Jun
14
Lucky 13′ ~ London Bowie Event 2025
Doors: 18:00

Lucky 13′ ~ London Bowie Event 2025
Lucky 13′ ~ London Bowie Event 2025 ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Tickets now on sale 13th Annual Bowie Charity Event A Night of Live Music + Auction & Raffle Live music featuring: The...
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Jun
17

British Music Hall Society presents: Beyond The Ballroom – British Dance Bands in Variety Theatre
Having developed to accompany social dancing, British dance bands frequently topped the bills of variety theatres between the Wars as successful acts in their own right – performances that were...
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Jun
18
H is for Hawk (Hello Morning Tour) – London
Doors: 19:00

H is for Hawk (Hello Morning Tour) – London
On Tour Featuring Fox Palmer, Harry Pane H is for Hawk, primarily the work of singer/songwriter Si Connelly, is a new collective project. Formed quickly whilst Connelly was taking a...
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Jun
19
Chris Eckman with support by Emma Tricca
Doors: 19:30

Chris Eckman with support by Emma Tricca
Chris Eckman returns to the UK for his first ever solo show. Eckman is one of those songwriters with the alchemist’s touch. He’s proved it over the years as the...
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Jun
20

London Music Ultimate Showcase presents: End Of Atmos
It’s the Ultimate Gig.. The Ultimate Meetup ULTIMATE SHOWCASE 🔥🚒💣 * Something is happening… The best way I can describe it is like one member said to me: ‘Tim –...
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Jun
21
Get your funk on with STUDIO 54
Doors: 07:30
Jun
24
Clementine Lovell Album Launch
Doors: 19:30

Clementine Lovell Album Launch
After a run of sell out London shows, Clementine Lovell will be launching her debut album Westbound. A very special evening of music and guest appearances, sharing her magical voice,...
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Jun
25
Dead or Alive Promotions
Doors: 19:30

Dead or Alive Promotions
New band night featuring the very best up and coming musicians from around the country. Previous acts to perform at Dead or Alive gigs: BLOC PARTY (Wichita) / MAGIC NUMBERS...
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Jun
26

Lovingroom Concerts presents: Ese and The Vooduu People
Loving Room brings local performers and music lovers with a mission to provide intimate and inspiring experiences in beautiful cosy spaces. Because who doesn’t want to discover new locations and...
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Jun
27
Marc Bolan School of Music and Film Fundraiser Gig
Doors: 19:30

Marc Bolan School of Music and Film Fundraiser Gig
We invite you to an EXCLUSIVE NIGHT of fabulous music at the legendary Water Rats venue in London’s Kings Cross on Friday, 27th June to raise much needed funds for...
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Jun
28

Sunny Coast Rude Boys (Australia) – Sharp Class (UK) – DJ Ska N Mash
Sat 28 Jun 8pm – The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London Sunny Coast Rude Boys (QLD, Australia) Sunny Coast Rude Boys are a 10-piece wall of sound hailing from Australia’s...
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Jul
04
HOUSE OF DIRT – THE WATER RATS
Doors: 20:00
Jul
05
This Feeling presents: The Slates
Doors: 19:30
Jul
06
The Lexicon Lounge
Doors: 19:30

The Lexicon Lounge
Each month The Lexicon Lounge features powerful musical performances, spoken word artists and two open mic slots for emerging new voices. So you can take the mic or just vibe!...
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Jul
07
Talkline Live @ The Water Rats
Doors: 19:45
Jul
08
Nos Nos presents: Comedy: Nicolas Tawk & Friends
Doors: 19:00
Jul
09

Michael Hutchinson in Conversation – book launch event
CYCLING BOOK LAUNCH NIGHT, 9 JULY: Michael Hutchinson launches his latest book, Further, exploring the strange world of extreme endurance cyclists. The book is a follow-up to Michael’s three previous...
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Jul
10
Space Van at Water Rats
Doors: 19:30

Space Van at Water Rats
“Like Van Halen jamming with Audioslave” Planet Rock Space Van are delighted to announce their biggest headline show ever on Thursday July 10th at Water Rats. The band have performed...
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Jul
11
Wingsuit / Frontier Station / Between Suns LIVE
Doors: 19:00

Wingsuit / Frontier Station / Between Suns LIVE
Join us for a cracking Friday evening of live music at the Water Rats – Kings Cross, including performances from Frontier Station and Between Suns! Doors at 7pm – £8...
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Jul
12

Louis Philippe & The Night Mail + Stuart Moxham, The Water Rats, London,
Louis Philippe Based in London for over three decades, French singer-songwriter Louis Philippe came to prominence in the late 1980s as protagonist and house arranger of the famed él records...
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Jul
14
Green Note Presents… Lena Jonsson
Doors: 20:15

Green Note Presents… Lena Jonsson
£ 17.50 / Age 18 And Up Additional Info: LENA JONSSON: Swedish multi award-winning fiddler Lena Jonsson blends her deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistic sensibilities,...
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Jul
16
Slim Chance at The Water Rats
Doors: 19:30

Slim Chance at The Water Rats
When Ronnie Lane left the Faces and formed Slim Chance, little did he dream the band would still be touring the country, delighting fans and enjoying playing together in the...
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Jul
17
Green Note presents: James Maddock
Doors: 20:00

Green Note presents: James Maddock
New York City based, Leicester born JAMES MADDOCK is a celebrated singer-songwriter with a raw, soulful voice whose unique blend of Folk Rock and Americana resonates deeply with audiences. Drawing...
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Jul
19

The Maple State // London // 20th Anniversary of ‘At Least Until We’ve Settled In’
ON JULY 19th THE MAPLE STATE WILL PLAY AT LONDON’S WATER RATS THEATRE TO CELEBRATE THE 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OUR DEBUT ‘AT LEAST UNTIL WE’VE SETTLED IN’ WE WILL...
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Jul
19
DEPECHE MODE FAN PARTY
Doors: 22:30

DEPECHE MODE FAN PARTY
Welcome to the Depeche Mode Fan Party happening on July 19, 2025 at The Water Rats in London! Get ready to dance the night away to your favourite Depeche Mode...
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Jul
23

Eve Selis & Friends: Dark Sky Blue ~ Healing Hearts Tour
£ 18.00 / Age 18 And Up Songs that look deep into the truth of life… Additional Info: These songs look deep into the truth of my life as I...
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Jul
25
POUK HILL PROPHETZ
Doors: 19:30

POUK HILL PROPHETZ
The POUK HILL PROPHETZ will be blitzing London again with their colourful and unique brand of Glam Rock, when they return to The Water Rats stage on FRIDAY 25th JULY...
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Jul
28
Page To Stage London
Doors: 19:30

Page To Stage London
Join us at this fun event, showcasing exciting new writing as directed readings, with feedback + discussion with an industry panel and audience. Enjoy time at The Water Rats –...
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Jul
29

Camden Fringe: UNCLE TOM’S WAR: Haiti and the Whipping Machine
The planet’s in trouble. The beast is dying. Will it take us with it? The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) was the beginning of a new age of enlightenment, where every revolution...
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Jul
29

John & Christian: Teenage Heartthrobs @ The Water Rats
Move over Oasis: it’s the reunion gig of your favourite 00s boyband, The Teenage Heartthrobs. Join John and Christian for the scandalous, moving, and at times erotic story of their...
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Jul
30

Camden Fringe: Seven Deadly Sins Presents: The Lazy Summer of Love
Step into a world where sin isn’t something to fear – it’s something to embrace. Seven Deadly Sins Cabaret Show returns to the Camden Fringe with two electrifying nights, each...
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Jul
31
MFC Chicken LP Launch
Doors: 19:00

MFC Chicken LP Launch
Come and join MFC Chicken for the London launch of their brand new LP “Milk Chicken”. The band will be joined by London’s swingin’ garage blues combo The Moonlight Sirens,...
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Aug
01
Mr Wunkwide World Tour
Doors: 19:30
Aug
02
The DekkerTones at The Water Rats
Doors: 19:30
Aug
03
Naughty or Nice
Doors: 19:30

Naughty or Nice
Have you ever wondered what the elf’s get up to in the North Pole outside of the holiday season? Naughty or Nice!- It’s the raunchy, raucous, and downright ridiculous musical...
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Aug
04

Camden Fringe: Be Right Back presents: Six Degrees of Improvisation
Be Right Back take you on a journey between search terms in their show, Six Degrees of Improvisation. Taking inspiration from the audiences’ online searches, from the inane to the...
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Aug
05

An Evening of (Very) Old Radio with Paul Kerensa – at Camden Fringe
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin… British broadcasting’s origin story is brought to life by British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out), comedian & broadcast historian Paul Kerensa,...
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Aug
06



An Evening of (Very) Old Radio with Paul Kerensa – at Camden Fringe
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin… British broadcasting’s origin story is brought to life by British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out), comedian & broadcast historian Paul Kerensa,...
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Aug
07
Camden Fringe: Bodies of Water
Doors: 19:00


Camden Fringe: Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water’ is an original piece taking a commonly shared women’s experience- the grief process following a miscarriage and the depression that preempted it- and offers it to audiences...
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Aug
09


90s Grunge Tribute – Ghosts of Seattle @Water Rats, London
GHOSTS OF SEATTLE, A tribute to the Golden Age of Grunge! Venue: Water Rats, Kings Cross Saturday 9th August 2025 8pm doors/9:00pm Showtime £10 adv/£12 otd Strictly Over 18s Only...
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Aug
10


Camden Fringe: Seven Deadly Sins Presents: The Lazy Summer of Love
Step into a world where sin isn’t something to fear – it’s something to embrace. Seven Deadly Sins Cabaret Show returns to the Camden Fringe with two electrifying nights, each...
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Sep
05
Jack Frohlich
Doors: 19:30


Jack Frohlich
Jack Frohlich is back for one night only this September. Live at The Water Rats in Kings Cross on Friday, September 5th 2025. Jack Frohlich is a London based artist...
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Sep
18
Green Note presents… The Coal Porters
Doors: 20:15


Green Note presents… The Coal Porters
£ 23.00 / Age 18 And Up Shining lights of the UK Americana and Bluegrass circuit Additional Info: THE COAL PORTERS were shining lights of the UK Americana and Bluegrass...
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Sep
19


Punk n Roll Rendezvous festival – 18 bands over 3 days + DJs
3 DAYS TICKETS : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punk-n-roll-rendezvous-festival-13-years-anniversary-3-day-tickets-tickets-1355273191599 Friday tickets : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/punk-n-roll-rendezvous-festival-13-years-anniversary-friday-tickets-tickets-1355234716519 Saturday tickets : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/punk-n-roll-rendezvous-festival-13-years-anniversary-saturday-tickets-tickets-1355237394529 Sunday tickets : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/punk-n-roll-rendezvous-festival-13-years-anniversary-sunday-tickets-tickets-1355262078359? Punk’n’Roll Rendez-Vous is celebrating 13 years of events with a three day festival...
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Sep
24
Green Note Presents… India Electric Co.
Doors: 20:15


Green Note Presents… India Electric Co.
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up Additional Info: I INDIA ELECTRIC CO.: India Electric Company are perhaps best described as “a veritable musical magpie’s nest” (BBC Radio 3) and...
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Sep
26
A BAND CALLED MALICE // LONDON // THE WATER RATS
Doors: 20:30


A BAND CALLED MALICE // LONDON // THE WATER RATS
‘A Band Called Malice – The UK number one choice tribute act of the devoted fans of The Jam. The high quality of their shows was rewarded with them being...
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Oct
03
Role Models with Billy Liar & The Empty Page
Doors: 19:00


Role Models with Billy Liar & The Empty Page
London! Role Models ONE OFF SHOW REUNION They are back for one night only. Grab a ticket early to avoid missing out. Support from Billy Liar and The Empty Page....
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Oct
09
Jump Events presents: Gina Larner
Doors: 20:00


Jump Events presents: Gina Larner
Gina Larner is a singer/songwriter from Brighton, whose original songs are a mixture of beautiful folk with influences of country/pop-rock. Gina’s reviews describe the performances as having “bewitching folky tones...
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Oct
11
THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB | LONDON
Doors: 19:30


THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB | LONDON
The Ouse Valley Singles Club 7.30pm Saturday 11th October, The Water Rat’s Theatre, Kings Cross, London The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to London to play their annual show at...
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Oct
12
Green Note presents… Nizlopi (matinée show)
Doors: 13:30


Green Note presents… Nizlopi (matinée show)
£ 18.50 / Age 18 And Up Pioneering righteous folk hip-hop duo Additional Info: NIZLOPI in the House! Join us for a one-off show by the pioneering righteous folk hip-hop...
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Oct
12
Green Note presents… Nizlopi
Doors: 20:15


Green Note presents… Nizlopi
£ 18.50 / Age 18 And Up Pioneering righteous folk hip-hop duo Additional Info: NIZLOPI in the House! Join us for a one-off show by the pioneering righteous folk hip-hop...
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Oct
15
Green Note Presents… Kirsten Adamson
Doors: 20:15


Green Note Presents… Kirsten Adamson
£ 14.00 / Age 18 And Up Additional Info: KIRSTEN ADAMSON: Award-winning singer/songwriterKirsten Adamson(daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids) summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny,...
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Oct
18
Brain Of J – The Pearl Jam Tribute at The Water Rats
Doors: 20:00


Brain Of J – The Pearl Jam Tribute at The Water Rats
Brain of J is a London-based Pearl Jam Tribute Band that was created in 2016 by five Pearl Jam fans. Since their formation, Brain of J has been thrilling crowds...
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Oct
24
The Magpie Arc
Doors: 19:30


The Magpie Arc
The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band from Sheffield, Edinburgh and Arran and features award-winning musicians Nancy Kerr, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter and tour guitarist, BBC Folk Award-winning...
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Oct
28
Constant Follower
Doors: 19:30


Constant Follower
Constant Follower is the band formed around Scottish songwriter Stephen McAll. Their debut album for legendary New York indie label Shimmy Disc was shortlisted for the 2022 Scottish Album of...
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Nov
11
Ranagri – Live at Water Rats, London
Doors: 19:30


Ranagri – Live at Water Rats, London
Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create...
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Nov
22
Viva Morrissey
Doors: 19:00


Viva Morrissey
VIVA MORRISSEY are a highly respected tribute to MORRISSEY, formed and based in Manchester. The VIVA MORRISSEY live set includes many much loved THE SMITHS classics alongside some of MORRISSEY’S...
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Nov
25
The Finn Collinson Band
Doors: 19:30


The Finn Collinson Band
Expect “initial touches of baroque fusing with modern day folk” (FATEA) as The Finn Collinson Band returns to the stage in 2025, with exciting new material and favourites from critically-acclaimed...
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Dec
13
Rattus Inheritus: The music of The Stranglers
Doors: 19:45


Rattus Inheritus: The music of The Stranglers
Rattus Inheritus are Stranglers obsessives bringing you the music of The Stranglers played with passion, aggression and conviction! Classic Stranglers line up with bass, keys, guitar and drums. Each player...
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Dec
20


Matinee: Roughmagick presents: Phil ‘Swill’ Odgers and Friends
What better way to celebrate the festive season than our traditional get-together at The Water Rats in Kings Cross this December? Join us for a rockin’ afternoon as Swill and...
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Dec
20


Roughmagick presents: David Devant and his Spirit Wife + special guests Tuppenny Bunters
Once again the stage of the Water Rats is taken over by the otherworldly presence of David Devant and his Spirit Wife. A multisensory journey through a quarter century of...
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Apr
18
Pretty Green – A Tribute to The Jam
Doors: 19:00


Pretty Green – A Tribute to The Jam
Pretty Green – A Tribute to The Jam A hard working and dedicated band who are passionately devoted to the music of The Jam Pretty Green offer a tribute to...
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