Maida Vale Area Guide

Panorama 2026... an unforgettable night of steelpan excellence! Get ready for an incredible evening of music, culture and competition as the UK National Panorama Steelband Competition returns on Saturday 29th August 2026. Following the success of last years historic showcase, Junior Panorama and the main competition will once again take place on the same stage and on the same night, bringing generations of pan players together in one powerful celebration of steelpan culture. Audiences will experience the energy and excellence of the UKs finest youth steelbands before the countrys leading adult orchestras take to the stage in a spectacular display of musicianship, artistry and passion, all competing for the title of Panorama Champions 2026. 5pm Junior Panorama 8pm Panorama Winners for both Junior Panorama and Panorama will be announced on the night. This is more than a competition. It is the beating heart of steelpan tradition and the biggest night of steelpan in the UK. Support the Arts Proceeds from ticket sales will be distributed amongst the performing bands. NHCL remains committed to supporting and promoting Carnival Arts, and by purchasing a ticket you are directly contributing to the sustainability of steelbands and the continued growth of the culture year-round. Join us for a night celebrating the power and sound of steelpan in the UK.

Poppy Ackroyd, one of the UK’s most inventive pianist-composers, known for sculpting delicate melodies, violin loops and inside-piano textures into immersive sonic worlds. She performs new material alongside favourites from her acclaimed catalogue. Presented by Bird on the Wire All ages

Open Mic Night- A Night Of Music From The Arabic-Speaking World. Let us take you on a musical journey through the Arab and SWANA region. Join us and enjoy a variety of music you grew up with. Or feel inspired by music you hear for the first time! Marsm’s Open Mic editions each host around five acts with 1-2 pre-prepared songs to perform for the audience, accompanied by the night’s wonderful core band. These songs could be anything from Tarab to Pop - as long as they fit the theme of music and languages from the region, anything goes! At the end of the night, any audience member that feels inspired to perform is invited to come on stage. Want to sign up for a slot, or do you simply want to wing it and come on stage after the pre-set line-up? Email the host Sarah at [email protected] and she’ll let you know if there are any slots available \ Thinking about coming on stage from the audience, but not sure yet? Grab yourself a ticket and find Sarah on the night to sign up. Whilst we always try our best to give everyone the chance to come up on the stage, kindly keep in mind that this is dependent on the amount of time left on the night, the number of people signing up, and whether you have performed at one of our events before. Presented by Marsm UK All ages

This renowned current affairs parody song and sketch show is acknowledged as a “rite of passage for all comedy newcomers” (Chortle). Alumni include The League of Gentlemen, Sarah Pascoe, Bill Bailey, Saskia Reeves and Michelle Collins. The cast members, described as having “Herculean levels of talent” (WhatsOnStage.com), together with an on-stage musical director, receive 5-star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival every year. A fast-moving mix of sketches and songs, NewsRevue propels you through the world’s news and current events at breakneck pace. No-one is safe in this all-kicking, idol-burning comedy, with brand new topical content injected into the show weekly by a crack team of writers and the cast alike. Masochistically popular amongst politicians, you may even see an MP in the audience…