The Cultural Pulse of King’s Cross
London Piano Festival
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.Across four days, 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.
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.
Cormac Begley
Dani Larkin
Ivor Novello Award–winning composer, songwriter and producer Renell Shaw explores cultural identity and heritage throughout his 2026 Memory Unwrapped residency. Next up, he presents the live, full-ensemble premieres of The Windrush Suite and Echo in the Bones - weaving music, storytelling, visuals and the recorded voices of the Windrush Generation, brought to life by an exceptional cross‑genre ensemble led by Renell.
Renell Shaw: The Windrush Suite & Echo in the Bones
Renell Shaw: Remember Us Tomorrow
Olivia Chaney: Sons of Art
Olivia Chaney's deep connection to the music of Henry Purcell runs throughout her life. This show will be the London debut of material from Olivia’s new Purcell album, featuring a star-studded chamber ensemble. Come and hear a modern English songwriter at the height of her powers interpreting one of England's great composers in a refreshingly natural and contemporary way.