KoKo Club / Live Music Venue

Camden Town / Islington, London –

Once an historic theater, Koko is a domed behemoth of a club and live music venue that lures hordes of Camden’s hippest youth with its neon sign, brightly lit façade, and swarms of people awaiting entry by the ticket booth.

It’s a striking contradiction for such an extravagant venue to be located in an area that prides itself on its punk roots, but once inside, it’s hard to resist the lavishness of the restoration. The main arena features three tiers of red-and-gold decadence consisting of ornate balconies, carved mahogany panels, miles of velvet curtains, and a semi-circular stage.

While the décor may hark back to the venue’s glory days as a theater, the flashing blue lights, blazing dance floor, and sea of people loudly announce its reincarnation as one of the most popular clubs in the city.

The vibe and the patrons are definitely focused on the live music, but plenty of guests take advantage of the space to lose themselves in the myriad bars and balconies on each level, to admire the various views of the dance floor and stage below, and to explore the labyrinth of stairs and rooms throughout the club.

Koko’s crush of music-loving Londoners may be overwhelming at first, but the feverish dancing and high spirits guarantee a memorable night out.