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KOKO venue conference on technology in geopolitics with engaging stage setup.
  • From £22500
  • 1,500 Reception
  • Mornington Crescent Tube
  • From £22500
  • 1,500 Reception
  • Mornington Crescent Tube
Historic venue where music legends like Prince, Amy Winehouse, Madonna and The Rolling Stones have performed, offering an unmatched cultural legacy for events.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Dressing rooms and green rooms
  • Stage with Victorian fly tower
  • Extended license until 3am available
  • Event management team included
  • Wi-fi backstage
  • 1500 standing capacity
  • In-house sound and lighting package
  • 5 stunning bars
  • Roof terrace
  • Private balconies

Infused with 125 years of rich cultural legacy and recently given a multi-million pound restoration with state-of-the-art production facilities throughout, KOKO is a unique mix of musical history and modern innovation. Situated in the heart of Camden, our in-house team can help facilitate bespoke celebrations from parties to client entertainment to corporate workshops for up to 1500 people. Utilise our stunning stage that has hosted artists from Amy Winehouse to The Rolling Stones, plus hidden bars, a royal box and the original Victorian fly tower, immerse yourself in a venue like no other.

Frequently asked questions

The venue hire fee is £22,500 + VAT for exclusive use from 10am-1am Sunday through Thursday. There's a mandatory bar minimum spend of £4,500 + VAT that must be met through KOKO's beverage service. Optional early access (8am-10am) costs £2,000 + VAT, and extended licensing until 3am costs £2,000 + VAT.

KOKO can accommodate 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 seats 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 a £1,000 allowance for bar staff within the standard venue hire.

Exclusive use includes the main theatre, private balconies, roof terrace, Luno Lounge, 2 dressing rooms with shared green room and shower facilities, 1 separate green room with private shower and toilet, backstage Wi-Fi, and in-house sound and lighting package. All spaces are available from 10am until 1am.

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

KOKO operates on a semi-dry hire basis where all beverages must be provided by KOKO from their 5 bars with a £4,500 + VAT minimum spend requirement. Food is provided by KOKO's approved suppliers only - you cannot bring your own catering or use external caterers.

KOKO uses a pencil system for date holds, with first pencil being the strongest hold and second pencil being backup options. They can create bespoke packages based on your budget and will release held dates if bookings don't proceed. Site tours can be arranged for serious enquiries.

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.