'Bashō' (Plantain Tree) by Konparu Zenchiku (1405–1470), is a mesmerising tale in which the spirit of a banana plant, appearing as a middle-aged woman, embodies the Lotus Sutra’s teaching that plants too, can attain enlightenment, reflecting a vision of the harmony and equality of humans and the natural world. 'Bashō', is performed first time outside Japan in history.
Filkin’s Drift make their Kings Place debut, reimagining traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation.
Step into the world of the timeless masterpiece 'Matsukaze'. Uncover the hidden meanings layered poetic language and emotional depth. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper appreciation of why 'Matsukaze' is one of noh’s most beloved works.
An opportunity to hear from Kathleen Jaimie (poet and former Scottish Makar) about her essay ‘On Rona’, and how this essay inspired the creation of the Scottish-Noh theatre production ‘Song of Rona Island’ from Kanji Shimizu (Noh shite actor), Aidan O’Rourke (fiddler) and Brighde Chaimbeul.
Join Solem Quartet at Kings Place for an evening of music which asks us to contemplate, or perhaps mourn Earth’s current condition, whilst reminding us of its natural aural beauty.
Matsukaze by Zeami Motokiyo (1363– c. 1443) is one of the most revered masterpieces of classical noh, and a work that Zeami himself held in special regard. Its haunting themes of ghostly love, memory, and seaside solitude that have inspired artists for centuries, echoing in opera, poetry, and painting in Japan and beyond. ‘Song of Rona Island’, inspired by ‘On Rona’ by Kathleen Jamie, follows a traveller on an ecological survey to an abandoned island in the Outer Hebrides, and their encounter its haunting past. Six noh performers – led by Kanji Shimizu – join forces with fiddler Aidan O’Rourke and Scottish smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul in a groundbreaking new work bringing together Scottish music and culture with Japanese noh theatre.
Erland Cooper makes his debut at Kings Place as part of Earth Unwrapped, presenting the world premiere of his new work ‘The Peregrine’ for small ensemble.
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Pianist Neil Cowley reunites his acclaimed trio after a seven-year break, following a solo journey into neo classical and electronica. With bassist Rex Horan and drummer Evan Jenkins, the trio blends new music with fan favourites. Expect galloping grooves, thrilling crescendos and glass-like fragility alongside Cowley’s trademark wit in a dynamic show that revives the trio’s bold, heartfelt sound.
Climb every mountain! Join Aurora on its latest adventure in an adaptation of its new 'Far, Far Away' show for a grown-up evening out.
Join us for the debut concert of DOOD, Arash Sobhani’s new musical journey. DOOD captures the spirit of cosmopolitan New York – free-form, unpredictable, and alive with global influences.
BIG Gospel Choir light up the season with Christmas favourites, soul-stirring Gospel, and inspiring hits — a joyful celebration to brighten your season, lift your spirit, and leave you inspired.
Join Nicolas Altstaedt and The Carice Singers for an evening of new works by Josephine Stevenson and Raquel García-Tomás, music compositions that questions our true connection with Earth and its vulnerable state.
Returning to Kings Place this holiday season, join Michael Mwenso and his band – The Shakes – for a celebration of love and community with a soulful twist on Christmas classics.
Kings Place produces a bold night of unexpected encounters, celebrating memory, music and connection for the opening of Memory Unwrapped 2026. Join Festival Voices, Olivia Chaney, 2Fox, Ristband Studios and more for a night to remember.
Ristband Studios presents ALTERED, a unique award-winning immersive concert combining live music, performance, spatial audio and virtual reality, taking audiences on a journey through memories that are both real and surreal. Visitors will also experience Machine Memory, an installation revealing how computers “see” the world, recognizing objects and movement, and remembering them over time.
Ristband Studios presents ALTERED, a unique award-winning immersive concert combining live music, performance, spatial audio and virtual reality, taking audiences on a journey through memories that are both real and surreal. Visitors will also experience Machine Memory, an installation revealing how computers “see” the world, recognising objects and movement, and remembering them over time.
A valedictory masterpiece, a study of memory and a transcendental concert experience: Morton Feldman's 4-hour tribute to his estranged friend Philip Guston is one of the most extraordinary and moving musical memorials ever composed.
Cardiff's Slowly Rolling Camera returns for a rare and long-awaited London performance, showcasing their acclaimed fusion of jazz elegance, cinematic depth, and electronic sophistication Since 2013, Cardiff-based Slowly Rolling Camera has emerged as a formidable
The Golden Dregs play a special show at Kings Place on 30th January 2026.
SykesMartin is the exciting collaboration from two of British folk's finest voices. Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) join forces to present a set of songs that take them back to their shared roots.
The Icelandic pianist and composer Eydís Evensen present her new album The Light out on October 2025for XXIM/Sony. Presented with Bird On The Wire.
Paddi Benson, Grace Lemon and James Patrick Gavin make their collective Kings Place debut, reflecting a shared interest in experimental and electronic music, as well as the tradition of storytelling – and folklore – within Irish music, as where they met.
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.