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Illuminated KOKO venue, perfect for events, featuring unique architecture and vibrant lighting.
  • From £22500
  • 1,500 Reception
  • Mornington Crescent Tube
  • From £22500
  • 1,500 Reception
  • Mornington Crescent Tube
Historic venue where Prince, Amy Winehouse, Madonna and the Rolling Stones have performed, offering unmatched musical heritage in Camden's cultural heart.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Green room with private shower
  • Event manager support
  • Technical manager on-site
  • Wi-fi backstage
  • On-site medic during events
  • Extended license until 3am available
  • Early access from 8am available
  • 1500 standing capacity
  • In-house sound and lighting package
  • 2 sound technicians included
  • 1 lighting technician included
  • Exclusive use of theatre including balconies
  • Roof terrace access
  • 5 stunning bars
  • 2 dressing rooms
London’s iconic KOKO Camden reopened in 2022 after a multi-million-pound restoration, transforming the 19th-century theatre into a spectacular 50,000 sq ft venue. With a stage graced by legends from Prince to Amy Winehouse, KOKO combines heritage with world-class facilities: 5k live-streaming, in-house Production, and versatile spaces including the grand auditorium, roof terrace, VIP boxes, bars, secret club and green rooms — all minutes from Regent’s Park, King’s Cross and Oxford Circus.

Frequently asked questions

KOKO Theatre accommodates up to 1,500 standing in gig format, up to 1,000 standing for corporate events, and 200-250 seated theatre style on the ground floor with an additional 100 across other floors. The venue operates on a semi-dry hire basis with beverages provided exclusively by KOKO.

Private hire is only available Sunday through Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays are not available for private events due to KOKO's live music and electronic programming schedule.

The hire fee includes 2 sound technicians, 1 lighting technician, 1 event manager, 1 venue manager, 1 technical manager, load-in and load-out security, pre and post cleaning, 1 live event cleaner, 1 medic during live event hours, and bar staff (with £1,000 allowance within the standard venue hire).

Exclusive use includes the main theatre, private balconies, roof terrace, Luno Lounge, dressing rooms, 2 dressing rooms with shared green room and shower facilities, 1 green room with private shower and toilet, backstage Wi-Fi, and BOH (back of house) spaces. Some quotes also mention access to the Secret Club.

Additional costs include event security (1 Head of Security plus supervisors), cloakroom attendants, optional LED screen and VJ for £3,200, optional event check-in hosts, optional stage barrier removal for £400, optional stage stairs, and optional show caller/producer. All additional staff costs are estimates excluding VAT.

Standard hire runs from 10am to 1am. Early access from 8am-10am costs £2,000 + VAT. Late access with extended license until 3am costs £2,000 + VAT, with de-rig required by 10am the following day.

KOKO operates 5 bars throughout the venue and all beverages must be provided by KOKO - no external alcohol is permitted. The mandatory minimum spend of £4,500 + VAT must be met through their beverage service, and this is separate from the venue hire fee.

The venue includes an in-house sound and lighting package with dedicated technicians. Optional additions include a £3,200 LED screen with VJ services. The venue has high-spec music and live-streaming capabilities, plus backstage Wi-Fi access.

Food must be provided by KOKO's approved suppliers only - external catering is not permitted. The venue operates on a semi-dry hire basis, meaning while you have flexibility with approved food suppliers, all beverages must come through KOKO's bar service.

More about KOKO

Camden’s iconic KOKO is available for hire: located in central London, KOKO is a beautifully redeveloped, historic venue and cultural landmark available for private and corporate events. Our theatre, boasting 50,000 square feet - including a roof terrace, bars, secret club, green rooms, boxes, balconies, main auditorium and stage (graced by music legends Prince, Amy Winehouse, Madonna and the Rolling Stones) - is perfect for award ceremonies, concerts, gala dinners and conferences. This unique event space has high-spec music and live-streaming capabilities, and is supported by expert teams.