Ironworks: London’s Best New Warehouse Venue

Ironworks is the latest venture from LWE and PROJEKT, transforming a historic industrial warehouse on the banks of the Thames in East London into a next-generation electronic music venue. Spanning more than 150,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, Ironworks has the capacity for 7,000 people. While the scale and identity of the original site have been preserved, the waterfront area has been revived with food and bar offerings, including a riverside BrewDog pop-up, ideal for a spot of sunset-watching between sets. 

Ironworks, October 2026. Image credit Louis Nesbit @louisnesbitt

The opening season is small but majorly mighty with five weekend shows:

On Saturday 3 October, the master himself, Jamie Jones, took us on a journey through his musical universe with not one but two headline sets dedicated to different eras on Ironworks’ opening day. Beyond the DJ sets, Jones was joined by live singers on stage, and big hitters Seth Troxler and Adam Ten.

Seth Troxler, Ironworks, October 2026. Image credit Louis Nesbit @louisnesbitt

Jamie Jones, Ironworks, October 2026. Image credit Louis Nesbit @louisnesbitt

On Saturday 10 October, Eric Prydz hits the decks for his first London show in six years. The Swedish producer and DJ has come a long way since his chart-topping 2004 release “Call on Me”, and is highly regarded for his immaculately produced house and techno tracks and high-energy sets. At Ironworks, he is joined by Aaron Hibell, Azzecca, Kotiēr and Sanaz for what promises to be an unforgettable day. 

On Saturday 24 October, the unstoppable force that is English duo CamelPhat headlines, supported by Avangart Tabldot, Hardt Antoine and KT. CamelPhat are at the height of their powers right now and their live sets are renowned for their energy and intensity, drawing on their top-tier production skills to bring together the disparate ends of the electronic scene, from pop to techno. 

On Saturday 31 October, where else would you be except celebrating Halloween with the Appetite crew? Appetite are unleashing a “zombie apocalypse” special, headlined by the one and only Groove Armada and supported by the likes of Sidney Charles, Egyptian Lover and Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer. Prepare to get seriously spooky.

On Sunday 1 November, techno icon Charlotte de Witte rounds off this star-studded Ironworks season in her inimitable style. Belgian DJ, producer and label owner de Witte has legions of fans, and it’s no surprise that this show has already sold out. She became the first woman to ever close the Tomorrowland Mainstage back in 2022, and has gone from strength to strength since, with accolades including the illustrious No.1 Techno DJ spot from DJ Mag.

Ironworks, October 2026. Image credit Louis Nesbit @louisnesbitt

If Ironworks has started as it means to go on, it’s already one of the best clubs in London. The sound quality is top notch, as you would expect after a year of testing by LWE and PROJEKT, and even the lighting setup is notably tasteful, bucking the trend for huge and distracting LED displays behind the DJ. The food and drink offerings are a step up from the usual warehouse fare, and the riverside bars make the most of the proximity to East London’s iconic skyline. Last but not least, the lineup speaks for itself.

By Sofia Carreira Wham