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The Old Blue Last

The Old Blue Last has a raffish history and is proud of it. It was built in 1700 on the site of the first purpose-built theatre in Britain since the Roman era: James Burbage's The Theatre, subsequently dismantled and rebuilt across the river as the Globe, in the world's most spectacular attempt to avoid paying rent. The Last was named after a cobbler's tool, subsequently renamed The Old Blue Last and enduring through the Victorian era as a working-class pub, only to branch in the 20th century into being a brothel and one of the most notorious bars in Shoreditch. It was bought by Vice magazine in 2004 and they still own it, promising that 'literally no one has shot anyone here since we took over'. The shenanigans are now limited to live music, of which they have a legendarily good booking record: Arctic Monkeys, Amy Winehouse, Florence + the Machine, The La's and many others have played here. It's not about great food, beer connoisseurship or child-friendliness (it's very much 18+): it's about atmosphere, which it has to spare, and dedication to live music. The nearest Tube stations are Shoreditch High Street (Overground), Old Street (Northern) and Liverpool Street (Hammersmith & City/Central/Circle/Metropolitan).

What's On @ The Old Blue Last

Fomies

Fomies

20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026

Fomies - Fomies takes us on an epic musical journey, through strange dreams, gentle meadows and wild streams. This intense journey unfolds on a path full of pitfalls, carried by a powerful and bewitching fuzz, fusing heavy psych and krautrock frenzy. The Mink - The Mink lept from the soup of East Anglia's music scene in 2023, after catching glimpses of each other playing in other bands and thinking 'hell yeah, man'. They play neo-psych that's dreamy, groovy, riffy and flutey in equal measure. Dreamwave - In the last two years, Bristol’s Dreamwave have sold out various headline tours in the UK & EU, and performed at festivals including Glastonbury, The Great Escape, Supersonic’s Block Party (FR), Left of the Dial (NL), Dot2Dot, Simple Things & Stowaway. Following up ‘Moon Dogs’ (EP - April 2025), a summer filled with festivals, and a sold out show at The Garage London supporting Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Dreamwave return with the announcement of ‘Drifter’ (via Stolen Body Records) - the band's third EP since 2024. Artists: We are always interested in hearing from talented artists. If you’d like to play at our future events, please get in touch at [email protected]. Presented by REAL This is an 18+ event
The 113

The 113

9 May 2026 - 9 May 2026

Post-punk Yorkshire honed outfit The 113 emark on a UK tour this May, don't miss the LDN stop on the tour at the iconic Old Blue Last. Presented by CloseUp. This is an 18+ event
DBA!

DBA!

13 May 2026 - 4 Jun 2026

DBA! emerged from the gritty underbelly of Liverpool's music scene in early 2024. A band of misfits and odd parts that somehow crashed together and clicked into place. DBA! was birthed in a DIY demo studio tucked into the literal basement drain of a Liverpool nightclub. The damp and unorthodox space - rented in defiance of skeptical glances from peers - became a safe space where late night sessions gave way to the creation of their sound, blending 90s alternative rock, garage rock and indie, drawing from bands such as Eels, Pavement, The Breeders, Elastica and Beck. The name DBA! itself is a statement of intent, best left unravelled. It encapsulates an ethos: unpolished, introspective and weird. From their subterranean origins, the band wasted no time propelling themselves out into the open. Recording with engineer Sophie Ellis - a serendipitous collaboration after years of near-misses - the band honed a guitar driven sound laced with vivid & brooding lyricism. Their debut single 'sinkorswim' was released late 2024, achieving some extensive support from BBC Radio 6 tastemakers, such as Huw Stephens, Craig Charles & Emily Pilbeam where the track was made BBC introducing track of the week & achieved an 8/10 score on the roundtable show, with particular high praise from Abbie McCarthy. Their follow up 2 singles were met with strong radio support, including premieres on Huw Stephens' show and support from Tom Ravenscroft and John Kennedy, and even a spin of their track "D.P.D." from an all time hero of the band, Iggy Pop. The band's debut EP released in April 25 and was met with praise from outlets such as DORK magazine, who made the band the cover of their HYPE playlist, and awarded the EP a 4/5 star review. Other early press buzz came from outlets such as DIY, So Young, Rough Trade, Indie Is Not a Genre and Backseat Mafia where their unique chemistry and raw temperament was hailed. Live, the band started a the year playing more intimate shows across the UK, building up to a run of more prestigious slots in the past few months - supporting bands such as White Denim & Being Dead, headlining a packed Supersonic club show in Paris and joining the line up for Left of the Dial festival in Rotterdam. With more tours and releases on the horizon, DBA!'s story is just beginning to unravel.
The Get Alongs, Aladean Kheroufi, Boojums Dj Set
We Are Busy Bodies returns to the UK for a label showcase at the Old Blue Last featuring: The Get Alongs, Aladean Kheroufi + The Boojums (DJing) before everyone heads to the Great Escape. Our last show sold out in September, and we want to make more friends, so come hang out and hear new music by each artist. All of whom have new albums out through our labels this year. Presented by We Are Busy Bodies. This is an 18+ event
San Vito

San Vito

10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Club The Mammoth Presents San Vito \+ Support This free ticket does not guarantee entry - please arrive in good time. Presented by CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH. This is an 18+ event
Suzan Köcher's Suprafon + The Mink + Gaws
Suzan Köcher's Suprafon seamlessly blend Psychedelia, Dream Pop, Krautrock, Disco, 60s influences, Desert Americana and Cinema Noir elements. Their hypnotic sound has earned them acclaim at festivals such as Reeperbahn Festival, Traumzeit Festival, Orange Blossom Special and Burg Herzberg Festival, as well as coveted appearances at SXSW in Austin, Texas and WDR Rockpalast. This growing recognition was further underlined by winning the Pop NRW Award 2025 in the category "Outstanding Artist". Support by The Mink + gaws Presented by Outfit x Club The Mammoth This is an 18+ event
Hiro Ama

Hiro Ama

7 May 2026 - 7 May 2026

Japanese composer-producer Hiro Ama returns with a bold new statement: the Booster Pack EP, out 10 April via PRAH Recordings. The lead track, Lava, is a rave-inspired, rhythmically intense piece built from pulsing bass and a siren-like synth, designed to create tension, energy, and movement while keeping the groove at the forefront. This is a free event. Presented by Eat Your Own Ears. This is an 18+ event
Croíthe + Byro + Notions

Croíthe + Byro + Notions

14 May 2026 - 14 May 2026

Croíthe (KREE-HA) are a Dublin-based post-punk/shoegaze band making waves with their dark, emotive sound. Their debut EP, A Brief Respite, hit #1 on Ireland’s Best-Selling Charts and #11 on the Independent Charts, earning praise from BBC Radio 6’s Steve Lamacq. After a busy 2025 touring the UK and Europe, 2026 promises to be a big year, with headline shows and further touring cementing their status as one of Dublin’s most exciting new acts. Presented by The Old Blue Last. This is an 18+ event
Power Plush

Power Plush

12 May 2026 - 12 May 2026

Scruff of the Neck presents Power Plush Listen: https://spotf.fi/VBUcd0x Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerplushband/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerplushband/ Tuesday 12 May 2026 The Old Blue Last, London With support 18+ £13 Adv Doors 19:30 Www.Scruffoftheneck.Com Www.Yearsendfest.Com Presented by Scruff of the Neck. This is an 18+ event
Ten Hands High

Ten Hands High

23 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

Scruff of the Neck presents Ten Hands High Listen: https://spoti.fi/3hLU2Ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenHandsHigh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenhandshigh Saturday 23 May 2026 The Old Blue Last, London With support 18+ £12.50 Adv Doors 19:00 Www.Scruffoftheneck.Com Www.Yearsendfest.Com Presented by Scruff of the Neck. This is an 18+ event
WØlffe

WØlffe

2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2026

Following on from debut LDN sellout shows & a tour support w/ Lauran Mayberry (CHVRCHES) last year, WØLFFE returns for a landmark hometown show at the Old Blue Last this July. (2/7). Presented by closeup. This is an 18+ event
Hologramme + Patche + Boutique Feelings
Hologramme, the alias of Montreal producer Clément Leduc, creates atmospheric and dystopian electronic music inspired by house, UK garage, and ambient. Collaborating with artists like Lunice, Ouri, and Fakear, he has also made his mark in fashion and film, crafting works for Chanel, Audemars Piguet, and KAWS. A key figure in Montreal’s scene, he blends live performance and DJ sets using modular synths. With over 10 million streams to date, a new album in creation, and touring across Canada and Europe scheduled for 2026, Hologramme continues his international rise. This free ticket does not guarantee entry - please arrive in good time. Presented by CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH. This is an 18+ event
Innerspeaker: Summer Salt + John Myrtle
On Reside, their fourth LP, SUMMER SALT continue the push and pull between where they’ve been and where they’re going, honoring the sun-soaked charm that won them their devoted fanbase while exploring new creative terrain. While the 13-track Reside carries the same effortlessly beautiful melodies, delicate introspection and hazy instrumentation that have colored albums like 2021’s Sequoia Moon and 2023’s Campanita, the process of constructing the songs was quite literally flipped on its head this time around, with drummer/multi-instrumentalist Eugene Chung handling the bulk of the songwriting duties, later leaning on his bandmates (frontman Matthew Terry and multi-instrumentalist Winston Triolo) to bring his ideas to life. The result is an album that carries Summer Salt’s hallmark aesthetic, a swirl of surf pop, bossa nova and retro indie that evokes long coastal drives and the slow exposure of Polaroid photos on scorching summer afternoons while offering new emotional textures and lyrical depth. Even after its final notes fade, Reside lingers, the sort of feelings that stick with you after the sun has set, the summer has slipped away, and the golden haze of memory begins to clear. In those quiet, reflective moments, Summer Salt’s music hums: familiar and full of feeling. It’s a gentle reminder of the past and a nudge toward the future, but also the stillness of the now. You’ll get where you’re going eventually. Until then, be where you are. Presented by CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH. This is an 18+ event
Pynch + Support

Pynch + Support

26 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Alt-indie LDN outfit PYNCH take on an intimate headline show at the iconic Old Blue Last this June. Don't miss it. Presented by CloseUp. This is an 18+ event
The Tullamarines

The Tullamarines

19 May 2026 - 22 May 2026

Communion ONE & Eat Your Own Ears presents The Tullamarines Presented by Communion ONE and Eat Your Own Ears. This is an 18+ event.
Kyoyoko (beijing) / Maddison Windfarm / My Liberal Pony
SCREAM/SHOUT#189: Very exciting business happening at The Old Blue Last. KyoYoko (from Beijing) are playing one of their first shows in the UK. They play electronic, industrial post-punk. Maddison Windfarm and My Liberal Pony join for some very much required art-rock & art-rap goodness. This is gonna be a blinder! Presented by Scream/Shout. This is an 18+ event
Lnatobl: Riz La Teef (all-night-long)

Lnatobl: Riz La Teef (all-night-long)

30 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

One of London's most acclaimed DJs touches down at The Old Blue Last for an all-night-long. Expect Acetates for days and an absolute clinic in UK music. Presented by The Old Blue Last. This is an 18+ event
Sunday Jazz

Sunday Jazz

3 May 2026 - 5 Jul 2026

Join us downstairs at The Old Blue Last for a cosy, candle-lit evening with live jazz all night from The Dom Hall Trio Presented by The Old Blue Last. This is an 18+ event
Mi.el / Daxi / Dreamhaus

Mi.el / Daxi / Dreamhaus

4 May 2026 - 4 May 2026

SCREAM/SHOUT#191: Dreampop / alt-rock outfits Mi.el, Daxi & Dreamhaus join forces on the 4th May - all 3 acts have are well worth a watch. All for free on a Monday night so no excuses! Presented by Scream/Shout. This is an 18+ event
Free Roam: Kyle Toole + Laurence

Free Roam: Kyle Toole + Laurence

22 May 2026 - 22 May 2026

Free Roam present: Kyle Toole + Laurence of The Ooz. Expect deep cuts, bumping house music and more from two of the best in the scence. Presented by The Old Blue Last. This is an 18+ event
Drez Camino + James Casper + Sweet Caporal
Lazyitis Presents Drez Camino A London artist of Filipino heritage, Drez Camino crafts indie-soul soundscapes still warm from the hazy confinement of the bedroom they were written in. Rooted in deep reflection yet raw in execution, his sound pulls from sodium-lit soul, VHS-punk grit and a voice that both enchants and burns, like cigarette smoke dancing into your eyes. With incredible support from James Casper and Sweet Caporal. Presented by Lazyitis. This is an 18+ event
Axis Neptune

Axis Neptune

27 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

beijing honed, Yorkshire originating, the alt-indie sounds of Axis Neptune return to the UK this June. Don't miss the LDN stop at the notorious Old Blue Last. Presented by closeup. This is an 18+ event
England V Croatia Live (standing Only)
★this ticket doesn't guarantee you a seat, entry is first come, first served★ Join us for the Fifa World Cup 2026 live on the big screens! Fill up on jugs of beer for your group and order Yard Sale Pizza to your table! This is an 18+ event
England V Ghana Live (standing Only)

England V Ghana Live (standing Only)

23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

★this ticket doesn't guarantee you a seat, entry is first come, first served★ Join us for the Fifa World Cup 2026 live on the big screens! Fill up on jugs of beer for your group and order Yard Sale Pizza to your table! This is an 18+ event
England V Panama Live (standing Only)

England V Panama Live (standing Only)

27 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

★this ticket doesn't guarantee you a seat, entry is first come, first served★ Join us for the Fifa World Cup 2026 live on the big screens! Fill up on jugs of beer for your group and order Yard Sale Pizza to your table! This is an 18+ event
Live Celtic Folk With Bonnie Munro

Live Celtic Folk With Bonnie Munro

7 May 2026 - 7 May 2026

Live Celtic folk band from 7-10pm ~ playing an upbeat mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes. Please note this free ticket doesn't guarantee a seat, so get down early or book a table on the website - theoldbluelast.com Presented by The Old Blue Last. This is an 18+ event
Waxless 9: Rice Dreams + Minus Rf Star + S⊎g⊝
WAXLESS RETURNS TO THE OLD BLUE LAST. A night of whacked-out electronics - expect left-field sounds, hard hitting synths & drum machines, and even the occasional live performance. All without decks. Presented by Waxless Club. This is an 18+ event
Waxless 10: Gif Riff + S⊎g⊝ + Ripkord
WAXLESS RETURNS TO THE OLD BLUE LAST. A night of whacked-out electronics - expect left-field sounds, hard hitting synths & drum machines, and even the occasional live performance. All without decks. Presented by Waxless Club. This is an 18+ event
Faux Poly: Nina + Kassian

Faux Poly: Nina + Kassian

12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026

Faux Poly kick their residency off at the OBL with a very special release show featuring Label heads' Kassian and releasing artist NINA formerly known as 1/2 of DE-TÜ. Presented by The Old Blue Last. This is an 18+ event
Lock-in

Lock-in

28 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

Lock-In headline show at Old Blue Last Presented by This Feeling. This is an 18+ event
Wang: Mark Broom + Billy Nasty + Electro Elvis + Lula
Wang Return to The Old Blue Last for another knees up with the inimitable Mark Broom, Billy Nasty and Electro Elvis in tow. If you were at the last one, you know the score. Early ticket purchase advised to avoid dissapointment. Presented by The Old Blue Last. This is an 18+ event
London Music Ultimate Showcase: Festival All Dayer
Something is happening... The best way I can describe it is like one member said to me: ‘Tim - It’s like freshers week, every week, but better, with bands and stuff...’ and that’s how it’s been over the last 7 years since we created this group. It’s honestly the most fun we’ve had and I’m inviting everyone of you because something’s been happening for a while now and you just don’t know about it...It’s a Showcase of some of the Best London bands playing their music in London - and it’s also a MEETUP group, so you can watch the gig with a mix of regular members and newcomers. Feel free to come on your own or bring your friends and meet new people. Look for the ‘MEETUP SIGN’ or ask the Host on the Door when you arrive. It’s an awesome line-up and at one of the Top Venues in London - Great place for a beer, meet new people and see some amazing unsigned bands! ★ !! The ultimate London gig meetup! !! London Music Showcase There aren’t enough emojis for this, so I’ll keep it simple: BE THERE. If you’ve been to the MEET-UPS over the last 7 years, you’ll know what it’s all about so come down, bring your friends, bring your foes, cancel your wedding, book Granny out of the retirement home. Whatever it takes, she won’t want miss it ★ Gig Meetups !! Https://dice.Fm/promoters/London-music-showcase-6ko3 Https://www.Instagram.Com/londonmusicshowcase/ https://www.meetup.com/London-Music-Showcase-Gigs-Drinks/ https://www.facebook.com/LondonMusicShowcase Presented by London Music Showcase. This is an 18+ event
Breed: The Sick Man Of Europe + Special Guests (in The Round)
breed is a 6-day festival from the old blue last, raising funds for Hackney foodbank alongside some of our closest friends & curators. Following on from their eponymous album and countless tour & festival dates, The Sick Man Of Europe bring their blinding live set to The Old Blue Last for a special In The Round performance -pulling influences from the likes of Swans, Bauhaus, Neu! and Suicide, the band are well known for their hardy DIY approach. We're very excited to be co-hosting their next London show alongside Bad Vibrations. Presented by Bad Vibrations & Big Richard Records. This is an 18+ event
Westislonely

Westislonely

22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026

Live Nation Presents Westislonely Plus Special Guests Presented by Live Nation. This is an 18+ event.

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