We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy. Click here to find out more.

1a Camden High Street

1410

Live Venue

venue image

KOKO

London


1a Camden High Street

Live Venue

1410


Nearby Accommodation

Please note: locations are plotted on this map by their postcode so may not be precise. We advise you to contact the venue if you need exact directions!


Venue Reviews

4.5 / 5

based on

1026 reviews

Music

Music

Location

Location

Value

Value

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

5

/

5

Ivan Protsyuk

Verified Review

1 February 2025

amazing venue & sound quality ?'?

4.5

/

5

Jessica Ozorio

Verified Review

26 January 2025

had a great night. the venue is really good, toilets were clean and it was the perfect amount of busy

5

/

5

Dan Mitchell

Verified Review

26 January 2025

Amazing event

5

/

5

Jason Shaverin

Verified Review

26 January 2025

Great venue with great sound and great DJ. Entry queue moved quickly. Had a fab night!

About

KOKO began life as The Camden Theatre and was opened on Boxing Day 1900 by the famous actress Ellen Terry. In 1909 the theatre was renamed The Camden Hippodrome and was a variety theatre where Charlie Chaplin regularly performed. The venue became a proper cinema in 1913 and in 1928 'Novelty Nights' were introduced on Fridays with up to seven live acts appearing before a film. In 1933 the cinema was wired for sound and free Christmas performances were given to the local children. The cinema closed in 1940 and for some 20 years from 1945 the building became a BBC Theatre. Here they recorded shows such as the famous Goon Show, and 'Rhythm and Blues', which featured a performance from the Rolling Stones. In 1970 the venue was reincarnated as The Music Machine, it found a place at the heart of Punk and played host to some of the decade's most legendary shows. Both the Sex Pistols and Iron Maiden performed live, and it was home to The Clash for a momentous 4 day residency in the summer of '78. In 1982 the Camden Palace was born and The New Romantic scene had found its home. The venue quickly became a hangout for the coolest kids in London, and the world over (Grace Jones used to fly out to party here). The Eighties saw performances from the Eurythmics, the Cure and the first UK show from a rising star known as Madonna. Not forgetting, of course, those Nutty boys of Camden Town - Madness. The Camden Palace continued to move with the times and in the Nineties was home to a series of dance nights. It closed in February 2004 in much need of some love, care and a refurbishment. A six month, multi million pound restoration project was undertaken to the singular brief of creating a 21st Century entertainment venue from what was left of the glorious 19th Century building. Since opening in 2005, some true musical legends have graced KOKO's stage: Noel Gallagher dropped in for a surprise show with Kasabian and Coldplay held their celeb-filled 'X & Y' album launch. Madonna has returned to KOKO since her historic show. The Elton John AIDS Foundation held their star-studded 'Move for AIDS' fundraiser here in 2007. Rock N Roll Cinema launched in 2010 with the premiere of the highly-anticipated rock documentary film 'Oil City Confidential' and a performance from Wilko Johnson. 2010 saw the birth of KOKO TV with the recording of Channel Four primetime music show KOKO Pop.

Venue Contact Details and Info

Venue Name

KOKO

Phone

0207 388 3222

Venue Short Url

www.skiddle.com/venues/1181

Music Policy

Varies with event - check with venue. Regular live music.

Dress Code

Relaxed - no gymwear, shorts (except in summer) and trainers must be clean and smart.

Drinks Served

Beers, Wines, Spirits

Accessibility

Wheelchair access, disabled toilets

Nearest Train Station

London Euston

Address

1a Camden High Street

Postcode

NW1 7JE

Town

London

Capacity

1410

Type of venue

Live

Local Parking

Cafe KOKO, serving pizza.