Voted as the 11th best club in the world by DJ Mag, Motion is more than just a legendary venue in Bristol. It’s a second home for many, hosting the biggest names and events in dance music this city has ever seen, but it will sadly close in July 2025.
The former Victorian gasworks and later skatepark first started hosting parties in 2006, becoming a full-time nightclub in 2015.
But with the current lease set to expire, it will cease trading next summer. In a statement by Daniel Deeks, Managing Director, he says, “It’s always been a balancing act to respect the landlord’s potential plans to sell or realize the asset while continuing our operations.”
He goes on to outline Motion’s attempts to extend the lease and to purchase the listed building from the landlord. But, as of now, nothing has materialised meaning this could well be the very end of this most incredible nightclub.
“In the end, preserving venues like Motion isn’t just about business—it’s about community, culture, and legacy,” Daniel adds. “Any remedy must consider the long-term benefits to Bristol’s nightlife and creative scene, ensuring that future generations inherit more than just memories.”
He goes on to thank Bristol City Council for their support, while in a separate statement posted on X, Motion calls on the local “community to stand with us.” Whatever happens in the end, Motion still has six months to throw some of the greatest parties this city has ever seen.
Just looking ahead to the new year, Motion will host the likes of Skream, Moodymann, Friction, Jax Jones, Same Divine, Dennis Ferrer, Idris Elba, Knife Party, SBTRKT and many more. Let’s party at every single one like it’s the last party ever!
Daniel ends his statement by saying, “Being part of Bristol’s vibrant scene has been a privilege, and the city has given us so much. Yet, it sometimes feels that Bristol doesn’t fully recognize the value of its cultural spaces.
“The city’s creativity and music scene are the lifeblood of its identity, but the challenges we face as a venue make it clear that preserving and supporting these spaces is not always as straightforward as it should be.”
To read it in full head here.