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  • THE JOFF WATKINS DUO (BLUES)
    THE JOFF WATKINS DUO (BLUES)
    5 days to the event
    10 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    10 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    The Old Library welcomes the return of the fantastic Joff Watkins Duo!
  • SONIC TONIC PROUDLY PRESENTS: SULKA
    SONIC TONIC PROUDLY PRESENTS: SULKA
    6 days to the event
    11 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    11 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library Bar, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Glasgow’s Sulka is the DIY alt-pop project of Lukas Clasen and his new album Bute is out July 2026.
  • 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
    8 days to the event
    12 Jul 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    12 Jul 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.
  • Underwater Presents #7: Dani Cali & Jack Cleary-Flores (50 tickets only)
    Underwater Presents #7: Dani Cali & Jack Cleary-Flores (50 tickets only)
    12 days to the event
    17 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    17 Jul 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: Alex Cambridge / Jon Hess / Daisy Jean Russell
    BARK: Alex Cambridge / Jon Hess / Daisy Jean Russell
    14 days to the event
    18 Jul 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    18 Jul 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    BARK continues to bring the most exciting up and coming alternative artists and bands to The Old Library at Music Room London.
  • Pete Robson, Simon Lawson and Mario Guarnieri (JAZZ)
    Pete Robson, Simon Lawson and Mario Guarnieri (JAZZ)
    14 days to the event
    19 Jul 2026, 18:00 – 20:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    19 Jul 2026, 18:00 – 20:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    This piano-sax-drums trio plays music that is shaped in the moment, rooted in deep listening and spontaneous musical dialogue, creating dynamic improvisations through sonic explorations of density and space. Expect tangential twists and textural turns.
  • SPEYER'S SPACE TRIO - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    SPEYER'S SPACE TRIO - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    19 days to the event
    24 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    24 Jul 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…
  • THE IMPERFEKTIONIST (PLUNDERFONIKS / FELONIOUS PUNK)
    THE IMPERFEKTIONIST (PLUNDERFONIKS / FELONIOUS PUNK)
    21 days to the event
    26 Jul 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    26 Jul 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.
  • 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
    36 days to the event
    09 Aug 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    09 Aug 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.
  • 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
    64 days to the event
    06 Sept 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    06 Sept 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 STATE PENSION
    THE STATE PENSION
    69 days to the event
    12 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    12 Sept 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    We are the State Pension. Three blokes in their early 60s and one in his late 20s, none of whom is getting the state pension.
  • 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
    92 days 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.
  • SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    98 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
  • 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
    120 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.
  • SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    127 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
  • 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
    155 days to the event
    06 Dec 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    06 Dec 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.
  • SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    162 days to the event
    13 Dec 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    13 Dec 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

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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