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FOLD is a renowned nightclub and creative space located in the industrial heart of Canning Town, East London, United Kingdom. Opened in August 2018 by a collective of music lovers and promoters including the group Shapes, FOLD quickly distinguished itself with its commitment to underground dance music, top-quality sound, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Built inside a repurposed warehouse, the club originally offered a unique, raw aesthetic that harked back to the city’s illegal rave heritage while embracing the diversity of London’s electronic scene.
FOLD garnered critical acclaim for its non-stop, multi-hour events—often running for up to 24 hours—fostering a vibrant environment for experimentation and discovery, free from commercial pressures and mainstream trends. The venue became particularly significant as one of London’s few fully licensed, legal afterhours clubs, providing safe haven to ravers and LGBTQ+ communities amid growing concerns over nightlife restrictions and gentrification across the city. Over time, FOLD has expanded its programming, hosting art exhibitions, workshops, and activism, which cemented its reputation as more than a nightclub, but rather a cultural hub for forward-thinking music and creativity.
The physical structure itself, with its custom-built high-fidelity sound system and minimalistic industrial design, has seen incremental improvements but remains true to its original warehouse character. Through its resilience, especially during COVID-19 challenges, FOLD has continued to champion artistic integrity, inclusivity, and accessibility, contributing to London’s international standing as a center for electronic music innovation. Notable artists who have performed at FOLD include international heavyweights like DVS1, Ben Klock, Helena Hauff, DJ Stingray, VTSS, Bambounou, and Blawan, as well as celebrated local talents such as Shanti Celeste, Kettama, Rebekah, Hyperaktivist, and Randomer.

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Friday

22:00 - 06:00

Saturday

22:00 - 06:00

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Past Artists

2 Boots

Acerbic

Alba Heidari

Andrømeda

Andy Martin

Andy Stott

Annie Hall

Anz

Bailey Ibbs

Barac

Bas Mooy

Bessie-Mae

Bmg

Boris

Brasi

Carl Craig

Charlton

Chez De Milo

Christian Coiffure

Coast 2 Coast

Control Freak

Cpsmith

Dānae

Dan Bean

Daphni

Dave The Drummer

D.Dan

Debbie.

Desuba

Dj Fart In The Club

Dj Masda

Dj Ot

Dj Tool

Dj Wiggles

D. Tiffany

Dylan Fogarty

Ectomorph

Erika

Evan Baggs

Freddy K

Function

Gareth Wild

Gene On Earth

Goldie

Guzman (2)

Hao (Cn)

Hyperaktivist

Idriss D

Ignez

Inner Zone

I-Ro

Ivan Smagghe

James Newmarch

Jane Fitz

J. Aria

Jasss

John Talabot

Juliana Huxtable

Junki Inoue

Kaiser (K S R)

Karlie Marx

Katatonic Silentio

Keplrr

Kerrie

Kessie

Lee Gamble

Lenny Dee

Lewis Fautzi

Lockhart

Lola Haro

Lvca

Mabel

Manfredas

Mika.

Nene H

Paige (Night Service)

Pangaea

Plant43

Rebecca Delle Piane

Rebecca Gough

Regis

Reptant

Rey Colino

Riva

Ruiz Osc1

Samantha Togni

Sandwell District

Sega Bodega

Shdw

Softi

Sohrab.

Somniac One

Spikey Lee

Surgeon

T1_1sk

Tedesco

Teecra

Thanos Hana

The Ghost

The Lady Machine

The Transcendence Orchestra

Timanti

Traumer

Unai Trotti

Vera

Voicedrone

Yazzus

Yraki

Zisko

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UPDATED : 24 July 2025 at 21:31