KOKO

KOKO reopened in 2022 after a three-year, £70 million restoration that turned a Victorian theatre — Grade II listed, 125 years of performance history — into a 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Camden. Four floors of ornate balconies, hidden bars, a rooftop terrace, and a secret members' club surround a stage that has hosted artists from Charlie Chaplin to Prince to Stormzy. The private hire proposition, available Sunday to Thursday, puts all of it at your disposal.

KOKO's Multi-Floor Layout

The building works as a series of interconnected experiences rather than a single room. The main auditorium anchors everything — 1,500 standing capacity in gig format, with the original Victorian fly tower rising above the stage. Around it, six balconies and two mezzanines create viewing positions at different heights, a royal box adds period drama, and a private club tucked behind the theatre has its own DJ booth and bar. The roof terrace takes 150 standing with views across Camden's rooftops.

That layering is what makes KOKO unusual for events. Awards ceremonies use the balconies for VIP seating. Brand activations spread across all four floors. Parties start in the auditorium and migrate upward through hidden bars to the terrace. The venue doesn't need transformation — it has built-in variety.

Production Heritage at KOKO Camden

The restoration invested heavily in technical infrastructure without disturbing the Victorian architecture. Concert-grade sound, in-house lighting, 5K live-streaming, and a full production team come with the hire — this is a working music venue where the technical capability is proven nightly, not bolted on for events. The cultural association matters too. KOKO has hosted performances by artists who defined popular music across decades, and brands like LVMH, Frieze, and YouTube have chosen it for private events precisely because that heritage translates into a credibility that styled warehouse spaces can't replicate.

Practical Considerations for Hiring KOKO

Mornington Crescent tube sits two minutes away, with King's Cross and Camden Town both within easy reach. In-house catering is mandatory. The alcohol licence runs to 3am. Private hire is Sunday through Thursday only — KOKO's own programming takes Friday and Saturday. For conferences, product launches, fashion shows, awards dinners, milestone celebrations, or any event that benefits from theatrical scale and genuine cultural provenance, KOKO offers something London's events landscape doesn't have anywhere else.