Kentish Town

Run by the Little Chaos Collective this relaxed and friendly group is a place for your child to get messy, build connections and have fun! Old clothes recommended. FREE. More info: https://www.ktcc.org.uk/post/assistance-sessions

🎨 Messy Play

Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Pl, London NW5 2SP, UK

Drawn Together is a creative community for the over 50s using arts practices to support connection, explore ways of seeing, sensing and experiencing ourselves and one another, and deepening our curiosity. Pick and choose from a free programme of playful online and offline activities, connect with others and share your journey. FREE. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/akgwmrlwm8g3ggx-p4chx-adfcw-yn3wm-ms22c-9wdy2-cy6sb-j7rda-cntr3-6lxhl-ls5es-wh8fg-tpey7-cx3mk-z3mf9-wmf2g-gj6ns-8rbsy-r3k8b-nz5mb-8aepw-9m34d-7cdlt-7nm6t-9sr6j-xfgne-9wkgn-4jst8

🎨 Drawn Together (over 50s)

Creative Health Camden, Health Centre, 2 Bartholomew Rd, London NW5 2BX, UK

Stop by for our drop in coffee morning with a focus on mental health and wellbeing run in partnership with Likewise. Everyone is welcome, and there is normally warm soup and snacks. FREE. More info: https://www.ktcc.org.uk/post/well-being-coffee-morning

☕ Well-being Coffee Morning

Enjoy shots from 2.50£ and delicious cocktails from 4.50£. Pair with lip-smacking brunch dishes offered by Brunch & Co.

🍹 Happy Hour at Brunch & Co.

The Gospel Oak Living Room is a partnership between Cooperation Town, St Martin’s Church and Wendling, Ludham & Waxham and Bacton Tower’s Tenants & Residents associations (TRAs). It runs six days a week across different locations, offering neighbours a friendly space to socialise, relax and enjoy a freshly cooked meal, a hot drink and healthy snacks.

More info: https://cooperation.town/gospel-oak-living-room/

☕️ The Gospel Oak Living Room

Cooperation Town Hub, Balcony level, Haverstock Rd, London NW5 4RA, UK

‘Ello you! Welcome back, to Fat Crow’s Clown Cabaret! Festive edition. Hosted by Mr Caretaker, and joined by an array of our talented clown friends, we'll be sure to make all of your Christmas dreams true. £5 - £12. More info: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/31897/fat-crows-xmas-clown-cabaret

🤣 Fat Crow's Xmas Clown Cabaret!

Aces and Eights Bar & Pizza, 156-158 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2HP, UK

Ease into the week with live jazz every Monday night at the Bull & Gate in Kentish Town. Enjoy smooth sounds from talented musicians, great drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere to start your week on the right note. More info: https://www.bullandgatenw5.co.uk/whats-on

🎷 Monday Night Jazz

Bull & Gate, 389 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TJ, UK

Join Camp Cabaret for a very special First Night of Chanukah celebration! It will be another evening of burlesque, drag, singing, shtick and all round silliness. £10 - £18. More info: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/31654/a-camp-cabaret-chanukah

🤣 A Camp Cabaret Chanukah

The Fiddler's Elbow - Music Venue, 1 Malden Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW5 3HS, UK

Effective, natural, evidence based holistic and affordable sessions. £20. More info: https://www.hilldrop.org.uk/activities

🌿 Acupuncture Clinic

Hilldrop Community Centre, Community Ln, Hilldrop Rd, London N7 0JE, UK

Every Tuesday, we host a variety of social and recreational activities for local pensioners, including bingo, a two-course meal, and an afternoon of chair-based exercise. The day ends with refreshments and a chance to relax and chat. More info: http://sanktus.org/

🤝 Tuesday Club Activities

SanKTus, Parish Hall, 44A Falkland Rd, London NW5 2XA, UK

Looking to connect with friends over a tasty meal? Join us for our community lunches- open to all. More info: https://www.ktcc.org.uk/post/brunch-and-chill-community-lunches

🍴 Community Lunch

The 'Storyscapes' programme, hosted by Engage Here at the Civic Action Lab, consists of six art and storytelling workshops for Camden residents aged 60+. Participants will explore the past and future of Kentish Town and Camden, sharing personal histories and future hopes.

🗣️ Storyscapes With Engage Here

Civic Action Lab, 2 Prince of Wales Rd, London NW5 3LQ, UK

Join us for a fun-filled Christmas Party with great food, music, and festive vibes! Get ready to celebrate the festive season with good vibes, great company, and plenty of holiday cheer. Expect lots of laughter, tasty treats, and cool decorations. FREE. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-party-tickets-1968078718426?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

🎉 Christmas Party

Join us at Kentish Town Library for our community stitching project! Whether you’re an experienced sewer or trying your hand at a new craft, everyone is welcome. This is a chance to create, connect, and contribute to our collective tapestry of community stories. FREE. More info: https://riverofhope.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/embroidery-project?step=step1

🧶 River of Hope Embroidery Sessions

Kentish Town Library, Kentish Town Library, 262-266 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2AA, UK

Get ready for a night of laughter like never before! Join us at Never for Ever for a hilarious Comedy Night that will leave you in stitches. It's free to come and watch and enjoy the show. FREE. More info: https://www.slapandgiggle.com/event-details/comedy-showcase-never-for-ever-27

🤣 Slap & Giggle

Never For Ever, 79 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1TL, UK

Come one, come all, come on everybody to the best Goddamn Poetry Jam you've ever seen or heard! We are an open mic night welcoming any form of spoken word - from poetry, to song, to stand-up comedy, to ranting about your neighbors and their smelly pets. £5. More info: https://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk/whos-playing/os4nsf6ychvnco0kw2k2x5fp34ovan2072021-xrlan-xbex9-5rmyb

🗣️ Poetry Jam Night

More beginner-friendly than it sounds! This mixed ability class covers stick fighting, knife defence, and dirty boxing. More info: https://www.ktcc.org.uk/post/filipino-kali-stick-fighting-knife-defence-and-dirty-boxing-more-beginner-friendly-than-it-sounds

🥋 Filipino Kali: Stick Fighting & More

We're Flat Earthers, not 'Elvis-isn't-deaders'. This changes your whole life. A proper little gem (Sussex Playwrights). £15. More info: https://www.thelionandunicorntheatre.com/whats-on

🎭 The Flat Earthers

Lion & Unicorn, 42-44 Gaisford St, London NW5 2ED, UK

Every Tuesday, our legendary hosts guide you through a crazy maze of dodgy knowledge, music rounds & mental agility. £4. More info: https://theparakeetpub.com/weekly_events/the-pub-quiz/

🎲 The Parakeet Pub Quiz

The Parakeet Pub, 256 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2AA, UK

Get ready to test your festive smarts with fun trivia and laughs at our in-person Christmas Quiz! It's the perfect chance to test your knowledge of all things Christmas, enjoy some laughs, make new friends, and at the same time raise money for our local foodbank. £6.13. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-quiz-tickets-1976714166283?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

🎲 Christmas Quiz

The Pineapple, 51 Leverton St, London NW5 2NX, UK

With hundreds of gigs behind him, Elliott Morris has a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most sought-after artists on the acoustic scene. Inspired by jazz harmony and soulful melodies, Sascha Osborn is a performer of reflective and heartfelt songs. £12. More info: https://events.liveit.io/folk-and-roots/elliott-morris-4/

🎶 Elliott Morris with support from Sascha Osborn

A no judgement space to meet with other mums to chat, relax and recharge. Monthly events in this session include sound baths, mediation, help and advice and baby massage. More info: https://www.ktcc.org.uk/post/mother-s-coffee-morning

☕ Mother’s Coffee Morning

St Martin’s Church,26 Vicar's Road, London NW5 4NN, UK

An exciting new creative project for Bangladeshi women in the Kentish Town/Queens Crescent area - art, cake and chat, in a safe, comfortable environment with friendly experienced facilitators. Currently running on Wednesday afternoons, this project hopes to provide space for women to get together, take some time for themselves and experience a series of creative projects. FREE. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/f9x5pgzewhzsa2t-sym7s-wecrd-edw6c-55bjn-dsyt5-96nfp-m6mpf-krsj8-mjm93-5txxh-f6dez-krx3f-zw6f7-eh223-h246n-s3c88-yxg85-pe62h-h22le-2f4f2

🎨 Social Shapla

On Wednesdays, we host a social with sandwiches and refreshments for anyone looking for nourishment company or other support. There is music, and the atmosphere is a convivial one. We also distribute clothing and toiletries. More info: http://sanktus.org/

🥪 Wednesday Club

Parents & Children - join us to make supper and eat together on Wednesdays 3.30-6pm. Come and make a meal with the family, play some arty games, and enjoy a free sit down dinner together. Ingredients provided. FREE. More info: https://www.hilldrop.org.uk/activities

🍴 Creative Dinners

Driven by passion, persistence, and heartfelt love for metal's dark magic, heavy metal outfit Orange Goblin have always been a vital force and a risk-free bet. Their contribution to British metal has been vast and enduring. More info: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/events/orange-goblin-tickets-ae616

🎸 Orange Goblin: End of Transmission Tour

O2 Forum Kentish Town, 9-17 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1JY, UK

Join us for our weekly Pub Quiz in London! Think you’ve got what it takes to be the brains of the bar? Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test! More info: https://www.bullandgatenw5.co.uk/whats-on

🎲 Quiz Night

Level: Mixed ability. Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Prices and further info, Contact: camden martial arts camdenmartialarts@gmail.com Julian on 07876 660 375. More info: https://www.ktcc.org.uk/post/jeet-kune-do-kickboxing-1

🥋 Jeet Kune Do/Kickboxing

A night of mirth and merriment with London's best open mic comics. FREE. More info: https://www.roseandcrownkentishtown.com/weekly-events/sunday-schtick

🤣 Shtick Comedy Club

The Rose & Crown, 71-73 Torriano Ave, London NW5 2SG, UK

Meet festive singles in Kentish Town for a fun, fast-paced Christmas speed dating night! Get ready to spark connections this holiday season at Jingle Mingle! Whether you're looking for love or just a great night out, this Christmas celebration is the perfect chance to meet new people and share some holiday cheer. £11.55. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jingle-mingle-a-christmas-speed-dating-celebration-kentish-town-tickets-1975357974878?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

💑 Jingle Mingle: A Christmas Speed Dating Celebration

Junction Tavern Kentish Town, 101 Fortess Rd, London NW5 1AG, UK

Breathing for Wellbeing is a project bringing you simple and accessible breathing sessions to help people rediscover the power of the breath. The session will focus on its impact on managing health, preventing illness, and living happier, more fulfilling lives. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/ejcfxzlm9jmgdhr-4fh6m-pt449-ya8ck-ja4j3-kwedy-3zj56-ra53p-pz4zc-tnrp8-fdnll-h7w49-j5yw7-ple2c-hcg3s-d9etl-3nbwa-fgjza-dfp8k-56hwc-wnaxh-52mwz-shepn-3b7n2

🧘 Breathing for Wellbeing

Have emotional, physical, or mental pain? You don't have to navigate your health alone. Join our weekly club to receive expert personalised guidance. £18. More info: https://www.hilldrop.org.uk/activities

💛💪 Pain Support Club

Our Well-Beeing garden is a space run by the patients of the James Wigg, for the patients of the James Wigg. Every Thursday we run a session where patients can come and get involved and learn some green-fingered skills! Also, there is an ever-growing body of scientific evidence that gardens and gardening are good for our physical, mental and social wellbeing. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/8p64fz86rlm37sd-esc5l-2y2k3-l8lth-cgwlm-pcln7-kxxlw-klcgg-gd63f-jlrw2-sxw7x-l994d-kctcj-kzmb8-wdw5t-g8yp2-h5xsb-7jwhf-pkjk2-8gh4p-4zlm4-5ylrx-zxj4e-9h4hw-esldp-yssty-e3bf3-yycaa-ca5ml-sk2jk-n8ce4

🌱 Well-beeing Gardening

Freedom to Make is a weekly knitting and textile workshops, run by our fantastic facilitator Nessa Hubbard. So bring your crochet hooks, yarn and imagination and join us for a good old catch up. More info: https://www.creativehealthcamden.com/calendar-1/r7g6tfl7fwbxag8-nk8ra-c5sd9-fmsmt-xg8xa-6b9wf-wxr29-my9dl-8tc77-edgmt-hwxhh-7zjpa-wce24-gwn4m

🧶 Freedom to Make

Kentish Town Connects x River of Hope Winter Social - a festive, informal drop-in celebrating what our connected communities have achieved this year. Join us for festive refreshments and a warm space to connect with neighbours. FREE. More info: https://riverofhope.commonplace.is/en-GB/news/river-of-hope-fund-reminder-upcoming-events

🎉 Kentish Town Connects X River of Hope Winter Social

Come along to chess club a great way of meeting new local people while brushing up on your chess skills! We welcome players of all ages and abilities to come down and try your luck every Thursday from 5 pm. Just turn up and play! More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/chess-club/

♟️ Chess Club

MAP Studio Cafe, 46 Grafton Rd, London NW5 3DU, UK

Join us on October 16th for smooth tunes, signature cocktails, and delicious food. Thursdays just got a whole lot better. More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPQ-cxiDFBb/

🎷 Bar Side Sessions

Two Tone Ska band Bad Manners, fronted by the legendary Buster Bloodvessel. 40 years on they're still a big live draw with hits like “Lorraine”, “Special Brew” and “Lip Up Fatty”. More info: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/events/bad-manners-tickets-ae170355

🎶 Bad Manners

The Freedom Fridge is a weekly showcase of new and established comedy talent, in the comfortable and welcoming cellar bar of The Rose & Crown in Kentish Town. FREE. More info: https://thefreedomfridge.weebly.com/

🤣 The Freedom Fridge Comedy Night

Level: Ideal for beginners. Thursdays at 7.30pm Prices and further info, Contact: camden martial arts. More info: https://www.ktcc.org.uk/post/fundamentals-of-jeet-kune-do-kickboxing

🥋 Fundamentals of Jeet Kune Do/kickboxing

Massaoke brings a euphoric, exhilarating live music experience with an extraordinary band smashing out mega mixes, supercharged with confetti, pyrotechnics and giant sing-along video lyrics. Sing your heart out to all your favourite Christmas classics from Mariah Carey to The Pogues, to Slade, Wizzard plus hairbrush anthems from across the decades. More info: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/events/massaoke-tickets-ae934284

🎤 Massaoke: Christmas Live

Meaka Monroe is an emerging independent artist with a unique take on life. Her sound is a seamless fusion of British Soul, Alternative R&B, Rock, and UK Reggae. Performing as a 5 piece band, she will play songs from her album along with upbeat covers. More info: https://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk/whos-playing/i2tcs636juxirl31fsedtok6a85smx19122025

🎶 Meaka Monroe + Guests

Now in our 16th year. Since 2010, on the third Friday of every month Gary, Lucienne and Danny, plus special guests, have been playing the finest northern soul, mod, Motown, vintage R&B, Two Tone, ska and rocksteady, all on vinyl. Tickets are £5 on the door. £5. More info: https://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk/whos-playing/wszl2u1zla4j1j8s9dnlut1fiqm7gl1872025

🎶 Crawdaddy Club Night

Join us for a one-hour immersive journey into sound, breath, and presence. No previous singing ability needed — just your voice, curiosity, and a willingness to explore. £9.92. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vocal-meditation-for-wellbeing-calm-focus-all-are-welcome-tickets-1513367124809

🧘 Vocal Meditation for Wellbeing, Calm & Focus

Crossroads Women's Centre, 25 Wolsey Mews, London NW5 2DX, UK

A regional tasting including a minimum of 8 wines from the region served by the glass and cheese & charcuterie nibbles to match with. Learn, enjoy and indulge yourself! £39. More info: https://authentique-epicerie.com/events/

🍷 The Saturday Wine Club

Authentique - Epicerie & Bar, 114A, 116 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2HL, UK

DHPFamily presents Evil Scarecrow live at The Dome. One of the UK’s most absurd, yet stand out Heavy Metal acts in the last few years. A stunning live band. More info: https://www.domelondon.co.uk/whatson/12/20-evil-scarecrow

🎸 Evil Scarecrow

The Dome, 2A Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5QH, UK

Punk rock supergroup and cover band Spike and the Gimme Gimmes head out their UK and European tour. Expect sped-up takes on songs by the likes of Billy Joel, Paul Simon and Neil Diamond and covers of musicals, R’n’B, pop, country and more. More info: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/events/spike-and-the-gimme-gimmes-tickets-ae1608133

🎸 Spike and The Gimme Gimmes

Get ready for 90 minutes of pure, unfiltered brunch bliss — we're talking endless pours of your favourite drinks, deliciously indulgent plates, and a soundtrack of good vibes and great music to keep the mood just right.
All this is right in the heart of Kentish Town, where brunch isn’t just a meal — it’s a whole vibe. Bring your appetite, your besties, and your alcohol capacity… We’ll serve the bubbles

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebrunchandco

🍸 Sunday Bottomless Brunch

Brunch & Co.,180 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2AE, UK

Experience a great value French Roast Chicken at Authentique every Sunday. Order a half or a full chicken, with a variety of sauces, roasted vegetables, potato boulangères & green leaves. Vegetarian options available. More info: https://authentique-epicerie.com/events/

🍗 Authentique Sunday Roast Chicken

Comedian Aurie Styla is back with his yearly Christmas crack-up with more comedians, more prizes, more dates and a partridge in a pear tree. The funniest in comedy, the best DJs and The wildest crowd games, plus £1000s worth of prizes, including games consoles, merch, bottles, gift vouchers & more. £1000. More info: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/events/aurie-styla-tickets-ae519586

🤣 Aurie Styla's Christmas Crack-up

If you're looking for a Sunday night quiz in the north London area then look no further! Our Inquizition pub quiz launches on 5th October and it's sure to be the most brain-boggling, entertaining quiz around! Join us every Sunday from 7pm to be in with the chance to win a £50 bar tab for first place, a bottle of wine for second place and until the end of October to celebrate the launch our good pals Siren will be offering you a half pint of Lumina on entry! More info: https://www.thevinenw5.co.uk/events

🎲 The Vine Sunday Quiz Night

The Vine, 86 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1PB, UK

Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us every Sunday at The Grafton for our legendary quiz hosted by Sodji. Kicks off at 7:30pm — come early to grab a good spot! More info: https://graftonkentishtown.co.uk/

🎲 Quiz Night at the Grafton

The Grafton, 20 Prince of Wales Rd, London NW5 3LG, UK

Runnin' Blue presents Katacombs live at Aces & Eights Support from Boss Caine General Admission 12 tickets available £12. More info: https://wegottickets.com/event/681732

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