Nov 17
Amalgama at The Water Rats
Doors: 19:15

Amalgama at The Water Rats
We had such a wonderful time in October’s event at a packed Water Rats that we look forward to repeating it on the 17th of November! We’ll be playing, once...
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Screening with Live Music Score and Q&A
The first London screening of Meetings with Remarkable Men with music score performed live by composer Sian O’Gorman and world renowned trumpet player Noel Langley plus Q&A with the filmmakers...
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Write Like A Girl tour 2019, London
The ‘Write Like A Girl’ tour is back! New cities, new special guests, the same top quality music. Join us for a unique evening of live music and storytelling from...
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Nov 20
Expertise Rocks 2019
Doors: 18:30

Expertise Rocks 2019
Charity battle of the bands
Nov 21
Peter Bruntnell
Doors: 20:00

Peter Bruntnell
Peter Bruntnell acoustic set followed by a full band show. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...
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Nov 22
MOSES and friends.
Doors: 07:30

MOSES and friends.
Anthem soaked rock and roll ENTERTAINERS. This Friday evening, music fans are invited to experience one of the liveliest and most JOYous live music experiences. A special, celebratory night for...
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VONE/TMOK Residency: Episode II: Foo Fighters
Welcome to Episode II of the VONE/TMOK family residency. This time, we play you originals and rock out to the Foo Fighters! At The Vone’s launch party on the 19th...
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Green Note presents Michael Chapman
MICHAEL CHAPMAN first became known on the London and Cornish folk circuits in mid-1966. Playing a blend of atmospheric and autobiographical material he established a reputation for intensity and innovation....
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OPENMIC November at THE WATER RATS
The Songwriting Academy at THE WATER RATS – Kings X !!! MONDAY NOVEMBER 25TH -6pm Signup Open Mic – Free Doors 6:45pm The Songwriting Academy SHOWCASE & OPENMIC NIGHT has...
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Lucy Blu – London Headline Show
Lucy Blu + Support live at London’s famous Water Rats venue in Kings Cross! *LUCY BLU* Essex born and bred artist Lucy Blu has grabbed the Country scene here in...
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Nov 29
Bedlam
Doors: 19:00

Bedlam
BEDLAM returns!

Mulwade Foundation Event & Fundraiser, on World AIDS Day
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Mulwade Foundation Event & Fundraiser, on World AIDS Day. Hard to believe that we launched the Mulwade Foundation a year ago. And what a...
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Merry and Bright: A not-so-festive night of new writing
A eulogy for Santa, a children’s TV special gone horribly wrong, a naughty priest, and much more all wrapped in a bow just for you. Merry and Bright is a...
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The Fred Hampton Appreciation Society
The Fred Hampton Appreciation Society
Dec 05
Old Street Rockers LIVE
Doors: 07:30

Old Street Rockers LIVE
The one,,the only Brain Tumour Charity Christmas special. Don’t miss this out, it’s one of THE nights of the year. Santa’s stocking will be chock full of rockin’ Xmas fayre....
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Old Street Rockers Xmas Party 2019
Our (4th) Annual Xmas Party in Aid of The Brain Tumour Charity – The Judy D’cruz Fund

This Feeling – London w/ Tom Lumley and the Brave Liaison + more
“The best club in the UK for future rock & roll stars” Noel Gallagher LIVE Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison + more TBA This Feeling DJs play…��Arctic Monkeys, The...
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Bugbear presents: Johnny Moped + Jordan
Johnny Moped – The return of Johnny Moped has been one of the least expected but most rewarding surprises of this daft and dark era of Trumping Johnsons. Still playing...
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Dec 08
Belles and Gals Showcase V
Doors: 19:30

Belles and Gals Showcase V
The 5th Belles and Gals showcase, as host Shannon Hynes Music is joined by Hannah Paris, Megan Rose and Georgia Barker in a fantastic ‘Writer’s Round’

A Christmas Carol: In concert
This unique retelling of Dickens’ heart-warming tale uses an array of traditional and modern instruments and authentic musical arrangements. It brims with warmth, wit and wonder. Modern-day balladeers GreenMatthews take...
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Maniac Squat with Diva Purple + Wicked Splinters
Tickets: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/479550 https://www.facebook.com/TheWaterRatsVenue

David Devant & His Spirit Wife, Micko and The Mellotronics
You are cordially invited to an intimate little festive soiree with David Devant and his Spirit Wife, all done through kindness. As well as much fun and rollockingly good entertainment,...
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The Klub London Presents : Milwaukee Wildmen & Surfin’ Wombatz
Milwaukee Wildmen Surfin’ Wombatz Two bands that need no introduction!!!
Dec 17
The LipSinkers
Doors: 20:00

The LipSinkers
“In their hands, drag and character and gender and theatre squelch and writhe together, spilling across the room, gesturing towards unknown pleasures and leaving a glorious mess” Ben Walters, Not...
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Dec 18
The LipSinkers
Doors: 20:00

The LipSinkers
“In their hands, drag and character and gender and theatre squelch and writhe together, spilling across the room, gesturing towards unknown pleasures and leaving a glorious mess” Ben Walters, Not...
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Dec 19
The LipSinkers
Doors: 20:00

The LipSinkers
“In their hands, drag and character and gender and theatre squelch and writhe together, spilling across the room, gesturing towards unknown pleasures and leaving a glorious mess” Ben Walters, Not...
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Hamptons/The Pinacoladas/Ripsy May – The Water Rats, Kings Cross
Returning from a supposed death, Hamptons reunite to grace the stage one final time in front of fans who may have wondered if they’d ever see such a gang of...
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Mark Morriss, Adam Devlin and friends
Dec 31
New Years Eve Ska Party
Doors: 08:00

New Years Eve Ska Party
The DekkerTones are back at the Water Rats for their New Years Eve party. Also back is the Potato Five Horn section bringing you a set of original Jamaican ska...
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Green Note presents Jake Morrell
With the nation’s ever-increasing embracing of music with a country vibe, there’s surely no better sound for summer radio than Jake Morrell’s joyous ‘Freewheeling’ . It’s already been picked up...
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Band of Holy Joy, Moon Under Water, Dream Maps
Coming soon… Tickets at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/482536

Green Note presents Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters
AMANDA ANNE PLATT & THE HONEYCUTTERS: Their music has been described as Appalachian honky tonk, and being from the mountains of North Carolina, that’s maybe as close as it gets....
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Jan 19
Belles and Gals Showcase VI
Doors: 19:30

Belles and Gals Showcase VI
The 6th Belles and Gals showcase, featuring host Shannon Hynes Music, Louise Parker, Vic Allen and Steph Wade!

Danny Pedler & Greg Russell: Field And Dyke
Danny Pedler and two-time BBC Radio2 Folk Award Winner Greg Russell bring you the Field & Dyke project; a project combining traditional music with the sounds of industry. Grown out...
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Unreal – An Evening of Wonder
Join Sylar, Steve and Thomas for an unreal evening of wizardry.

Gotobeat presents Sunny Gray, Mixtape Release Party + guests
SUNNY GRAY – Sunny Gray is smashing the UK Scene with an eye-tearing acoustic set and demolishing full-band live shows. EQUILIBRIUM – his debut single – is available on all...
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@ The Water Rats London 31/1/20
Our first outing in that London! Grammy award winner Anthony Harty was the original bass player/guitarist in The Style Council. Joining at the age of 16 in 1983, he was...
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This Feeling – London w/ Fever + more TBA
“The best club in the UK for future rock & roll stars” Noel Gallagher LIVE FEVER + more TBA This Feeling DJs play…��Arctic Monkeys, The Beatles, Black Honey, Blossoms, Blur,...
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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 Klub London Presents: The Nevrotix (Swe) + Support
The Nevrotix from Sweden plus support

Solid Entertainment presents: Manoeuvres (A Tribute to OMD)
A show faithfully capturing the sounds and atmosphere of one of the most influential, creative and unique acts of all time – OMD.
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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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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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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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!

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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