CMDN Presents Penny Skint, Idle Wives, and More!
CMDN Presents: Live Music at The Dublin Castle! – discover music you NEED to hear! Tix at shop.camden-live.com Tickets £10 in advance / £12.50 at the door.

Ultimate Showcase : PANIC ATOM 🙂🍻 @The Water Rats in King’s Cross
Something is happening… The best way I can describe it is like one member said to me: ‘Tim – It’s like freshers week, every week, but better, with bands and...
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Jan 18
Debut Album Release Show
Doors: 19:30

Debut Album Release Show
my first headline show 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 can’t believe i’m saying this but i’m performing my entire debut album on saturday 18th jan!!!!!!🥹🥹🥹🥹* in the same venue bob dylan and oasis had...
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Jan 20
Page to Stage London
Doors: 19:30

Page to Stage London
Event showcasing exciting new writing as directed readings, with feedback + discussion with an industry panel and audience. The Water Rats is an iconic venue! Have a bite to eat...
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British Music Hall Society presents: Death in the Theatre. A talk by Chris Wood. Doors 2pm
An unforgettable afternoon of mystery and intrigue as we delve into the dark and haunting world of theatre tragedies. Following the success of his book ‘Death in the Theatre’, author...
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Jan 21
Water Rats
Doors: 19:00

Water Rats
Live event. Alan McGee and CreationYouth Records. Forgotten Pharaohs with special guests Inner Circle and Chris Daley. Admission Free email creationguests@gmail.com to secure place
Jan 22
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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Musical Showcase Live At The Water Rats
🎶 Kick Off 2025 with the First Musical Showcase at The Water Rats! 🎶 New Stuff Records is thrilled to present an unforgettable night of live music, creativity, and connection....
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SHAKE SOME ACTON #83. Mannies Birthday Gig
The first Shake Some Acton of 2025 brings us five brilliant bands, encompassing the many varied styles of Punk from across the years . THE FALLEN LEAVES. Stylish Punk Rock...
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Jan 28
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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Stilpon presents The Second Cloud Commission + guest Fisher Z (solo)
Contemporary rock ‘ roll by singer-song writer Stilpon presenting his latest LP the Second Cloud Commission . For many years, singer songwriter Fischer-Z (John Watts) has enjoyed a freewheeling career...
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AKASHIC GODS (LIVE PERFORMANCE @ THE WATER RATS)
Akashic Gods is in the midst of a profound transformation, having reinvented her style and sound from her dance music roots to a new, raw punk rock incarnation and she’s...
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Jan 31
How D’You Do Too?
Doors: 19:30

How D’You Do Too?
An evening of singalong cabaret, with Tom Carradine’s Cockney Singalong, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq, Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer and Gertcha.

This Feeling presents: Big in 2025: London
This Feeling Present Big In 2025 Artists A-Z Clamber // Connor Adams // Danny Mellin // Liam C // Sunspells “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new...
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Ruth Moody Live in London, UK – SOLD OUT
Ruth Moody is back in the UK after a ten year absence. Ruth, from Winnipeg, Canada, is an award winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her other worldly soprano voice and...
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Green Note presents… Ruth Moody – second date added due to demand
£ 20.00 / Age 18 And Up Award-winning singer-songwriter

The Lizard Disco w/ Disco Lizards & More
The next installment of THE LIZARD DISCO With live performances from: DISCO LIZARDS Headline performance incoming. This high enery rock n roll group will be celebrating the release of their...
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PARASOL (+Friends) In Focus EP Launch Gig
Join us as PARASOL release their first EP, ‘In Focus’ at the The Water Rats in King’s Cross. Featuring amazing support from Rob Picazo and Achilles Heel it’s set to...
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Feb 14
Ron’s Honky Tonk
Doors: 19:00

Ron’s Honky Tonk
Get ready for an evening of unbelievable live music as Ron’s Honky Tonk returns! After our recent sold-out show, Ron’s Honky Tonk is back at The Water Rats, Kings Cross...
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Woman Wept Single Release Party
The Water Rats Sat 15th Feb Woman Wept- Launching their hotly anticipated new single tonight, Bugbear presents Woman Wept. “Angry girl music of the indie rock persuasion!” is how they...
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Roughmagick presents: Slime City with very special guests Flinch
SLIME CITY come from Glasgow, Scotland and consist of three Michaels (ex-members of cult indie rock band WE ARE THE PHYSICS) playing fast, existentialist nerd rock for ‘people who like...
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Peter Azzopardi & Maze – SOLD OUT
Regularly described as a modern day Billy Bragg, Peter Azzopardi writes songs about real life and growing up in North London and the state of society today. His powerful voice,...
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Mar 03
Higher State Radio
Doors: 19:30

Higher State Radio
Join us for a special edition of Higher State Radio Live. At the legendary Water Rats in London. This historic venue, where iconic artists like Oasis and Bob Dylan performed...
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BLAIR JOLLANDS Official LP Launch LONDON.
BLAIR JOLLANDS & The Band Of Ghosts will play London Water Rats on March 6th, 2025 – The official release date & UK launch of the Little Comet LP. Plus...
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Mar 07
Heavy Sundays
Doors: 19:00

Heavy Sundays
Heavy Sundays cordially invite you to our (likely) annual show bringing a range of questionable fashion, heartbreak hits & undignified poise to The Water Rats pub in Kings Cross, London....
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Mar 09
The Rosie Hood Band
Doors: 19:30

The Rosie Hood Band
A Horizon Folk Award nominee, Rosie Hood is known for her powerful, clear vocals and captivating performances combining poetic writing with honest interpretations of traditional English songs. The Rosie Hood...
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The Volcano Club Winter Hawaiian Party
Get ready for an eruption of sounds at The Volcano Club! 7pm-1am at The Water Rats (London) £10 on the door DJs – Lucky La Rocka – Grinster – Batman...
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All the Young @ The Water Rats, London
We’re back in London with new songs and a campaign for album 3 in 2025! More details to follow buy you can get tickets NOW!

OPG & Flappy Duck presents: Liliths Army Album Launch with No Feelings / Healthy Junkies / Kath and the Kicks
OPG & Flappy Duck Promotions Present! The Water Rats is an 18+ Venue. £15 ADV / £18 OTD We are delighted to present an evening of the finest female-fronted rock,...
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groovetrain – ft. Si King (The Hairy Bikers)
groovetrain is a multi-vocal funksoul supergroup made up of touring and session musicians with Northern souls and featuring Si King from TV’s The Hairy Bikers. With a big following and...
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Knee-high Spin Kick (NO) + TBA @ The Water Rats
The world is waking up! Norwegian rock band Knee-high Spin Kick, led by London born Christian Soks, are ready to make their UK debut at the Water Rats. Shaking up...
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Pretty Green – Water Rats – London
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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Apr 20
klingonz @ the Klub
Doors: 19:00

klingonz @ the Klub
Klingonz and thee creepfreaks at the water rats. keep the date and more info will come shortly!

Beau Bowen // “The Out Of This World Rock Show”
Beau Bowen are Touring “The Out Of This World Rock Show”. Expect the unexpected, and grab your tickets now! Gabrielle Ornate will be supporting BEAU BOWEN on their Tour this...
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The Art of Disconnect Live In Full + Support and Special Guests
To celebrate The Art of Disconnects 5th Anniversary, Nikki Smash is playing ‘The Art of Disconnect’ in full. With special guest and support from Jack Foz who is one the...
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The Water Rats, London – Rob Clamp & The Ashmen live
Rob Clamp & The Ashmen live at The Water Rats, London on Friday 9th of May. The Running Out Of Steam Tour 2025. With support from Rachel Hill.
May 29
Bella Hardy
Doors: 19:30

Bella Hardy
Bella Hardy, the inimitable voice of modern folk, established her reputation as a songwriter when her first original composition Three Black Feathers earned a BBC Folk Award nomination in 2008....
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Lucifer Star Machine @ The Trash Klub (The Water Rats, London)
Lucifer Star Machine are back for a 1 off in London! Punk Rock’n’Roll action from Hamburg with ex members of Mad Sin, Demented Scumcats and Frantic Flintstones. https://www.luciferstarmachine.com/ Support to...
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Lucky 13′ ~ London Bowie Event 2025
Lucky 13′ ~ London Bowie Event 2025 ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Tickets now on sale

Get your funk on with STUDIO 54
A one off special event for all lovers of 70’s & 80s Floor Fillers Don’t forget your Dancin’ Shoes…

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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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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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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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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