Klute Durham

Groups/Socials/VIP bookings/Absolutely Anything - Email: [email protected] Klute goes back over 40 years in Durham.

There isn't a one time Durham student in the land that hasn't been Knee Deep In Klute at some time It's an institution, a right of passage. Ram packed 7 nights a week, come and join us - just make sure you wipe your feet on the way OUT!

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why not come to Klute this weekend and receive *top-quality service from our *award-winning staff? 💜



*the following statement may not be true

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YOU CAN’T KILL ME! 🧑🏻‍🚀🧑🏻‍🚀🧑🏻‍🚀

WE’RE FREE ENTRY! ✨

Phew… that was scary. For a second there I thought… never mind.

Claim your queue jumper tickets via the link in the bio. Either way, we’re back, we’re free all night, that’s it, that’s the post.

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✨ IT’S QUADDY O’CLOCK ✨

is upon us once more. Tonight we’re back on that guestlist craic. If you sign yourself up via the Instagram story, put your name + the number of mates you’re bringing, you’ll get free entry until 1am.

As a super special bonus, if you’re on the guestlist and arrive between 10:30pm and 11:30pm, you will receive a FREE QUADDY. Thank you o generous Klute overlords. 🙌

As always, cheaplist and queue jump tickets are available in the bio.

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TONIGHT.

Yeah that’s right, you asked for it. ✨

For tonight we will be playing an unwieldy amount of Taylor Swift. What else can I say about that? 🪩

TOMORROW

DETONATION 2. If you guys are brave enough to rave, we’re playing host to the Return of Syke & Busy, for a massive DJ and MC event. There’s nothing like it. ✨

SUNDAY

We’ll be announcing a competition shortly for this week’s so make sure you keep your eyes on the page and follow us if you aren’t already!

As always, links to tickets are in the bio for cheaplist and queue jump. 🎟️

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why are you so obsessed with me???

dom keeps spouting off about klute like he knows what’s up. feels like he’s kinda irrelevant though? like oh I used to work a till in the 80s cos my old money uncle had a nightclub so now I know what real life is. 😴

anyway it’s tilted tonight broh, get your cheap queue jump tickets in the bio, it’s a Tuesday night and we’ve got tunes that will make you wanna leave your house during pandemic to get your eyes tested sorry I’m still on this dominic cummings thing but it’s got me scared he’s gonna show up at my door like

31/10/2023

Tickets still available for A Tilted Halloween. Probably the best music in the city tonight… 🎃

Get them through the bio now while they’re cheap and you can jump the queue! 🍬

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was ghoulish this weekend! Let’s keep the party rolling into Monday!

Favourite Worst Night-Out with DJ is the one good indie night in Durham, and it’s Klute’s answer to ‘Quid’s In’, with £1 entry and £1 shots all night! 🕺🏻

And I still wanna see Halloween costumes…

As always, it’s free before 11:30pm, and queue jump tickets are available in the bio. 🎟️

Boo! 👻

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IT’S TIME TO START HALLOWEENING. 🎃

TONIGHT: ‘RAISE THE DEAD’ 💀
Klute heroes are holding one of their iconic gigs that are sure to cave something in. With support from .keemons and in collaboration with

SATURDAY: ‘So Fetch’ 💕
A 2000’s Anthems Halloween party. Sing your heart out and wear pink (even though it’s a Saturday).

SUNDAY: Klallowe’en 🎃
The true Halloween experience and the actual genuine return of DJ Glen.

Tuesday: A Tilted Halloween 🌈
DJ .stvns provides the LGBT+ friendly Hallow’s Eve. Friends and Allies and Ghouls welcome.

WEDNESDAY: Grim: DANCE MACABRE 🎭
The only masquerade club night I’ve ever heard of. Keep the Halloween vibes rolling through to November with your favourite Alt/Rock/Emo night out!

23/10/2023

TAG A MATE WHO LOVES AN INDIE DISCOTHEQUE. 🪩

Tonight we have ‘Favourite Worst Night-Out’, a haven for all the Monkeys-ers and Oasis-ers. I made this poster myself, I think it’s very nice. 💜

Tickets via Fourvenues. Free before 11:30pm or £1 for the rest of the night. 🎟️

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ARE YOU GETTING KNEE-DEEP TONIGHT? 💜

The air will be so thick, you may need a lifeguard to drag you back out… 🛟

Tickets available via Fourvenues. Link in the bio, or FREE before 11:30pm! 🎟️

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THIS WEEKEND (AND A BIT) ✨

Klute is open 7 days a week, and is always free entry before 11:30pm because we love to get the party started straight away! 🪩

TONIGHT head down for Untitled R&B Thursday with Will Etchells. The set is absolute fire. And I’m not just saying that. 🔥

If you love playing dress-up, come down TOMORROW NIGHT for Funky Fridays, where we’ll be swashbuckling and sword-fighting all night long. Yarrr…uhhh…scurvy? 🏴‍☠️

SUNDAY NIGHT speaks for itself. Always has been, always will be, with the RETURN OF DJ GLEN. ✨

Whatever night you like to party, you’ve tried the rest, why not try the best? 💜

18/10/2023

✨ EMO NIGHT ✨

Looking for something alternative this Wednesday? We’ll be playing CLASSIC Emo tunes from your awkward phase, so dig up your eyeliner and studded belts, and head down to Klute for this weeks GRIM. Free entry before 11:30pm! 🤘

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FREE BEFORE 11:30PM! 👌🏻✨

Do you fancy looking as cool as this guy? Head down to Klute for before 11:30pm tonight and you might just have a chance…

Tickets in the bio. 🎟️

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GET YA TICKETS FOR TONIGHT. 🎟️

SUPPORT LOCAL BANDS.

DISCOUNT FOR ROCKSOCK MEMBERS. 🎸

COME TO KLUTE. ETC. 🕺🏻

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TONIGHT. ✨

Tickets are selling like hotcakes for Horrible Histories night at Klute. And we’re not surprised. 👑

Head over to the link in the bio, unless this is some peasant joke that you’re too rich to understand. 👌🏻

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For the rock fans…

EVERY WEDNESDAY we have ‘Grim’, the only place in Durham for a Rock/Alt/Emo night out and it’s FREE before 11:30pm. 🎸

✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨

Take 800 is an avant-garde indie rock band, using experimental instruments such as “guitars” and “drums” to blend “sounds” together.

Consisting of Max Maximus Maxey Max (bass), The Jack Streeter (lead guitar), on TikTok (vocals, rhythm guitar), Grace “silly fresh” (drums).

Drawing upon quirks from both Frank Sinatra and System of a Down, Take 800 really pushes the boundaries of indie pop rock from the north of England in the early 2000’s.

Combining the quintessential elements of good music and bad music to create something truly bang average.

“That’s class, that” - Ryan Gosling

TICKETS FOR THIS SATURDAY AVAILABLE NOW. 🎟️

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✨WIN ✨

Grab a FREE bottle of Corky’s Sour for tonight’s Tilted Tuesday - Durham’s newest LGBT+ night.* 🌈

Just like and share the post, follow our account, and comment with a song you want to hear on a Tuesday night out! ✨

Entry to Klute is free until 11:30pm, so if you’re gonna be late, grab your tickets while they’re cheap in the bio! 🎟️



*offer valid until end of day 10th October 2023

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KLUTE IS NOW FREE BEFORE 11:30PM ON ALL CLUB NIGHTS. ✨

Why? Because we wanna get the party STARTED. 🕺🏻💃🏻

All ticket prices are staggered, so if you know you’re gonna be late, there’s still a chance to get Knee-Deep at a fraction of the price.

Tonight, we have ‘Favourite Worst Night-Out’, an indie middle school disco experience.

Also pictured here is our weekly lineup. Saturday live acts tba!

Just casually dropping Horrible Histories night in there…

Why aren’t you in the queue right now??!1!

08/10/2023

It speaks for itself.

Tickets in bio.

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OKAY YA’LL HERE’S WHAT WE’RE DOING TONIGHT. ✨

FUNKY FRIDAYS WITH DJ TRIGGER. Entry is FREE through Fourvenues, dress code is ✨FESTIVAL VIBES✨. That means bucket hats, shorts and Carhartt shoulder bags! 🎉

playing a SOLD OUT show in basement, sure to make the whole building shake!

Friday Night Klute is back in the biggest way! Get your tickets from the link in the bio!

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TODAY IS THE DAY. 🌈

Opening night for Durham’s newest LGBT+ club night.

Tickets are in the bio, do not miss out! 🎟️

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YOUR WEEK IN KLUTE. 💜

Here we go! A full schedule of events at Klute! Can you believe it? That’s 7 chances to get knee-deep in it this week! 🕺🏻💃🏻

Tickets are on sale now for this week’s events. Check the link in the bio. 🎟️

SEE YOU IN KLUTE.

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What say we open her up? 🕺🏻💃🏻

First of the year deserves something special. I’m thinking Disco House vibes down in our long-awaited basement. 🪩✨
That’s 50% extra room to (I did A Level Further Maths). 🤩

Make sure you get tickets via the link in the bio, tonight is gonna be PACKED. 🎟️

See you in Klute! 💜

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✨ WANT A FREE DRINK TONIGHT? ✨🍹

If you see yourself in one of these photos, send a DM and you can claim a free drink at the bar for TONIGHT’s Double-Down Weekender!

Make sure to get tickets for BOTH nights in the bio, and we’ll put you on the Klute Wall of Fame™. That’ll show ‘em! 🕺🏻
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✨PHOTOS JUST DROPPED ✨

If any of you spotted our wonderful .jpg 📸 and something flashed in your eyes this past week, you’re probably in one of these pictures I just uploaded to Facebook.

Make sure you scour the album to find some of your finest moments… and tag a mate!🕺🏻💃🏻

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✨NEW MERCH ✨

That’s right! This long-awaited run of Klute merch is finally here! Come on down to Freshers Fair at Maiden Castle and SPIN TO WIN. 💜🕺🏻💃🏻

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Our Story

Following several months hard graft in 1972 Clark Library Book company's premises on the banks of the river wear was converted into the 1st nightclub to open in Durham. It was named Klute after the film starring Donald Sutherland & Jane Fonda and the now legendary logo featuring the silhouetted named girl sitting on top of the name became the first thing visitors saw as they came through the door. Initially built & operated by the 3 Cummings brothers from Durham, Klute grew cult status as the years went by. After an obscure club somewhere in Europe was burned to the ground Klute acquired the dubious privilege of being voted the worst nightclub in Europe, which merely served to cement its place in the folklore of the thousands of students who frequented the venue.

Originally, Klute never tried to be cool, but ask any of the many and diverse visitors (Australian international Cricketers were particularly fond of the club) what they thought of the place and they would all tell you how cool it was.

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Elvet Bridge
Durham
DH13AA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30pm - 2am
Wednesday 10:30pm - 2am
Thursday 10:30pm - 2am
Friday 10:30pm - 2am
Saturday 10:30pm - 2am
Sunday 10:30pm - 2am

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