Alice Coote and Julius Drake bring together iconic songs from classical and popular culture, from past to present, in a relaxed yet rebellious programme that suggests great music, however defined, belongs on any stage.
Nottingham-based British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko returns to Kings Place to present his new EP ‘Dead Bird Dream’ - a collection of deeply felt modern folk songs, telling a story of heartache, diaspora, and self-acceptance at a time when belonging and British identity feels as though in constant jeopardy. With live performances described as deeply moving and life affirming in equal measure, Matsiko is not to be missed.
Renowned for her distinctive and award-winning vocal prowess, Lady Nade possesses one of the most singular voices in the UK music scene. Critics and fans alike have often drawn comparisons between Lady Nade's voice and the legendary Nina Simone. An artist known for paying homage to those who have profoundly influenced her journey, Lady Nade holds Nina Simone in high regard.
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Innovator, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis' debut at Kings Place, melding Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe. Hair tingling, philosophical and dance inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.
The Banger Factory Records Showcase is a celebration of the London jazz community featuring an all-star lineup of artists, each telling their story through live performance.
Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage release their fifth studio album 'The Strangers' Share'; a record centred on dreams and the supernatural.
As part of our Steve Martland, Composer-in-Focus series, Hebrides Ensemble brings together bold contemporary voices exploring nature, memory, and sound. Works by Steve Martland and Eleanor Alberga frame a new commission from Dave Maric, Shifting Baselines—a powerful reflection on shifting norms in our relationship with nature.
Julian Joseph’s ‘Atmospheres in Audio Theatre 60’ is a unique, immersive audio experience featuring specially composed pieces from Joseph, as well as a wide range of well-known repertoire including Paganini, Mozart, Coltrane and Shorter.
Aga Khan Music Award finalist (2025) Rihab Azar is one of the few women oud players/composers taking the oud to new expressive, daring and unconventional horizons. She was the first woman oudist to play accompanied by the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music (2014) and was recognised by Arts Council England as a musician of exceptional promise (2016).
The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music... Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’.
The Colin Currie Group performs the music of the Steve Martland Band, unleashing the full force of Martland’s sound, epic in scale, electrifying in energy, and uncompromising in spirit.
A three-way conversation about the creative process, inspiration and collaboration between artist Julie Brook, composer Rachel Portman and poet Nick Drake, with music extracts, film and poetry readings that celebrate and honour the Earth and the Elements.
‘SPIN’ is the 9th release of the working band RONIN since its foundation in 2001 and the first with the new bass player Jeremias Keller, who joined the band in 2020.
Muco is a singer, songwriter and composer of British-Burundian heritage whose music is shaped by a love of language and storytelling. He specialises in reimagining medieval folk songs and poetry in Middle and Old English, alongside original songs with lyrics inspired by myth and folklore.
On the back of their 2024 debut album, As Dust We Rise, Kiiōtō's second album, Black Salt, is the latest release from multi-platinum songwriter and keyboardist Rohan Heath & Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Lou Rhodes (formerly of Lamb). Out in spring 2026, the album will be premiered at a special show at Kings Place on 1st May.
Catrin Finch performs Notes to Self, a series of reflective and deeply personal new tracks she has composed for Katy, her 13 year-old-self, and her first album of solo compositions in a decade.
Two of the most electrifying virtuosos of the UK scene, Jack Jennings & Omar Puente create new music inspired by the world's biggest natural sound library. A powerful electric band led by guitar and violin, combining raga themes of Indian classical music, with a jazz/rock rhythm section of Domenico Angarano on bass, Arthur Newell on drums.
Legendary Malian musician and ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate tours the UK for the first time as a duo with revered griot singer and exceptional vocalist Amy Sacko, following the release of their debut album Djudjon, L’Oiseau de Garana in 2024.
Stevens & Pound are BBC Radio 3’s award-winning percussionist Delia Stevens ('superb' Financial Times) and triple BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee, harmonica player Will Pound ('One of the world’s top harmonica players' Daily Telegraph).
Experience the mesmerising mastery of Erdal Erzincan, a virtuoso of the bağlama and a leading figure in Anatolian folk music. In this rare London appearance at Kings Place, Erzincan delivers a powerful and soulful performance that bridges tradition and innovation. A must-see for lovers of world music and deep musical storytelling.
Our Artists-in-Residence, GBSR Duo, team up with boundary-pushing London producer Beatrice Dillon for their first-ever collaboration.
An exciting survey of Steve Martland's choral works within a programme of energy and discovery.
Winners of Best Group at the Songlines Music Awards 2024, these leading figures in the sevdah revival bring over 400 years of Bosnian musical tradition vividly into the present, sharing its deeply expressive power with audiences worldwide.
BELLE SCAR is finally back on stage for a special epic concert with several guest musicians and singers presenting her new album due for release in June 2026. Powerful, bold and soulful. A show not to be missed.