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Battersea Barge

Converted barge venue moored on the Thames at Nine Elms.

Venue at a glance Battersea Barge · London
~80
Capacity
standingsmall
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Drum & Bass
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Battersea Barge — Quick Facts

Converted barge venue moored on the Thames at Nine Elms.

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The Details

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Capacity~80 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Battersea Barge Tideway Dock
Nine Elms
London SW8 5EP

Genres

Drum & Bass

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Battersea Barge

Battersea Barge is a grassroots music venue in Nine Elms, London with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Battersea Barge books Drum & Bass acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The Battersea Barge is a wonderfully unconventional ~150-capacity venue moored on the Thames at Nine Elms, between Chelsea and Vauxhall bridges with views of Battersea Power Station. Its Lower Deck comes complete with a stage, in-house sound and lighting and a fully licensed bar, hosting live music, cabaret, comedy and DJ nights as well as floating parties and weddings. The intimate, on-the-water setting gives every show a distinctly different atmosphere.

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Tideway Dock, Nine Elms, London, SW8 5EP

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the London venue directory.
Battersea Barge books Drum & Bass. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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