The Cultural Pulse of King’s Cross
Jewish Book Week 2026
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jewish Book Week! Presented by Jewish Literary Foundation, London’s longest running literary festival attracts a pantheon of award-winning authors and thinkers for debates, talks, and performances.Over 160 speakers join us for the 2026 edition, including Booker Prize and Olivier winners, former MPs, Oscar nominees, and international bestsellers.
Working in partnership with Oxford Cultural Collective, Kings Place is opening the door to one-of-a-kind experiences with some of the UK’s most inspiring chefs and writers. Through an exclusive series of dynamic skills-based masterclasses, participants will gain insider access to the people shaping the nation’s culinary landscape.
Yasmin Khan
Julie Lin
Songlines Encounters returns to Kings Place for its 15th anniversary, this time as an extended series of events across 2026. Dedicated to showcasing music from around the world, Songlines Encounters highlights cultural richness across continents and creates space for extraordinary international artists to be heard. This first wave features music from Mali, Armenia, Burundi, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Occitania and more.
Mostar Sevdah Reunion
EMPOWER 2026: Let The Music Lead!
An inspiring evening of live music and conversation celebrating women shaping the future of music, combining powerful chamber performances with thought-provoking discussion across the industry.