Ministry Of Sound

Ministry of Sound Finalise Winter Plans including NYE

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After a landmark year, Ministry of Sound shows no sign of slowing down as it powers into the winter season. Between now and a huge New Year’s Eve celebration with Girls Don’t Sync and Paul Woolford, the club rolls out a packed schedule spanning house, techno, trance, disco and UKG, each night bringing its own crowd, vibe and unmistakable SE1 magic.

November brings a flurry of debuts, sold-out sessions and some of the year’s most in-demand line-ups. The month kicks off on 1 November with Stanton Sessions: Halloween Special – The Ministry Doll Massacre, transforming the club into a haunted house of bass and breakbeats. On 7 November, Danni Gato headlines his biggest-ever UK show with Khenya and guests, followed by Trance Sanctuary Presents: Kearnage on 8 November, a euphoric sell-out.

Mid-month, Dyzen and Script each deliver their largest UK headline sets to date on 14 and 21 November, joined by rising names and global collaborators. Gok Wan’s Isolation Nation returns for back-to-back editions on 15 and 22 November, spreading its trademark house unity.

Closing the month, 28 November sees melodic house trio and Afterlife and Armada associates Goom Gum play. The following night, 29 November, From The Archives: The Gallery revives one of the club’s most legendary trance nights for a special heritage edition with Sander Van Doorn and Tall Paul b2b Seb Fontaine, while Bresh makes a long awaited debut at Ministry the same night with its signature high-energy Latin vibes.

December delivers a mix of nostalgia and festive euphoria. Disco Daddy lights up 6 December with Norman Jay, Michael Gray and Carly Foxx, before UKG Brunch: Christmas Special on 13 December brings endless garage and funky house fun. Pitch Records takes over on 20 December with Max Chapman, Leon and guests.

After the holidays, Smoove returns on Boxing Day, followed by BackTo95 on 27 December for a journey through classic house and garage anthems. The season culminates on 31 December with MOS:NYE, a defining finale featuring state-of-the-art production and a marathon of house, techno and dancefloor anthems across all four rooms.

In the Box are garage and house tastemakers Girls Don’t Sync and UK chart topper and master of all forms of house, Paul Woolford, plus Emerald and PRESTi, while in 103 Jam House presents Djammin, Maximum b2b Meeshy, Omari b2b Ossie and Krissy b2b Nicky Summers. In The Loft, Ittman Presents: Talk Nice Sounds for the freshest selections and in Baby Box, Joe NBO and Travis Casa complete this most epic party. 

Tickets for all shows are available here

Ministry Launches ‘From The Archives’, A Heritage Event Series Debuting with Legendary Club Night The Gallery

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From The Archives is a brand new event series that looks back on some of the club’s most recognisable and influential heritage brands. It kicks off with cult trance night The Gallery on Sat 29 Nov which returns to Ministry after a 10 year hiatus, followed by ‘Rulin’’ and ‘Frisky’ later in 2026.

Famed for its deep connection to the global trance scene and founded in 1995 by Tall Paul at London nightclub Turnmills, The Gallery has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s electronic music landscape. Following the sad closure of Turnmills, The Gallery made Ministry of Sound its spiritual home and ran legendary weekly events for over a decade. It was a place that showcased the very best in house and trance from a mix of legendary pioneers and new school movers and shakers, and that will be the same when it returns to Ministry of Sound.  

The rare revival invites clubbers old and new to rediscover the sounds that shaped generations of dance music lovers, right at a time when trance is very much back en vogue around the world. 

The day-into-night party will feature a heavyweight lineup of trance and progressive icons including Mauro Picotto, Sander Van Doorn, Simon Patterson, Tall Paul, Seb Fontaine and Ashley Wallbridge. Each artist brings their own perspective from different chapters of The Gallery’s storied past and together they promise a thrilling and emotional journey through the lush sounds that defined different trance eras.

The event is part of Ministry of Sound’s ongoing archival series that aims to celebrate the roots of various sub-scenes and attract both long-time Gallery loyalists and new-generation clubbers keen to experience the atmosphere and music that made the brand a cornerstone of UK club culture.

After this debut event will be more legendary revivals including Rulin’, the pioneering house Saturday nighter that launched at Ministry Of Sound in London in 1994 and was instrumental in championing American house music. 

From The Archives will honour the legacy of the Friday night Gallery sessions that made Ministry a global destination for trance fans.

Part 01: The Gallery

Sat 29th Nov | 1pm – 9pm

Acts: Mauro Picotto, Sander Van Doorn, Simon Patterson, Tall Paul, Seb Fontaine, Ashley Wallbridge.

Head to ministryofsound.com to keep up to date with all announcements, as well as access to event tickets and more.

Ministry of Sound Announces Middle East Tour with Vintage Culture, Solardo, Eats Everything and more

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The tour is set to stop at Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan across November and December

The Louvre, Abu Dhabi

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Following a sold-out 34th birthday celebration in London, Ministry of Sound now turns its sights eastward and a four-date Middle Eastern tour that takes the iconic UK venue’s signature experience to some of the region’s most spectacular venues this November.

The tour begins on 1 November at the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi, where bass-driven party starter Eats Everything will headline before being followed by Chewna and Kinsell on December 12th for two unforgettable nights beneath the city’s iconic architectural landmark.

On 3 November, Ministry heads to Egypt for a takeover of Rixos Sharm El Sheikh featuring UK duo and tech house innovators Solardo, joined by Jared McCulloch, Mert Aydin, Alex Fish b2b Bon Finix and Dominik Gehringer b2b Andrea Saky, all of whom will bring plenty of up-front and high-octane house to the Red Sea coast.

The journey continues on 13 November at the oasis of green that is Doha Golf Club in Qatar when Brazilian house hit maker and global superstar Vintage Culture leads a lineup that includes Jared McCulloch, Against Celebrities, and FWRS, all blending big melodies with open-air energy.

The tour closes on 14 November at Ras El In Hangar in Amman, Jordan, which blends industrial charm and modern functionality. Vintage Culture returns for another headline set supported by Jared McCulloch, Azone, and Amray, rounding off a month of unforgettable shows with Ministry’s signature sound and production.

The tour follows a landmark year for Ministry of Sound that included celebrating 34 years of defining global nightlife culture. Over the summer, the London venue also unveiled its reimagined NVR space, a new mezzanine and VIP concept that has helped redefine the modern club experience, while continuing to push boundaries through innovations like sober rave sessions, collaborations such as the viral Lab54 “toilet rave,” and consistently world-class lineups.

With more than three decades of history behind it, Ministry remains a benchmark for club culture worldwide.

Nov 1st – Louvre
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Eats Everything

Nov 3rd – Rixos Sharm El Sheik
Sharm El Shiek, Egypt
Solardo
Jared McCulloch
Mert Aydin
Alex Fish b2b Bon Finix
Dominik Gehringer b2b Andrea Saky

Nov 13th – Doha Golf Club
Doha, Qatar
Vintage Culture
Jared McCulloch
Against Celebrities
FWRS

Nov 14th – Ras El In Hangar
Amman, Jordan
Vintage Culture
Jared McCulloch
Azone
Amray

December 12th – Louvre
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Chewna
Kinsell

Peak Moods Announces Free Courtyard Party with Play Piem, Better Listening and Wing Stop at Ministry of Sound

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Thursday 18 September

Ministry of Sound, 6pm-10pm, Free Entry

Sign up for free tickets here; https://itspeakatministry.london/

Ministry of Sound has teamed up with Peak, the game-changing new ‘Mood Drink’ brand that’s fuelling a new generation of artists, thinkers and makers, to create a one-of-a-kind party with two different experiences reflecting the two different drinks, Hype and Calm. Together, they are blending music, art, nightlife, wellness and innovation to showcase some of London’s most exciting cultural elements, bringing them under one roof in a truly multi-faceted collaboration. 

Following Ministry adding a fresh no/lo option by putting Peak Hype and Calm behind all four bars and in the Green Room, the event series collaboration launches with a free and immersive “Choose Your Mood” Courtyard Party during Freshers’ Week on Thursday 18 September. The unique experience brings together a fresh lineup of DJs, food, fashion, and art to celebrate individuality, mood expression and creativity. 

Says Joe (Head of Marketing) at Ministry of Sound, “Ministry has always been about pushing culture forward and creating spaces where music, creativity and community collide. Partnering with Peak allows us to explore that in fresh ways, bringing music, creativity and individuality together under one roof. We were particularly drawn to Peak due to its positioning as a  “Mood Drink” –  with the two signatures ‘Hype’ and ‘Calm’. This launch party will explore both of these and is just the start of what promises to be a really exciting journey…There’s plenty more to come.”

Set across two rooms at Ministry of Sound, the event is designed to reflect Peak’s two signature drinks: Hype and Calm. Far from your average energy drink, Peak is a “Mood Drink” designed to support and heighten your state of mind and wellbeing. Whether you’re in the studio, the gym or getting ready for a night out, Peak lets you choose your mood with Hype for dopamine-driven focus and lift, and Calm for serotonin chill and clarity. Both function as stand-alone drinks or as the base for the perfect cocktail and are backed by real science.

Says Louie from Peak, “We created Peak to give people a choice in how they feel – whether you want to dial up with Hype or dial down with Calm. It’s for people who want to have fun and party without sacrificing their health, a drink that fits the studio, the gym or a night out. Teaming up with Ministry lets us bring that idea to life in a way people can actually experience.”

Hype in the Courtyard is for Peak party vibes hosted by Play Piem, who bring their full sound system and since launching in 2022 have been a driving force in the new era of Black British nightlife known for platforming exciting new talent in Paris, London and NYC. Adding extra levels and vibes in the Courtyard will be Wingstop who will serve up their legendary chicken wings free of charge, exclusive tattoos by The London Social and custom grillz by Loud Mouth. The first 100 attendees will also receive a free glass of Champeak plus more exclusive giveaways throughout the night.

Calm in The Box, meanwhile, is a bold and never done before transformation of a world renowned club environment into a cosy and intimate candle-lit listening space. This unique listening experience is for introspection and laid-back grooves from Better Listening, which was created by David, co-founder of No Signal And Recess, and has an obsession for high quality and focused listening sessions in soulful spaces. Special guests Channel One will be putting the legendary 6-point Martin Audio sound system through its paces with a fine curation of seriously heavyweight roots and rare dubs. Add in luxury candles by Cent and visuals by Kino Studios and you have a seductive sensory experience like no other. 

The Ministry of Sound × Peak partnership continues with a string of creative moments through Autumn 2025 including a Peckham Cornershop takeover and VIP Takeover at the Mak 10 Show at Ministry of Sound. 

Sign up now for free entry at https://itspeakatministry.london/

DJ Fat Tony Celebrates Pride at Ministry with Full LGBTQ+ Line-Up

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Ministry of Pride will take place on July 5th at the South London Superclub

On 5 July, Ministry of Pride returns with a statement of sound that is bold, loud and unapologetically queer. Taking over all rooms of Ministry of Sound, an all-LGBTQ+ lineup featuring Fat Tony, Catz ‘N Dogz, FAFF, Josh Harrison, Princess Julia, Reenie, Tete Bang and NOT BAD FOR A GIRL to remind everyone what Pride is really about: freedom, identity and a full spectrum of self-expression at London’s Ministry of Sound.

Leading the charge is DJ Fat Tony, a true legend in UK nightlife who has long been a tastemaker, provocateur, and author. The recently married queer icon continues to break barriers in a scene still dominated by straight male energy, not least with his recent signing to Defected. 

His eclectic and essential DJ sets are raw, electric, and have seen him hold residencies from Limelight to Ibiza, play Glastonbury and Glitterbox, and soundtrack Versace runways. On the day of the party, he drops the first single from HARD CAMP, a new collaborative EP with KDA, his longtime peer, creative partner, and friend. 

Joining him are Polish house music heavyweights Catz N Dogz, London duo FAFF, nightlife legend Princess Julia, dynamic selector Josh Harrison, alt-pop performer Reenie, drag icon Tete Bang, and genre-crushing collective Not Bad For A Girl, all of whom proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community.

From hard house and vogue beats to disco attitude and underground fire, Ministry of Pride is a celebration of queer joy and a resistance to normalisation you don’t want to miss.

Kevin & Perry Go Large – 25 Year Anniversary Rave Lands at Ministry of Sound

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Saturday 7th June | 2pm-10pm

Dust off your glow sticks, channel your inner superstar DJ and prepare to feel the Ibiza spirit in the heart of London as Kevin & Perry are back (kind of) with a full-on daytime rave at Ministry of Sound. 

This huge celebration of the 25th anniversary of Kevin & Perry Go Large! Is an eight hour excuse to cut loose to classic dance and trance sounds from the likes of Signum, Lange, Leena Punks, Eyeball Small, Keith Mac, Tristan Ingram, Joe Bonner, Sam Mitcham, Danny Vito, Jack Osman, and many more.

This one-off afternoon of largeness features a stacked lineup of legendary talent who will all pay tribute to the cult film that soundtracked a generation of awkward teenage dreams and wild dancefloor hedonism. Whether you’re more into Perry’s pastel rave-wear or Kevin’s iconic gurn-face bucket hat vibe, dress however you see fit and relive the hilariously heartfelt rave flick in style. 

With a 2pm start, it’s a daytime sesh with nighttime energy and promises to be a chance to revel in the nostalgia-tinged sounds of late-90s Ibiza once more. 

Expect epic lasers, mad visuals, big tunes and even bigger smiles and get your tickets now at; eventbrite.co.uk

Main Room:

SIGNUM, LANGE, LEENA PUNKS

EYEBALL SMALL, SAM MITHCUM, JACK OSMANN,  DANNY VITO

My House:

Keith Mac, Tristan Ingram, Mr & Mrs My House, Joe Bonner, Circle, Ian G, Mark Thomson & Nurse Off Duty, Will.

Ministry of Sound & Lab54 team up on April Fools Stunt paying homage to UK Rave Culture

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Club Culture x Pop Up Culture: The legendary nightclub and anti-club party specialists unite, championing the evolution of club culture.

On March 19th, London’s legendary Ministry of Sound joined forces with pop-up specialists Lab54 to host a first-of-its-kind secret party—in the women’s toilets. Now, revealing the secret collaboration, Ministry of Sound and Lab54 are announcing the start of an on-going partnership with more pop-ups to come. Kicking off on May 4th, Lab54 will return to the site of the ‘break-in’, minus the bolt cutters, to host the first in a series of Toilet Takeovers.

Late on a mid-week evening, Lab54 and 100 accompanying ravers ‘broke’ into the venue, armed with balaclavas, sound systems, and a trolley load of alcohol, with footage from the event spreading virally across social media and reaching 15 million views so far. Experts in the unconventional, Lab54’s ‘anywhere but a club’ ethos has led founder, Joe Gordon, and the lab-community, to party all around the world, from castles to arcades to bagel shops, hotel rooms to yachts and beyond. 

Inspired by the enduring spirit of club culture, the inaugural party witnessed the unlikely marriage between the ‘Anywhere but a club’ specialists with one of the UK’s most iconic venues to spark conversations around the ever-evolving nightlife landscape. United in their combined reverence for community, the event paid homage to where Ministry, and rave culture itself, started some 35 years ago.

Says Lab54 founder Joe Gordon, “I think the paradigm shift we’re seeing in nightlife at the moment makes it important for clubs like Ministry to work with communities like ours to help reflect this in their offerings to ravers and what better way to do that than going back to their roots and pranking the online rave community!”

Since its inception in a disused bus garage in Elephant & Castle, Ministry of Sound has continued to evolve and shape the capital’s nightlife industry, maintaining its revolutionary attitude. Today, the iconic venue continues to pave the way for superclubs to support the modern raver, with accessible £5 tickets, sober raves, and 3 brand-new in-house club nights launched: Smoove, URGE, and Disco Daddy.

Says Ministry Group’s Managing Director Caitlin McAllister, “Club culture has always been about pushing boundaries, and the intersection of pop-up culture with establishments like Ministry of Sound is a reflection of how the industry is evolving. There’s an irony in a pop-up ‘breaking in’ to a club but that’s exactly the point – we need to bring new ideas to our spaces.”

Landing on the bank holiday weekend, the first official Ministry x Lab54 Toilet Takeover party will see the club’s loos transformed once more on Sunday 4 May. More details, dates and events to be announced – keep your eyes peeled at; @ministryofsound @lab54_uk

Ministry of Sound Embraces ‘Sober Curious’ Era with Launch Brand New Dry Day Rave Featuring Rising Star DRIIA

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This summer, Ministry of Sound is launching a brand new sober rave series, catering to a new generation of sober and sober-curious ravers. The inaugural event is set to take place May 11th and will run quarterly through to November, with DRIIA heading up the dry day rave. 

Having hosted the likes of Ecstatic Disco and Dry Disco at the iconic club in the past, the launch of 2025’s sober series marks the first in-house brand to embrace alcohol-free ravers and a step in a new direction for nightlife in the city. Leading the march is DRIIA, inspired by her relationship with sober raving. With an ethereal sound blending elements of UKG, Jungle, and Breaks, the young talent is a rising star in her own right, having been named Danny Howard’s BBC Radio 1 Future Star last year. The London-based artist, supported by genre favourites including Main Phase, Turno, and Jaguar, aims to spark conversations about sober raving in underground scenes. 

Accompanying the new initiative is an exclusively made mocktail menu available in the new guest area and a range of No and Low-alcohol drinks across the venue from February.. Laura Andrijauskaitė, the club’s bar manager expertly curated the exclusive menu after meticulous research, taste testing, and her own experience with a sober lifestyle to include low, no alcohol beer, mushroom, and CBD drinks from brands such as LUCKY SAINT, Trip, and REAL.co.

Nightlife is evolving and Ministry of Sound is leading the way with this new range and party initiative. No hangovers. No regrets. Just memory-making nights.

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“I’d love to be a part of creating a fresh space in London for people to experience a (largely) sober day of music. For me, the focus would be demonstrating that sobriety doesn’t impinge on enjoyment – if anything it can enhance it. By working with Ministry of Sound nightclub, we can demonstrate that you can still love underground genres like UKG, DnB, Dubstep, Jungle, and be sober/sober-curious. Dancing isn’t something that should be mutually exclusive with drinking, and to offer a space where music and community takes priority would be important in this ever-growing sober-curious society we live in.” – DRIIA

“At Ministry of Sound, our egalitarian roots have always led to positive change, for the growing number of us that are ‘sober curious’ we know what our patrons want, more inclusive nightlife experiences. Our daytime raves and ‘No and Low’ alcohol range cater for a growing community, like us, who believe that clubbing should be about connection, energy and making memories whether you’re sipping a zero-proof mocktail or a low-alcohol beer.” – Matt Long, Club Director at Ministry of Sound.

“I’ve put together a great lineup of options for sober ravers, we wanted an offering that tastes amazing like CBD-infused Trip, a delicious alternative to wine drinks from Real.co, Low-alcohol functional spirits from Smiling Wolf (perfect in cocktails or with mixers), and 0% beer options from Lucky Saint” – Laura Andrijauskaitė

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Ministry of Sound kicks off 2025 with launch of heady new tech house night URGE

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The forward-thinking line ups blend heady tastemakers and international stars

London’s iconic Ministry of Sound continues to lead from the front with the arrival of URGE, a brand new and underground celebration of gritty, on-the-edge tech house. The party launches on Saturday 1st February with David Squillace, Cuartero, Rennie Peters, Jan, Sanne Dammers, Travis Casa, Metronomy’s Olugbenga and Batida Perfeita. 

Designed for the hedonistic and music-obsessed late night dancer, URGE strips away the unnecessary and hones in on the essence of tech house, a genre born in the clubs of London back in the 90s. Parties will feature raw, gritty beats from the underground and a minimalist, low-lit and hazy yet immersive production aesthetic which allows the music to take centre stage and for meaningful connections to be made between DJs and dancers.

The first event kicks off in style with tech house titan and Italian tastemaker Davide Squillace who heads up the This And That label. He is joined by fellow underground favourite and Spanish mainstay Cuartero who has long been at the sharp edge of the scene. Also playing are Rennie Peters who is a key member of the INLV crew, DJ and Metronomy bassist Olugbenga, Dutch selector Sanne Dammers with a seductive take on tech house, plus EDD, Travis Casa and Batida Perfeita.

This pure celebration of tech house, house and techno excellence from across the ages will take place across all five rooms of Ministry of Sound. Recent refurbishments include a new lighting rig in The 103, and an all-year-round canopy in the courtyard while The Box, The Baby Box and The Loft all continue to lead from the front with their own unique atmospheres, immersive audio-visuals and punchy sound systems.

Travis Derrick, Head of Promotions & Talent at Ministry of Sound “Shining a light on the headsier side of tech house, house and techno with elite headliners thrown in for good measure. We wanted to refocus a tech house brand on underground talent: raw, garish, daring, with minimal yet impactful branding that provokes something in you so the senses will tune in.”

URGE is an unmissable addition to the offerings from Ministry of Sound which continues to innovate…. It’s time to feel the Urge.

Ministry of Sound Head to Butlin’s Skegness with Sigma, Basement Jaxx, Tom Zanetti, High Contrast

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Ministry of Sound are heading to Butlin’s Skegness for a massive weekender from November 22nd to 24th.

Headliners have been revealed as Sigma, Basement Jaxx, Tom Zanetti, High Contrast, Fabio & Groove Rider, Barely Legal and DJ Hype.

This unmissable experience will feature no less than six superb sarges hosted by Ministry of Sound as well as leading party brands Pretty Weird, Sleepin is Cheatin, Hedkandi, Euphoria, Throwback and Euphoria.

Next to the nocturnal dances, you can also look forward to day time raves, pool parties, and a non-stop mix of fun and games including pool halls, bowling, arcade game rooms, bars, big sports screens, seaside treats and much more across the site that means you can plot your own fun.

With comfortable and stylish accommodation on site, this is an essential adult playground for a weekend of dance music fun like never before.