The historic Troxy venue in East London is set to welcome larger crowds following a £1.5 million transformation that boosts its capacity to 3,600. The Art Deco landmark, which first opened as a cinema in 1933 and later became a live music space in 2006, will reopen previously disused basement areas for the first time in decades as part of the upgrade.
Originally holding 3,100 people, the Grade II-listed building now gains an extra 500 capacity. The project focuses on improving audience flow and comfort, with funds partially raised through a restoration ticket levy that channels money from certain events directly into the redevelopment.
Managing director Tom Sutton-Roberts said in a statement: "This has been a major undertaking and we're proud to have reached this point. Every decision has been focused on improving the fan experience and making nights run more smoothly, while unlocking parts of the building that are vital to our future."
Notable recent performances at the venue include The Cure's epic November 2024 show, dubbed 'The Show Of A Lost World', which later became a live album and was streamed in cinemas.