Union Chapel

The Unknowns band, who fuse musical styles from the Middle East, Europe and Africa, have a unique origin story. Made up of talented musicians who are currently seeking asylum in the UK, or have… The Unknowns live at Union Chapel - full performance

Start your weekend right! Take a trip back to @unionchapeluk.bsky.social in 2024, and the debut gig of The Unknowns:

Echo Vocal Ensemble: The sun has burst the sky | Sun 5 Oct
Experience the raw power of the human voice in a performance of vocal music spanning 5 centuries – Monteverdi, Mvula, improvisation & folksong in an immersive concert inspired by the autumn equinox.

Book: unionchapel.org.uk/church/churc...

Live At The Chapel with ED GAMBLE | Saturday 8 November

Off Menu co-host & star of Great British Menu, The Traitors Uncloaked & his own global stand-up special headlines joined by Harriet Kemsley, Lindsey Santoro, Limahl Germain & Maisie Adam.

Book at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-...

Backyard Cinema’s ROMEO + JULIET | 11 - 13 September
After 11 sold-out years, this immersive cinematic experience returns; Baz Lurhmann’s cult classic screened in a church, with a live choir and solo vocalists, surrounded by candlelight and lush decor.

Book now at www.gigantic.com/backyard-cin...

Comedy Coming😂
⭐️Live at the Chapel shows headlined by Lucy Beaumont and Simon Amstell
⭐️Omid Djalili brings latest work ‘Namaste’ in Nov
⭐️Alan Davies shares his funniest & life-shaping stories this Sep & explores how the world of white male stand-ups is changing
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#JoinOurTeam as Facilities Manager of our Grade I & II* listed buildings; home to an awardwinning venue, community hub, frontline charity supporting those experiencing marginalisation, radical church & historic pipe organ.
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JAMIE WOON | 13 October

The triumphant return with new music full of soul, emotion, and signature honeyed vocals.

⏰ Set reminder for on sale this Fri 1 Aug 10am at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-...

COLEEN NOLAN | 24 February
A joyous celebration of life, love & laughter with new live show ‘This Is Me’; a night packed with unfiltered stories, an anything-goes audience Q&A, plus a couple of songs.

⏰ Set reminder for on sale this Fri 1 Aug 10am at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/coleen-nolan

HARRISON STORM | Friday 21 November

The indie folk singer-songwriter returns with new music to break down our walls and truly open up.

Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/harrison-storm

NEK | Friday 17 April 2026

The singer and multi-instrumentalist brings the most beloved songs from over his 30 year career on his first European tour for five years.

Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/nek

A slice of musical history as the legacy of jazz legend Dave Brubeck is celebrated by his eldest son and quartet on our London stage, plus a selection of South African jazz.

BRUBECK PLAYS BRUBECK | 15 December
Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/brubeck-plays-brubeck

Live at the Chapel with SIMON AMSTELL | Sat 6 Dec

BAFTA nominated icon headlines feat. Last One Laughing’s Lou Sanders, Fringe smasher Jin Hao Li, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ania Magliano & Live At The Apollo star Catherine Bohart.

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At the Union Chapel Islington again. This time it's Martha Wainwright supported by Michele Stodart.

Pop perfection as Camera Obscura play the Union Chapel in Islington last night. On stage in front of a large pulpit as the last of the evening’s light shines through a beautiful round stained glass window.

Camera Obscura in a chapel close to heaven last nite. ❤️

Inspiring young pianist BRAD KELLA rose from adversity to winning Channel 4’s ‘The Piano’. His headline show on 23 September sees him filling our chapel space with music from debut album ‘Phoebe’s Melody’ and more.

Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/brad-kella

Become a Union Chapel Member 🌟 Enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting our iconic building, cultural programme & community activities.
⏰ Advanced show listings
🍻 10% off our bar & kiosk
🎟️ Selected ticket discounts
💰 Promos at local venues
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Progressive folk trio AURI fill our chapel space on 15 September

Comprised by Tuomas’ keys and infinite imagination, Troy’s arsenal of flutes, other folk instruments and magical touch, and Kurkela’s youthful and tender voice of wonder.

Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-...

White Male Stand-up, with ALAN DAVIES | 8 Sep

QI & Jonathan Creek star shares the funniest moments of his career, the highs & lows that shaped him as a person & answers questions on how the world of white male stand-ups is changing. + audience Q&A.

Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-...

OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL | 16 - 18 Oct
7 short breathtaking films of marine life & wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration, venturing to rarely explored depths with surfers, paddlers, divers & scientists who dedicate their lives to the ocean.
Book at www.gigantic.com/ocean-film-f...

Next Week 🎵 Union Chapel Voices gospel choir join jazz-folk singer-songwriter Lara Eidi, described by Grammy journalist Fiona Ross as “the future of cosmopolitan folk—who heals as soon as she starts to sing.”

Union Chapel Voices in Concert | Wed 23 July
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TONIGHT 🎵🎭 WOLF HALL In Concert
A night of music and drama with the best-selling score and readings from Anton Lesser (Thomas More) live in our chapel space.

17 July
6.30pm Doors
7.30pm Act 1
8.20pm Interval
8.50pm Act 2

Grab last chance tickets at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-...

Calling all Islington community groups! We have up to 8 fully-funded places to take part in FREE weekly creative and interactive organ lessons - no experience necessary.

Each Wednesday, September - December | 4pm

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#Islington

Union Chapel Open Day | Sat 20 Sept *FREE*

Guided tours, organ recital, mini doc films, kids heritage treasure hunt pack, archive hidden gems displayed + more at our stunning Victorian Gothic Islington chapel.

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Save The Date! ⏰ Free tickets live 20 August

Devendra Banhart | 12 November

A pioneer of the “freak folk” and “New Weird America” movements, Banhart has worked with Vashti Bunyan, Yoko Ono, Os Mutantes, the Swans, ANOHNI, Caetano Veloso, Beck and more.

⏰ Set reminders for on sale this Fri 18 Jul 9am at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-...

Nick Clegg (former Liberal Democrats leader and President of Global Affairs at Meta) shares his thoughts on Meta, AI and the Battle for Big Tech LIVE at Intelligence Squared at Union Chapel on 2 September

+ your chance to ask your questions in the Q&A.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival | 12 - 21 March
Short films of extreme journeys, untamed characters & captivating cinematography. Join top adventure filmmakers & thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle & ride the wildest corners of the planet.

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Courtney wearing a tweed jacket and black shirt smiles holding a silver alto saxophone next to a brutalist background

COURTNEY PINE 'House of Legends' | 29 October
An exhilarating mix of Merengue, Ska, Mento and Calypso led by Black British jazz saxophone icon with strong, proud Afro-Caribbean roots.

Book now at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/courtney-pine-house-of-legends

#JoinOurTeam at Islington's Grade I & II* listed Victorian gothic Union Chapel, home to an award-winning live venue, cross-arts community hub, church & charities

🎭Programme & Venue Hire Coordinator
⛪️Facilities Manager
🍻Bar Roles

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ECHO VOCAL ENSEMBLE: The sun has burst the sky | Sun 5 Oct
From dusk to sunset of the autumn equinox, 9 "sparkling, poised and powerful" voices join in immersive music spanning 5 centuries - from Tallis and Monteverdi to contemporary artists and folksong

Book at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-...

FREE art & improv workshop next week: Be a Singing Postcard | 18 July | 8.45am
Inspired by our 200+ year archive, join Lucinda Sieger in collage, drawing & singing to have fun expressing yourself - no experience necessary. Ages 18+. Lunch provided.
Apply now at unionchapel.org.uk/projects/eve...