, vibe)

2. Our venue experts hand-pick the best-fit spaces for your brief and energy

3. We connect you directly with venue teams (no email ping-pong, no tip-toeing)

4. We negotiate rates on your behalf (we got you <3)

5. We help coordinate site visits

6. You look wildly organised and competent

TLDR; you focus on the fun bits, we handle the space.

Not only is it free, personalised, and powered by people who actually know London venues inside out, but it is the way to get connected to venues that genuinely make sense for your event, your brand, and your goals.

So… who is Canvas Events?

Canvas Events was built to take the stress out of venue sourcing for people who just want great spaces, fast - without the usual chaos, chasing, or admin-induced despair.

Over the past year, we’ve quietly (and proudly) grown a curated collection of nearly 450 inspiring venues across London, focusing on quality over chaos (rare in this world, let me tell you). At the same time, we’ve been building tools that help venues and planners work better together, from smarter enquiry management to AI-powered insights that improve conversion (because admin is the true villain of the events industry).

We’re big believers in doing things properly, listening to feedback, and making venue-finding feel less like a chore and more like the exciting first step of planning something great - because honestly, it is.

Why we built Matchmaker PRO

Because venue-finding shouldn’t feel like a full-time job - and I would like to formally apologise for everything you’ve been through until now.

Behind Matchmaker PRO is a real human (we know, wild): Jacob Ortiz, Venue Account Executive at Canvas Events, and your personal venue expert. When you submit a brief, you’re not getting an auto-generated list of random spaces - you’re getting a tailored shortlist curated by someone who actually knows the venues, the teams behind them, and what works for different types of events.

Jacob reviews every enquiry and comes back with venue recommendations that genuinely fit your brief. And yes, he’s a very nice fella.

Canvas Events is proud to be working with leading brands and agencies who trust us to handle one of the most important parts of their events: the venue. From intimate private dinners to large-scale brand activations and conferences, Matchmaker PRO is built for teams who want great spaces without wasting time on venue admin. Honestly? It just makes life easier <3

Come Say Hi at Confex 2026

If you’re exhibiting, planning, producing, pitching, or just generally surviving in events, come find us at Confex. We’ll be the friendly ones talking about finding the right venue without losing the will to live, why venue-finding doesn’t have to be the worst part of your job, and yes - we can also chat about literally anything.