Alexandra Palace
concert hallGrade II-listed entertainment and sports venue in north London that hosts concerts, festivals, exhibitions and ice‑skating, and is known for its panoramic views and historic BBC broadcasting links. Major event spaces include the Great Hall (capacity ~10,250) along with multiple halls and a theatre used for concerts and large public events.
Upcoming Events (50)
North London Book Fest
The North London Book Fest at Alexandra Palace brings together authors for intimate readings, Q&As, and lively panels celebrating contemporary literature. Attendees can discover new voices, hear fresh releases, and enjoy a vibrant, book-loving festival in a historic London venue.
Onjali Q. Raúf: The Boy At the Back of the Class
Author Onjali Q. Raúf discusses The Boy at the Back of the Class with a live session for young readers at Alexandra Palace. The interactive talk aims to spark empathy and action, inviting families to engage with stories about kindness, resilience, and social issues.
Michael Rosen
Celebrated children's author and poet Michael Rosen marks his 80th birthday with readings from his beloved poetry and stories at Alexandra Palace. Expect lively storytelling and family-friendly entertainment in a festive, literary celebration at London's historic venue.
Alan Hollinghurst: Our Evenings
Renowned author Alan Hollinghurst discusses 'Our Evenings' at the North London Book Festival, hosted at Alexandra Palace. A refined literary evening of readings, insights, and audience Q&A in a grand historic venue.
Ben Aaronovitch: Stone and Sky
Author talk by Ben Aaronovitch at the North London Book Festival held at Alexandra Palace. The talk invites fans into Stone and Sky with insights into his writing, urban fantasy, and storytelling, followed by Q&A in a historic London venue.
Tessa Hadley: The Party
Join author Tessa Hadley for an insightful talk about her novel The Party at the North London Book Festival, hosted in the iconic Alexandra Palace. Expect a thoughtful discussion of contemporary fiction, character, and craft in a welcoming literary setting.
Tom Rob Smith: Twenty Years Together
Tom Rob Smith discusses 'Twenty Years Together' at the North London Book Festival, held at Alexandra Palace. An engaging author talk offering insight into his career and craft, set in the historic North London venue.
Simon Mole: A First Book of Dinosaurs and Bugs
Join Simon Mole at Alexandra Palace for a family-friendly reading packed with playful poems, wacky games, and audience participation. The show celebrates dinosaurs and bugs, sparking imagination and a love of reading in young children and their families.
North London Book Festival
Family-friendly book festival at Alexandra Palace in North London offering storytelling, a poetry-writing session with Simon Mole, and dress-up activities for kids. A day of reading and imagination for young book lovers and their families, set in a welcoming venue with vibrant activities.
Alan Ereira: Gold: How it Shaped History
Join historian and author Alan Ereira for an engaging discussion of Gold: How it Shaped History at the North London Book Festival at Alexandra Palace. Explore how gold influenced empires, trade, and culture through accessible storytelling and keen research insights.
Nell Frizzell: Brave and Bold (in All Weathers)
Attend Nell Frizzell's author talk Brave and Bold (in All Weathers) at the North London Book Festival in Alexandra Palace. An engaging exploration of her new work and writing process, with insights into contemporary storytelling. A literary highlight set in a grand North London venue.
Rachel Parris: Introducing Mrs Collins
Author talk at the North London Book Festival as Rachel Parris presents Introducing Mrs Collins at Alexandra Palace. A lively, insightful discussion featuring excerpts and background on the novel, with Parris sharing storytelling insights in a warm festival setting.
Natasha Brown: Universality
Author Natasha Brown discusses Universality at the North London Book Festival, held at Alexandra Palace. An insightful talk exploring themes of identity and society in contemporary fiction, with a follow-up Q&A.
Laura Bates: The New Age of Sexism
Author Laura Bates discusses her book The New Age of Sexism at the North London Book Festival, held at Alexandra Palace. The talk offers timely analysis and is ideal for readers interested in gender equality and contemporary feminism.
Natalie Haynes: No Friend to This House
Natalie Haynes discusses No Friend to This House at the North London Book Festival, held at Alexandra Palace. This author talk invites readers to explore history, feminism, and storytelling in a grand, atmospheric venue.
Kate Muir & Charlotte Mendelson
Two acclaimed authors, Kate Muir and Charlotte Mendelson, take the stage at Alexandra Palace for an author talk at the North London Book Festival. This engaging session offers insights into their latest works, writing craft, and the world of contemporary fiction in a grand historic setting.
Author Talk: Kate Pankhurst at North London Book Festival
Author Kate Pankhurst speaks at the North London Book Festival held at Alexandra Palace, sharing insights into her work and the art of storytelling. The talk invites book lovers to a historic London venue for an engaging literary conversation and audience Q&A.
Dove Ellis @ Alexandra Palace Theatre
Dove Ellis performs live at the iconic Alexandra Palace Theatre in London. An intimate concert featuring singer-songwriter tunes in a grand historic venue with polished vocals and storytelling.
Haringey Greyhounds v Solent Amazons
Catch a high-energy league clash as Haringey Greyhounds host Solent Amazons at Alexandra Palace. This indoor team-sport showdown promises fast breaks, sharp passing, and hometown atmosphere in a London venue famed for big events.
Roxie Nafousi – Live in London
Join author and mindfulness advocate Roxie Nafousi for an uplifting evening at Alexandra Palace. She shares practical tips on personal growth, resilience, and living bravely, weaving her signature warmth with stories from her work in wellbeing and self-help.
North London Laughs
North London Laughs brings a lively stand-up night to Alexandra Palace. Expect sharp, relatable humor from a rotating lineup in a warm, intimate theatre setting. A casual, social night out in a historic London venue.
Rizzle Kicks
Rizzle Kicks head to Alexandra Palace in London on May 22, 2026 for a high-energy UK hip-hop show. Expect punchy rhymes, catchy hooks, and a club-ready live experience in a storied venue, with the duo's playful energy and hit catalog.
National Badminton League
Watch top badminton teams clash in the National Badminton League at Alexandra Palace in London. This fast-paced racquet sport delivers high-energy rallies, skilled drops, and thrilling netside action in a historic, iconic venue.
MARINA
Marina headlines a live concert at Alexandra Palace in London on May 28, 2026, delivering her signature synth-pop sound to a grand venue. Expect fan favourites and new material in a vibrant, high-energy show.
PinkPantheress
PinkPantheress delivers a melodic, high-energy set at Alexandra Palace, blending intimate vocals with infectious indie-pop hooks. The London show promises a vibrant evening in a historic venue with dynamic production and crowd engagement.
Dons of Comedy
On 6 June 2026, Dons of Comedy brings a night of sharp stand-up to Alexandra Palace. Expect a lively lineup of bold jokes and crowd-pleasing stories in a historic London venue. An adults-only evening delivering top-tier comedy in a classic setting.
Royal Choral Society – Puccini At The Palace
The Royal Choral Society performs Puccini's beloved arias and choruses in the grand Alexandra Palace. Expect lush choral timbres and operatic melodies filling the historic hall on 7 June 2026, with a program spotlighting Puccini's timeless expressive range.
Friday Night Is Music Night: A Jazz Celebration
Experience a Friday night jazz celebration at the iconic Alexandra Palace in London. A live concert featuring top ensembles, rich improvisation, and a festive, intimate atmosphere in a historic venue.
Haringey Box Cup
Haringey Box Cup lands at Alexandra Palace for a full-day boxing tournament featuring fighters from Haringey and clubs across London. Expect multiple competitive bouts across weight classes, live ringside action, and a buzzing atmosphere in the iconic London venue.
Red Bull Soapbox Race
The Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to Alexandra Palace for a gravity-powered, whimsical kart showdown on an outdoor track. Teams build eccentric soapbox cars and race for speed and style, drawing cheering crowds to a festive, family-friendly day at the iconic venue.
Empire Of The Sun
Empire Of The Sun brings their shimmering synth-pop spectacle to Alexandra Palace, London, on June 24, 2026. Expect lush electronic textures, neon visuals, and soaring anthems as the iconic duo fills the historic venue with radiant, immersive sound.
Reggae Choir – Roots & Riddims
Reggae Choir – Roots & Riddims brings vibrant choir harmonies to the iconic Alexandra Palace for a live reggae night in London. Expect upbeat roots rhythms, rich vocal textures, and a feel-good concert atmosphere in a historic, expansive venue.
Alabama Shakes
Catch Alabama Shakes live at Alexandra Palace in London on July 3, 2026. A high-energy rock show with blues-inflected guitars and soulful vocals in the iconic venue, delivering a memorable night of live music in a historic space.
Vox Holloway – Music of The Beach Boys
Vox Holloway performs a live tribute to The Beach Boys at Alexandra Palace in London. Expect polished vocal harmonies, iconic pop-rock staples, and a nostalgic, sun-drenched evening in a landmark venue.
The Maccabees
Live indie-rock concert by The Maccabees at Alexandra Palace in London. Expect a guitar-driven set of fan favorites and possible new material in the iconic, intimate atmosphere of the venue.
Wet Leg
Wet Leg headlines a live show at Alexandra Palace in London on July 10, 2026, delivering their signature indie-rock hooks with witty lyrics and high-energy performance on a grand stage. Set in the iconic venue, the concert promises a punchy, crowd-pleasing experience from the breakout duo.
Super Furry Animals
Live performance by the Welsh alternative rock band Super Furry Animals at Alexandra Palace in London. Expect a dynamic set of psychedelic rock favorites delivered in the iconic, buzzing venue.
The Streets
The Streets perform live at Alexandra Palace in London. This headline show brings their signature urban storytelling and punchy hip-hop-influenced beats to a historic, iconic venue, delivering an energetic evening of tightly crafted songs and crowd-pleasing anthems.
Richard Ashcroft
Experience an electric night as Richard Ashcroft headlines Alexandra Palace. The Verve frontman blends soaring vocals with alt-rock textures in London's iconic venue, delivering a set of classic hits plus new material to a devoted audience.
Malory Towers
A live stage adaptation of the beloved Malory Towers at Alexandra Palace. This family-friendly production brings Enid Blyton's classic school stories to the stage with lively sets and engaging performances, perfect for kids and their parents.
Norman Jay MBE presents Good Times
Norman Jay MBE presents Good Times at Alexandra Palace for a disco-tinged house night. Expect legendary cuts from one of London's defining DJs, a warm, retro-fueled vibe, and a lively crowd in the iconic venue. A spirited celebration of dance floor nostalgia with contemporary energy.
London Squash Classic
The London Squash Classic takes over Alexandra Palace on September 2, 2026 for a premier squash tournament. World-class players compete on fast courts in a historic London venue, offering fans high-speed rallies, sharp serves, and a showcase of racquet sport excellence.
Boris Brejcha
German DJ Boris Brejcha headlines a high-energy electronic night at Alexandra Palace in London. Expect his signature techno-infused hard-hitting bass, hypnotic melodies, and immersive visuals inside the iconic venue, promising a club-night atmosphere with a grand stage show.
I Prevail
I Prevail performs a high-energy metalcore show at Alexandra Palace in London, delivering heavy guitars, roaring breakdowns, and sing-along choruses to a stadium-scale crowd. A premier night for metal and rock fans at a historic venue.
Public Service Broadcasting
Public Service Broadcasting headlines Alexandra Palace for an immersive evening of synth-led, sample-heavy rock/electronic music. Expect cinematic textures and propulsive live interplay in the iconic London venue, delivering an electrifying night for fans of experimental pop and electronic music.
Fat Freddy’s Drop
Fat Freddy’s Drop headlines Alexandra Palace with a groove-heavy live show blending funk, soul, reggae and electronic textures. London's iconic venue creates an intimate, club-like atmosphere as the New Zealand outfit delivers immersive jams and soulful vocals.
Skindred
Skindred headlines a high-energy show at Alexandra Palace. Expect pounding rock with their signature reggae-infused riffs, powerhouse vocals, and a riotous, crowd-pleasing night in London.
Bill Ryder-Jones
Bill Ryder-Jones performs a guitar-driven indie set at Alexandra Palace in London. Expect moody, melodic songs and intricate guitar work in a grand, historic venue that adds atmosphere to the show.
Enter Shikari
British rock-electronic band Enter Shikari headlines a high-energy concert at Alexandra Palace in London, blending heavy guitar hooks with electronic textures. The iconic venue hosts a dynamic night of modern post-hardcore-tinged rock.
Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker 2027
Johnstone’s Paint Masters Snooker 2027 at Alexandra Palace brings top snooker professionals to London for a high-stakes tournament. The event promises tense high-score frames, iconic venue ambiance, and a showcase of precision play in a historic setting.