The Columbo Group has acquired historic music venue The Rex in Stratford, East London.
The group portfolio includes the Jazz Cafe, Phonox, Maiden Voyage Festival, and more. It also promotes hundreds of music events per year across the UK through Columbo Music, as well as multiple large-scale music festivals in London.
The 2,300-capacity The Rex venue will undergo a £15 million transformation, with doors scheduled to open in late 2027.
“The redevelopment will create a new flagship venue for East London, supporting and programming a wide range of artists and delivering an exceptional experience for attendees,” said a statement from the Columbo Group.
We’re delighted to have the opportunity both to breathe life back into The Rex and to grow our portfolio of spaces
Steve Ball
The company said it demonstrates a continued commitment to London’s live music sector and creative infrastructure.
Once complete, The Rex will become a “significant cultural space in East London, enhancing the capital’s landscape and contributing to Stratford’s growth as an entertainment hub”, according to the announcement.
Steve Ball, CEO of the Columbo Group, said: “The Rex has been part of London’s musical heritage, and we’re delighted to have the opportunity both to breathe life back into it and to grow our portfolio of spaces.”
Further details on the venue’s design, programming and initiatives will be shared in the coming months.
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