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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Sorrel Nation @ The Water Rats, London 16/10/25
Sorrel Nation ( & her band ) come to The Water Rats in London for the first time as part of Sorrels ‘Autumn Vinyl Tour’. Joined by Brooke Law as...
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Frontier Station Headline Show (feat Wingsuit & Hugo Wickham)
We’re unbelievably excited to announce that we’re doing a big headline gig on Friday October 17th. It’s at our home-away-from-home The Water Rats and features our good friends Wingsuit and...
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Brain Of J – The Pearl Jam Tribute at The Water Rats – SOLD OUT
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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Nick Harper at The Water Rats – London
One the UK’s best kept musical secrets; the spellbinding Nick Harper, returning with new album album ’58 Fordwych Rd.’, out September 26th. Tickets 🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/DMPharper ⏰ 18:00 // 💰 £20...
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Oct 20
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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British Music Hall Society presents: Recovering and Celebrating Black Entertainers in Morecambe
Morecambe boasts a rich entertainment history that has garnered national acclaim within the UK, featuring notable figures such as Thora Hird and Morecambe and Wise. However, the invaluable contributions of...
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Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support – SOLD OUT
Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support live at The Water Rats with special guests.

Broken Hertz – Live at The Water Rats
Join Broken Hertz for their biggest headline Show to Date. With Support from Girl Like That and Jack Foz. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS 18+ Doors at 7pm, tickets £8...
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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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Blackstar Promotions presents: Doctor and the Medics
We are overjoyed to be bringing Dr and the Medics back to London. DR AND THE MEDICS Dr and the Medics were created almost at the dawn of the 80’s,...
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Oct 26
Semi-Toned @ The Water Rats
Doors: 19:00

Semi-Toned @ The Water Rats
Mark your calendars, Semi-Toned makes its triumphant return to London! The boys will be singing at The Water Rats, a prestigious London venue, which has seen the likes of Bob...
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Oct 27
SPEAR OF DESTINY
Doors: 19:00

SPEAR OF DESTINY
Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for over 40 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY were formed in 1983 after...
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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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JPN/ENG Halloween Live Music Party 2025
Welcome to the Halloween Live Music Party 2024! Join us at The Water Rats for a spooktacular night filled with live music, dancing, and Halloween fun! Get ready to groove...
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Oct 30
Hannah Aldridge
Doors: 20:15

Hannah Aldridge
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up Independent Dark Country Singer-Songwriter Additional Info: HANNAH ALDRIDGE is hitting the road once again—this time with her full band in tow—as she records...
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LONDON – HALLOWEEN AT THE WATER RATS
LONDON – HALLOWEEN AT THE WATER RATS Friday, October 31 – Halloween Night A wild night of face-melting riffs, sweaty costumes, and psychedelic chaos at The Water Rats (328 Grays...
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This Feeling presents: Suncharmer + support
Formed on Valentine’s Day in Kent here’s a stomping slice of Glam-Rock-Pop for you to immediately fall in love with. For fans of Bowie, T-Rex, Miles Kane, The Great Leslie

The Head Hive + Auntie Pus and The Men from Uncle.
The Head Hive centre around Chris Algy Thompson (ex – Screaming Blue Messiahs – Motor Boys Motor). The world touring Messiahs were regularly featured on MTV, The Old Grey Whistle...
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS – LONDON ALBUM LAUNCH
Foreign Affairs, the Bristol-based brotherly duo of Adam and Lawrence Purnell, return to the The Water Rats, London to present their debut album, Brothers, set for release on September 26th...
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Sonar Presents: Nothing Rhymes With Orange
Come join us at The Water Rats on November 3rd, 2025, doors 7pm, for an evening of indie rock from three of the best up and coming emerging artists: Nothing...
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Sonar Presents: Nothing Rhymes With Orange + support
Anthemic indie rock band Nothing Rhymes With Orange are joined by homegrown Devon favourites The Kabins, supported by 3 Days Of Wonder.
Nov 04
Kraut Spice
Doors: 19:00

Kraut Spice
Now in its 5th record-breaking year. It’s 1996 in suburban Germany when 8-year-old Samuel, the son of a deacon, sees his first ever music video, which sparks a life-changing epiphany....
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The Dreaming Spires at The Water Rats, Kings Cross
Clubhouse Records presents… The Dreaming Spires Plus Guests (TBA) Grab tickets now for the first date of the tour celebrating the release of their new album Normal Town, released by...
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GoToBeat presents: Castlecombe Drive
Castlecombe Drive return on the back of serious industry acclaim for their last EP “For Better Days”. Now, the English…
Nov 09
SHAIR! UNDRGRND (The Launch)
Doors: 19:30

SHAIR! UNDRGRND (The Launch)
Welcome to SHAIR! UNDRGRND from How To Cut It, the ultimate Open Stage Night where hairdressers become performers and their tools become the instruments. Hair is the canvas. SHAIR! UNDRGRND...
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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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The Warner E Hodges International All Stars
Warner E Hodges brings his International All Stars to The Water Rats, London. The Band features: Conny Bloom (Electric Boys) Keith Voegele (The Bottle Rockets) Mauro Magellan (The Georgia Satellites/Dan...
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Laid Bare presents: The Grove
On Friday 14th Nov, Laid Bare presents a high energy night of live music with The Grove at this very special venue in the heart of London! We have a...
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Blackstar Promotions presents: 999 with special guests Menace, The Anoraks and Probe X.
999 need no introduction, formed in London in 1976 they are stalwarts of the punk scene and one of the only original bands from those days that are still treading...
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Black Cat Presents: Serious Child & My Girl The River, London
A gorgeous double-headline gig for you, as two artists from the worlds of British folk-pop and Americana, respectively, celebrate their different styles as a joint band with double bassist Joe...
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Japan Underground ft. WENDY & I SEE ORANGE
Japan Underground returns! Exactly 15 years after the very first event! For those who joined JPU Records journey recently, we actually started life as a club night that toured around...
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Nov 19
The Lokeys
Doors: 19:30

The Lokeys
The Lokeys are playing The Water Rats, Kings Cross, with our special guest Beth McKinnon.

Green Note presents: Women of Folk
Following a sell-out debut at the Green Note, Women Of Folk return for another outing… Gathering together four exceptional voices, Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs and repertoires...
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Blackstar Promotions presents: EBB, The Gift and Planet Enid Collective (Featuring Enid Williams from Girlschool)
EBB were a band, the Erin Bennett Band who played pop-rock. But they kept straying off into Prog Rock and ruining it. So they finally listened to their own voices...
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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 24
Yoyoma presents: Trinka
Doors: 19:00

Yoyoma presents: Trinka
Trinka is a vibrant Afro-Brazilian trio that blends organic rhythms with voice, synth, and guitar. Their debut six-track EP features original lyrics by various Lusophone writers, including José Eduardo Agualusa...
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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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Nov 29
WE WILL ROCK YU
Doors: 19:30

WE WILL ROCK YU
WWRYU band is back playing the best of 1980s Ex-Yu rock, live music 8-11pm, Afterparty DJs 11pm-1am. The setlist will feature bands like LEB I SOL/ SMAK/ PRLJAVO KAZALISTE /...
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Nov 30
Chris Cleverley Band
Doors: 19:30

Chris Cleverley Band
For one special night this winter, Dream-Folk songwriter Chris Cleverley teams up with Folk & Roots promotions, to bring his brand new Christmas E.P launch party to London’s iconic Water...
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Dec 02
Nyah Rylie
Doors: 19:00

Nyah Rylie
Nyah Rylie is back in London and ready to take over the stage at the iconic Water Rats this December for her biggest headline show yet. With brand new songs,...
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Dec 03
VIVE LE X-MESS 2025
Doors: 19:00

VIVE LE X-MESS 2025
Vive Le Rock’s legendary christmas bash is back and we have a brilliant lineup for you. From the far north comes Sunderland’s DIAZ BROTHERS who have just released one of...
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Dec 05
The Trash klub Presents:
Doors: 19:30

The Trash klub Presents:
The Test Pilots (Sweden) Boneyard Breakout DJ Chris Setzer Trash klub night at the Water Rats!! 2 great bands and DJ all night! Tickets coming soon!

This Feeling presents: Mosaics
“If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Carl Barat
Dec 06
Depeche Mode Xmas Fan Party
Doors: 22:30

Depeche Mode Xmas Fan Party
Welcome to the Depeche Mode Xmas Fan Party happening on Saturday 6 December, 2025 at The Water Rats in London. Get ready to dance the night away to your favourite...
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Green Note presents… Rachel Croft
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up ‘Truly exceptional…’ – BBC Introducing Additional Info: “An emotive and uncompromising alternative artist at the top of her game.” – Atwood MagazineThis December,...
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POUK HILL PROPHETZ-KRISSMASS KRACKER
Those “KIngs Of Glam”, the POUK HILL PROPHETZ return to THE WATER RATS, King’s Cross, London, this December for a KRISSMAS KRACKER of a show, which promises to be more...
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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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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
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
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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Forty Elephant Gang, The Krill, Sparky’s Magic Piano, DJ.
A night of music and good times, bar, dance floor, DJ.

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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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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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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