Thursday 3 September 2026, 7.30pm & Friday 4 September 2026, 7.30pm
After entertaining millions of people online with his no-nonsense guides, wine expert, broadcaster, author and all-round decent bloke, Tom Gilbey is hitting the road across the UK and Ireland, bringing his trademark energy, humour, producer Fred and...
After three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour—from public shamings, psychopaths, to modern moral panics—Jon Ronson’s latest true story turns unexpectedly close to home.
When his son is lured to a mysterious castle dee...
Just announced: writers Jacqueline Crooks and Joelle Taylor, and actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw join Bernardine Evaristo for this special event.
An evening exploring the richness of women’s writing, curated and hosted by one of the UK’s most celebrated...
Blue Plaques Talk Back returns to Chelsea Arts Festival following its riveting launch event at the festival in 2025. This unique, immersive, live show celebrates four iconic – or intriguingly overlooked – blue plaques, chosen specifically for the...
A Poem for Every Night of the Year, 10 Year Anniversary
with Sir Derek Jacobi, Tamsin Greig and more to be announced
Friday 18 September 2026, 7pm
We are thrilled to announce Sir Derek Jacobi and Tamsin Greig, two of Britain’s most celebrated actors, join this joyful celebration of 10 years of Allie Esiri’s best-selling anthology, A Poem for Every Night of the Year, which along with her oth...
Return to the magic of the Glimouria Archipelago with bestselling author Katherine Rundell as Christopher, Anya, and their fearless companions set sail on a perilous quest aboard The Neverfear. From deadly bandits to daring races and fearsome giants,...
with Elizabeth McGovern, Lucas Jones and more to be announced
Sunday 20 September 2026, 3.30pm
Just announced: celebrated actress and musician Elizabeth McGovern, double Olivier-winning actress Denise Gough, and actor and poet Lucas Jones join the cast.
In this special event, Shaun Usher – bestselling author of Letters of Note and founde...
Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage after her sold-out 2025 tour, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome—a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.
In this captivating live event, Mary tak...
Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK’s most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up Cadogan Hall with her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert – an evening of music and storytelling.
Audiences are in...
Step into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley, beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain’s most marvellous palaces.
Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes and into t...
After successive sell-out tours, legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE returns to the stage with a bold, unflinching look at leadership: why some inspire while others descend into tyranny.
With nearly 60 years of unparalleled acce...
Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.
The son of a refugee who rose to become one of Bri...
Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin brings his first theatre tour to life with inspiring stories, stunning footage, and behind-the-scenes tales. A joyful celebration of nature, encouraging audiences to reconnect with the outdoors and protect the world ar...
Jason Fox has survived the world’s most hostile outposts as an elite operator, filmmaker and expedition leader. He shares untold stories, close brushes with enemy gunmen, terrorist bomb makers and cartel leaders, and reveals how to survive – and...
Ian Gillan brings his Talking Gib’rish tour to Cadogan Hall – a special live spoken-word event offering audiences an intimate insight into his remarkable life and career in music.
From his childhood in Hounslow and early days with The Javelins an...
