ABOUT US

Drill Shed is a 750-capacity cultural venue designed for live music, club culture, and contemporary events.

Located on the historic Margate Lido site in Cliftonville, the venue has been developed to meet growing demand for mid-scale spaces outside London. It provides a professionally equipped environment where artists, promoters, and audiences can operate at a meaningful scale.

There is a recognised gap in the UK venue landscape between grassroots spaces and large arenas.

Drill Shed is designed to address that gap.

• Capacity of up to 750
• High-spec production infrastructure
• Flexible staging and layout
• Built for efficient delivery across touring and event formats

The result is a venue capable of supporting nationally significant touring, club programming, and one-off cultural events.

Future programming will include residencies, partnerships, and expanded cultural activity, while maintaining a focus on quality, access, and long-term impact.

The venue aims to support Black and Brown-led culture, alternative music movements, and underrepresented voices, while remaining accessible and welcoming to diverse audiences.