What’s on
At the Ivy House, it’s a constantly changing scene, so we have an ever-evolving list of events that are updated regularly. But we also have a schedule of regular activities around which we work, from kids’ drama to knitting classes, from sci-fi clubs to Sunday singarounds.
Calendar of Events
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We Are Making A Film About Mark Fisher
Mon 26 Jan / 19:30 / £10
A 65-minute cinematic experiement exploring the continuing relevance of the late theorist’s ideas on capitalism, culture, and the future.
Presented by Deeper Into Movies.
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Damian O'Neill (The Undertones) in conversation with Ann Scanlon
Tue 27 Jan / 19:00 / £14
Presented by Rock N Roll Book Club as part of Independent Venue Week.
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Dean Rodney Jr. & The Cowboys
Wed 28 Jan / 19:30 / £9
Support comes from Big World and Bog Band, as part of Independent Venue Week 2026.
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Luce Rushton + Lex Vervain
Thu 29 Jan / 19:30 / £5 early birds / £7 general sale
Support from Joseph Futak
Part of Independent Venue Week 2026.
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Phil Tyler & Sarah Hill
Fri 30 Jan / 19:00 / £13.20
Presented by The Goose Is Out! as part of Independent Venue Week 2026.
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Picture Parlour
Sat 31 Jan / 16:00 / £12
Picture Parlour come to The Ivy House for a very special Saturday night as part of Independent Venue Week.
Support comes from Lonnie Gunn / Imogen and the Knife (solo) / The Slow Country / Silvertwin
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The George Mooney Trio
Sun 1 Feb / 16:00 / Free Entry
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New Lands: Animal Soup + Sidney Jones and the Murmuration
Tue Feb 3 / 19:30 / £7
Purchase a ticket in advance and you’ll receive a FREE pint of New Lands lager.
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Songs for the Midwinter
Thu 5 Feb / 19:30 / £9
An evening of live folk music to celebrate Imbolc - the turning point of midwinter, when the first signs of spring begin to appear.
Gather with us for a night of community, storytelling, and trad music.
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South London Soul
Sat 7 Feb / 19:00 / Free Entry
Regular DJ's Mole, Phil, Tom and Jeff PLUS guest DJ Val Palmer - legendary London DJ from 100 Club and The Rivoli Ballroom!!
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Frankie & Barney
Sun 8 Feb / 16:00 / Free Entry
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Jeff Buckley - It's Never Over
Mon 9 Feb / 19:30 / £10
Presented by Deeper Into Movies.
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MKJazz: Play Mario Kart with a Live Jazz Band!
Tue Feb 10 / 19:00 / £5 (play) / £2 (watch)
YAHOO! Racing has never been more thrilling - we're bringing Mario Kart to The Ivy House...with an 8-piece jazz band! Compete against others tournament-style as our band plays Mario Kart 8's most iconic tracks, with a chance to bring home the glory (and a cheeky cash prize!)
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Green Hands
Fri Feb 13 / 19:30 / £6
Returning to London for their first foray south of the river for many a year, Leamington Spa's Green Hands are back and heaving themselves onstage to perform songs from their upcoming album 'Everything's Proof'. Taking a wide swing of inspiration ranging from 70s folk to Drag City DIY to the Isley Brothers, this new music is both their most full-realised and personal yet.
Support from NEEV & Kristian Smith
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Doolally Tap
Sun 15 Feb / 16:00 / Free Entry
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It's Not The End Of The World
Mon 16 Feb / 19:00 / £10-£15
Dive into a lineup of short films exploring themes of queerness, sci-fi elements, and the apocalypse!
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New Lands presents: Fowl Song
Tue 17 Feb / 19:30 / £7
Readings from: Harriet Armstrong // Candle Hirst // Lu Rose Cunningham // Rowe Irvin // Maz Murray // E V Grantham
Music from: Mataio Austin-Dean & Ula Taylor-Reilly
Purchase a ticket in advance and you’ll receive a FREE pint of New Lands lager.
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Quiz
Wed 18 Feb / 20:00 / £2.50
with Quizmaster Maze! Top Team takes home £50 to spend at the bar…
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The George Risk Group
Sun 22 Feb / 16:00 / Free Entry
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Air: Eating Sleeping Waiting and Playing
Mon 23 Feb / 19:00 / £5
Cool Tapes presents a VHS screening of Mike Mills' cultishly-adored 1999 documentary, following the band Air on their Moon Safari tour. Inspired by the work of Jean Luc Godard and D. A. Pennebaker, Mills slyly and stylishly blends the band's European glamour with the monotony and boredom of touring life.
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The Roebucks
Tue 24 Feb / 19:00 / £10
Support from Jonique and Soft Top.
Presented by The Season
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Movie Quiz
Wed 25 Feb / 20:00 / £2.50
Hosted by Emmett Cruddas. Top team takes home £50 to spend at the bar!
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Nick Hart
Fri 27 Feb / 19:00 / £12
Support from Adrian Roper & Creeping Jane
Presented by The Goose Is Out!
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leather.head
Sat Feb 28 / 19:30 / £8 (£6 unwaged)
leather.head perform in the round. No one turned away for lack of funds.
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The George Mooney Trio
Sun 1 Mar / 16:00 / Free Entry
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Jana Horn
Thu 5 Mar / 19:30 / £12.50
Presented by Bird On The Wire
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Nunhead Folk Sessions
Sun 8 Mar / 16:00 / Free Entry
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Quiz
Wed 11 Mar / 20:00 / £2.50
with Quizmaster Sam! Top team takes homes £50 to spend at the bar…
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Doolally Tap
Sun 15 Mar / 16:00 / Free Entry
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New Lands: My Mercury + tall child
Tue 17 Mar / 19:30 / £7
Purchase a ticket in advance and you’ll receive a FREE pint of New Lands lager.
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Quiz
Wed 18 Mar / 20:00 / £2.50
with Quizmaster Maze! Top team takes home £50 to spend at the bar…
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Nockles / Jones Jazz
Sun 22 Mar / 16:00 / Free Entry
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Bludud
Thu 26 Mar / 19:00 / £12
Support from Avalon Cafe Choir + Olive Wreath.
Presented by Bozo Reductions.
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The George Risk Group
Sun 29 Mar / 16:00 / Free Entry
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The Leaf Library
Tue 31 Mar / 19:30 / £11
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Sam Grassie
Thu 2 Apr / 19:30 / £11
Support from Les Caravanes and more special guests to be announced.
Presented by Friends Serene
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New Lands: Hackpen + Sid Plimmer
Tue 7 Apr / 19:30 / £7
Purchase a ticket in advance and you’ll receive a FREE pint of New Lands lager.
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Symbol Soup
Fri 10 Apr / 19:30 / £10
Symbol Soup perform in the round to celebrate the release of their new album 'Stepping on the Same Rakes'.
Support from Kitty Fitz + Wilshaw
Presented by Friends Serene
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False Idah
Thu 30 Apr / 19:00 / £11
Regular events & clubs: from singaround to sci-fi
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Feminist Sci-Fi Book Club
Last Monday of the month
7:30pm -
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Knit Nunhead
Every Monday at 7pm
A weekly knit/crochet/fibre craft meet for folks of SE London, and beyond! All crafts and skill levels welcome.
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Strawberry Drama
Mon + Weds
Strawberry Drama is a variation of Drama/ Musical theatre classes aimed at ages 4-16years.
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Pub Quiz
Every Wednesday from 8pm, from an eclectic variety of quizmasters. 2.50 per person to play, with proceeds going to our community outreach projects.
