Project Dreaming | Not Just Another Session
Not Just Another Session, on the 18th of February, at The Water Rats in King’s Cross – showcasing some amazing young emerging artists! ____________________________________________________________ My Real Name Is Starship Performer/poet/producer...
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British Music Hall Society presents: Tales from the Big Top
Bobby Roberts & Bobby Roberts Jr in conversation with Dean Caston about the famous Roberts Brothers Circus.
Feb 21
An Evening with Shaun Ryder
Doors: 19:30

An Evening with Shaun Ryder
Shaun Ryder is nothing short of a living legend. As the frontman of The Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun is a fundamental cog in the Madchester phenomenon that spread...
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XTC tribute with Fossil Fools at the Water Rats!
Ate the famous Water Rats venue. https://www.thewaterratsvenue.london/ Returning from the sell-out show in the summer of 2019, this will be the only London show in 2020. Book early to avoid...
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The UK Country Music Spotlight Awards
The UKCMSA with headline sets from Katy Hurt and Jake Morrell, and an opening set from Louise Parker – see all of the nine UK awards handed out live!

British Music Hall Society presents: Bin & Gone
A fascinating, funny and touching story, Bin & Gone is a one man show which tells the story of Ted Rogers, the story of his son, and the story of...
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Abigail Scott Headlines at The Water Rats
Sooo exciting my very own headline show!!!! Come see me sing live on the 26th February at The Water Rats. We have 2 other amazing acts to see on the...
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Feb 27
We Three at The Water Rats
Doors: 19:00

We Three at The Water Rats
You wanted it; you got it. We Three is coming to London. The sibling power trio best known for their time on America’s Got Talent and their wildly successful debut...
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Jakes Big Birthday Bash/BOTU EP And Book Launch
It’s Jakes Big Birthday so we are having a party to celebrate this and the launch of our new EP and book. We will be joined again by old friends...
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The Klub London Presents: The Nevrotix (Swe) And The Strays
The Nevrotix from Sweden and The Strays The Nevrotix is a trio from Gothenburg, Sweden, playing Old School Psychobilly and Neo-Rockabilly. The Strays are pushing rock ‘n’ roll to it’s...
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IDLES Joe Talbot in Conversation with Alan McGee
Joe Talbot (IDLES) in Conversation with Alan McGee (Oasis) 2019 was an unbelievable year for IDLES with many highlights from playing at Glastonbury to ending the year with a sold...
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The Babes · Shanghai Treason · Crock of Bones
Musicians Against Homelessness proudly present The Babes · Shanghai Treason · Crock of Bones At The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London on March 4th All proceeds raised go to Crisis...
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Mar 05
The Second Strumming.
Doors: 19:30

The Second Strumming.
Gig II, following the amazing Black Heart sold out debut in November. Back with energy and passion – help us make history.

Manoeuvres – Tribute to OMD – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
MANOEUVRES present a show faithfully capturing the sounds and atmosphere of one of the most influential, creative and unique acts of all time… OMD – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

This Feeling – London w/ The Asuras + more TBA
“The best club in the UK for future rock & roll stars” Noel Gallagher LIVE The Asuras + more TBA This Feeling DJs play…��Arctic Monkeys, The Beatles, Black Honey, Blossoms,...
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Mal du Depart – A tribute to Giannis Spanos
Giannis Spanos (1934-2019), was pivotal in the creation of the Νέο Κύμα (Neo Kyma-New Wave) genre. In addition, he composed musical themes for movies and hundreds of songs which made...
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51st State Live at The Water Rats Kings Cross
51st State Play Live at The Water Rats with special guest
Mar 13
PD and guests charity gig
Doors: 19:30

PD and guests charity gig
Hi folks, we are back at the Water Rats for another gig with special guest Papa who are guarenteed to get the evening started with some stomping tunes. Doors are...
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Mar 14
The Magpies – Album Launch
Doors: 19:30

The Magpies – Album Launch
The Magpies formed in their hometown of York in the autumn of 2017. Initially a duo project between Bella Gaffney and Polly Bolton, 2018 saw the lineup expand to a...
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The Nu / La Dharma / AtticOmatic (The Water Rats, London
Nominated for ‘Best Song’ and the ‘Rising Star’ awards at The Birmingham Music Awards 2019, The Nu embarks on their first UK tour. THE NU + LA DHARMA + ATTICOMATIC...
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Andy Crofts live @ The Water Rats London 2/3/20
Event Information Andy brings his acoustic guitar to London this March for his first ever solo show in the city. His set consists of stripped back versions of songs by...
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Cherry Suede Tour Closing Party (Mar 22, 2020)
Join Randy Scott and Randy Young from Cherry Suede at Tamesis in London on Sunday Mar 22nd, 2020 for a fun and casual afternoon toor closing party. Access to this...
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Vembo: The Voice of Greece. On Tour: London
The songs of one of Greece’s greatest icons, performed by the Katerina Clambaneva and her band. “Tabakiera”, “Mona Zyga”, “Poso Lypamai”… “Where there is one Greek, there is Greece!” A...
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Green Note presents: Sid Griffin & Peter Case
March 2020 sees the return of the dynamic pairing of two Americana legends, PETER CASE and SID GRIFFIN, when they tour the UK. The Grammy nominated Case first drew notice...
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SNOG At the Water Rats, London
SNOG the KISS Tribute Band return to London with their hi-octane recreation of a full KISS show. The guitars, the costumes, the make-up, blood, pyro and full on rock of...
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The Cesarians, Starsha Lee & THE WiDOWS
Bugbear Bookings presents The Cesarians, Starsha Lee and THE WiDOWS LIVE!!!

Cesarians Starsha Lee The Widows
Cesarians always have as much a cerebral aspect to their remarkable outsider chanson as an intensely emotional one … intensity, songcraft, passion and raw emotions. Something dark, beautiful and inordinately...
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Two Ways Home ‘Break The Silence’ Album Launch
Full-band, album launch show! Two Ways Home are releasing their debut Album on the 28th of February and to celebrate they will be playing a special full-band show on the...
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Green Note Presents Jeffrey Foucault + support from Ry Cavanagh
JEFFREY FOUCAULT: In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and...
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Super Yob Shindig! SLADY Live At The Water Rats
Cum on celebrate Dave Hill’s birthday with SLADY at London’s legendary Water Rats! 👊🏻 Prize for the best dressed Dave Hill!

This Feeling – London w/ Suns Up + more TBA
“The best club in the UK for future rock & roll stars” Noel Gallagher LIVE Suns Up + more TBA This Feeling DJs play…��Arctic Monkeys, The Beatles, Black Honey, Blossoms,...
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Marty O’Reilly plus The Riverside – London
Marty O’Reilly first played solo as a young college kid back when he was starting at the University of Santa Cruz. He sat in on open mic nights, tipped pints...
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Apr 10
StoneWire at The Water Rats
Doors: 19:00

StoneWire at The Water Rats
After our near sold out show at the Hope & Anchor, we are pleased to announce we are coming back to London on Friday the 10th April at The Water...
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That Pedal Show Band with special guest Andy Timmons
We’re delighted to announce That Pedal Show Band live with special guest Andy Timmons in at the legendary music venue The Water Rats, London. For more on Andy Timmons, go...
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Evanescence of fire + support live show
* GET YOUR TICKET NOW* * LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS DISCOUNT!* Enjoy a great night of live music with the best replication of Evanescence’s core sound and sight! The tribute...
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That Eighties Band – All ’80s Covers – Water Rats, King’s Cross
We are back for ROUND THREE at The Water Rats – King’s Cross. A night to remember is going to be on the cards. We would advise you to make...
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Greg Johnson, Petty Chavez and Sam Kurt in London
Legendary Kiwi troubadour Greg Johnson plays his first show in London for over a decade. Bringing his unique songwriting storytelling music to life in with a variety of instruments. Petty...
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Apr 29
Slim Chance
Doors: 19:00

Slim Chance
The band Ronnie Lane formed when he left The Faces are back! Slim Chance is a tight band of good friends, which has evolved around three original members of Ronnie’s...
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UK Country Music Spotlight Awards Showcase
The first #UKCMSA showcase featuring host Shannon Hynes alongside Becky Lawrence, Poppy Fardell and Emilia Quinn Music!

Fabiana Cantilo Acústico in London | The Water Rats
Fabiana Cantilo is one of Argentina’s most important rock singer-songwriters, part of a generation of some of Latin America’s greatest rock artists. She started her career singing in Buenos Aires’...
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The Rusty Guns at the Water Rats
Join us for a fantastic evening, sing and dance to some of the best songs ever written played by The Rusty Guns covers band. Doors open at 7.30 Support band...
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Thomas Benjamin Esq. + The Ouse Valley Singles Club (solo)
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Thomas Benjamin Esq. + The Ouse Valley Singles Club (solo) – Friday 22nd May – The Water Rats, London With banjolele in hand, Thomas Benjamin Wild...
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Letz Zep at The Water Rats, London
”I walked in, I saw me” That was the comment in Q magazine by Robert Plant himself on the Letz Zep gig he attended in London, he continued to say...
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Mark Morriss (full band show)
Mark Morriss with full band playing hits from Look Up, plus songs from his other three solo albumsl. Support from Nigel Clarke (Dodgy) and William Douglas (Miracle Glass Company).