Church of Madness

Where the night comes alive

4 Upcoming Events

31 Oct 2026 — Halloween Schism
31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026

Halloween Schism

Once again the CofM team have been invited to do the second room of Schism Rock Club. We once again invite you to join us for the dark delights of a Schism Halloween, as we present a night steeped in darkness, decadence and disorder. Across two rooms, we'll be serving a soundtrack of rock and alternative music to satisfy metalheads, punks, goths and every wonderful misfit soul in between. THE RED ROOM • Hosted by SCHISM ROCK CLUB - METAL - ROCK - POP PUNK - SKA - DRUM & BASS THE BLUE ROOM • Hosted by CHURCH OF MADNESS GOTH - SYNTH - INDUSTRIAL - EBM Upon entry, you'll have the chance to take part in our annual Trick or Treat Goodie Bags, each packed with sweets, curiosities and the possibility of uncovering one of many hidden prizes. Full details on how to secure your bag will be revealed closer to the event.

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21 Nov 2026 — Vs GothSteve
21 Nov 2026

21 Nov 2026

Vs GothSteve

Over the last few years Charlieoctogirl and Endtransmission have taken part in a number of the Global FunkFam's Rock and Raid sessions over on Twitch. We thought it was about time we brought the organiser, GothSteve up to join us for Church of Madness in return.

Guest DJs

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11 Dec 2026 — Beat:Cancer feat. John B & Fleisch
11 Dec 2026

11 Dec 2026

Beat:Cancer feat. John B & Fleisch

Beat:Cancer and Schism team up once again to bring industrial metal band, Fleisch, and D&B legend John B to Reading. The Church of Madness team will be providing goth and industrial tunes in the second room

Guest DJs

  • CharlieOctoGirl
  • Duracell Bunny
  • EndTransmission

Live Acts

  • John B
  • Fleisch
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12 Dec 2026 — Beat:Cancer Feat. iVardensphere, Statiqbloom, Matt Hart, D:Feat and Deathboy
12 Dec 2026

12 Dec 2026

Beat:Cancer Feat. iVardensphere, Statiqbloom, Matt Hart, D:Feat and Deathboy

The 2026 December Beat:Cancer event is going to be a special one! Just look at that lineup!

Guest DJs

  • Visra
  • CharlieOctoGirl
  • Endtransmission

Live Acts

  • iVardensphere
  • StatiqBloom
  • Matt Hart
  • D:Feat
  • Deathboy
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About

Church of Madness has been dragging Reading into the dark since 1999. Born in the dingiest of pubs, the night has shapeshifted across venues and decades... but the spirit has never wavered. Since the early 2000s, residents Simon and Endtransmission have been the beating black heart of CofM, keeping the faith through every incarnation. In more recent years CharlieOctoGirl has joined the team to bring her years of experience running clubs and events elsewhere

Expect goth, industrial, darkwave, EBM, and everything that lurks in the shadows between... or around. Vaguely. We're proudly tied to the Beat:Cancer charity because community matters as much as the music.

Come for the noise, stay for the people!

Age Policy: Over 18s only for club nights, sorry! Valid ID required.

Directions

The Facebar, Ambrose Place, Reading, RG1 7JE

By Train

Reading sits as a main hub to trains from all over the place. It's easy to get to us from London via the Paddington, Waterloo or Elisabeth lines; from the south coast via Basingstoke or from the East and North on the main line to Paddington.

By Car

Nearest car park is the secure Q-Park on Chatham Street and is open 24/7. If you are staying in the Penta hotel, you can get a discount on the parking.

Recomended hotel

If you are staying in Reading for the night, we'd recommend the Penta for a comfortable, friendly experience

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Accessibility & House Rules

Physical Access

  • There is a single step into the venue, but a ramp is available if required.
  • The venue is all on the ground floor, so no steps are involved once you enter the venue

Safer Spaces

  • We are committed to a safe, inclusive environment for everyone
  • Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated
  • If you feel unsafe, or unwell, speak to any of the DJs, or any member of door or bar staff

Age & Entry

  • Over 18s only for club events— valid photo ID may be required on entry
  • Accepted ID: passport, driving licence

House Rules

  • Management reserves the right to refuse entry

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