Ministry of Sound Announces Huge Renovation For 35 Years Celebration

Ahead of a milestone 35-year celebration, the legendary South London institution, Ministry of Sound, is embarking on a radical redesign. This project stands as the most comprehensive update to the venue’s infrastructure since it was first established 35 years ago. For over three decades, Ministry of Sound has served as the pulsing heart of London’s electronic music scene, evolving from a raw experiment in Elephant and Castle into a global sanctuary for house music. As the institution enters its 35th anniversary year in 2026, it is embarking on its most ambitious “regenesis” to date—a future-facing renovation designed to redefine the nightlife experience for a new generation. While the club has always been a pioneer, this marked a milestone with a radical reimagining of its legendary main room, The Box. By retiring its world-renowned Martin Audio rig in favor of a bespoke KV2 sound system and introducing a modular, 360-degree DJ booth, Ministry is moving beyond its storied past to reset the global benchmark for audiovisual immersion. Patchwork London will install this update, promising a more powerful, immersive, and detailed listening experience that sets 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.-Louis Jemmott, Director, Patchwork London. Visual and musical aspects in Ministry of Sound Restoration The venue’s visual landscape is being redefined by the creative experts at Lucid Creates, the visionary studio behind iconic stages at Glastonbury and Pacha, the centerpiece of the main room will be a massive, 9m² overhead installation featuring a multi-layered metal skeleton. By blending reflective textures with integrated video screens and custom LED bars, this sophisticated structure is designed to deliver a fluid, ever-changing visual atmosphere for clubbers below. 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.-Chris Carr, Founder of Lucid Creates. Regarding the music and artists present in the celebration, the programming for the anniversary year is equally ambitious, blending the “holy trinity” of house music heritage with the industry’s most influential modern stars. Friday 30th features the launch of Blink, a new residency focused on Afro and melodic house headlined by & friends. Saturday 31st sees a landmark back-to-back set between electronic pioneer Pete Tong and Danish techno titan Kölsch, supported by Lauren Lo Sung and Jansons. On February 7th, the club celebrates its roots with a rare daytime session of Hard Times, bringing together house legends Ron Trent, Joe Claussell, and Tony Humphries. The transformation of Ministry of Sound is more than a simple renovation; it is a full-circle moment for an institution that changed the DNA of global nightlife. When Justin Berkmann and James Palumbo first opened the doors of a derelict South London bus garage in 1991, the mission was radical in its simplicity: create a space where the sound system was the star. Thirty-five years later, that “sound-first” philosophy remains the guiding light. By stripping back the industrial layers and integrating the precision of KV2 technology, Ministry is honoring its raw, underground roots while preparing for a new era of electronic music culture. As the “Awakening” begins this January, the club proves that while the gear and the faces may change, its heartbeat remains fixed on that same singular goal—to provide the ultimate sanctuary for the dance floor. [H/T] Digital Music News The post Ministry of Sound Announces Huge Renovation For 35 Years Celebration appeared first on EDMTunes.