London’s KOKO has revealed its AW26 season for KOKO Electronic, timed to the Camden venue’s 125th anniversary. The season opens with DESIREE, Benji B and Charisse C on 26th September, running through winter into New Year’s Day 2027.
Highlights include Green Velvet with Fifi Forte and Ruze on 2nd October, Michael Bibi‘s KOKO Electronic debut on 17th October, and Shanti Celeste leading a full takeover spanning the Theatre and The House of KOKO on 24th October, with B.A.D hosting free production masterclasses.
Andrea Oliva plays on 13th November, with Claptone following the night after on 14th November. Francis Mercier takes over for three nights from 20–22 November, before WhoMadeWho bring a live show and DJ set across a weekender on 27–28 November.
Chris Stassy returns on 4th December with support from Prunk and Laura Meester, before Derrick Carter takes over Disco Disco the following night, 5th December, also alongside Laura Meester. Hot Since 82 joins the run a week later on 12th December, with Ramyen and Mya in support.Femi Koleoso‘s Situation Dance returns for a community Christmas party on 20th December, and Marco Carola with a two-night Boxing Day takeover.
Closing out the year, Artwork leads the New Year’s Eve lineup on 31st December with Make A Dance, David Bay, Arnie Wrong and Sue Veneers, before KOKO keeps going into 2027. Z UNCUT takes over for a New Year’s Day daytime session, with East End Dubs and Ryan Nicholls later that evening.
The venue’s anniversary celebrations are marked with a new short film from director Eoin Glaister, set around a fictional Camden kebab shop, with a cameo from DJ Boring.
Tickets: koko.co.uk/kokoelectronic
