The Drill Shed, Cliftonville Lido, Margate

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Food & Drink

Music and club venue located in Cliftonville's historic Lido complex... 750 capacity.

Independent... Run by the people behind Margate Soul Weekender and Olby's - 25 years of Margate music!

Located on the original landscape of the historic Margate Lido and the fast-evolving Cliftonville creative quarter, Drill Shed Margate has been developed to meet the growing demand for mid-scale venues outside London.

The space fills a critical gap between grassroots rooms and large arenas, offering artists, promoters, and audiences a professionally equipped venue with the scale, ambition, and character to support nationally significant touring, club culture, and special one-off events.

The venue is set to host live concerts, DJ-led club nights, festivals, brand activations, rehearsals, showcases, and cultural gatherings. With high-spec production infrastructure, adaptable staging, and a robust operational model, the venue is positioned as both a creative home for artists and a commercially viable destination for promoters and partners.

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