Westferry Area Guide

The fantastic Malphino, a mystical island's band bringing a promised land of hypnotic cumbia rhythms, subtle digital warbling, accordion textures, voodoo vapours and woodblock charm, returns to Jamboree to celebrate the start of the new year! Join us for a party where borders fade, the living and departed mingle, and London's Latin American community plus everyone who wants to join can find a piece of home, community, and belonging con cumbia y amor. With a range of Mexican-Colombian influences and a psychedelic twist, Malphino are are an outer-national, mystical band from an imaginary tropical island that has dreamt up a cinematic score and audio backdrop to their idyll! A night of musical wonder awaits the off-piste explorer willing to step through the arch and Visit Malphino, the debut album from this London based collective of musicians and visual artists! As source material of traditional Latin American music and cumbia has etched itself in the global tracks of music, London has become a meeting point and international canvas for new tropical concoctions. And it is the capital that has provided the nourishment for Malphino - ft. members from Japan, Malaysia, Colombia, France, Philippines and the UK - to flourish. They also pay testament to the open-minded nature of record label Lex (MF Doom, BadBadNotGood, Kate Tempest), which has given them a stage on which to transcend the borders of Latin America and the London music venue where it all began. Also, on the decks, Mexico's own GYPSY BOX fires up the Balkan-Cumbia beats that have lit up dancefloors across Europe for over 10 years. And Colombian vinyl queen LADY AVOCADO brings her signature picotera soundsystem energy fusing Latin and Afro-Caribbean sounds, including salsa, bullerengue y más. Guatemala-born LA CURANDERA will also guide us into a ritual journey where ancestral rhythms and electronic textures meet in collective ceremony, transporting dancers into a cumbia dimension. Jamboree food option: Our Zer kitchen is open from 5pm serving delicious Middle Eastern fusion food for you to enjoy a pre-gig meal/snack if you wish!

A special Sunday night with legendary African groovesters Kasai Masai, bringing the raw energy of Congolese folklore to the global stage with a high-energy performances and the grooves that have cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting live act in the contemporary soukous world! Expect a delicious Soukous soup, guaranteed to make you smile and dance! Rooted in the rich musical traditions of the Congo, Kasai Masai is a dynamic soukous band known for their electrifying performances and infectious rhythms. Led by the charismatic Nickens Nkoso, a multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter, composer, percussionist, dancer, the band mixes the traditional rural songs of the Congo with urban rhythms and their own imagination. They have become a powerhouse in the world of Rumba and Soukous, blending infectious guitar melodies, pulsating rhythms in an electrifying stage performances, building a legacy on passion, rhythm and cultural pride. Kasai Masai is the finest soukous band in the UK - DJ Jamie Renton Jamboree food option: Our Zer kitchen is open from 5pm serving delicious Middle Eastern fusion food for you to enjoy a pre-gig meal/snack if you wish!

Engine Rooms brings another electric night of live music to Bow this January. Featuring a powerful lineup: Taste of Cherry, Black Tape, Tribe and Slow in French. This show highlights some of the most exciting alternative and emerging acts in London right now. Whether you’re into experimental sounds, alt-rock energy, or discovering new London bands, this is the night to dive into the city’s most forward-thinking music scene. Secure your tickets and experience the next wave of breakthrough artists at Engine Rooms. Presented by LVLS London & The Engine Rooms. This is an 18+ event

Saturday 10 January 2026, Recon London takes on a new venture and moves to one of London’s largest industrial clubbing venues. You’re back from the holidays, the New Year has already started, and we want to make sure you start it off right. Yep - with a bang! we move to a new venue: e1 This former industrial factory, located opposite Tobacco Dock, in the vibrant St Katherine’s Dock area, has become a well-known and established, 743 sqm iconic clubbing venue in central London. And we have secured full use of the entire space. New Rooms, New Music, New Layout, New Vibe! Saturday 10 January 2026 Doors: 10pm-6am pop / house room VIP LOUNGE & BAR (with own DJ) PLAYROOM (with live Techno DJs) multiple bars second-hand gear shop outdoor smoking area Location: e1 110 Pennington St, London e1w 2bb, united kingdom Transport Tube: Tower Hill Overground: Shadwell GENERAL TICKETS: £25 (advance) VIP TICKETS: £60 (Not available at the door) Make your night truly special with VIP Tickets: Separate Entrance, Fast track access to the exclusive VIP lounge with DJ, bar, FREE CHAMPAGNE! (while stock lasts), changing area and free VIP coat check. This new “start-of-the-year” edition is the ideal way for kinksters to pump 'n thrust the old year away and truly indulge in hot, perverted party fun. BDSM, leather, rubber, pups, slings, and more... Much, much, more!... Remember to plan ahead of time! You won't want to Miss this one! ★THIS IS AN 18 + EVENT! - E1 operates a Challenge-25 policy. ★ID - A physical copy of a valid photo ID will be required for entry. ★MEN ONLY - At Recon events, we want our event spaces to be welcoming and inclusive. While there are other mixed-gender social events, this event is MEN ONLY! We welcome all male-identifying gay, bi, queer, curious and trans men into kink and fetish. Any form of racial, sexual, or gender identity discrimination will not be tolerated. Presented by Recon. This is an 18+ event

Drawing from early 00s and late 2010s electronic music ranging from D’n’B and Breakbeat to UK Garage, 2-Step, Dubstep and trance, and finding visual references in everything from anime to trash culture, Ushko’s creating her own world to dance in. And she’s right - once you experience it with her, you’ll remember how it feels. Djing all genres all night. £1 off our pizza with this ticket! Presented by The George Tavern This is an 18+ event