i came here for a gig a while ago and its definitely a good location. its quite a large space, not too cramped and sweaty like most gigs i’ve been to. the bar is fairly expensive and the service is terrible but no one really expects great service at gigs. the toilets are pretty disgusting, you just have to grin and bear it! generally, really enjoyed the night, may not be the best location for a gig but actually much better than i expected.

The Electric Ballroom is what I would like to call a chameleon-venue as it is used for multiple events, though mainly for gigs and parties.
Gigs take place at The Electric Ballroom throughout each week, and as for the parties, they take place each weekend.
To fit into the alternative atmosphere of Camden, these parties are all more or less aimed at an alternative audience.
The enterior of The Electric Ballroom is quite spacious. Once you pass throught the entrance doors a flight of stairs will lead down unto the main dance floor where you will find a bar at one end and a stage for performances (namely gigs) at the other end. Upstairs there is one more floor, smaller than the first one, also equipped with a bar and also toilets. Upstairs there are also bunches of comfortable seats gathered around tables where you can sit and have a drink.
The party going on every friday is called Sin City and the music played there is Metal, Emo, Punk, Hardcore, Glam and various subgenres of Alternative Rock.
Sin City is enjoyable, but even more enjoyable is Inferno, an event which, sadly, only occurs on the first friday of each moth, what woith a floor for Industrial and Gothic music and the so-called Fang Bang Rock and Metal floor. The Electric Ballroom always gets very busy on Inferno nights thanks to the good music played by the resident djs as well as the rareness of the occation.
As I said before, The Electric Ballroom is a chameleon-venue, and so it opens the doors on the occational hip hop night, though I cannot claim to have ever been to one such event.
During the daytime on the weekends the lower floor of The Electric Ballroom transforms into The Electric Ballroom Market with stalls (all of which are quite similar to the ones you will find outside at the Lock Market).

The Electric Ballrooms is one of the main foundations of Camden's 'alternativeness'. Pop acts are generally considered unwelcome, as the history of the Ballrooms is steeped in rock and metal. It also acts as an extension to the wonderful Camden Market on Sundays, and hosts alternative club nights throughout the week. Rumors are circulating that it will soon be torn down and a tube station will replace it, so go while you still can!