A gilded Victorian theatre from 1900 — Camden Palace in its various past lives, KOKO now, restored after a serious 2020 fire into one of London's most beautiful mid-size venues: tiered balconies, ornate plasterwork, and a new rooftop extension added during rebuilding. Madness played its first gig here; a century of London music passed through the same gilt-and-velvet room since.
Location
1A Camden High Street
Camden, London
Camden, London
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Look For
Whatever the night's bill is — the room rewards simply being in it, gig or no gig.
Best Time
Evening shows; check the calendar, as the venue also runs private and members' events.
Know Before You Go
A restored 1900 theatre-turned-music-venue at the top of Camden High Street. Book ahead for anything popular — capacity is real but demand is realer.