The new-look XOYO is opening at the end of January
At its peak, XOYO in Shoreditch was one of the best nightclubs in London, playing host to residencies from the likes of Benji B, Andy C, Artwork, Bradley Zero, Skream, Bicep and The Blessed Madonna. However the club struggled to maintain that level of cultural relevance post-pandemic and declined in popularity as it became a more commercial venue.
At the end of last year, XOYO (along with other London venue The Camden Assembly) was acquired by the newly formed Propaganda Independent Venues group, run by Propaganda founder Dan Ickowitz-Seidler and TEG founder Richard Buck. By acquiring the Shoreditch club, the group wanted to help it “thrive under independent ownership and become a cultural hub for the area, offering opportunities and support to local artists and businesses”.
Kirk Allen, who operates the Warehouse and the Green Room in Leeds and Rise Festival in the Alps, is the new owner. He’s completely overhauling XOYO in an effort to bring it “back to the underground”, including adding new light installations, a new sound system, a new stage configuration, new booths and new decor – see what it looks like here.
The programming is also shaping up nicely; the opening party on 31st January features Fleur Shore, Kidoo, St David, Btay and Tom Haigh, and there are already listings for weekly parties from Paradox, Your Mum’s House and Feel It, plus live shows from Pearly Drops, Pogány Induló, Schur and Lewis Ofman.
With clubs like XOYO getting a new lease of life, it’s a sign that London’s nightlife is on the up and we’re here for it.
Key Information
Opening date | Sat 31st January 2026
Address | 32-37 Cowper St, London EC2A 4AP
For more information | xoyo.co.uk
