Walthamstow Area Guide

Like mince pies and mulled wine, brass music and Christmas go hand in hand. Enjoy a programme curated and introduced by Philharmonia trombonist Philip White, including arrangements of Christmas songs, carols, seasonal classics and more. Featuring the Philharmonia’s fantastic brass players - and with a bit of help from their pals in the percussion section - they’ll be celebrating the season and showing us everything their instruments can do. Whether you’re a lover of Christmas or a self-proclaimed Scrooge, we guarantee you’ll leave this concert feeling a little more festive.

It’s that time of year again, when Diane Chorley dusts off her signature pout, drags Milky and Ron off Universal Credit, and does her damndest to spread a little festive mustard on this terrifying sausage we call Earth. For one night only, backed by her riotous band The Buffet, a sprinkling of special guests, and her arsenal of (festive) belters, she’ll say goodbye to 2025 with a swift, high-heeled boot up the jacksie. So round up the work Christmas party, puff up that flammable turkey hat from Temu, and prepare yourself for one of the finest, most joyous celebrations of the season. Catch this cult icon before she disappears up the estuary once again.

Rooftop Fox play there first ever kids friendly show. Our kids don't ever see us perform in pubs late at night so we're bringing the show to them.

London Forest Choir's popular concert of carols for choir, orchestra and audience, plus Poulenc Five Christmas Motets Refreshments - mulled wine and mince pies (please bring cash for refreshments) Ticket price includes free programme. Jonathan Rathbone - conductor Sylvan Ensemble

A new collaborative presence on the English folk concert scene that has adopted this ancient word meaning soul, life, spirit and being. A coterie of talented women combining a depth and breadth of musicianship and creativity, to deliver melody and harmony, beauty, grace and driving rhythm. Through powerful and connective use of voice and strings, with a wealth of traditional knowledge and volumes of self-penned material, this assembly is set to move and inspire audiences across the country and beyond. Swol comprises Fi Fraser, Jess Arrowsmith, Nancy Kerr, Rosie Butler-Hall, and Sarah Matthews.

David is from the South and Sue from the Northeast of England, and these young singer/guitarists are sharing an evening of traditional and original songs. David's music is a mix of traditional ballads, his own very personal songs, and some contemporary works. All are underpinned by his gentle nuanced guitar playing supporting the tradition of story and ballad singing. Folk London likened him to Chris Wood as a songwriter, and he was a semi-finalist at the Young Folk Musician Awards in 2011. Sue's skilful and prolific songwriting have made her a hit on the Northeast folk scene. Her songs range from feisty protests to dreamy lyrical ballads, which capture her love of the outdoors. Her distinctive voice and accomplished guitar playing had her supporting Robb Johnson during his last visit up north.