Loco Klub, Bristol’s decadent temple of underground mischief and artistry, is revealing its newly revamped arches for a special 10-Year Extravaganza. On Friday, February 7th, this labyrinth playground—five tunnels deep beneath the city’s surface—will become a hotbed of revelry, decadence, and raw creative magic.
Expect a parade of provocateurs: dazzling drag queens, electrifying DJs, boundary-breaking circus performers, soul-stirring spoken word artists, and a host of surprises lurking in the shadows. This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a spectacle, a love letter to a decade of defiance, and a promise of more to come.
Born in 2015 from the ashes of a forgotten railway workers’ social club, Loco Klub has evolved into Bristol’s heartbeat for the bold and the beautiful, a sanctuary for queer expression and avant-garde artistry. With its Victorian tunnels soaked in history and lit with the glow of new installations, the venue stands as both a time capsule and a vision of the future.
The Deꓘade celebrations will bring a cavalcade of thrilling performances to the tunnels of the Loco Klub. Headlining the night are the anarchic legends Slamboree, whose intoxicating blend of live music, DJ mastery, and theatrical circus chaos is sure to set the stage ablaze. Adding to the spectacle is Frekshow, where circus meets cabaret meets burlesque, inviting everyone to unleash their inner wildness and revel in the bizarrely beautiful. Contraband Circus will be performing, with live music, a DJ set and a circus performance to delight party-goers.
Bringing a taste of drag will be Fabutt and Femmegeddon, who will be bringing drag hosts for the evening to delight crowds. For those craving spoken word artistry, Satellite of Love will deliver poignant, thought-provoking poetry, while Riot Act turns up the laughs with an irreverent, cabaret-style comedy open mic.
To close out the evening, resident DJ’s from Queerky, the LGBTQAI+ community rave that have become pillars of the Loco Klub for the last 3 years, will be playing with their unique collective atmosphere and cutting edge techno events. They are going toe-to-toe with the underground LGBTQAI+ party collective Earthworks, illuminated by their distinctive immersive lighting installations.
The evening wouldn’t be complete without immersive performances from the renowned Invisible Circus, the Bristol-based troupe whose blend of theatre and circus artistry helped birth Loco Klub. Co-founder and Artistic Director Doug Francisco reflects on the milestone:
"Deꓘade gives us the freedom to showcase what a decade of relentless creativity, hard work, and resilience has achieved. These ten years have been a wild ride, and we’re deeply grateful to have thrived in a challenging climate for independent artists and venues. This celebration is about honoring the unstoppable power of artistic expression and being unapologetically bold."
So, don your finest feathers, sequins, or black-tie rebellion, and join the cabaret of the decade. The lights are low, the music is high, and the underground is calling. Get your tickets today.
Deꓘade is a free to attend event up until 10pm. Those wanting to arrive after 10pm can purchase a £10 venue contribution ticket. For more information about the event, and the other coming events at Loco Klub, head to locoklub.com/whats-on/
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