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Join us for an earth day prayer with quintet Curawaka and Mira Khanya from Movement Medicine

Wed 17 April, 18:30
From £44

SOLD OUT Free Community Concert and Meal

Sat 13 April, 14:30
FREE

Join us for the first Show The Credits event of the year

Mon 18 March, 19:00
£12 + BF

A fun-filled interactive show full of music, puppets and dancing. For ages 0 - 6.

Thu 11 April, 11:00
Thu 11 April, 11:00 & 14:00
Pay What You Can

Join us for an evening of comedy, community and delicious free food

Tue 13 February, 18:00
FREE

Join us for an afternoon of eco family fun at our free community festival

Sat 9 March, 14:00
FREE

An enchanting evening filled with musical pieces from Aleppo featuring Syrian violinist USTAVI

Sat 13 April, 20:00
£17 + bf

An unmissable evening of 'incredible' (Classical FM) music from the multi-award-winning Scottish/Egyptian duo

Thu 18 April, 20:00
£19 + bf

Irresistible rhythms and contemporary arrangements rooted in her Kurdish Anatolian heritage

Fri 19 April, 20:00
£17 + bf

Poetic dream pop, jazz and Middle Eastern soul from the Palestinian singer

Fri 12 April, 20:00
£17 + bf

See one of London's most exciting amateur orchestras present a programme of Elgar, Bach, and Mendelssohn

Sat 2 March, 19:30
£17 | £12 Conc (+bf)

Delve into crucial topics and address concerns about cultural appropriation and tokenism in children's literature with the award-winning Syrian author

Thu 29 February, 18:30
£5 / £3 Conc

Learn more about voices of those who were colonised, bringing their significant contributions to the history of British literature to the fore

Wed 6 March, 18:30
£5 / £3 Conc

Commemorating the centenary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

Sat 6 April, 20:00
£18 | £12 Conc (+ bf)

Hear the wonderful sound of choirs from South London fill our space with choral covers of pop favourites, indie gems, and more

Fri 5 April, 19:30
£17 (incl. bf)

Hear the wonderful sound of choirs from South London fill our space with choral covers of pop favourites, indie gems, and more

Thu 4 April, 19:30
£17 (incl. bf)

Hear the wonderful sound of choirs from South London fill our space with choral covers of pop favourites, indie gems, and more

Wed 3 April, 19:30
£17 (incl. bf)

An evening of Uyghur poetry, music and dance

Thu 15 February, 20:00
£18 + bf

Grand junction community choir winter perfomance.

Mon 4 December, 19:00
Free

Bring your dancing shoes to The Nest Collective’s spring celebration with the Ceilidh Liberation Front!

Fri 15 March, 19:00
Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar, 19.00
£20 | £15 Conc

The Slovakian-Norwegian orchestra join us for a very special concert at Grand Junction

Wed 17 January, 20:00
£16 + BF

Combining music, dance, and a sprinkling of theatrics, this is ceilidh music as you’ve never seen it before

Fri 26 January, 18:30
Fri 26 & Sat 27 Jan, 18.30
£25 | £18 Conc

Join Ceilidh Liberation Front for a fun, family afternoon of music and plenty of dancing!

Sat 27 January, 15:00
£12 | £6 Conc

A playful show about (mis)understanding the rules. For ages 3 - 6 and their grownups.

Sat 23 March, 11:00
Sat 23 Mar, 11.00 & 14.00
PAY WHAT YOU CAN

A night of music, poetry and stalls to raise funds for urgent humanitarian work by Medical Aid for Palestinians

Thu 26 October, 19:00
£16

An evening of discussion and live music celebrating Studio One, the history of Reggae, and its arrival in West London.

Sat 25 November, 19:00
£10/£7 Conc

An evening of feature and short screenings celebrating the work of female and LGBTQ+ filmmakers

Wed 25 October, 19:00
Free

Enjoy delicious free food and enjoy some creative activity with your neighbours

Tue 5 December, 18:00
FREE

See the Wisconsin-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter at Grand Junction

Fri 22 March, 20:00
£22.50 + bf

A triple-bill featuring the JUNO award-winning singer-songwriter, folk group Inn Echo and guitarist Sam Carter at Grand Junction

Wed 18 October, 20:00
£17 + bf

Join nine talented musicians in a Christmas celebration, exploring the folk traditions of England, Scotland, Ireland and beyond

Sat 9 December, 19:30
£14 | £18 | £22

Join Maya’s world of Magical Honey with dance, magic, storytelling and live music for ages 5+

Sat 2 December, 11:00
Saturday 2 December, 11:00 & 14:00
Pay What You Can

Join the award-winning folk group for a candlelit evening of seasonal carols, spine-tingling harmonies and melodies

Sat 2 December, 20:00
£16.50 + bf

Discover more about St Mary Magdalene's as part of London's Open House Festival

Sat 9 September, 11:00
Sat 9 September, open from 11.00 - 15.00
FREE

A new interactive 'Finding St Mary Magdalene' tour, which uncovers the depictions across the building of the ‘notorious sinner’ after whom the church derives its name.

Wed 25 October, 12:30
FREE

The significant development of North Paddington from the 1960s and its impact on residents and social conditions

Wed 29 November, 19:00
£5 / £3 Conc

Learn more about Black majority churches and their genesis in Britain

Wed 13 September, 19:00
FREE

Discover the origins of St Mary Magdalene's within Paddington's development from a 19th-century village to a crowded urban area

Wed 6 September, 19:00
FREE

A friendly and welcoming session to meet with local people and practice English over some free lunch. Everyone is welcome!

Wed 23 August, 12:00
Wed 23 August, 12.00 - 13.00
FREE

A gripping one-person show of a classic fairy tale, as Jack sells his cow for five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. For ages 3+.

Sat 21 October, 11:00
Saturday 21 October, 11:00 & 14:00
PAY WHAT YOU CAN

A new theatrical adaptation of Lizzy Stewart’s Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winning book for ages 3+

Sat 18 November, 11:00
Saturday 18 November, 11:00 & 14:00
PAY WHAT YOU CAN

Join us for Christmas in the Arab world with a candlelit evening of Arabic, Syriac, Coptic and Byzantine chants with Joseph Tawadros, Attab Haddad & more

Sat 6 January, 20:00
£18 + bf

Sudanese singer Amira Kheir brings her enchanting North East African style fused with soulful Jazz to Grand Junction

Fri 10 November, 20:00
£16 + bf

Ahmed Harfoush and his band return to W2 with a jazz revival of 1950s Egyptian songs, including some American greats from the same era.

Sat 11 November, 20:00
£17 + bf

Join us for a night of spooky tunes and dancing with the Ceilidh Liberation Front.

Sat 28 October, 19:00
£20/£15 Concession

The premiere of Saxophonist Sean Khan's new project featuring special guest The Pentangle’s Jacqui McShee, plus Rosie Frater-Taylor and Kindelan

Thu 16 November, 20:00
£22 + bf

A week long project aimed at 7-11 year olds. Play fun drama games and end the week with a short performance!

Mon 24 July, 10:00
Monday 24th July - Friday 28th July 2023
FREE

An evening of uplifting music from the singer-songwriter

Fri 29 September, 19:00
From £32 + bf

Singer-songwriter brings her stunning repertoire of original poetic songs with traditional and tribal music to W2

Wed 6 December, 19:00
From £32 + bf

Join the Scottish folk musician for the launch of her new album Dreamer Awake

Fri 22 September, 20:00
£17.50 + BF

An immersive exploration of friendship and the moment you fall in love by Amal Khalidi and Tatenda Naomi Matsvai. For ages 13+ and adults

Wed 15 November, 16:30
Wednesday 15 November, 16.30 & 19:30
PAY WHAT YOU CAN

A relaxing meditation, poetry and journaling session exploring themes of self reflection

Tue 11 July, 11:00
FREE

Enjoy a relaxed evening of music & culture from the Arabic-speaking world at the sixth edition of ‘Open Mic Night – A Night of Arabic Music’

Sat 15 July, 19:00
£8.50 + BF

Montreal-based pianist and composer comes to West London to perform his latest album

Wed 4 October, 20:00
£20 + BF

A musical and poetic journey that centres around Toria Banks’ new, contemporary version of Haydn’s dramatic cantata Arianna a Naxos

Fri 14 July, 13:30
FREE

The whole community is invited to our fun-filled May Festival!

Sat 13 May, 15:00
FREE

A special concert conducted by David Hill, as The Bach Choir is joined by over 100 children from their Vocalise! community engagement programme to celebrate another year

Thu 8 June, 16:00
£0 - £10

An extraordinary journey from the perspective of an acorn; the hectic forest floor, thrumming underworlds, and dazzling heights of icy branches. Beautifully realised through puppetry, folk music, and live camera work. For ages 5+

Thu 10 August, 11:30
Thursday 10 August, 11:00 & 14:00
PAY WHAT YOU CAN

London’s Syrian Arts and Culture Festival (SACF) presents an enchanting evening celebrating Aleppo, its music and musicians, past and present

Thu 11 May, 19:00
£15 + BF

SOLD OUT A theatre performance celebrating London’s Arab communities and their extraordinary stories, as part of Shubbak Festival 2023

Thu 6 July, 20:30
£6 - £12

SOLD OUT A theatre performance celebrating London’s Arab communities and their extraordinary stories, as part of Shubbak Festival 2023

Fri 7 July, 20:30
£6 - £12

SOLD OUT A theatre performance celebrating London’s Arab communities and their extraordinary stories, as part of Shubbak Festival 2023

Sat 8 July, 20:30
£6 - £12

SOLD OUT A theatre performance celebrating London’s Arab communities and their extraordinary stories, as part of Shubbak Festival 2023

Sat 8 July, 16:30
£6 - £12

*Second date added* American songwriter and producer Phil Elverum musical project comes to Grand Junction

Mon 12 June, 19:30
£18 + BF

a gathering and reading of Momtaza Mehri debut poetry collection, Bad Diaspora Poems

Thu 29 June, 19:30
£8 / £5 Concession

American songwriter and producer Phil Elverum musical project comes to Grand Junction

Tue 13 June, 19:30
£18 + BF

Mesmerising vocals from the spirit-infused Swedish folk singer

Mon 9 October, 20:00
From £32 + bf

The Bahar Choir's Iranian chorists perform Iranian music and contemporary pieces at Grand Junction

Fri 28 April, 19:00
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 April
£35 | £49 | £75

Ten of the funniest comedians with roots in the Arab world come together for a special performance to raise money for Syria

Thu 25 May, 19:30
£25 | £35 | £50

Hear beautiful arrangements from the Icelandic composer and pianist

Wed 21 June, 20:00
£15 + BF

Celebrate the rites of spring Bulgarian-style with storming songs and earth-stirring rhythms

Sat 25 February, 18:00
£15 / £10 conc / £8 kid

A mesmerising evening of experimental music from the avant-garde musician

Tue 11 April, 19:00
£16 + bf

N3w Wave Presents a vibrant and unmissable night filled with new talent combining art, music and dance!

Thu 9 February, 19:30
£5

For one night only AWAN Festival returns to W2 for an evening of music, spoken word and poetry!

Thu 9 March, 20:00
£12 / £10 conc + BF

Enjoy a stunning evening of music from British-Portuguese fado folk songwriter and singer

Thu 6 April, 20:00
£25 + bf

The whole community is invited to our fun-filled Spring Festival!

Sat 18 March, 14:00
FREE

Art works made by Faiz Sara while imprisoned in Syria, highlighting the persecution and oppression he faced and his journey in seeking a safe place to live

Wed 1 February, 10:30
FREE

A retelling the well-known tale with puppets in an out-size replica of a Victorian paper theatre. Ages: 4-7

Tue 30 May, 10:30
Tuesday 30 May (Half Term), 10:30 & 13:30
Pay What You Can

An imaginative adaptation of Michael Foreman’s environmental tale with dancing dinosaurs for 3+

Mon 3 April, 10:30
Monday 3 Apr (Easter), 10:30 & 13:30
Pay What You Can

Family favourite Groove Baby sails the seas in a jazz and funk-fuelled show for 3 – 7s!

Thu 16 February, 10:30
Thursday 16 Feb (Half Term), 10:30 & 13:30
Pay What You Can

A multi-cultural family dance show with shadow puppetry for ages 3 - 7!

Sat 28 January, 10:00
Saturday 28 Jan, 10:00 & 11:30
Pay What You Can

A talk exploring the story of African and Caribbean people in Britain during 1878 – 1919

Thu 16 March, 19:30
£8 / £5 Concession

Bring your dancing shoes to The Nest Collective’s spring celebration with the Ceilidh Liberation Front!

Sat 18 March, 19:00
£18/£12 Concession

A talk highlighting the contributions made by black people in Paddington in the 20th Century

Tue 4 April, 19:30
£8 / £5 Concession

Join Ceilidh Liberation Front for a fun, family afternoon of music and plenty of dancing!

Sat 28 January, 15:00
£10/£5 Concession

Mesmerising vocals from the spirit-infused Swedish folk singer

Thu 23 February, 20:00
From £32 + bf

An unmissable evening from the award-winning pianist and composer for the launch of his new album

Thu 27 April, 20:00
£16 + BF

Combining music, dance, and a sprinkling of theatrics, this is ceilidh music as you’ve never seen it before

Fri 27 January, 19:00
Fri 27 January, Sat 28 January
£22/£16 Concession

*RESCHEDULED DATE* A highly anticipated evening from the multi-award-winning folk legend

Sat 27 May, 20:00
£17 + bf

Celebrate Christmas 2022 with Chickensheds new festive show, Christmas Tales! Ideal for ages 0-7.

Mon 19 December, 10:30
Monday 19 Dec, 10:30 & 1:30
£6 per family (up to 5 people)

Enjoy delicious free food and hear stories from your neighbours

Wed 3 May, 18:00
FREE

Award-winning folk music trio Lady Maisery is joined by Jimmy Aldridge and Kit Hawes

Thu 15 December, 20:00
£18 + bf

Iranian music duo bring their electronic sounds mixed with Middle Eastern flavours to the UK for the first time since 2012

Mon 7 November, 20:00
£30

Join eight talented musicians in the acoustics of our stunning nave for the final stop on their tour

Tue 18 October, 20:00
£13.50 + bf

Enjoy a stunning evening of music from British-Portuguese fado folk songwriter and singer

Wed 5 April, 20:00
£25 + bf

Community project sharing stories from the Middle East and North Africa

Tue 17 January, 18:00
Tuesdays 17 Jan - 28 Mar 18:00 - 20:00
FREE

A programme for young people from BAME backgrounds who are interested in heritage, museums, and the arts.

Thu 6 October, 00:00
THURSDAYS, 28 SEPT - 7 DEC, 18.00 - 20.00
FREE

Join us this October half-term for a wonderful re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen’s tale Thumbelina. For ages 2+.

Fri 28 October, 10:30
Friday 28 Oct, 10:30 & 1:30
£6 per family (up to 5 people)

The Nest Collective's famous folk and roots festival returns to Grand Junction

Sat 19 November, 15:00
£33/£25 Concession

The electroacoustic minimalist performs songs from her new album

Thu 27 October, 20:00
£16 + bf

Join us for a night of spooky tunes and dancing with the Ceilidh Liberation Front.

Sat 29 October, 19:00
£15/£10 Concession

A jazz revival of 1950s Egyptian songs, including some American greats from the same era.

Tue 15 November, 20:00
£17 + bf

Kosovan singer-songwriter AJO performs with her band at our spectacular setting for London Jazz Festival

Fri 11 November, 20:00
£17 + bf

A ground-breaking re-imagining of Richard Wagner’s iconic opera, with a new orchestration by composer Laura Bowler and a new English libretto by librettist, novelist and poet Glyn Maxwell.

Thu 13 July, 19:30
£15/£25/£35

A ground-breaking re-imagining of Richard Wagner’s iconic opera, with a new orchestration by composer Laura Bowler and a new English libretto by librettist, novelist and poet Glyn Maxwell.

Wed 12 July, 19:30
£15/£25/£35

London Sinfonietta's best young musicians present the fruits of their labours with a captivating performance of new music

Thu 14 July, 19:30
£10 + bf

Grand Junction volunteers test your knowledge in a variety of subjects. Join us for facts, fun and prizes! Come with a team or join a team on the night.

Tue 17 May, 19:00
£2

Award-winning folk musician, songwriter and composer Rowan Rheingans brings her courageous solo show to London.

Sat 10 September, 19:30
£15/£13 Concession + booking fee

Vibrant, inclusive theatre show that is perfect for young children 0-7.

Sat 2nd July 10:30 & 1:30
£6 for family ticket, with option to add £10 donation.

An interactive family show for little ones age 0-7

Thurs 2nd June 10.30am & 1.30pm
£6 for family ticket

Five of the funniest Arabic comedians come to W2 for a night of plenty of laughs as they attempt to prove the naysayers wrong!

Fri 10 June, 20:00
£18+ BF

Bring your dancing shoes to The Nest Collective’s spring celebration with the Ceilidh Liberation Front!

Fri 1 April, 19:00
£15/£10 CONC + BF

Peter Wiegold’s orchestra of global musicians perform at Grand Junction following their hugely successful 2019 Barbican concerts.

Thu 5 May, 20:00
£18 + BF

Groove Baby create exciting, inspiring and engaging concerts for people young and older.

Sat 2 October, 10:30
£5

Hear experts and enthusiasts discuss Comper’s work on the chapel

Wed 25 May, 18:30
£6.00 - £8.00

Following rave reviews for comeback album Busy Guy, Stephen Fretwell's spring tour culminates at Grand Junction

Fri 17 June, 20:30
£22.50 + BF

Join us for a wonderful night, witnessing the next generation of poets, rappers and singers.

Sat 26 February, 18:30
FREE

The Rheingans sisters make powerful, richly connecting music; wholly contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions

Fri 8 April, 20:00
£15 + bf

Sam Sweeney and his band put a swagger and groove into traditional English music, with flare, energy and festival spirit.

Thu 12 May, 20:00
£16.50 + BF

Vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children

Sat 15th Jan 10.30am and 1.30pm
£6 for family ticket

Join Ceilidh Liberation Front for a fun, family afternoon of music and plenty of dancing!

Sat 29 January, 15:00
£10/£5 Children (2-16 years)

Join us for a night of tunes, dancing and haggis with the Ceilidh Liberation Front.

Fri 28 January, 19:00
£16/£13 Concession

Join us for a night of tunes, dancing and haggis with the Ceilidh Liberation Front.

Sat 29 January, 19:00
£16/£13 Concession

Powerful and expressive interpretations of Bengali classics, with a dynamic and original sound

Sat 26 March, 20:00
£17.50/£15 Conc + BF

String duo Balladeste leading a new genre of contemporary classical meets alt-folk, with guests Alice Zawadski and Saied Silbak.

Sat 4 December, 20:00
£14.50 + bkg fee

The strings of Fantasia Orchestra join us for a magical, candle-lit evening with some of our classical favourites this Christmas.

Tue 14 December, 19:30

A lantern lit evening for the whole community. Come along and gather around fire pits, with stories, songs, music, food and culture.

Sat 7 May, 16:00
FREE

A very special performance by Internationally-renowned Palestinian composer and oud player Saied Silbak and his quintet.

Fri 15 October, 20:30

Grand Junction will be taking part in Open House Festival London on 4th September 19th - 24th September

Wed 21 September, 10:00
FREE

Join the internationally renowned oud virtuoso, Joseph Tawadros as he pushes musical boundaries in an intimate solo show.

Fri 10 September, 20:30

A Saturday afternoon concert series crammed full of music, tea and cake

Sat 4 December, 12:00
Pay what you can

A Saturday afternoon concert series crammed full of music, tea and cake with special guests Ell Kendall and Maria Graspa.

Sat 16 October, 12:00

Oum’s sensual sound blends traditional Arabic music with soul, jazz and electronic influences

Fri 4 March, 20:00
£14 + BF

A vibrant evening of afro-infused grooves and folk harmony.

Sat 2 October, 20:00

The Nest Collective’s much-loved festival celebrating the finest folk and roots music from around the world.

Sat 20 November, 15:00

Black String return to the K-Music Festival with their old friend, musical companion, and one of the most versatile jazz guitarists Nguyên Lê.

Thu 28 October, 19:30
£17.50

A heart-warming interactive adventure for children and families, with live music, beautiful puppets and an enchanting tea shop setting.

Sat 20 November, 09:30
£0.00-£15.00

An evening of Moroccan Gnawa funk dance fusion.

Thu 1 July, 20:00

A beautiful and calming show for children age 3-10 created by Jess Clements

Fri 30 July, 10:30
FREE

“Poetry, but not as you know it” (Guardian), the spoken word and music show returns.

Sat 26 June, 20:00

The Iraqui oud aficionado leads a spellbinding musical collaboration.

Fri 25 June, 20:00

Mesmerising funk-infused Sudanese Afrobeat.

A highly anticipated evening from one of the hottest properties on the folk scene.

Sat 3 July, 20:00

An unforgettable evening from one of the greatest English folk singer-songwriters.

Fri 16 July, 20:00

An unmissable evening of incredible live music from the avant-garde record label.

Fri 2 July, 20:00

An exhibition celebrating our creative community in lockdown

The Arabist and cultural expert traces the Arab and Islamic roots of Europe’s architectural heritage

Thu 20 April, 19:30
£8 / £5 Concession

FAMILY PERFORMANCES

  • Chickenshed presents Tales from the Shed

    A fun-filled interactive show full of music, puppets and dancing. For ages 0 - 6.

    £2.00£22.00
    Thu 11 Apr, 11:00 a.m.
  • Boxed In

    A playful show about (mis)understanding the rules. For ages 3 - 6 and their grownups.

    £2.00£22.00
    Sat 23 Mar, 11:00 a.m.
  • Sanskruti Dance present Magical Honey

    Join Maya’s world of Magical Honey with dance, magic, storytelling and live music for ages 5+.

    £2.00£22.00
    Sat 2 Dec, 11:00 a.m.
  • Flock Theatre Makers present There’s a Tiger in the Garden

    A new theatrical adaptation of Lizzy Stewart’s award winning book for family audiences. For ages 3+.

    £2.00£22.00
    Sat 18 Nov, 11:00 a.m.
  • Half Moon presents Hot Orange

    An immersive exploration of friendship and the moment you fall in love by Amal Khalidi and Tatenda Naomi Matsvai. For ages 13+ and adults

    £2.00£22.00
    Wed 15 Nov, 19:30
  • Half A String present Breathe

    An extraordinary journey from the perspective of an acorn; the hectic forest floor and the heights of icy branches. Beautifully realised through puppetry, folk music, and live camera work. For ages 5+

    £2.00£22.00
    Thu 15 Aug, 11:00 a.m.
  • Chickenshed present Moving Tales

    On your marks, get set, MOVE! Chickenshed's Tales from the Shed team present a non-stop, all singing, all dancing, all-moving history of fairy tales that have moving at their centre. For ages 2+

    £2.00£22.00
    Thu 6 Jun, 10:30 a.m.
  • SOLD OUT – The Magical Paper Theatre presents Pinocchio

    Being a cultural icon and one of the most re-imagined characters in children's literature, Pinocchio is coming alive one more time with paper & wooden characters in a Victorian Paper Theatre. For ages 4+.

    £2.00£22.00
    Tue 30 May, 10:30 a.m.
  • Dinosaurs And All That Rubbish

    An imaginative adaptation of Michael Foreman’s environmental tale with dancing dinosaurs. This riotous hour, packed with signature Roustabout silliness, will have you tapping your toes from start to finish! For ages 3 +

    £2.00£22.00
    Mon 3 Apr, 10:30 a.m.
  • Groove Baby presents Grooving With Pirates

    Come on a swashbuckling adventure with family favourite Groove Baby as they sail the seas in this exciting, jazz and funk-fuelled show, especially for 3 – 7s and their grown-up crews!

    £2.00£22.00
    Thu 16 Feb, 10:30 a.m.
  • Apple ‘N’ Spice

    An interactive multi-cultural family dance show with shadow puppetry for ages 3 - 7!

    Sat 28 Jan, 10:00 a.m.

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