UK - East London venue Troxy has begun its ‘most ambitious transformation in decades’, designed to ‘revive hidden heritage, boost the fan experience and increase the venue’s capacity to 3,600’.
The ambitious restoration of Troxy continues, with the intention to redefine what promoters and punters can expect from a night out at the Art Deco venue by improving fan comfort, accessibility, operational flow, and high-impact production potential.
At the heart of the works is the revival of Troxy’s long-sealed basement, which is being completely reimagined to include a permanent cloakroom, a new high-capacity toilet block, and structural upgrades to fire escapes that unlock more standing room in the main auditorium.
“We are really excited that the next stage of the restoration of Troxy has begun. This phase involves the reactivation of areas that haven’t been used in over half a century,” says Troxy managing director, Tom Sutton-Roberts. “We’re not just restoring old spaces, we’re future-proofing them and bringing them back into use in a way that’s true to the original building. It’s about preserving the magic of Troxy, while making it work even harder for the audiences and promoters who love it.”
Crucially, the changes will allow Troxy to safely and comfortably host bigger audiences, while easing pressure on existing facilities. Event organisers will also benefit from additional flexibility with a new cloakroom freeing up use of Troxy’s 150-capacity secondary space for private receptions, after parties and fan meet-and-greets.
The venue is also reinstating one of its original 1930s features – a hidden organ lift, which will allow the console for its Wurlitzer to rise from below stage for special performances and heritage moments.
Tom continues: “From 2026, with the works complete we will reopen in the new year with an increased capacity of 3,600, making us one of the largest venues of our kind in London, similar to when we originally opened as the UK’s largest cinema 92 years ago. These improvements are guest-first that benefit everyone, from touring crews and promoters to the fans on the floor.”
The venue in Limehouse – just 30 minutes from Paddington – has long been celebrated for its immersive shows, inclusive spirit and independent streak. Key to the revamp of the Grade II-listed Art Deco venue is a reimagined layout that ‘improves guest flow and comfort without compromising Troxy’s character’.
