What's worth attending this week

Irish Cultural Centre · Talk · W6

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music   Line-up: Reuben Goldmark - Piano Freddie Jensen - Double bass Jonah Evans - Drum kit   About: Reuben Goldmark returns to the Vortex with his trio to premiere a brand new set of original compositions. Over the past four years, the band has developed a unique approach to the classic piano trio format. Lyrical melodies and hooks playfully dance over high-tech beats and grooves that seem to have a life of their own — constantly in flux and transforming at will. Their sound is compact and focused, with the leader’s unmistakable piano touch in the foreground. United as a single entity, they navigate intricate polyrhythms and metric modulations with such ease that the complexity fades into the periphery, revealing music filled with emotion and rooted in joy. Reuben was a finalist in the esteemed BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition and his compositions were featured on BBC 4 and BBC Radio 3. He was awarded the Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition in both 2022 and 2023, making him the first ever back-to-back recipient of the award. As a performer, he has graced numerous prestigious venues across the UK, including select appearances at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, Snape Maltings as part of the Aldeburgh Festival and Saffron Hall. Reuben is a Worshipful Company of Musicians’ Young Artist. He recorded his debut album in April 2025. Produced by mentor and friend Kit Downes, it is set to be released in mid-2027 and will also feature two of Amsterdam’s most in demand musicians: Reinier Baas on guitar and Ketija Ringa-Karahona on flute.

606 Club · Music · SW10

Although many jazz musicians are also trained classical musicians, it is unusual for an artist to manage successful ongoing careers in both fields. UK-born pianist Simon Mulligan is certainly one who has achieved this, with impressive results. At the age of 19 he recorded his first classical CD unde

Wilton's Music Hall · Music · E1

Following the success of their fabulous cabaret concerts Martin & Friends are delighted to be invited back once again to Wilton’s for summer 2026! This joyful cabaret, at turns hilarious and moving, will include pop, jazz, showtunes, comedy songs and classical music. There will be performances from

606 Club · Music · SW10

“Cracking Latin-jazz quintet led by 606 proprietor Steve Rubie on flute and alto saxophone…explores these Latin jazz classics in great rhythmic style” Time Out

The Bread & Roses Theatre · Theatre · SW4

Format: Public Comedy Performance; Source: https://calendar.lineupnow.com/event/1187596/?apiKey=pk_live_fe0b26d17c5e46a79e41475ccf3f4bd0

606 Club · Music · SW10

Rachel Sutton trained at The Welsh College of Music and Drama and her background in theatre is at the core of every performance. With a rich tone and sense of swing that is both exciting and moving, Rachel performs her own arrangements of classics from The American Songbook, together with her beauti

British Library · Literature / Writing · NW1

Do you dream of riding a flying horse or secretly yearn for your very own yeti?Explore the world of legendary South Asian mythical creatures with author Gita Ralleigh, from dragon kings to manticores and more!Through games to spark ideas and drawing inspiration from both classic and contemporary poetry, families will create together and illustrate their own short poems. Don’t leave without taking part in our relaxed Poetry Slam to share your work!

Wilton's Music Hall · Film · E1

"It haunts us " Roger Ebert Experience the chilling power of Nosferatu , the legendary 1922 silent classic that defined cinematic horror. This special screening invites you into a world of creeping shadows, haunting atmosphere, and unforgettable imagery as Count Orlok stalks the screen with eerie el

Vortex Jazz Club · Music · N16

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music   Line-up: Leif Kaner-Lidström - Piano Hugo Piper - Bass guitar Kaidi Akinnibi - Saxophone Jack Robson - Drum kit   About: Leif Kaner-Lidströms style has been described as a cinematic odyssey of music, inspired at its roots by classical form and melody consisting of through-composed compositions, where folk-like harmony and soulful rhythm shine through a veil of intricate and technically challenging virtuosity. Leif Kaner-Lidström is a composer and pianist from South East London. Born into a musical family, Leif began playing piano at 7 and wrote his first piece of music at 10. Since then his music has had the support of the likes of Elton John, Craig Charles, Gilles Peterson, Jamz Supernova, Moses Boyd and Soweto Kinch on National and International Radio. He is known as a classical pianist, most recently through his album ‘Swans’ with his cellist father on Hyperion Records, and performing around the world with stars in that field such as Jess Gillam or Anne Sofie von Otter. On the other hand he goes by the alias Erik Sigurd, with a whole catalogue of solo piano music that has garnered millions of streams worldwide. Leif is a member of the boundary-pushing Levitation Orchestra, known for exploring new frontiers in jazz through collective composition, with their third studio album releasing later this year on 5db Records. His debut vinyl under the pseudonym Eriksson Kaner, Ithaca, was a collaboration with Sacha Create, and feature luminaries such as Kaidi Akinnibi, James Akers, and Rudi Creswick, while his sophomore release “The Purpose” features James Mollison of Ezra Collective, and Alex Cosmo Blake. Both records have been released through the label he founded with prominent South London producer Mom Tudie, Lordship Loft Recordings.

1901 Arts Club · Music · SE1

As part of the 10 year anniversary celebrations Heppleston Double Basses is proud to present a night of music with Ewan Hastie at 1901 Arts Club on the evening of Wednesday 29 July 2026. Joining him for this performance are friends and familiar faces on the scene, coming together for an evening of exciting music consisting of classic American songbook standards. Details to be announced ​ www.ewanhastie.com

Royal Vauxhall Tavern · Music · SE11

Ends: 23:30; Ticket provider: OutSavvy; Accessibility: If you have access requirements please contact dave@vauxhalltavern.; Source: https://www.vauxhalltavern.com/events/event/homeground-and-katebushnews-com-present/?oid=6490

1901 Arts Club · Music · SE1

As part of the 10 year anniversary celebrations Heppleston Double Basses is proud to present a night of music with Max Lamprecht at 1901 Arts Club on the evening of Thursday 30 July 2026. Giovanni Bottesini Auld Robin Gray Valentina Ciardelli Sonata No.2 Giovanni Bottesini Fantasia on Bellini’s Beatrice di Tenda - interval - Astor Piazzolla Kicho Egberto Gismonti Cego Aderaldo Alexander Verster ' Grace' for double bass and piano Jan Bee Brown Folk song Max Lamprecht is a double bassist born in Austria. He studied at the City of Edinburgh Music School before continuing his training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where he worked with Leon Bosch and Nikita Naumov. He is a member of the Sinfonia Smith Square Fellowship Orchestra, performing regularly as part of its concert series. Max performs as both a soloist and chamber musician, with an interest in performing new music aswell as enjoying the classics. In 2024, he gave the British premiere of the Walter Ross Concerto for Double Bass , performing on a double bass by Neal Heppleston.

Union Chapel · Music · N1

David Grant brings back the group where he first found fame in 1980, LINX, for their first live shows in over 40 years! LINX were one of the main acts of the 'Brit-Funk' era with six hit singles between 1980-1982 with their biggest song 'Intuition' reaching #7 in the UK charts. Other hits included 'So This Is Romace', 'Throw Away The Key', 'Rise and Shine', 'Can't Help Myself' and their timeless classic debut single 'You're Lying'. LINX also contributed the track 'Don't Get in My Way' to the influential C81 compilation cassette released by New Musical Express magazine in 1981. David Grant went onto have huge success as a solo artist with songs such as 'Stop and Go', 'Watching You Watching Me', 'Could it Be I'm Falling In Love' (with Jaki Graham) and more. David has also appeared on the TV shows 'Pop Idol' and 'Fame Academy' as a judge/coach. Phil Fearon & Galaxy racked up a series of UK chart hits in the 1980's including 'Dancing Tight', 'What Do I Do', 'Everybody's Laughing', 'I Can Prove It' and more. An AGMP Concerts presentation. Make your dinner reservation to eat at our Margins Cafe before the show! You must have a general admission ticket for the show to gain entry for dinner. Doors will open for early dinner ticket holders at 18:30. The Margins Cafe serves delicious, freshly prepared food at gigs and events. All profits go towards The Margins Project, based here at the Chapel which works with people who face issues of homelessness and crisis. Book Your Dinner Reservation HERE More Information: For Accessibility, please click here. The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry. The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis. The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show. Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside. Seats for Margin's Cafe Early Dinners can be reserved via the links above. Margin's Cafe accepts both cash and card. If you have any queries about Margins Cafe, please contact [email protected]