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King's Cross Summer Sounds

Summer Sounds is a free annual festival that takes place in King’s Cross’s Coal Drops Yard in August.

With an emphasis on local talent and businesses, Summer Sounds is the place to celebrate the community spirit at the heart of King’s Cross. Audiences gather in to enjoy electrifying performances from a diverse lineup of artists and musicians from all walks of life, all programmed by local partners.

Amidst a stellar lineup curated by organisations including Voices Radio, Lafayette, Queer Britain, and the Aga Khan Centre, Kings Place presents a specially programmed performance from the renowned Kings Place Jazz Orchestra.

See full festival information here .

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Kings Place Jazz Orchestra

Kings Place Jazz Orchestra (KPJO) is a handpicked, project-based ensemble, made up of the UK’s finest jazz and big band musicians, alongside rising-star young artists. Kings Place Jazz Orchestra is more than a new resident ensemble – it’s a bold statement of artistic ambition.

The ensemble hopes to serve as an inspiration for young musicians, opening its doors throughout the year to experience the ensemble in the surroundings of Kings Place, Hall One.

Committed to celebrating the depth of jazz tradition while pushing the boundaries of contemporary large ensemble writing, KPJO is set to become a cornerstone of Kings Place’s vibrant musical landscape.

Founded in 2025 by Callum Au (Director), Hannah Hutton (Producer), and Sam McShane (Artistic Director, Kings Place), the Orchestra was created to bring the powerful, immersive sound of the big band to the heart of a contemporary arts centre.

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London Podcast Festival

London Podcast Festival is back for its 11th year! From 3 – 13 September 2026, podcast fans will come together at Kings Place, London’s home of live podcasting, and online to enjoy one-of-a-kind live shows, meet-and-greets, and workshops with some of the world’s greatest podcasters. This year’s line-up includes Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil, The Empire Film Podcast, Life After Prison, No Such Thing As A Fish and the first ever live podcast of their audience feedback show Drop Us A Line.

Eleven years into launching Europe’s first major podcast festival, The London Podcast Festival continues to champion creativity, community, connection and innovation in the global podcasting scene. Podcasting has grown into a cultural force and The London Podcast Festival is where fans can gather to celebrate, discover, and connect.

Many more events to be announced! Follow us on Instagram for all #LondonPodFest related news.

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With thanks to the official partners of the London Podcast Festival: The Guardian Podcasts and Audio UK

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Online

Experience selected Kings Place talks, performances and festival events online. From live-streamed conversations and concerts to on-demand content, the programme connects audiences everywhere with the ideas, artists and stories at the heart of Kings Place.

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Kirckman at Kings Place

The Kirckman Concert Society was founded by Geraint Jones and Calton Younger in 1963 to promote young artists of exceptional talent.

The Society’s panel of distinguished musicians has developed a reputation for ‘spotting’ tomorrow’s stars in the making. The Society offers its young musicians a London platform as well as the possibility of concerts further afield; and while these artists are not yet household names, concert-goers have a unique opportunity to hear for themselves the exciting promise which these artists offer.

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Podcast Maker Weekend

PODCAST MAKER WEEKEND

High-quality, affordable and professional workshops and classes suitable for anyone interested in the industry. Whether you’re completely new to podcasting and want to know how to start, are looking for specialised classes to refine your art or inspiration from some of the most talented figures in UK and international audiomaking, the Podcast Maker Weekend is for you.

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Memory Unwrapped

Remembering the past to reimagine the future

Memory Unwrapped is the 18th in the award-winning series from Kings Place. Throughout 2026, the series will invite audiences on a journey with artists delving into the past to reimagine the future, uncovering how memory and music can spark transformation and inspire change.

Featuring Artists in residence Renell Shaw, GBSR Duo and Olivia Chaney, Composer in Focus Steve Martland, and a host of exciting performers new and familiar, Memory Unwrapped will explore the extraordinary power of music to stir innermost recollections, to preserve history and to honour the unforgettable – from vibrant stories rooted in the venue’s home of King’s Cross to tributes to the greats of spoken word and song.

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Songlines Encounters

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.

The series opens with British-Burundian singer Muco, reimagining medieval folk songs and poetry. Legendary Malian ngoni lute player Bassekou Kouyaté and his wife, revered griot singer Amy Sacko, follow. Winner of Best Group at the Songlines Music Awards 2024, Mostar Sevdah Reunion represent traditional music from Bosnia and Herzegovinia. Soon after, French duo Cocanha draw upon polyphonic songs from the traditional Occitan repertoire. Armenian tar player, singer and composer Miqayel Voskanyan brings his jazz-influenced version of the plucked tar to the UK for the very first time, and completing the spring season, Kora master Suntou Susso is joined by his all-Gambian ensemble, the Gambian Superstars, for their debut UK performance.

The autumn season brings Malian Samba Touré, whose music is characterized by hypnotic desert guitar grooves, Hajda Banda, a Belarusian-Polish band specialising in traditional dances and songs from eastern Poland’s Podlasie region, and Irish fiddle master Martin Hayes performing with cellist Kate Ellis.

As ever, the festival is proudly presented in partnership with one of the world’s leading global music magazines, Songlines and will feature more exciting additions to come.

The curation of Songlines Encounters is supported by the 1900 Building 1900bldg.com

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Politics

Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to happen next? Are there any answers to these questions? Come along and find out.

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Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black

Now in its third year, Classically Black is more than a festival. It is a growing cultural movement redefining what classical music looks and sounds like today.

Rooted in Black and global majority experiences, the programme celebrates and elevates Black and global majority musicians and composers in classical music, past and present. Through performance, discussion, youth engagement and new talent, Classically Black offers a fresh perspective on the genre, one grounded in excellence, pride and cultural truth.

Curated by Black Lives in Music, Classically Black 2026 returns to Kings Place, London on Saturday 10 October 2026 for a powerful day of music, conversation and celebration.

Full day and half day tickets are available.

Join the movement. Be part of the change.

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Platoon Presents at Kings Place

Platoon Presents at Kings Place is a creative partnership forged by two pioneering organisations – the Platoon label, and Kings Place. Together they will present a series of imaginative live performances, showcasing the Platoon roster through contemporary, classical and spoken word genres, from both internationally-celebrated artists and emerging new voices.

Listen to the Platoon Presents at Kings Place playlist – exclusively on Apple Music Classical, the app designed for Classical music.

Watch the Platoon Presents at Kings Place trailer on YouTube.

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Future Folk: Contemporary Sounds from Traditional Roots

Future Folk: Contemporary Sounds from Traditional Roots

Kings Place is proud to present the return of Future Folk, our series showcasing emerging artists creating and reshaping music inspired by folk traditions in new, progressive ways for contemporary audiences. Across five events from autumn 2026 to Spring 2027, we put these emerging musicians centre stage in a time when breakthrough acts can easily become lost in the current economic realities of folk music programming.

The series offers an exciting opportunity to discover new music. We open in October with a double billing with punk and alt country-inspired multi-instrumentalist Elspeth Anne and banjo player and instrument builder Jacken Elswyth, known for collaborations with Shovel Dance Collective. In November, award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo Janice Burns & Jon Doran lead us into the festive season with a project focused on seasonal traditions, through tight vocal harmonies, mandolin, bouzouki and guitar.

January brings multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker Tamsin Elliott, playing music with roots in the traditional dance tunes of the British Isles alongside her trio – Sid Goldsmith on cittern and concertina and Rowan Elliott on fiddle. In February, passionate ambassador for English folk tradition Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne combines his powerful, commanding voice and masterful skill on the Anglo concertina and melodeon. Closing the series in March, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell deliver foot-stomping tunes with rich harmonies, cheek and charm on percussion, fiddle, guitar, and vocals.

In partnership with Alan Bearman Music.

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London Piano Festival

Welcome to the 2026 London Piano Festival at Kings Place!

The 2026 London Piano Festival returns for its 11th edition with four days of exceptional performances, conversations and masterclasses, bringing together some of today’s most celebrated pianists alongside exciting new Festival artists.

Co-Artistic Directors Katya Apekisheva and Charles Owen are joined by an outstanding line-up including Peter Donohoe, Gülsin Onay, Keelan Carew, Junyan Chen, Tom Poster, Martin James Bartlett, Bill Laurance and Kathryn Stott. The Festival opens with music by George Benjamin and Olivier Messiaen, features an intimate Mozart Gala for four hands and two pianos, a family Halloween Piano Party for younger audiences, and a special masterclass led by Kathryn Stott. The Festival concludes with a solo performance from acclaimed pianist and composer Bill Laurance.

From classical masterworks to jazz, family events and behind-the-scenes insights, the London Piano Festival celebrates the piano in all its variety, bringing world-class artists and audiences together at Kings Place.

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Irish Folk Nights

Kings Place proudly presents Irish Folk Nights, a brand new series celebrating the vibrant energy and evolving sound of Ireland’s contemporary folk scene. Bringing together some of the most exciting established and up-and-coming artists from across the island, these evenings offer a rare chance for London audiences to encounter the next generation of Irish folk artists in an intimate, acoustic setting.

From heartfelt ballads to contemporary folk sets, each performance showcases the depth and diversity of today’s Irish folk tradition. Audiences can expect a mix of traditional tunes reimagined, original songwriting steeped in story, and the warmth and wit that defines Ireland’s musical spirit.

More than a concert series, Irish Folk Nights aims to build creative bridges between artists and audiences, offering a platform for emerging and recognised talent to share their music, make connections, and grow their profiles within London’s thriving folk community. Whether you are a lifelong folk fan or discovering Irish tradition for the first time, these evenings promise a joyful celebration of shared heritage, talent and fresh sounds from Ireland today!

Join us at Kings Place as we bring the sounds of modern Ireland to the heart of London!

Stay tuned for more shows to be announced throughout the year.

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EFG London Jazz Festival

Every November, the EFG London Jazz Festival takes over the city, with a diverse line-up showcasing global stars and emerging talent.
As the biggest pan-city music festival in Europe, it brings over 100k audience members together at 300+ live shows at venues across the city, from basement jazz bars to the world’s finest concert halls, including Kings Place.

The festival is the highlight of the jazz calendar in the UK, with a long history of programming a wide variety of talent from around the world.

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