The Steve Pilgrim Band – A Special Album Launch Show
Steve and his all star band play the iconic Water Rats to celebrate the release of the new album Let The Love Be Found

THE SPECIALIZED CHRISTMAS CRACKER
KING HAMMOND / THE SKAPONES/ AKA THE SYNDICATE PLUS SKA TRAIN DJs! Bring in them Xmas vibes and raise money for good causes! www.specializedproject.com

Matinee: Roughmagick presents: Phil ‘Swill’ Odgers and Friends – SOLD OUT
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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Roughmagick presents: David Devant and his Spirit Wife + special guests Tuppenny Bunters: SOLD OUT
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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THE VOLCANO CLUB: NYE HOLLYWOOD BALL
Get ready to erupt into 2026 in true rockin’ style. The Volcano Club is turning up the heat with our New Year’s Hollywood Ball at The Water Rats! 31st December,...
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Jan 13
Ratstock – A Free Festival
Doors: 19:00

Ratstock – A Free Festival
The Reduced Emissions + guests
Jan 15
Limbonauts: Live in London
Doors: 19:30

Limbonauts: Live in London
Mysterious Alt Rock trio the Limbonauts make their London live debut to launch 2nd thrilling album ANTIMATTER BLUES. Quarter of a million streams and counting. Expect a weird and wondrous...
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Jan 19
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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Forty Elephant Gang, The Krill, Sparky’s Magic Piano, DJ.
A night of music and good times, bar, dance floor, DJ.
Jan 25
The Farewell UK Gig
Doors: 18:30

The Farewell UK Gig
Come join me for one last special night in London at The Water Rats, on the 25th January (for a bit, I promise we will be back). After more than...
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Jan 29
Liam Price live in LONDON!
Doors: 19:00

Liam Price live in LONDON!
Liam Price live in LONDON! — Debut London Headline Show Rising UK country artist Liam Price takes the stage for his debut London headline show at The Water Rats on...
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Jan 30
Lenstock
Doors: 19:00

Lenstock
Pleased to announce: LENSTOCK Friday 30th January 19:00-23:00pmAt the world famous Water Rats 18+ Free entry A music tribute evening in memory of my dad Lenny and all the fallen...
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This Feeling presents: Big in 2026
“If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Carl Barat

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a two-man trad tornado tearing through the folk world with foot percussion, fiddle, guitar, vocals, and groove to spare. Kitted out with grooving basslines,...
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Live: Fiona And The Donkeys (w. Friends)
An Unmissable Night of Live Music! Fiona and the Donkeys are taking over The Water Rats for a headline performance you won’t want to miss. From 90s/00s nostalgia to modern-day...
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This Feeling presents: Strawberry Fires
Strawberry Fires + support
Feb 08
The Cellar Club Live!
Doors: 13:00

The Cellar Club Live!
Renown Pictures and Talking Pictures TV proudly present The Cellar Club Live! SUNDAY 8TH February 2026, 1.30PM TILL 4.30PM Tickets £35 each AT THE WATER RATS, 328 GRAYS INN ROAD,...
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Emanuela Hutter + Guests – The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London
Emanuela Hutter + Guests 7:30pm Friday 13th February, The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London We are very pleased to announce a one-off UK show with Emanuela Hutter. You may know...
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Matt Storm UK Tour – LONDON
Join Matt Storm and his band on this special tour of the UK. Matt Storm makes music that fuses vintage soul and jazz with modern alternative sounds. Matt’s blend of...
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It’s Time To Jive…on the old Six Five
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Feb 20
The Great Malarkey
Doors: 19:30

The Great Malarkey
Releasing their second album in early 2017 on Batov Records, ‘Doghouse’ delivers not only the continued raucous energy of their live shows, as showcased in their first album ‘Badly Stuffed...
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Would-be-goods + Helen McCookerybook + Railcard, The Water Rats, London, Saturday 21st February
The Would-be-goods are back at The Water Rats with their elegant and evocative guitar pop, launching their new album, ‘Tears Before Bedtime’. Jessica Griffin, enigmatic star of 80s cult label...
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Wonderin’ Y: How Slade’s Drummer Survived
In the summer of 1973 at the height of his fame, Slade’s drummer Don Powell was involved in a devastating car accident, leaving him with brain injury that resulted in...
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Atomic Rooster: Live at The Water Rats // Kings Cross, London
ATOMIC ROOSTER – CIRCLE THE SUN 2025/26 Since their explosive return in 2016 – with the blessing of band founder Vincent Crane’s widow – ATOMIC ROOSTER have been tearing through...
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Feb 26
Brooke Law (with her band)
Doors: 19:00

Brooke Law (with her band)
Brooke Law’s debut album is a bold statement – anchored by lead singles ‘Real’, ‘Big World’ and the upcoming ‘Freak On’, she invites us to strip away the noise of...
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Yuck! presents: Ellie Capocci
Ellie Capocci comes to London on Friday 27 February with The Good Guys Show at The Water Rats. After selling out The Horn last year, Ellie returns with her signature...
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Mar 05
Salt House
Doors: 19:30

Salt House
Salt House have been a mainstay on the folk scene for over a decade. The band’s reputation as thoughtful and innovative interpreters of both old ballads and contemporary songs has...
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Are You Ready For Love – London
From London’s O2 to the middle of the Mediterranean, Charles Michael Duke has played Sir Elton John all over the world. Join him as he takes you on a journey...
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A SPRING EQUINOX PARTY: HEALTHY JUNKIES+DELTA UNIT+POLLYPIKPOCKETZ+KEE
Tufnell Rock Tower and RetroSpex present: “A Spring Equinox Party”. After last year’ spectacular sold out event at the Water Rats on IWD, the Healthy Junkies, Delta Unit and PollyPikPocketz...
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HEALTHY JUNKIES+DELTA UNIT+POLLYPIKPOCKETZ+KEE. A SPRING SOLSTICE PARTY
After last year’spectacular sold out event at the Water Rats on IWD, the Healthy Junkies, Delta Unit and PollyPikPocketz are teaming up again, this time with the addition of Kee....
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London Prog Gigs presents: SOLSTICE plus support from LEONI JANE KENNEDY
The Clann tour continues into 2026! Voted Best Band in Prog magazine’s latest annual Prog Awards, Solstice have been riding a wave an exuberant wave of positivity in the latest...
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The Sideshows with support TBA
Sami Yaffa, Rich Ragany and Simon Maxwell are THE SIDESHOWS! Join us for their debut live appearance at The Water Rats. You won’t want to miss this and you will...
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Apr 11
Turncoat Billy
Doors: 19:00

Turncoat Billy
Walthamstow favourites Turncoat Billy bring their unique ‘Bloke Folk’ genre down the Victoria Line for their first headline show in central London following a busy 2025 which saw capacity crowds...
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Hartwin Dhoore and Ross Grant
Two of the finest innovators within their own country’s traditional music culture, turn a lockdown collaboration into a new and exciting live act. Hartwin Dhoore is an accordionist who grew...
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Julian Taylor with Special Guest Michele Stodart
Julian Taylor UK Tour 2026 With Very Special Guest Michele Stodart JUNO and Polaris Prize-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter Julian Taylor returns to the UK for a special run of shows, celebrating...
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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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Jade Helliwell ‘Rebegin’ Tour – London
UK Country singer-songwriter Jade Helliwell is excited to announce her highly anticipated “Rebegin” Full Band Tour, launching in London on April 20, 2026. The tour will give fans an exclusive...
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Tokyo Taboo – Wings Tour – London
Join Tokyo Taboo on their Wings Tour as they celebrate the launch of their new album: “FVCK YOUR OPINION” Support from Desensitised & more! Tickets via See Tickets

NIRVANHER & BRAS N’ ROSES — LIVE AT THE WATER RATS, LONDON
🔥NIRVANHER & BRAS N’ ROSES — LIVE AT THE WATER RATS, LONDON 🔥 Saturday 2nd May 2026 • 18+ • Doors 1:15 PM Get ready for an afternoon of pure...
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Green Note Presents… Michael McGovern
MICHAEL MCGOVERN: Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Michael McGovern blends poetic lyricism with folk roots, evolving beyond his acclaimed debut Highfield Suite. His new album Thin White Road showcases full-band arrangements, literary influences,...
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May 10
Ruth Notman Trio
Doors: 19:30

Ruth Notman Trio
Ruth Notman first rocketed into the consciousness of the wider music scene in 2007, at 18 years old, with her debut album ‘Threads’. Notman’s unique voice coupled with her novel...
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Cian Downing LIVE @ The Water Rats, London
With a sound that is at once nostalgic and modern, and stagecraft honed in the pubs of London town, Cian Downing, is emerging onto the British indie scene with his...
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Seattle Thrift Store – MTV Unplugged & Grunge Anthems
🇬🇧WE’RE COMING BACK TO LONDON! 🇬🇧 📍 The Water Rats 📅 Sat 25th July Seattle Thrift Store • the only MTV Unplugged and Grunge Anthems Tribute show touring the UK...
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RED HOT TRIBUTE PEPPERS LIVE AT THE WATER RATS
Red Hot Tribute Peppers will be bringing their powered-up-funkadelic show to The Water Rats on 8th August! RHTP are the ultimate tribute to the Chili Peppers, performing all the biggest...
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