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Colour Factory

Colour Factory is a nightclub, live music venue, food court and events space at 8 Queen's Yard in Hackney Wick, east London.

Opened: 2021
Capacity: 1,600
Sound: House

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At the door 18+ · No dress code · Varies by artist and is set on the day Rules

Colour Factory: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: 8 Queen's Yard, Hackney Wick, London E9 5EN, United Kingdom Directions
Nearest station: Hackney Wick Overground, just outside Queen's Yard; night bus N26 from Wick Road
Opening hours: Late-night events usually from 22:00 or 23:00 to 04:00; last entry 01:30 for 04:00 curfews and 02:30 for 05:00 or 06:00 curfews
Opened: 2021 5 years
Capacity: 1,600 people
Rooms: The Factory (700), The Mezz (300), The Garden (300), plus the Terrace and the Yard
Sound system: Danley Sound Labs
Age limit: 18+ for late-night events, physical photo ID scanned
Dress code: No dress code; self-expression encouraged, but business attire or fancy dress may not suit some late-night events
Photos: Varies by artist and is set on the day; non-professional cameras are allowed at most shows
Cloakroom: Cloakroom at most events, GBP 4 per item
Sound: House, Electronic

About Colour Factory

Colour Factory is a nightclub, live music venue, food court and events space at 8 Queen's Yard in Hackney Wick, east London, next to Hackney Wick Overground station. It celebrated its fifth birthday in September 2026. The venue holds 1,600 people across three main spaces: The Factory, a 700 capacity main room with more than 2,700 square feet of open floor, The Mezz, a 300 capacity first-floor room, and a 300 capacity outdoor Garden, plus a Terrace and a Yard. The indoor rooms run Danley Sound Labs systems. Promoters and collectives shape the programme, which moves between house, bass, rap, R&B, dub, jazz and experimental electronics, with all night long sets from artists such as MiNNA and SIMMS, and nights from Hoe_mies, Habibti Nation and PC Music. Four food traders serve on site, and all toilets are gender neutral.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

Late-night events are 18+ and need physical photo ID, which is scanned. Bags are searched and full body searches apply at late events, there is no re-entry, and the door can refuse anyone visibly intoxicated or unsuitable for the event. There is no dress code, though business attire or fancy dress may not suit some nights.

Where to stay near Colour Factory

Hotels on the map

8 Queen's Yard, Hackney Wick, London E9 5EN, United Kingdom · Hackney Wick Overground, just outside Queen's Yard; night bus N26 from Wick Road

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about Colour Factory

What is the closest station to Colour Factory London?

Hackney Wick Overground station is just outside Queen's Yard, where Colour Factory is, and has step-free lift access. Buses 276, 488 and 339 stop nearby by day, and the N26 night bus runs from Wick Road.

What is the capacity of Colour Factory London?

Colour Factory holds 1,600 people. The Factory main room takes 700, The Mezz on the first floor takes 300 and the outdoor Garden takes 300, and the spaces can run together or separately.

Is there a dress code at Colour Factory?

Colour Factory has no dress code and encourages self-expression. The club notes that business attire or fancy dress may not be appropriate at some late-night events, so check the event first. The door can refuse entry to anyone it considers unsuitable for the night.

What time is last entry at Colour Factory?

Last entry is 01:30 for events with a 04:00 curfew and 02:30 for events ending at 05:00 or 06:00. There is no re-entry, and busy nights can have long queues, so arrive early for a specific act.

Does Colour Factory have a cloakroom?

Most events at Colour Factory have a cloakroom, though there can be exceptions. When it runs, it costs GBP 4 per item (club FAQ, September 2026).