Koko (music venue)

Koko (stylised as KOKO, previously called The Music Machine and Camden Palace) is a concert venue and former theatre in Camden Town, London.

Koko
Exterior pictured in 2016
Former names
  • Camden Theatre (1900–1909)
  • Camden Hippodrome Theatre (1909–1913)
  • Camden Hippodrome Picture Theatre (1913–1945)
  • BBC Camden Theatre (1945–1977)
  • The Music Machine (1977–1982)
  • Camden Palace (1982–2004)
LocationCamden Town
London, NW1
England
Coordinates51.534722°N 0.138333°W / 51.534722; -0.138333
Public transit Mornington Crescent
OwnerThe Mint Group
TypeMusic venue
Capacity1,500
Current useMusic venue
Construction
Renovated2004
ArchitectW. G. R. Sprague
Website
koko.co.uk
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameCamden Palace Theatre
Designated28 June 1972
Reference no.1272425

The building was known as Camden Palace from 1982 until its 2004 purchase and extensive restoration, led by Oliver Bengough and Mint Entertainment. Following the restoration, the venue was renamed as Koko, and is one of the premier live music venues in London.

On the evening of 6 January 2020, a large fire broke out in the building.

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