Slow Motion Sauna pop-up opens in King's Cross
Inside Paolina, the best Thai BYO in King's Cross
A tenner or less: Roti King, Doric Way
King’s Cross Summer Sounds: free 12-day music festival returns
Mighty Hoopla 2023: "site will be upgraded and reimagined", say organisers
6 top places to eat, from Covent Garden to Crouch End
Have you spotted this brilliant fish on a bicycle?
'Drop-In' nights come to The Drop, Coal Drops Yard
LGBTQ+ History Month 2023: five London highlights
Elsewhere? Granary Square's 2022 winter installation
Food & Drink
Inside Paolina, the best Thai BYO in King’s Cross
- Food
- Laura Evans
- 21st December 2023
A tenner or less: Roti King, Doric Way
- Eating and Drinking
- Stephen Emms
- 17th November 2023
‘Drop-In’ nights come to The Drop, Coal Drops Yard
- Eating and Drinking
- Stephen Emms
- 23rd February 2023
So you’ve never been to….The Cross N1
- Eating and Drinking
- Stephen Emms
- 30th November 2022
5 top places for lunch, from Soho to Stoke Newington
- Eating and Drinking
- Stephen Emms
- 13th September 2022
Things To do
Woven Wonders: artist Sheila Hicks’ stunning Coal Drops Yard installation
- Gasholder
- 9th June 2022
This outdoor site-specific installation shimmies with colour, dynamism and vibrancy
Camley Street Natural Park: new waterside cafe now open
- Stephen Emms
- 13th April 2022
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
- Gasholder
- 11th June 2021
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
- Stephen Emms
- 15th April 2021
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
- 4th February 2021
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
- Imogen Lepere
- 17th December 2020
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
- Stephen Emms
- 9th December 2020
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
- Gasholder
- 3rd December 2020
This Christmas period, head straight to Carnaby Street to buy real and necessary items for refugees
Ibiza: the story of a fantasy island
- Sheryl Garratt
- 6th November 2020
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?
- Jo Mclaughlin
- 8th September 2020
Sure, it's a little old-school but this waterside museum will surprise you with its history at every turn
Music
King’s Cross Summer Sounds: free 12-day music festival returns
- Gasholder
- 25th July 2023
Line-up includes Black Voices, Queer Britain Takeover and English National Opera
Mighty Hoopla 2023: “site will be upgraded and reimagined”, say organisers
- Stephen Emms
- 26th May 2023
The ace LGBTQ+ popfest is back in Brockwell Park for two days next weekend - and only a few tickets are left
Summer Sounds: 12 days of free gigs & performances in Coal Drops Yard
- Gasholder
- 28th July 2022
An eclectic programme of free music and shows hit the outdoor spaces of Coal Drops Yard
Ibiza: the story of a fantasy island
- Sheryl Garratt
- 6th November 2020
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
- Stephen Emms
- 30th April 2020
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
- Stephen Emms
- 5th March 2020
It's three-in-one fun: come for the streetfood and speakeasies - and stay for a gig
London Remixed Festival is coming to Richmix
- Gasholder
- 15th January 2020
Don't miss the east London indoor festie over two days and four stages
Massaoke explodes into song in King’s Cross
- Tom Kihl
- 30th September 2019
Live band sing-song sensation is coming, and it's all in aid of World Homeless Day
Egg Does Daytime
- Tom Kihl
- 5th September 2019
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
- Tom Kihl
- 11th July 2019
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
- Gasholder
- 7th February 2019
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
- Gasholder
- 9th January 2019
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?
- Tom Kihl
- 24th September 2018
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
- Tom Kihl
- 2nd August 2018
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
- Clare Hand
- 9th May 2018
The groundbreaking classical musicians will perform two unmissable summer concerts
MUST DO: Jasper Johns, jazz & pizza
- Gasholder
- 8th November 2017
It's the last few weeks of the American legend at the Royal Academy
It’s Spiritland’s 1st Birthday all week
- Stephen Emms
- 6th September 2017
The fairly pioneering cafe, bar and listening hub is already a year old
Why Saint Etienne’s new artwork celebrates Walmer in Kent
- Stephen Emms
- 4th August 2017
In short, it's something to do with the area known locally as Little Kingston
The life and times of a singing cabbie
- Clare Hand
- 20th June 2017
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
- Clare Hand
- 6th June 2017
The band on politicians, renting in London and the controversy surrounding their current Top 5 hit record
Theatre
Review: A Single Man, Park Theatre N4 – new adaptation of Isherwood classic
- Stephen Emms
- 24th October 2022
Simon Reade's stark new production is now on in Finsbury Park
Witness For The Prosecution review: perfectly staged at County Hall
- Stephen Emms
- 7th October 2022
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
- Jane Giles
- 25th February 2022
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
- Stephen Emms
- 3rd June 2020
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
- Gasholder
- 14th May 2020
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
- Phoebe Sharman
- 29th January 2020
Kicking off LGBT History Month, this clever gay love story re-imagines Disney classics
Bread & Roses at The Chapel: new KX boozer & fringe venue
- Gasholder
- 22nd November 2019
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
- Stephen Emms
- 20th August 2019
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
- Stephen Emms
- 1st August 2019
The stage adaptation can't quite capture the novel's singular punch
Why you must check out Camden Fringe 2019
- Gasholder
- 25th July 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
- Dan Hall
- 17th July 2019
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
- Tom Kihl
- 24th May 2019
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
- Gasholder
- 8th May 2019
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
- Stephen Emms
- 9th April 2019
A season of talks, tastings and workshops from writers, historians, food experts and chefs
A Deal with the Universe review: ‘a truly emotional rollercoaster’
- Stephen Emms
- 3rd April 2019
Don't miss this hugely absorbing British doc about transgender parenting
BFI Flare: 7 films not to miss at LGBTQ+ film fest
- Stephen Emms
- 21st March 2019
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
- Gasholder
- 14th March 2019
Anthony Van Laast will spill the secrets of his trade at The Place this month
Sauvage film review – ‘it really does stay with you’
- Stephen Emms
- 26th February 2019
A provocative yet thoughtful study of a young sex worker trying to survive
All About Eve review, London Noel Coward Theatre
- Stephen Emms
- 19th February 2019
Lily James and Gillian Anderson in an innovative West End production of the film classic
From Script to Stage: coming soon to Theatro Technis
- Laura Evans
- 13th February 2019
Sixteen new plays in two days? Take a deep breath and head to the cutting-edge NW1 theatre
ART
Have you spotted this brilliant fish on a bicycle?
- Stephen Emms
- 7th March 2023
Steven Gregory's sculpture will survey the canal by York Way until the end of the year
Elsewhere? Granary Square’s 2022 winter installation
- Gasholder
- 1st December 2022
This 33 foot high structure is now in situ till the end of February
Woven Wonders: artist Sheila Hicks’ stunning Coal Drops Yard installation
- Gasholder
- 9th June 2022
This outdoor site-specific installation shimmies with colour, dynamism and vibrancy
Meet me at the Proud Little Pyramid? Adam Nathaniel Furman’s summer artwork
- Stephen Emms
- 9th July 2021
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
- Gasholder
- 21st May 2021
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
- Jo Mclaughlin
- 23rd September 2020
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
- Debra Greenhouse
- 2nd September 2020
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
- Gasholder
- 28th July 2020
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
- Stephen Emms
- 16th July 2020
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
- Stephen Emms
- 8th July 2020
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
- Gasholder
- 30th June 2020
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’
- Gasholder
- 14th February 2020
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?
- Stephen Emms
- 24th January 2020
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
- Gasholder
- 29th November 2019
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
- Gasholder
- 19th June 2019
Pick up a bargain, or just meet some of your favourite artists this Sunday
Art Night takes over King’s Cross
- Stephen Emms
- 13th June 2019
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
- Stephen Emms
- 17th May 2019
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
- Gasholder
- 16th May 2019
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
- Tom Kihl
- 13th March 2019
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
- Gasholder
- 15th February 2019
Head to King's Cross for a playful new installation called Wave-Field, Variation F
people
Mighty Hoopla 2023: “site will be upgraded and reimagined”, say organisers
The ace LGBTQ+ popfest is back in Brockwell Park for two days next weekend - and only a few tickets are left
- Stephen Emms
- 26th May 2023
LGBTQ+ History Month 2023: five London highlights
Don't miss these queer events in King's Cross, Bloomsbury, Bank, Stratford and Clapham
- Stephen Emms
- 31st January 2023
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
- Stephen Emms
- 24th January 2022
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
- Andrew Millard
- 2nd September 2020
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
- Stephen Emms
- 16th August 2020