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  • PHIL'S QUIZZY QUIZ! SUNDAY PUB QUIZ W/ PHIL NICE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR
    PHIL'S QUIZZY QUIZ! SUNDAY PUB QUIZ W/ PHIL NICE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR
    Multiple Dates
    1 day to the event
    04 Oct 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    04 Oct 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Phil Nice has been a Master of 'Quiz' for several decades, so if you want a Quiz with interesting questions, answers, chocolates and a little fun and nonsense, look no further.
  • PRETTY TREES (SOUL / AMERICANA)
    PRETTY TREES (SOUL / AMERICANA)
    5 days to the event
    09 Oct 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    09 Oct 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    PrettyTrees are a collective of nicely seasoned South London musicians. They released an album last year that was five years in the making, and have been going down a storm live since then.
  • William D Drake & His So-Called Friends - 'Moulded By Industry' - ALBUM LAUNCH
    William D Drake & His So-Called Friends - 'Moulded By Industry' - ALBUM LAUNCH
    6 days to the event
    10 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    10 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Moulded By Industry is William D Drake's six album, his first for ten years and a return to the richly layered sonic texture and epic production of his majestic Briny Hooves.
  • SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    7 days to the event
    11 Oct 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    11 Oct 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    One of our most popular jazz offerings, pianist Tim Richards brings his fantastic trio to the Old Library Bar. Open from 1pm, live jazz @ 5PM. Tim Richards – piano Alex Keen – double bass Daniel Howard – drums
  • BARK: Ålesund / Megan Dixon Hood
    BARK: Ålesund / Megan Dixon Hood
    14 days to the event
    17 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 23:30
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    17 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 23:30
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Thrilled to be hosting Ålesund and Megan Dixon Hood at Music Room (Studio 1) in New Cross. A beautiful space for an enchanting and exciting lineup. With another artist to be announced shortly.
  • WORD imperfekt: Humdrum Express / Marenghi Beat / Stage Door Guy / The Imperfektionist
    WORD imperfekt: Humdrum Express / Marenghi Beat / Stage Door Guy / The Imperfektionist
    14 days to the event
    18 Oct 2026, 17:00 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    18 Oct 2026, 17:00 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
  • BARK: Gato Salam / bonVILLE / Mit Hiss
    BARK: Gato Salam / bonVILLE / Mit Hiss
    21 days to the event
    24 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    24 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
  • Underwater Presents #8: LINE-UP TBC
    Underwater Presents #8: LINE-UP TBC
    22 days to the event
    25 Oct 2026, 18:00 – 21:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    25 Oct 2026, 18:00 – 21:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    A intimate live music series in South East London. Underwater presents hidden sounds shaped by texture, memory, and space. Music that listens as much as it plays.
  • Harpie 'Album Launch'
    Harpie 'Album Launch'
    27 days to the event
    30 Oct 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    30 Oct 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Swiss-French, English and Dutch electronic, experimental and alternative artist Harpie performs a set for her debut solo album, Mirage — a celebration of all those she has collaborated and worked with over the years as a musician in London.
  • PHIL'S QUIZZY QUIZ! SUNDAY PUB QUIZ W/ PHIL NICE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR
    PHIL'S QUIZZY QUIZ! SUNDAY PUB QUIZ W/ PHIL NICE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR
    Multiple Dates
    29 days to the event
    01 Nov 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    01 Nov 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Phil Nice has been a Master of 'Quiz' for several decades, so if you want a Quiz with interesting questions, answers, chocolates and a little fun and nonsense, look no further.
  • THE JOFF WATKINS DUO (BLUES) - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR
    THE JOFF WATKINS DUO (BLUES) - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR
    34 days to the event
    06 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    06 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    The Old Library welcomes the return of the fantastic Joff Watkins Duo!
  • SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    36 days to the event
    08 Nov 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    08 Nov 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    One of our most popular jazz offerings, pianist Tim Richards brings his fantastic trio to the Old Library Bar. Open from 1pm, live jazz @ 5PM. Tim Richards – piano Alex Keen – double bass Daniel Howard – drums
  • VLAD MILLER & NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND (JAZZ)
    VLAD MILLER & NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND (JAZZ)
    41 days to the event
    13 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    13 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    This group perform original pieces by Vladimir Miller whose writing is strongly influenced by Russian music traditions, contemporary classical and jazz.
  • BARK: LINE-UP TBC
    BARK: LINE-UP TBC
    42 days to the event
    14 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    14 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
  • THE IMPERFEKTIONIST (PLUNDERFONIKS / FELONIOUS PUNK)
    THE IMPERFEKTIONIST (PLUNDERFONIKS / FELONIOUS PUNK)
    43 days to the event
    15 Nov 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    15 Nov 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    The Imperfektionist returns to the Old Library to promote the new ‘Plunderfoniks ’ LP with another swagbag full of felonious punk and stealworks.
  • LUKE PURBRICK QUARTET (JAZZ)
    LUKE PURBRICK QUARTET (JAZZ)
    48 days to the event
    20 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    20 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    After bringing his octet to Music Room earlier this year for his album release, Luke brings his quartet for an intimate exploration of some of his favourite jazz tunes.
  • SPEYER'S SPACE TRIO - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    SPEYER'S SPACE TRIO - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    49 days to the event
    21 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    21 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Loz Speyer’s SPACE TRIO play some free flowing Jazz compositions by the likes of Ornette Coleman, Dave Holland, Johnny Dyani…
  • Underwater Presents #9: LINE-UP TBC
    Underwater Presents #9: LINE-UP TBC
    55 days to the event
    27 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    27 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    A intimate live music series in South East London. Underwater presents hidden sounds shaped by texture, memory, and space. Music that listens as much as it plays.
  • BARK: LINE-UP TBC
    BARK: LINE-UP TBC
    56 days to the event
    28 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    28 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
  • BARK: LINE-UP TBC
    BARK: LINE-UP TBC
    63 days to the event
    05 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    05 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK

THE OLD LIBRARY

BAR & VENUE

Music Room Live is a brand new venture in New Cross Gate, based at The Old Library Bar & Venue, 116-118 New Cross Road, SE14.

 

In our unique character bar and performance area, we will be shortly hosting socially distanced performances from a wide range of artists and musicians. We have various different performance areas on site and also will be live streaming events and gigs. We aim to enhance the incredible diversity and energy of New Cross Gate, promoting a diverse mix of artists.

 

Our venue has been lovingly restored to provide an amazing environment for performers and audiences alike. We have a new bar area serving local beers, ales and wine, with safety being a priority. We want everyone in the local community and beyond to be part of our celebration of arts and creativity.

WHAT'S ON

PAST EVENTS @ THE OLD LIBRARY

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