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FOLD

FOLD is a techno club and arts space in a former print works on Stephenson Street in Canning Town, London, opened on 18 August 2018.

Opened: 2018
Capacity: 520
Sound: Techno

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At the door 21+ · No-photo policy Rules

FOLD: quick facts

Checked Oct 2026

Address: Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA, United Kingdom Directions
Nearest station: Canning Town station, on the other side of the A13
Opened: 2018 8 years
Capacity: 520 people
Rooms: Main Room and Steam Room
Sound system: Funktion-One
Age limit: 21+ for the 3 Oct 2026 Transmissions x Breakfast Club event; age limits are set per event
Photos: No-photo policy; stickers are put on phone cameras at entry
Tickets: GBP 15 to 32.50 for Transmissions x Breakfast Club on 3 Oct 2026 (FLO London listing)
Cloakroom: No cloakroom; lockers are provided instead
Founders: Founded by Seb Glover and Lasha Jorjoliani (Voicedrone)
Sound: Techno, Electronic

Residents 8

Voicedrone
Anabel Arroyo
James Newmarch
Lockhart
Andrømeda
Riva
Gareth Wild
Alba Heidari

About FOLD

FOLD is a techno club and arts space in a former print works on Stephenson Street in Canning Town, London, opened on 18 August 2018. It was founded by Seb Glover, formerly of the Hackney Wick venue Shapes, and DJ and producer Lasha Jorjoliani, who plays as Voicedrone. They picked an industrial estate away from housing so the club could hold a 24-hour licence from Newham council, and it opened with a 24-hour event.

Inside, the design is dark and stripped back: the DJ booth sits at floor level and the only raised platforms are steel scaffolding structures for dancers. The Main Room runs a Funktion-One sound system, with a second room, the Steam Room. Bookings lean towards challenging and emerging techno artists, alongside residents such as Voicedrone, James Newmarch, Anabel Arroyo and Lockhart. UNFOLD, a Sunday daytime party, often keeps its line-up unannounced and moves the decks to the middle of the floor. FOLD runs a no-photo policy and a queer-positive safe space policy, and also hosts the FUTUR.SHOCK arts programme and the DETECT mix series.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

FOLD runs a no-photo policy, with stickers put on phone cameras at entry. A queer-positive safe space policy is displayed at the entrance: no racism, no sexism, no homophobia, no transphobia.

A set from FOLD

Where to stay near FOLD

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Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA, United Kingdom · Canning Town station, on the other side of the A13

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about FOLD

Where is FOLD London and how do you get there?

FOLD is at Gillian House, Stephenson Street, London E16 4SA, on an industrial estate in Canning Town. The nearest station is Canning Town, on the other side of the A13 from the club.

Is FOLD London open 24 hours?

FOLD holds a 24-hour licence from the London Borough of Newham, which is why its founders chose a site on an industrial estate away from housing. The club opened on 18 August 2018 with a 24-hour event. Start and end times vary by night.

What is the door policy at FOLD London?

FOLD has a queer-positive safe space policy, displayed at the entrance, which states no racism, no sexism, no homophobia and no transphobia. The club says it aims to be a safe space for its predominantly queer techno community.

Can you take photos at FOLD London?

No. FOLD has a no-photo policy, and staff put stickers on phone cameras at entry. The policy is meant to keep people present and make the dance floor a safer, more uninhibited space.

What music does FOLD London play?

FOLD is a techno club, with a booking policy that often favours challenging or emerging artists over big headliners. Its residents are Voicedrone, Anabel Arroyo, James Newmarch, Lockhart, Andrømeda, Riva, Gareth Wild and Alba Heidari.

What is UNFOLD at FOLD London?

UNFOLD is FOLD's Sunday daytime party and one of its signature events. The line-up is often kept secret, and the decks are moved to the centre of the dance floor to bring artists and dancers closer together.

Who owns FOLD London?

FOLD was founded by Seb Glover, who previously ran the Hackney Wick venue Shapes, and the DJ and producer Lasha Jorjoliani, known as Voicedrone. The club calls itself artist-led and community-driven.

How much are tickets for FOLD London?

Prices depend on the event. Tickets for Transmissions x Breakfast Club with Helena Hauff and Nicolas Lutz on Saturday 3 October 2026 cost GBP 15 to 32.50, with a 21+ age limit. Tickets are sold through Resident Advisor.