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  • THE LIMERENCE (ACOUSTIC) / RAW AMOR / LIAM WHITBY / DJ QG
    THE LIMERENCE (ACOUSTIC) / RAW AMOR / LIAM WHITBY / DJ QG
    2 days to the event
    21 Feb 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    21 Feb 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    We are delighted to welcome back The Limerence to The Old Library Bar for an evening of acoustic music.
  • CHARLIE HART'S EQUATORS - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    CHARLIE HART'S EQUATORS - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    3 days to the event
    22 Feb 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    22 Feb 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Charlie Hart’s Equators are a group of London based R’n’B/jazz musicians who love to explore the roots of the music they’ve spent a lifetime playing.
  • The House Always Wins Album Launch
    The House Always Wins Album Launch
    9 days to the event
    28 Feb 2026, 18:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    28 Feb 2026, 18:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Neuronspoiler celebrates the release of their fourth full length studio album "The House Always Wins".
  • 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
    10 days to the event
    01 Mar 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    01 Mar 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)
    15 days to the event
    06 Mar 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    06 Mar 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.
  • BARK PRESENTS: Laura Reznek / Ariel Bold / Kitty O'Neal
    BARK PRESENTS: Laura Reznek / Ariel Bold / Kitty O'Neal
    16 days to the event
    07 Mar 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    07 Mar 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.
  • SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    Multiple Dates
    17 days to the event
    08 Mar 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    08 Mar 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 PRESENTS: Lucy Kitchen (album launch) / Eli's Brother
    BARK PRESENTS: Lucy Kitchen (album launch) / Eli's Brother
    23 days to the event
    14 Mar 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    14 Mar 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.
  • Underwater Presents #4: LINE-UP TBC
    Underwater Presents #4: LINE-UP TBC
    24 days to the event
    15 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    15 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    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.
  • 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
    52 days to the event
    12 Apr 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    12 Apr 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 #5: LINE-UP TBC
    Underwater Presents #5: LINE-UP TBC
    57 days to the event
    17 Apr 2026, 20:00 – 22:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    17 Apr 2026, 20:00 – 22:00
    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 PRESENTS: LINE-UP TBC
    BARK PRESENTS: LINE-UP TBC
    58 days to the event
    18 Apr 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    18 Apr 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.
  • SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    SUNDAY JAZZ @ THE OLD LIBRARY - TIM RICHARDS TRIO - FREE ENTRY
    Multiple Dates
    59 days to the event
    19 Apr 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    19 Apr 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
  • SPEYER'S SPACE TRIO - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    SPEYER'S SPACE TRIO - LIVE @ THE OLD LIBRARY BAR - FREE ENTRY
    64 days to the event
    24 Apr 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    24 Apr 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    Featuring members of his longstanding quintet Inner Space, 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)
    66 days to the event
    26 Apr 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    26 Apr 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 ‘Felonious Punk’ LP with another swagbag full of plunderfoniks and stealworks.
  • BARK PRESENTS: LINE-UP TBC
    BARK PRESENTS: LINE-UP TBC
    72 days to the event
    02 May 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    02 May 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.
  • BARK PRESENTS: LINE-UP TBC
    BARK PRESENTS: LINE-UP TBC
    79 days to the event
    09 May 2026, 19:30 – 19:35
    The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA, UK
    09 May 2026, 19:30 – 19:35
    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.

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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