WHAT'S ON AT THE WATER RATS, LONDON
What's On at The Water Rats, London
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Water Rats, London
What's On at The Water Rats, London
Nicky Rubin LIVE @ Water Rats
Friday 15 May 2026
NICKY RUBINNicky Rubin is a songwriter shaped by lived experience. Time spent immersed in diverse cultures informs his perspective, with each chapter of his journey feeding into a sound that resists easy categorisation. Despite its breadt...
Dolium
Saturday 16 May 2026
UXB Music Promotion/Sounds Of The Suburbs Records present https://www. facebook. com/Sounds-of-the-Suburbs-record-store-1078521195544807/https://www. facebook. com/share/17JYyvEgft/?Dolium?known for their raw, lo-fi sound reminiscent of The...
S.C.A.M.
Sunday 17 - Monday 18 May 2026
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Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Two of the UK's most iconic voices have finally combined as a duo and will be touring a new album in 2025. Show of Hands' Miranda Sykes and Devon folk star Jim Causley have known each other for nearly 20 years and in 2024 they united with...
Ron's Honky Tonk
Saturday 23 May 2026
We're really excited to announce yet another Ron's Honky Tonk event, this time back at The Water Rats on Saturday 23rd May....
Kris Dane
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Kris Dane is a Belgian singer-songwriter with a rich tapestry of songs that have captivated and moved listeners for over two decades. There is a beautiful charm to how Kris approaches his music, and his new self-titled album is no exception...
Lights 20th Anniversary
Friday 29 May 2026
To mark the 20th anniversary of our debut release, we're playing 'Lights' live, in full, alongside a selection of fan favourites....
The Jack Cades
Friday 5 June 2026
UXB Music Promotion/Sounds Of The Suburbs Records present https://www. facebook. com/Sounds-of-the-Suburbs-record-store-1078521195544807/https://www. facebook. com/share/18Fr1TpPJC/?The Jack Cades?Founded by Mike & Elsa Whittaker, the band ...
Superdays - London
Saturday 6 June 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...
Michael J Sheehy
Sunday 7 June 2026
"A quietly storming solo return... it's spookily brilliant." -?8/10 Uncut"A profound and touching response to these dark times... It's a record that might just be one of lockdown's most perfect creations: as intimate and stark a reflection ...
My Girl The River Showcase
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Come and celebrate a live preview of My Girl The River's new album Manifest Good Things along with music, press, and radio guests, crowdfund supporters and family. Expect a great show performing as a full band giving you a taste of things t...
James Maddock
Thursday 18 June 2026
Experience the legendary James Maddock live! Fresh from a thrilling seven-week tour across Europe as the opening act for Counting Crows which earned glowing reviews, Maddock?s dynamic performances have captivated audiences and cemented his...
Green Note Presents... Hannah Scott
Thursday 25 June 2026
The best stories elicit profound personal reactions and in the 15 years she has been writing and performing, HANNAH SCOTT has become a consummate storyteller. Her music is shaped by human stories, with family, in all its chaos and glory, si...
14th London Bowie Event
Saturday 27 June 2026
We welcome you to the 14th Annual London Bowie Frestival. A not for profit event raising money for The Terrence Higgins Trust. Acts confirmed so far are Monica Frank https://www. monicafrankmusic. com/ with some great collaborations, and W...
Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Black Cat Music proudly Presents..... Jerry Joseph & JackmormonsJerry said to me 'People in the UK dont know I play electric guiter.... Well here is your chance to find outJerry Joseph is a musician who lives in Portland Oregon, but he?s of...
Band of Holy Joy
Friday 17 July 2026
BAND OF HOLY JOYBand Of Holy Joy go right back to their electro soundscape origins to reinterpret More Favourite Fairytales, their first ever cassette release, which was issued by the Pleasantly Surprised label in 1984. That cassette and ot...
Human Punk Summer Knees Up
Friday 31 July 2026
Human Punk proudly presents:The Human Punk Summer Knees UpOur first time at the historic THE WATER RATS. Just a stroll/ stagger from St Pancras/ Kings CrossFour stunning bands - one nightUNRIVALLED - This band blew the roof off at our Chris...
THE LOFT at Club Precious
Saturday 1 August 2026
Don?t miss the only London headline show booked for 2026 by the Creation Records originals, who are touring again in 2026 to support a new album. Last year?s comeback shows were sold out across the country ? and beyond, with a headline slo...
Voodoo Radio
Saturday 15 August 2026
UXB Music Promotion/Sounds Of The Suburbs Records presenthttps://www. facebook. com/profile. php?id=100057660872162https://www. facebook. com/UXBFEST/Cumbrian power pop-punk pair ?VOODOO RADIO? consisting of singer/drummer Paige and guitari...
Kirsten Adamson
Thursday 10 September 2026
Award winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson (daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids)) summons the same heart stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush, with an engaging mix of heartland A...
Kristy Cox
Sunday 20 September 2026
Kristy Cox is blazing a trail across the bluegrass world, bridging the sounds of Australia and the heart of American roots music with undeniable flair. Crowned the ?Australian Queen of Bluegrass,? Kristy has carved out a powerful reputation...
Sam Brookes
Wednesday 23 September 2026
?there are vast emotional reserves at work reminiscent of the great Tim Buckley? -The Independent"Nothing really prepares you for Sam Brookes ... he is a national treasure" - Folk Radio?he excels at propulsive, narratively rich folk, delive...
The Meteors
Sunday 27 September 2026
Human Punk proudly presents:THE METEORSLive in concert in CENTAL LONDONHuman Punk are so pleased to bring The Meteors back for their only London show of 2026. This is a small capacity show at the historic THE WATER RATS. Pre bookingis essen...
Marc Valentine / The DeRellas
Thursday 1 October 2026
Wam Bam !!!.. What a Fantastic Glamtastic double bill The DeRellas and Marc Valentine play this joint headline show .. Two of the best live Rock n Roll bands around, The Sound of the Trashy Underground.. supporting are London glam rockers G...
Lucy Farrell and Shane Pendergast
Monday 9 November 2026
Rooted in the rich traditions of English and Maritime folk music, Lucy Farrell and Shane Pendergast bring together two distinct yet complementary voices in contemporary folk. Lucy Farrell, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, is celebrated for ...
Lady Nade
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Lady Nade is soaring into 2022 with her Official Americana and Folk Charting third album 'Willing' which features AMAUK nominated Best Song 'Ain't One Thing'. New Year, New Tour.... Lady Nade's 2021 album 'Willing' continues to be a huge...
Man The Lifeboats
Friday 20 November 2026
Man The Lifeboats began life in a shanty-punk folk mosh pit in 2016. Skinny Lister and Holy Moly & the Crackers were the two bands that lit the fire and blew the roof of the Garage that night. Fast forward 8 years and 100 gigs and counting ...
The Karma Effect
Friday 27 November 2026
Dirty vintage rock n roll; London's The Karma Effect could be the bastard lovechild of Black Crowes vs Aerosmith, with a step-sibling called Greta Van Fleet, bringing irresistible melody, raw soul and huge rock'n'roll choruses screaming int...
Swill Odgers and Friends
Saturday 19 December 2026
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 friends perform the usual smorgasbord of story, song, and, of cour...
Amy Speace
Thursday 25 February 2027
Heralded by Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Billboard Magazine and NPR?s ?Weekend Edition,? Amy Speace was discovered by Judy Collins, who signed her to her record label and has recorded her songs. She?s the 2020 winner of the AMA UK?s I...
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