East London icon 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 3600.
The ambitious restoration of Troxy continues, with the intention to redefine what promoters and punters can expect from a night out at the legendary 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 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 iconic Wurlitzer to rise from below stage for special performances and heritage moments. It’s a theatrical nod to the building’s past as a grand picture palace, and a clever use of a previously dormant space.
Tom continues; “From 2026, with the works complete we will reopen in the new year with an increased capacity of 3600, 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 Grade II-listed Art Deco venue in Limehouse has long been celebrated for its immersive shows, inclusive spirit and independent streak. Key to the revamp is a reimagined layout that improves guest flow and comfort without compromising Troxy’s character. Already equipped with a top-spec JBL sound system, full in-house production and a famously flexible team, Troxy remains a firm favourite among music agents, corporate organisers, and club promoters. The opening of the Elizabeth Line to Limehouse station now makes the venue accessible to Paddington in just 30 minutes.
Bookings for 2026 and beyond are open now.
