Feb
18

British Music Hall Society presents: Sid Field: The Lost Godfather of Comedy. A talk by Will Bird
To mark the 75th anniversary of Sid Field’s untimely passing, this illustrated talk examines his life and legacy as one of the most influential, yet enigmatic, of comedians. Not a...
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Feb
20
Live Collective presents: Emira + support
Doors: 19:00

Live Collective presents: Emira + support
EMIRA’s pre-release showcase with bands Prana, Stepbrothers and opening support from Rotting at The Water Rats. The same venue that saw Bob Dylan’s first UK gig in ’62, Oasis’ first...
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Feb
21

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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Feb
22
Peter Azzopardi & Maze – SOLD OUT
Doors: 19:00

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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Feb
23
KIRK BRANDON aKoustiK + John Watts
Doors: 19:30
Feb
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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Feb
26
★ MIKU AROUND THE WORLD ★ | NYAPPY PARTY LONDON
Doors: 19:00

★ MIKU AROUND THE WORLD ★ | NYAPPY PARTY LONDON
Join us to celebrate this great Caffeko meeting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to relive moments from MIKU and AnCafe . Come with us! Join us to celebrate this great...
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Feb
28
Black Cat Promotions presents: Carter Sampson
Doors: 19:30

Black Cat Promotions presents: Carter Sampson
Carter Sampson is an Oklahoma born and raised, award winning singer songwriter. She tours nationally and internationally playing both solo and with her trio & band. Sampson won 1st place...
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Mar
01
This Feeling presents: Sam Foster Smith + support
Doors: 19:30
Mar
02
Jason Manns + Paul Carella
Doors: 19:00
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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Mar
05
Nos Nos Productions presents: Rust // Etaf
Doors: 20:00

Nos Nos Productions presents: Rust // Etaf
Etaf is Kuwaiti Palestinian Lebanese songwriter-songwriter based in London. Taking their name from their Palestinian grandmother’s namesake meaning “deviation”, Etaf pushes the boundaries of their music to break new ground,...
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Mar
06
BLAIR JOLLANDS Official LP Launch LONDON.
Doors: 19:00

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
08

Healthy Junkies + Delta Unit + Pollypikpocketz + She made me do it on International Women’s Day 2025
Four of the best female fronted Punk and Post-Punk London bands have joined strengths for this event that you simply don’t want to miss! Doors open at 7:00pm Strict curfew...
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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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Mar
13
Amplify Her Showcase and Networking Event
Doors: 19:00

Amplify Her Showcase and Networking Event
We are beyond excited to kick off the Amplify Her Showcase 2025, a celebration of extraordinary women in music and the power of community. This milestone event is made possible...
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Mar
14
The Volcano Club Winter Hawaiian Party
Doors: 19:00

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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Mar
15
All the Young @ The Water Rats, London
Doors: 18:00
Mar
18
Mar
22
PerKelt live in London
Doors: 19:00

PerKelt live in London
Formed in 2007, PerKelt is a unique and energetic progressive folk band based in London, UK. Inspired by medieval and Celtic music from across Europe, the band blends many different...
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Mar
28

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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Mar
29
groovetrain – ft. Si King (The Hairy Bikers)
Doors: 19:30

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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Mar
30
Meinir Gwilym + MÆVEY
Doors: 18:30

Meinir Gwilym + MÆVEY
Meinir Gwilym + MÆVEY With a career spanning over 20 years Meinir Gwilym is one of the best-selling Welsh language artists ever. Her true and honest songs have an ever...
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Mar
31
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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Apr
02
Rachael McShane & The Cartographers
Doors: 20:30

Rachael McShane & The Cartographers
£15.00 / Age 18 And Up Additional Info: RACHAEL McSHANE: Rachael McShane is a renowned folk singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player from the North East of England. She gained...
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Apr
04
Knee-high Spin Kick (NO) + TBA @ The Water Rats
Doors: 20:00

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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Apr
10

The DeRellas *** Album Launch*** + Desperate Measures + Glitter Kick
*** Album Launch*** The DeRellas are Back With A Fab new album “Trust Me This Is Going To Hurt “Its A Dark, Glamorous, Edge of your seat Rock n Roll...
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Apr
12

Bats of Queen’s Wood, Agency V, Morgan King live at The Water Rats 12/4/25
Sleep When You’re Dead presents another night of dark musical forces with live bands curated to stimulate and unsettle the senses. Eclectic DJ sets Frame this alternative night. BATS OF...
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Apr
19
Pretty Green – Water Rats – London
Doors: 19:00

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
Apr
24
TEXAS TO YOU
Doors: 19:30

TEXAS TO YOU
“Texas to You” Tour featuring Joey Green, Payton Howie, Dusty Moats, Jesse Jennings, & Payton Riley. The venue has an incredible history including Bob Dylan’s first UK gig in 1962,...
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Apr
26
Green Note Presents: Track Dogs – Matinée Show
Doors: 13:30

Green Note Presents: Track Dogs – Matinée Show
Track Dogs are four international “madrileños” (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K. Jones) 2 Irishmen, an Englishman and an American. Based in Spain, the band name comes...
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Apr
26
Beau Bowen // “The Out Of This World Rock Show”
Doors: 19:30

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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May
01

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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May
09
The Water Rats, London – Rob Clamp & The Ashmen live
Doors: 19:30
May
10
Echoes of Floyd – Water Rats London
Doors: 19:30

Echoes of Floyd – Water Rats London
Experience the magic of Pink Floyd, with the ultimate tribute band performing live at the Water Rats as we return to this iconic venue. www.facebook.com/TheWaterRatsVenue For over 10 years, On...
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May
15
Conor McLain Live @The Water Rats
Doors: 20:00

Conor McLain Live @The Water Rats
Immerse yourself in the music of Irish Singer-songwriter Conor McLain, as he brings his acclaimed debut album, Something Starting, to life on stage. Renowned for his heartfelt performances, Conor invites...
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May
19
Yoyomá presents: Leo Middea (BRAZIL)
Doors: 19:00

Yoyomá presents: Leo Middea (BRAZIL)
For the third time in London, the rising Brazilian star presents his globally acclaimed solo concert, which has sold out in many venues in the UK. Leo Middea was born...
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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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May
30

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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Jun
14
Lucky 13′ ~ London Bowie Event 2025
Doors: 18:00
Jun
21
Get your funk on with STUDIO 54
Doors: 07:30
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
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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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
09

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