Darlinghurst's Club 77 Is Closing to Undergo a Major Accessibility Upgrade, with Plans to Reopen as a Fully Inclusive Venue in June 2026
The month-long closure will see the beloved venue redesigned with wheelchair access, sensory spaces and inclusive features for vision- and hearing-impaired patrons.
Darlinghurst nightlife institution Club 77 will temporarily close in 2026 to undergo a major accessibility-focused redesign, made possible by Sound NSW's Venue Upgrade Grant.
The venue will shut its doors on Monday, April 13, 2026, and aims to reopen on Thursday, June 4, 2026 with a completely reimagined space that prioritises inclusivity. "We believe inclusivity and accessibility are no longer just nice-to-haves, but essential components of any successful venue," the club said in a statement.
The redesign will be led by Inochi Design Life, and will introduce a suite of new features: an accessible entrance with a wheelchair lift, upgraded bathrooms, an accessible bar with a lowered top, an inclusive DJ booth and live music area, accessible seating and 1.5 metres of wheelchair turning space throughout the venue.
There'll also be a new dedicated sensory room, braille signage for blind and visually impaired patrons, and haptic vests available for deaf and hard of hearing guests to enhance their live music experience.
Club 77's Music Director Dane Gorrel said, "It's been both a dream and mission of Club 77's long-term plan to make the venue accessible and truly inclusive. Thanks to Sound NSW, this dream is now becoming reality and we couldn't be more grateful. Everyone should be able to experience live music in an accessible, inclusive and safe environment."
The upgrades have been developed with support from Accessible Arts, Electronic Music Conference, Night Time Industries Association, Green Music Australia, plus artists Aquenta of Crip Rave Theory and Transenergy director Sophie Forrest.
Club 77
A reopening party is already in the works in partnership with Crip Rave Theory, although details are yet to be announced.
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