Lucy and Joe’s Fringe Charivari

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

An eve-of-Fringe special event featuring classical, folk and experimental music to get things started. For the past two years local opera star Lucy Crowe OBE and husband Joe Walters continued their lockdown street concert legacy in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s. This year the music goes on – they will perform alongside local musician … Continue reading "Lucy and Joe’s Fringe Charivari"

£7 – £12

Music from Latin America and Spain with Ricardo Curbelo and Adrian Azuelo

St Gabriel’s, Aldersbrook 12 Aldersbrook Rd, Wanstead

Innovative harpist, composer and poet, Ricardo Curbelo combines traditional music from a variety of Latin American countries, together with his own, spellbinding compositions on harp, cuatro, and vocals. Vibrant, energetic and jazzy pieces contrast with more classical, enchanting melodies and tender songs.  He is delighted to share this concert  at St Gabriel’s for the Wanstead … Continue reading "Music from Latin America and Spain with Ricardo Curbelo and Adrian Azuelo"

£6 – £12

The Replacement Hipsters play the Fringe

Wanstead Golf Club Overton Drive, Wanstead

Your local band of countrified, rock, soul and popster troubadours are playing live to start off the Fringe. This is the September leg of their world tour, mostly based in Wanstead and Forest Gate. So come along and cut a rug. Please note change of venue – this will now be at Wanstead Golf Club.

£8.00

Recital: Journey of the Heart

Wanstead Methodist Church Hermon Hill, Wanstead

Join award-winning composers – Anastasia Nikki Forova, Jess Kennedy and Asa Lindstrom, all Walthamstow based – for a unique blend of original instrumental, film and singer-songwriter music. This concert will present “Journey of the Heart”, a collaboration performed on piano, violin, cello and four voices. Emotive compositions alternate with powerful releases and soaring melodies, combining … Continue reading "Recital: Journey of the Heart"

£10

Live Jazz with The Jon Howells Trio

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

A selection of Jazz standards from the great American song book with the Jon Howells Trio

£8

Recital: Five Rooms

Wanstead United Reformed Church Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

A room to listen, a room to discover, and another room to escape the noises of life. The Music Rooms is a series of concerts offering a fresh listening experience in the heart of Wanstead, presenting eclectic musical programmes and extraordinary musicians. These concerts aim to offer a cosy headspace to reflect and explore through … Continue reading "Recital: Five Rooms"

£12 – £15

Jazz Vespers

Wanstead Parish invite you to this unique service at 6pm on Sunday 15th September at Christ Church, Wanstead. Relax and enjoy a candlelit service and an evening of jazz provided by the Nick Tomalin Quartet and Inge-Lise Nygaard on vocals. Bring your own refreshments to enjoy during the service.

Lunchtime recital: Harp Trip

A room to listen, a room to discover, and another room to escape the noises of life. The Music Rooms is a series of concerts offering a fresh listening experience in the heart of Wanstead, presenting eclectic musical programmes and extraordinary musicians. These concerts aim to offer a cosy headspace to reflect and explore through … Continue reading "Lunchtime recital: Harp Trip"

£6.00 – £15.00

Yuki Negishi Piano Recital

Holy Trinity Church 185 Hermon Hill, Wanstead

Recital by Juilliard and Royal College of Music-trained pianist, Yuki Negishi, with interval (refreshments in the church hall). Programme: Beethoven Sonata in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight” (15’) Chopin Nocturne in C sharp minor Op.posth. (3’) Chopin Polonasie in C minor Op.40 No.2 (8’) Rachmaninoff Preludes in D major and G minor Op.23 No.4 … Continue reading "Yuki Negishi Piano Recital"

£8.00 – £12.00

A Drop Of The Hard Stuff

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

For the discerning music lover! Dive into the best of Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, and Boogie at The Duke in Wanstead. Dance the night away with the biggest crowd in Wanstead and enjoy special cocktail and beer deals. See you on the dancefloor!

All Rest (5pm)

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

All Rest is an original, immersive opera experience portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary’s historic graveyard on Overton Drive. Six characters and a chorus of ghosts will lead the audience on a journey through the grounds, offering a glimpse of past and future stories. All Rest was premiered earlier this … Continue reading "All Rest (5pm)"

£12 – £16

All Rest (6.30pm)

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

All Rest is an original, immersive opera experience portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary’s historic graveyard on Overton Drive. Six characters and a chorus of ghosts will lead the audience on a journey through the grounds, offering a glimpse of past and future stories. All Rest was premiered earlier this … Continue reading "All Rest (6.30pm)"

£12 – £16

Redbridge Brass in Concert “Let’s Face the Music and Dance”

St Gabriel’s, Aldersbrook 12 Aldersbrook Rd, Wanstead

Redbridge Brass will perform an exciting and varied programme of dance inspired music from around the world. From Ballet to Bossa Nova! This award winning brass band of dazzling musicians returns to St Gabriel’s for what promises to be a memorable evening. Children – free.

£15

Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard

Wanstead Methodist Church Hermon Hill, Wanstead

Currently covering Glinda on the wicked UK & Ireland Tour, Lydia has performed all around the world and returns to Wanstead Fringe Festival to sing even more musical theatre favourites. An avid Andrew Lloyd Webber fan, Lydia has covered Christine Daaé on The Phantom of The Opera UK & Ireland tour and recently toured South … Continue reading "Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard"

£12.5 – £15

Natural Voices choir

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

A golden hour of Natural Voices Choir with their banging set. Stretch summer out that little bit longer with their uplifting sound, promising to get everyone feeling happy. ——- Bring the whole family and save! Use discount code VOICES-FAM to save when buying multiple tickets (minimum 4 tickets including at least one adult ticket): 2 adults … Continue reading "Natural Voices choir"

£6.00 – £8.00