Ministry of Sound Announces Huge Renovation

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London’s Ministry of Sound announces a massive renovation ahead of its 35th anniversary—the most significant transformation since the venue opened in 1991.

Ministry of Sound is set to undergo the biggest transformation in the venue’s history with a complete reimagining of sound, space, and light in its main room, The Box. The space will get a new KV2 sound system, multi-dimensional light installation, and a fully redesigned dancefloor and DJ booth, all of which is to be completed by the end of the month.

The news comes as the iconic London dance venue enters its 35th year—a key milestone in the history of the city’s nightlife, and the beginning of a new era for the club.

Notably, the club will retire its legendary Martin Audio system, long regarded as a global benchmark, making way for a new, custom four-point KV2 sound system consisting of SL412 tops with a combination of VHD2.21 and VHD2.16 subs. The system will be installed by Patchwork London and promises a more powerful, immersive, and detailed listening experience to set a new standard for club sound this year and beyond.

“KV2 Audio continues to set the benchmark for high-performance club sound. This installation represents a truly world-class system—one that honors the legacy of Ministry of Sound while pushing the experience firmly into the future,” said Louis Jemmott, Director, Patchwork London.

Elsewhere, the DJ booth will be lowered into the crowd and rebuilt as a modular structure, allowing for multiple stage formats, including 360-degree setups. It will be backed by a new, elevated backstage area surrounding the new DJ booth, while capacity will be increased by approximately 200 people.

Visually, the main room will undergo a dramatic transformation with a 9m2 state-of-the-art overhead light installation and a new video and lighting design by renowned design studio Lucid Creates, who’ve designed stages and large-scale installations for the likes of Pacha Ibiza, Glastonbury, and Boomtown. The vast, multi-layered metal structure suspended above the dance floor combines reflective frameworks, integrated video screens, and Lucid’s own LED bar technology to create a “constantly evolving” visual experience.

“To ensure the design feels cutting-edge while still retaining its edge, we’ve leant heavily into industrial textures and forms to inform the overall look of the space—steering away from an overly clean, overly manicured aesthetic. The result is something that will still feel distinctively ‘The Box’ but in a really interesting and imaginative way,” said Chris Carr, Founder of Lucid Creates.

The Box will set the tone for the venue’s new chapter with two reopening parties at the end of January, with &friends’ vocal-led Afro-house sitting alongside Moeaike’s deep percussive selections and Joezi’s soulful take on the genre on Friday, January 30. On Saturday, January 31, comes a high-profile back-to-back from Pete Tong and Kölsch, uniting one of dance’s most influential broadcasters and the Danish producer known for hits big-room techno. Lauren So Sung and Jansons will join them to add a “refined, modern” approach to house music.

“The redesign will fully transform the room into a future-facing club space while preserving its industrial spirit. The Box has always set benchmarks, particularly around sound, and this renovation allows us to reset that standard for the next generation to continue evolving the space without losing its identity,” said Matt Long, Club Director, Ministry of Sound.

The refurbishment aims to showcase Ministry of Sound’s ongoing commitment to innovation, from production to programming and in-club experiences. It comes as the venue embarks on the beginning of a year-long celebration to mark 35 years, with a series of special shows featuring artists like Todd Terje, Ron Trent, Joe Claussell, Lauren Lo Sung, Eats Everything, Tony Humphries, Fiorella, Pete Tong, Kölsch, Kele Le Roc, and Konstantin Sibold.