Ministry of Sound undergoes huge renovation ahead of 35th anniversary

Ministry of Sound is set to undergo the most significant transformation since it opened in 1991. A complete reimagining of its main room, The Box, will be undertaken throughout January 2026, with programming also stepping up to match the new levels of audiovisual immersion. This news comes as the Ministry enters its 35th year, marking a key milestone in the history of London’s nightlife.

The club will retire its Martin Audio system, making way for a custom four-point KV2 sound system consisting of KV2’s SL412 tops with a combination of VHD2.21 and VHD2.16 subs. The system will be installed by Patchwork London.

“KV2 Audio continues to set the benchmark for high-performance club sound. This installation represents a truly world-class system — one that honours the legacy of Ministry of Sound while pushing the experience firmly into the future,” said Louis Jemmott, director, Patchwork London.

Elsewhere, the DJ booth will be lowered into the crowd and rebuilt as a modular structure, allowing for multiple stage formats, including 360º setups. It will be backed by an all new elevated backstage area surrounding the new DJ booth, and capacity will also increase by approximately 200 people.

Visually, the main room will feature a 9㎡ overhead light installation and an all new video and lighting design by renowned design studio Lucid Creates, who’ve created stages and large-scale installations for the likes of Pacha Ibiza, Glastonbury and Boomtown. The vast, multi-layered metal structure suspended above the dancefloor combines reflective frameworks, integrated video screens and Lucid’s LED bar technology.

“To ensure the design feels cutting-edge whilst 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,” added Chris Carr, founder of Lucid Creates.

“The redesign will fully transform the room into a future-facing club space while preserving its industrial spirit,” said Matt Long - Club Director, Ministry of Sound. “The Box has always set benchmarks, particularly around sound, and this renovation allows us to reset that standard for the next generation to continue evolving the space without losing its identity.”