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
Roswell Road
Sunday 15 March 2026
When Zo? Wren and Jasmine Watkiss first met, their friends forced them to sing a tune together in the very public setting of a market square in Cambridgeshire, UK. Their musical chemistry was instantaneous and it led them to form Americana ...
The Pogue Traders - Tribute to The Pogues
Tuesday 17 March 2026
The finest Pogues homage imaginable, with every note, inflection, reel and run served up with passion, love and credibility. Wonderful stuff, and not so much a tribute as a continuation of that remarkable band's incredible music. Since Sh...
The Sons Of Guns
Wednesday 18 March 2026
The Sons of Guns is a 5-piece band rooted in blues, folk, soul, and 70s rock. Living and performing in the vibrant live music scene of Nice, France, they are known for rich vocal harmonies reminiscent of Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Eagles...
Echoes of the Bunnymen - An Aural Tribute to Echo & The Bunnymen
Saturday 28 March 2026
Echoes of the Bunnymen are an aural tribute to the alternative Fab Four. "A bloody good tribute, go check them out" - Will Sergeant (Echo & The Bunnymen). After Will Sergeant bought tickets and surprised Echoes of the Bunnymen by showing up...
Pareidolls - Single Launch
Thursday 2 April 2026
Join us at the legendary Water Rats for the London launch of Pareidolls? explosive new single, Jessie. Pareidolls are a five-piece all-girl teenage band from the Wirral. Their sound blends sharp-edged rock with melodic new wave, packed with...
SOLSTICE
Thursday 9 April 2026
The Clann tour continues into 2026!Voted Best Band in Prog magazine?s latest annual Prog Awards, Solstice have been riding a wave an exuberant wave of positivity in the latest chapter of a story that began in the early eighties Neo-prog sce...
The Sideshows
Friday 10 April 2026
The Sideshows is a brand new project featuring critically acclaimed songwriter Rich Ragany (Role Models, Rich Ragany & The Digressions, The Loyalties, solo), legendary musician Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls, Jesse Malin, Michael M...
Gilmore & Roberts
Sunday 12 April 2026
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Katriona...
Hartwin Dhoore and Ross Grant
Tuesday 14 April 2026
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 up and is based in Flanders, Belgium. For many yea...
Julian Taylor with special guest Michele Stodart
Thursday 16 April 2026
After 25 years in music, building an unimpeachable reputation as a truly independent artist and entrepreneur, Julian Taylor now owns his legacy. It?s rare in this era to see an artist build slowly and reach a new level of widespread acclaim...
FOLK DEVILS + THE WALL
Friday 17 April 2026
An evening of hi-octane post-energy from two seminal bands celebrating the launch of the Ian Lowery biography 'Born To Swing'....
Jade Helliwell
Monday 20 April 2026
Born and raised in Batley, a small town in West Yorkshire, Country artist Jade Helliwell's world was burst open in 2017 when a video of her singing with a busker on a night in Leeds went viral. It quickly amassed 23 million views across Fac...
Danni Nicholls (with band)
Thursday 23 April 2026
Newly Nashville based, originally hailing from the ancient market town of Bedford, England, growing up on the American roots music of her Anglo-Indian grandmother?s record collection, singer/songwriter Danni Nicholls has been steadily pavin...
Beatsters Shindig
Saturday 25 April 2026
Beatsters is back with a bang in 2026 at a wonderful new venue, The Water Rats in Kings Cross!On the bill we have:Neil MaccinesSkinny JimRyan BrownLittle CarlDanny ?O?Don?t miss it!...
Ben Moss
Sunday 26 April 2026
Ben Moss? music has its roots firmly embedded in the English folk idiom, drawing inspiration from the rich tradition of storytelling and social commentary found therein. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Ben?s live shows see him flitting b...
Nizlopi
Tuesday 28 - Wednesday 29 April 2026
NIZLOPI in the House! Join us for a one-off show by the pioneering righteous folk hip-hop duo of whom Ed Sheeran says ?I learned everything from them?. Nizlopi gigs are legendary for their community spirit and transformative joy. Nizlopi ar...
Kimmie Rhodes
Sunday 3 May 2026
The Austin Chronicle calls Kimmie Rhodes is a ?prolific figure in Texas Music.? The Austin-based singer-songwriter has released 19 solo albums; written and produced three musical plays; published a novella/cookbook and a memoir. She blends ...
Michael McGovern
Thursday 7 - Monday 11 May 2026
MICHAEL MCGOVERN: Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Michael McGovern blends poetic lyricism with folk roots, evolving beyond his acclaimed debut Highfield Suite. His new album Thin White Road showcases full-band arrangements, literary influenc...
Things Found In Books - Boo Hewerdine + Yvonne Lyons
Saturday 9 May 2026
Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine?s collaboration Things Found in Booksis an album of songs written in response to a notice board in CulzeanCastle?s second-hand bookshop littered with things that have droppedout of books. Letters, notes, bacon ...
Ruth Notman Trio
Sunday 10 May 2026
Ruth Notman first rocketed into the consciousness of the wider music scene in 2007, at 18 years old, with her debut album ?Threads?. Notman?s unique voice coupled with her novel and vibrant interpretation of folk songs garnered her overnigh...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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