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### [Donkin Digbeth](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/donkin-digebth-20feb2026)

9:30 PM, Fri, 20 Feb

Club show, Community event

Expect 160+ beats from UK DJs, immersive decor, games, drinks deals and donuts.

Feb

20

suki10c

Birmingham

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### Events and Programming

suki10c is open and trading at 21 Bordesley Street, Birmingham B5 5PJ. As of 24 August 2026, its programme remains centred on intimate, promoter-led club nights, DJ showcases and occasional live performances. Most activity falls between Thursday and Saturday, although open-deck sessions, electronic-music showcases and special Sunday events can extend the schedule. The venue’s current capacity is 180, so even modestly attended nights feel close, energetic and audience-led.

The booking policy is deliberately broad. Regularly represented styles include drum and bass, jungle, garage, dubstep, techno, trance, hardcore, house and reggae, alongside grime, hip-hop, rap, alternative live music and experimental electronic performance. The room is especially well suited to bass-heavy music, extended DJ sets and events that value a packed dancefloor more than elaborate staging.

Recurring 2026 programming illustrates that variety. Lumina has presented multi-genre mini-raves and takeovers; Thirsty Thursdays gives emerging and established DJs and MCs a regular weekday platform; Dubstep Digbeth concentrates on low-frequency club music; and pH1:techno, MODUL8 and Levit-8 occupy different points on the underground techno spectrum. Open-deck sessions, EMOM electronic showcases, drum-and-bass label launches, rap-and-grime bills and house-led nights add further contrast.

The venue’s recent history demonstrates a consistent role as an incubator for independent promoters. A 2021 freshers event mixed hip-hop, Afrobeats, dancehall, grime and contemporary rap. In 2022, Orphic introduced deep and progressive house and techno, while Wandering Souls moved from garage towards jungle with 4AM Kru performing live. The 2023 Muse parties featured Birmingham electronic artists and affordable door admission.

During 2024, Redhead Records combined house, garage, tekno, breaks and jungle; Network Noir promoted hardgroove, electro and hypnotic techno under a no-photo and anti-harassment policy; and Body Heat crossed techno with drum and bass, jungle and old-school electro. These events typify suki10c’s preference for developing collectives and unusual mixed-genre bills rather than relying exclusively on established touring headliners.

A refurbishment preceded a January 2025 relaunch featuring Afrobeat, hip-hop, garage, R&B, grime and several forms of house and techno. That year’s wider programme included live electronica from Loner Tennis Club, international acid and techno artists Jerome Hill, Kim Cosmik and Trevor Wilkes, hard-industrial events from OSTROM, the regular Dubstep Digbeth and open-deck formats, and a thirteenth-anniversary free party.

Programming announced after August 2026 continues the same pattern: trance, hard house and bounce fundraisers, new drum-and-bass label events, monthly multi-genre Thursdays, peak-time techno, an extended Helen Frey set and a December DJ night. Published listings extend into February 2027 with another bounce event, indicating that the venue expects to remain active beyond the present season.

Typical advance admission is remarkably accessible. Free-entry nights are common, while local showcases usually cost around £5 to £12. Specialist or international hard-techno events have reached approximately £15 to the low £20s. Door admission may cost more than an advance ticket, and free events sometimes still require a reservation because of the small capacity.

### Tickets and Booking

Tickets are normally sold through the individual promoter’s event listing rather than a permanent physical box office. Use the live event listing accompanying this guide to compare dates, genres, age limits, door times and last-entry rules. Some nights require a paid advance ticket, some offer a limited free allocation, and others permit walk-up entry without a ticket.

Buying early is sensible for touring artists, anniversary parties and returning events that have previously sold out. The 150-to-180-person room leaves little spare capacity once regular supporters, performers and guest lists are counted. Check whether the ticket states a last-entry time: recent events have used cut-offs ranging from before midnight to 1am or 2am, even when the music continues until 3am, 4am or later.

Door sales are event-specific and should never be assumed. When available, expect them to cost slightly more than the final advance release. Keep the ticket confirmation available on a charged phone, bring original photographic identification and arrive before the published cut-off. There is no standard venue-wide presale scheme or permanent seating inventory.

### About suki10c

suki10c is an independent grassroots music venue, nightclub and licensed bar on the corner of Bordesley Street and Meriden Street, between Birmingham city centre and Digbeth’s creative quarter. The venue publishes a capacity of 180; older and third-party profiles frequently quote 150 or 160, probably reflecting previous operating layouts or conservative estimates. For current planning purposes, 180 is the most authoritative published figure.

The building began life as the Spotted Dog public house. Although the venue describes it as a pub dating from 1786, a detailed heritage assessment places the surviving structure at around 1810, possibly with rebuilding or enlargement in 1830. The pub name appears in directories by 1839, and the L-shaped footprint was established by the middle of the nineteenth century.

Architecturally, it is a rendered-brick, two-storey corner building with an attic, hipped slate roof, sash windows and three chimney stacks. It is locally listed and stands inside the Digbeth, Deritend and Bordesley High Streets Conservation Area. Its black-painted elevations, large suki10c lettering and layers of commissioned street art turn an early industrial-era pub into one of Digbeth’s most recognisable DIY façades.

The Spotted Dog remained a working pub through successive publicans and brewery owners. Alterations approved in 1992 included upgraded toilets, a covered yard and internal work. The property was being offered to let around 2010 before it was converted and reopened as suki10c in 2012. The new name is a visual play on “suck it and see”.

The venue later survived early noise disputes, the complete loss of income during the pandemic and a further refurbishment before its 2025 relaunch. A pandemic survival campaign raised £4,577 from 172 supporters, demonstrating the loyalty of its local audience. It was also shortlisted for Best Small Music Venue at the Birmingham Music Awards in both 2019 and 2020.

### Seating and Layout

This is primarily a standing venue rather than a seated concert hall. There is no published numbered seating plan, balcony, mezzanine, permanent VIP area or verified set of room dimensions. The on-stage configuration can be adjusted for DJ, VJ and live-music requirements, while any loose seating is peripheral to the dancefloor. Visitors requiring a seat should arrange this before attending rather than expecting one to remain available.

For the most immersive experience, stand near the centre-front, where the DJ, stage and bass impact dominate. The rear and bar-side areas generally offer more space to move and talk, while the courtyard or smoking area provides relief from the sound and crowd. Because the room is compact, there is no genuinely distant view; a busy night feels close to the performance from almost anywhere.

Bring proper ear protection if you are sensitive to volume. Visitors repeatedly praise the powerful, even sound and intimate atmosphere, while one recent reviewer particularly enjoyed the lasers but found the projected visuals difficult to see. Sightlines can also become restricted behind taller guests because the floor is predominantly level.

### Sound, Lighting and Production

suki10c is known for its large Martin Audio analogue sound system and currently advertises an in-house sound system, lighting rig and flexible stage. The standard DJ setup includes two HH Audio TNX-1501 monitors, two Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 players, two CDJ-2000 Nexus players and a DJM-V10 mixer. A DJM-900SRT mixer and two Technics SL-1210MK2 turntables are also available.

External VJ equipment and live-band setups can be accommodated, although bands and specialist productions should confirm backline, microphones, cabling and engineering requirements in advance. A full lighting fixture schedule, stage dimensions, electrical loading and rigging limits are not publicly listed, so organisers should not design a production around assumed specifications.

Unless an organiser requests otherwise, events are livestreamed and audio-recorded. Weekday studio sessions allow DJs, producers and live artists to practise on the club setup, make recordings or test material with a small invited audience. This technical access strengthens the venue’s role as both a public club and a development space for Birmingham artists.

### Getting There and Parking

The address is 21 Bordesley Street, Birmingham B5 5PJ, at the Meriden Street corner. Birmingham Moor Street is the closest major railway station, approximately 300 metres away. Birmingham New Street is roughly 800 metres away, while Birmingham Coach Station is around five to eight minutes away on foot. The Bullring and central Digbeth are also within a short walk.

From Moor Street, walk south-east towards Digbeth and Bordesley Street. From New Street, follow the pedestrian route through or beside the Bullring towards Moor Street, then continue into Digbeth. Numerous buses serve Digbeth High Street, Allison Street and the coach-station area, including services connecting the city centre with east and south Birmingham. Check the day’s journey information because late-night frequencies and diversions change.

Do not rely on a Meriden Street tram stop: although tracks are under construction nearby, it was not an operating stop in August 2026. The Eastside Metro currently reaches Albert Street and Millennium Point, with the remaining connection through the Curzon Street construction area and into Digbeth still incomplete. Road works may also affect taxi and rideshare access around Meriden Street.

There is no confirmed dedicated visitor car park at suki10c. Digbeth has private car parks on Bordesley Street, Heath Mill Lane and around the Custard Factory. The Digbeth High Street public car park has 140 spaces and two disabled bays; its published 2026 tariff is £4.50 for a session ending at 11.59pm, and its operator advises against overnight parking because of vehicle-related incidents.

Council-controlled Digbeth street bays are charged Monday to Saturday from 8am until 6pm, with a maximum four-hour stay. The 2026 prices range from £2 for one hour to £6.20 for four hours. Blue Badge holders park free in these pay-and-display bays, but all drivers must check individual signs, loading restrictions and temporary road closures.

### Inside the Venue

Expect a compact, dark and informal club with street-art details, stained glass, a small stage, a licensed bar and a cosy outdoor smoking area. The atmosphere is closer to an underground pub rave than a polished superclub. Recent reviews most often praise the intimate scale, friendly staff, strong sound, affordable drinks and willingness to support both audiences and performers.

Everyone is searched on entry, and management may conduct further searches inside the venue or smoking area. The drug and weapons policies are zero tolerance. CCTV records images and sound around the clock, and the venue’s live-recording policy means some performances may also be broadcast or archived.

The venue advertises a full bar but not a regular kitchen, cloakroom, lockers, public Wi-Fi or permanent merchandise counter. Eat before arriving, carry as little as possible and keep valuables secured. Artist or promoter merchandise may appear at individual live shows, but it should not be expected at every club night.

### Nearby Amenities

For a quick option immediately before or after an event, Digbeth Sports Cafe is next door at 19 Bordesley Street and publishes late opening on weekends. The Custard Factory area, around ten minutes away, contains Alfred Works, an independent food hall serving until approximately 9.30pm or 10pm, depending on the day. Chinatown and the Bullring provide a much wider choice within a 10-to-15-minute walk.

For pre-event drinks, Digbeth’s restored Rainbow Pub offers food, cocktails and late weekend opening farther along the high street. The Custard Factory and Lower Trinity Street areas provide additional bars and activity-led venues, although opening patterns can change when private events are taking place.

Budget accommodation is available at the Moseley Arms in Digbeth, while the city centre has numerous hotels around Moor Street, New Street and the Bullring. Staying near either main station makes the walk manageable and simplifies the journey home. Late at night, pre-booked taxis or licensed private-hire services are generally more dependable than assuming that trains or local buses will still be running.

### What Makes This Venue Special

suki10c combines two stories that define Digbeth: early industrial Birmingham and the modern independent music scene. Its former-pub shell may be one of the earliest surviving buildings from the creation of the Meriden Street grid, while its present-day artwork, bass-oriented programming and adaptable technical setup belong unmistakably to the city’s contemporary creative quarter.

The venue has also promoted strong environmental credentials, including electricity generated from wind power and a commitment to keeping waste out of landfill. Open-deck events, affordable entry, practice sessions and bookings for small promoters reduce the financial and technical barriers facing new artists. Its economic impact has not been quantified publicly, but its contribution is visible in the performers, bar staff, promoters and local businesses supported by frequent small-scale events.

Its survival matters because a room of this size can take risks that larger venues cannot. New collectives can test an idea, DJs can play their first club set, established artists can perform at close range and niche communities can build regular nights without needing to fill a warehouse. That grassroots function, rather than luxury facilities, is suki10c’s principal cultural value.

### Visitor Tips and Information

All events are restricted to people aged 18 and over. Every customer must present an original passport, driving licence, foreign national identity card or Home Office-approved PASS card. Photocopies and phone photographs of identification are not accepted. There is no general dress code, although individual promoters may introduce one for a themed event.

The venue operates an explicit anti-harassment and consent policy. Unwanted touching, discrimination and intimidating behaviour can lead to removal. Tell a member of staff or security immediately if you feel unsafe. Visitors are also asked to leave quietly and respect nearby residents, a particularly important point after late-night events.

No detailed first-party accessibility guide is published. Door widths, thresholds, accessible toilet provision, hearing assistance, companion-ticket arrangements and reserved viewing positions have not been publicly confirmed. ADA rules are American and do not apply in Birmingham; UK venues instead have duties under the Equality Act 2010. Anyone with mobility, sensory or other access requirements should confirm arrangements before buying a non-refundable ticket.

Arrive early, particularly for free events and small-capacity headliners. Wear comfortable shoes, bring earplugs, charge your phone and check the final entry time. Lost property is kept for two weeks, but prevention is easier than recovery in a crowded, low-lit room.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is suki10c still open in 2026?

Yes. suki10c was actively publishing August 2026 events when this guide was researched, and independent listings showed further programming through the end of 2026 and into February 2027. It remains at 21 Bordesley Street under the same name. As with any small independent venue, always check the live event listing before travelling because individual nights can move or be cancelled.

#### What type of music is played at suki10c?

The programme is strongest in techno, drum and bass, jungle, dubstep, garage, house, trance and hardcore. It also accommodates reggae, hip-hop, grime, rap, live electronica and alternative bands. Some events follow one tightly defined style, while recurring showcases deliberately mix genres and give emerging DJs or MCs short sets alongside more established local performers.

#### How much are suki10c tickets?

Many community and weekday events are free, sometimes with an advance reservation. Local club nights usually cost about £5 to £12, while specialist events with international or touring artists can reach approximately £15 to the low £20s. Door prices may be higher than advance admission. Check exactly what the ticket includes, as occasional promotions bundle entry with a drink.

#### Can I buy tickets at the door?

Only when the promoter advertises door sales. Some nights allow walk-up entry, but others sell out or stop admitting customers at a fixed time. Free admission does not always guarantee entry once capacity is reached. If an event matters to you, obtain an advance ticket or reservation and arrive before the stated last-entry time rather than relying on spare door availability.

#### What is the capacity of suki10c?

The venue’s current hire information states a capacity of 180 people. Older profiles quote figures of 150 or 160, and some promoters still describe the venue as a 150-capacity room. Those differences may reflect earlier layouts or production holds. For visitors, the important point is that this is a genuinely small club where popular events can reach capacity quickly.

#### Does suki10c have seats?

suki10c is predominantly a standing music venue and does not publish a numbered seat map. Loose seating may be available around the edges or bar area, but it should not be relied upon during a busy show. There is no balcony or conventional seated auditorium. If standing for the duration is difficult, request an access arrangement before attending rather than waiting until doors open.

#### Where is the best place to stand?

The centre-front provides the strongest sense of immersion and clearest view of the DJ or live act. Stand farther back or near the bar if you want slightly more personal space and less direct sound pressure. The floor is compact, so there are few genuinely poor positions, although taller guests can obstruct views and the loudest areas may be uncomfortable without earplugs.

#### What is the nearest railway station?

Birmingham Moor Street is closest, approximately 300 metres from the venue. Birmingham New Street is around 800 metres away and remains convenient for national and regional services. From either station, walk towards Digbeth and Bordesley Street. Birmingham Coach Station is also nearby. Allow extra time when road or Metro construction changes pedestrian crossings around Meriden Street.

#### Is there parking at suki10c?

No dedicated customer car park is confirmed. Private car parks operate around Bordesley Street, Digbeth High Street, Heath Mill Lane and the Custard Factory. Council street bays are charged until 6pm from Monday to Saturday, subject to a four-hour maximum. Read every sign carefully and do not leave valuables visible, particularly if your car will remain after midnight.

#### What ID does suki10c accept?

Bring an original passport, driving licence, foreign national identity card or identification carrying a Home Office-approved PASS hologram. Photocopies and photographs stored on a phone are not accepted. The venue checks every customer because all events are 18-plus. Having bought a ticket does not override the identification requirement, and refunds should not be expected if you arrive without valid ID.

#### Does suki10c have a dress code?

There is no general venue dress code, so casual clothing, trainers and practical dancewear are normally appropriate. Individual promoters may set a theme or special requirement: some past hard-techno events, for example, requested black clothing. Read the event description rather than assuming that the venue-wide policy applies to every night. Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended for standing and dancing.

#### Are bags searched at suki10c?

Yes. A search on entry is a condition of admission, and management may authorise further searches inside the club or smoking area. Illegal drugs and weapons result in removal, bans and possible police involvement. No detailed maximum bag size is published, so travel with a small bag containing only essentials. This also helps because no permanent cloakroom or locker service is advertised.

#### Can I take photographs or videos?

There is no universal ban published by the venue, but individual promoters frequently impose no-photo or no-phone policies. At some techno events, camera lenses have been covered on arrival to protect the dancefloor atmosphere. Check the event rules before recording. Even when photography is permitted, avoid flash, respect performers and obtain consent before filming identifiable audience members.

#### Is suki10c wheelchair accessible?

The venue does not publish enough first-party detail to guarantee wheelchair access. There is no verified information covering entrance thresholds, internal door widths, an accessible toilet, viewing space or personal-assistant tickets. Because this is an adapted historic pub, confirm your complete route through the building before booking. Do not rely solely on generic directory labels that describe the venue as accessible.

#### Does suki10c serve food?

The venue advertises a fully licensed bar but does not currently promote a regular kitchen or food menu. Eat before arriving, especially for events continuing until 3am or 4am. There are nearby choices on Bordesley Street, around the Bullring and in the Custard Factory. Food provision inside may occasionally be arranged by an event organiser, but it is not a standard facility.

#### Is there a cloakroom or lockers?

No permanent cloakroom or locker provision is advertised. Wear layers you can comfortably keep with you and avoid carrying large coats, valuable equipment or unnecessary bags. Never leave phones or wallets unattended around the dancefloor or smoking area. If an individual promoter introduces temporary storage, it should be stated in that event’s visitor information rather than assumed from previous nights.

#### What time should I arrive?

Arrive 30 to 60 minutes after doors if you want space to explore the room, use the bar and choose a standing position. For a sold-out show, free ticket or early last-entry condition, arriving close to doors is safer. Do not confuse the event’s finish time with its admission cut-off: last entry can be several hours before the final set ends.

#### Does suki10c have a smoking area?

Yes. The venue advertises a cosy smoking area, and descriptions of the building refer to a small courtyard. Smoking and vaping should remain within the designated outdoor space rather than the main room. Entry-search conditions continue to apply there. Keep conversations and departure noise low because the venue specifically asks customers to respect neighbouring properties late at night.

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