Elsewhere? Granary Square's 2022 winter installation
So you've never been to....The Cross N1
Review: A Single Man, Park Theatre N4 - new adaptation of Isherwood classic
Witness For The Prosecution review: perfectly staged at County Hall
So you've never been to...Coal Office, Coal Drops Yard
5 top places for lunch, from Soho to Stoke Newington
Afraid of Public Speaking? Book a course in King's Cross
Summer Sounds: 12 days of free gigs & performances in Coal Drops Yard
So you've never been to...Sussex Restaurant, Frith Street W1
Woven Wonders: artist Sheila Hicks' stunning Coal Drops Yard installation
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Things To do
Woven Wonders: artist Sheila Hicks’ stunning Coal Drops Yard installation
This outdoor site-specific installation shimmies with colour, dynamism and vibrancy
Camley Street Natural Park: new waterside cafe now open
The new cafe offers views of Coal Drops Yard over the water
Try a week of walks exploring the borough with the Mayor’s Guides – for half price
Hear stories about King's Cross, Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and beyond - and learn how to become a guide yourself
King’s Cross: 5 things to look out for this spring
From the return of Granary Square's grass steps to outdoor art, shopping and street markets in Coal Drops Yard
Lockdown walks: New River Path, Islington
Laura Evans escapes to a sliver of bucolic waterside scenery in the heart of north London
Independent London: 4 of the capital’s best small shops
In this extract from author Imogen Lepere's Opinionated Guide to Independent London, four gems across north and east London
Gazelle on Chalton Street: the store dedicated to dates
This unique Algerian NW1 cafe is a must for the sweet-of tooth - especially at this time of year
Help refugees: Choose Love pop-up store now open in W1
This Christmas period, head straight to Carnaby Street to buy real and necessary items for refugees
Ibiza: the story of a fantasy island
In this extract from her book Adventures In Wonderland, author Sheryl Garratt on the white isle's transformation into clubbing mecca
London Canal Museum: the best-kept secret in King’s Cross?
Sure, it's a little old-school but this waterside museum will surprise you with its history at every turn
Music
Summer Sounds: 12 days of free gigs & performances in Coal Drops Yard
An eclectic programme of free music and shows hit the outdoor spaces of Coal Drops Yard
Ibiza: the story of a fantasy island
In this extract from her book Adventures In Wonderland, author Sheryl Garratt on the white isle's transformation into clubbing mecca
Pet Shop Boys: Being Boring at 30 – and 14 more underrated classics
It's three decades since Behaviour and its flagship single were released. Stephen Emms salutes 15 lesser known anthems
King’s Cross live venue Lafayette now open at Goods Way
It's three-in-one fun: come for the streetfood and speakeasies - and stay for a gig
London Remixed Festival is coming to Richmix
Don't miss the east London indoor festie over two days and four stages
Massaoke explodes into song in King’s Cross
Live band sing-song sensation is coming, and it's all in aid of World Homeless Day
Egg Does Daytime
A whole season of brilliant raving in the afternoon at the multi-room King’s Cross venue
King’s Cross Social: tonight at Egg with free Champagne cocktails
We've teamed up with York Way's legendary party spot, offering free entry and a drink via a special Gasholder guestlist. Join us...
Venus Unwrapped: a year-long festival exploring music by women
From classical and jazz to folk and contemporary head to Kings Place to hear a true diversity of voices
The Barbican wants 500 Londoners to perform this spring
The only requirement is in fact an availability to attend rehearsals, says composer David Lang
The Secret DJ and The Dark Room: Will it work?
Remember when clubbing was all about the music? A new event aims to return the dancefloor experience to its forgotten roots
The fight for London’s nightlife
As Hackney Council decrees the latest blow to our city's late night culture, we speak to the people working tirelessly towards the capital remaining a world class, successful - and safe - destination after dark
Multi-Story Orchestra are coming to King’s Cross
The groundbreaking classical musicians will perform two unmissable summer concerts
MUST DO: Jasper Johns, jazz & pizza
It's the last few weeks of the American legend at the Royal Academy
It’s Spiritland’s 1st Birthday all week
The fairly pioneering cafe, bar and listening hub is already a year old
Why Saint Etienne’s new artwork celebrates Walmer in Kent
In short, it's something to do with the area known locally as Little Kingston
The life and times of a singing cabbie
Frankie Oliver speaks out about reggae, performing with Ziggy Marley - and the clash between Uber and black cab drivers
We meet Captain Ska, the Liar Liar musicians banned from the BBC
The band on politicians, renting in London and the controversy surrounding their current Top 5 hit record
Spiritland to channel the ghost of King’s Cross rave past
House music (and bagel) weekender 'Bagelys' set to celebrate the area's legendary nightclub history on June 17th and 18th
Theatre
Review: A Single Man, Park Theatre N4 – new adaptation of Isherwood classic
Simon Reade's stark new production is now on in Finsbury Park
Witness For The Prosecution review: perfectly staged at County Hall
Celebrating five years this month, the courtroom setting ignites this production of Agatha Christie's masterpiece
An all-night cinema? The fascinating history of the Scala
Film programmer Jane Giles on her personal relationship with the famous King’s Cross nitespot
Peccadillo Sofa Club: celebrate Pride Month with Before Stonewall + live Q&A
The perfect way to mark the start of a very different lockdown Pride Month
Rupert Everett in new queer comedy Rush to be screened online
Don't miss the streaming of the play originally scheduled to run at Trafaglar Studios 2
Happily Ever Poofter, King’s Head Theatre: ‘hilarious and moving’ – review
Kicking off LGBT History Month, this clever gay love story re-imagines Disney classics
Bread & Roses at The Chapel: new KX boozer & fringe venue
It's an independent arts venue with ground-floor pub and streetfood restaurant on Gray's Inn Road
A Beginners’ guide to…Kiln Theatre, Kilburn
Kilburn’s former Tricycle has just reached a year in its new incarnation. Never been? Here’s all you need to know
The Girl on the Train review, Duke Of York’s Theatre
The stage adaptation can't quite capture the novel's singular punch
Why you must check out Camden Fringe 2019
There are 300 shows across 20 venues from Highgate to Covent Garden. And of course NW1...
Video: The London Nobody Knows – see Camden in the 1960s
Photographer and writer Dan Hall on Norman Cohen's unique film that captured the city like no other
A festival of Korean Dance is coming to The Place
Back for 2019 after a hit inaugural year, five Korean dance companies explore traditional and contemporary cultural themes across a week of performance
Are you part of the ‘boomerang generation’? Then watch this
Madeleine Shenai and Ivana Mazza-Coates on why they co-wrote a play about moving back home as twentysomethings
British Library’s Food Season is now on
A season of talks, tastings and workshops from writers, historians, food experts and chefs
A Deal with the Universe review: ‘a truly emotional rollercoaster’
Don't miss this hugely absorbing British doc about transgender parenting
BFI Flare: 7 films not to miss at LGBTQ+ film fest
The buzz is again tangible on the Southbank as the 33rd edition launches with an awesome line-up
Love Mamma Mia? Get the gossip from its choreographer
Anthony Van Laast will spill the secrets of his trade at The Place this month
Sauvage film review – ‘it really does stay with you’
A provocative yet thoughtful study of a young sex worker trying to survive
All About Eve review, London Noel Coward Theatre
Lily James and Gillian Anderson in an innovative West End production of the film classic
From Script to Stage: coming soon to Theatro Technis
Sixteen new plays in two days? Take a deep breath and head to the cutting-edge NW1 theatre
ART
Elsewhere? Granary Square’s 2022 winter installation
This 33 foot high structure is now in situ till the end of February
Woven Wonders: artist Sheila Hicks’ stunning Coal Drops Yard installation
This outdoor site-specific installation shimmies with colour, dynamism and vibrancy
Meet me at the Proud Little Pyramid? Adam Nathaniel Furman’s summer artwork
Furman’s mood-boosting installation kickstarts a six-month residency for the artist at King’s Cross
Damien Hirst begins a year-long takeover of Gagosian King’s Cross
The seminal British artist kicks off an annual session at the Britannia Street gallery
Emotional Support Card Shop: artist Andy Leek will design you a bespoke card for a friend
Pick up a unique card for a bezzie this weekend by the Notes To Strangers artist at his Coal Drops Yard pop-up store
King’s Cross gas holders helped photographer reconnect with his artistic roots
Photo-journalist Rick Matthews used the lockdown to rework photos of the area shot in the 1980s and 1990s
House of Illustration moves from King’s Cross to New River Head
The Quentin Blake Centre is an £8million takeover of four industrial buildings near Sadler's Wells
Remember those little Notes To Strangers? They’re all over KX
Artist Andy Leek's hit project to help others 'having a hard time' goes big-budget in King's Cross
Glass Cloud: the pop-up window gallery you have to visit this summer
Artist Hannah Luxton is curating artists at Camden People's Theatre on Hampstead Road NW1
National Gallery reopens next week. Plus 7 more to visit soon
Over the next month some of the capital's top galleries and museums cautiously reopen
Crazy golf in Coal Drops Yard ‘will celebrate Bagleys and The Cross’
This rather sedate new 'club' - or is it an art installation? - is open for six weeks only
What’s the ArcelorMittal Orbit’s twisty tunnel slide really like?
It's not for the faint-hearted: whizz around Anish Kapoor's famous Stratford sculpture at speeds of 15mph
Granary Square’s Xmas tree 2019: as intriguing as ever
Artist David Batchelor celebrates the human experience of the modern urban environment using light and colour
Art Car Boot Fair returns to King’s Cross
Pick up a bargain, or just meet some of your favourite artists this Sunday
Art Night takes over King’s Cross
This year's Art Night connects Walthamstow with King's Cross - via the all-night Victoria Line
Edvard Munch: Love and Angst, British Museum – review
It's not the cheeriest show in the capital. But it will make you think
Colour-it-yourself: Camden Town Brewery’s pop-up installation
Budding artists should head to Shoreditch this weekend for a one-off collab
Ceramic Art London 2019 is about to take over King’s Cross
Go potty for pottery and all things kiln-fired as this stunning annual showcase returns
Fancy a go on a musical see-saw? Hit Coal Drops Yard
Head to King's Cross for a playful new installation called Wave-Field, Variation F
Lose yourself in these intricately illustrated maps of London
One Central St Martins graduate has spent months hand-drawing cultural and historical maps of the city
people
Queer Britain: UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum opens in Granary Square
This spring the first dedicated national LGBTQ+ museum comes to the heart of King's Cross
5 Minutes With: children’s author Javier Goode
Discover science, nature, hopes and dreams with your little one in his new book How I Made You
Pepper Jack Russell, a love letter: the joy and sadness of a dog’s life
Our lovable old girl died just before her 16th birthday. Here's what I learnt over the long years of our time together
Peccadillo Sofa Club: celebrate Pride Month with Before Stonewall + live Q&A
The perfect way to mark the start of a very different lockdown Pride Month
Rupert Everett in new queer comedy Rush to be screened online
Don't miss the streaming of the play originally scheduled to run at Trafaglar Studios 2