The Fox and Firkin

Dread Recordings returns to London this Easter Thursday from 9PM ‘til 4AM. Leading the charge are Brockie and Ray Keith, setting the tone with uncompromising selections and serious sound system pressure. Joining them is a very special guest we can't announce just yet.. but may you can guest who 'B***n G***' might be. He's a…

After 2 rip roaring sessions Backgammon & Wax returns to SE London for their 3rd instalment at the Fox & Firkin!  On this special occasion they will be coming to you live alongside the legendary Wheel Up Soundsystem.  Business as usual just with added bass! A special 40 player tournament will be in effect followed…

Teaching in Dub: ⁠⁠OBF x DUBKASM ft Footsie, Kaya Fyah & Ras D   Powered by KING ORIGINAL SOUND   We're Absolutely hyped to celebrate 20 years of Dubquake in  London! Our friends in Geneva have been running their dub events for two solid decades inviting the best in Roots & Dub selectas from around…

London-based Soul Jazz Records vs. Brighton-based label Mr. Bongo.  Expect world-class B2B from two of Fox Firkin's favourites. Expect, Afro-Funk, Boogie, Jazz Dance, Punk, Ska, Bass, Soul and all things danceable. Founded in London in 1989, Mr Bongo Records b segan as a small record shop before evolving into a globally respected label known for…

As stated in the Times, “The Latin Section are a respectful, joyful conglomeration of Son, Salsa and Mambo which takes Afro Cuban music forward”.  Snowboy & his Latin Section have been an international live band for 40 years and the Fox & Firkin are thrilled to bring the world-famous 7-piece to the venue for their…

ToughLuv makes its debut edition with Jungle, Halftime & 140 exploration Loefah (Jungle Set) Peshay RWKUS (Live Hardcore & Jungle from the Bristol Trio) Nancy June SUMGII NOLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRdhFwiXST8&list=RDmRdhFwiXST8&start_radio=1&t=381s&pp=ygULcGVzaGF5IGhvb3SgBwE%3D The dubstep godfather Loefah takes a look backward at the history of Breakbeat & Jungle with an OG jungle set. Peshay follows that lineage as one…

The UK's greatest soul singer, Omar, returns to the Fox & Firkin to celebrate 40 years as an active recording artist as well as his 9th and most recent studio album, 'Brighter the Days'.   Brighter the Days has been lauded to be Omar's most self-assured, well rounded, eclectic, and continues to highlight his trademark vocals…

March 18th is going to be a full night of boundary pushing music with Holy Shift.  Holy Shift is an independent collective and record label who put on live nights as well as release original compilations. On this installation of ‘Holy Shift’ Kristina Rhodes (Cat Burns, Wulu Rachel Chinouriri) will be gracing us with a…

This March we welcome the one and only Kenny Dope to Fox and Firkin One half of legendary Masters at Work duo, the Brooklyn-born icon has been at the forefront of dance music culture for decades, and now he’s bringing that energy to South London. Born and raised in ‘70’s Brooklyn, Kenny began absorbing hip-hop…

The Godfathers of Afro Rock Ghanaian Independence Day Celebration   The Fox & Firkin, Lewisham   “Jimi Hendrix watched them rehearse, Stevie Wonder joined them on drums, and Fela Kuti partied with them in Lagos…” The Guardian   This Ghanaian Independence Day, we celebrate with Osibisa, one of the most important bands in the history…

Two boundary pushing and incredible musical acts throwing album release parties on the same night? Yes. Please. Entità (Entity) is a genre defying new quintet who fuse together a variety of styles from Jazz, Classical, Fusion, World and Prog. Founded by Violinist Nadine Nagen and Saxophonist Marco Marotta, the ensemble also includes Guitarist Marco Punzi,…

Dancehall >> Jungle The Heatwave are pulling up with crates of recods to go through the history of Dancehall, taking us right from the late 70's rub-a-dub, into 80's Digi Dancehall right through to 2026.  The dubplate-dancehall connoisseur Gabriel Heatwave, in combination with one of the greats Warrior Queen !! Uncle Dugs The Junglist who…

Sans Soucis (they/them) presents a curated night of poetry and music via gensq+, a travelling archive dedicated to a generation of queer people of colour who want to foster community and shape culture.  This event will feature soulful, jazz-laced DJ set by Cleopatra, leading to a poetic conversation between friends, Cora Dessalines and Lalah-Simone Springer,…

Sound System vs Sound System, Crew vs Crew. We're having a soundclash! Felt Sound System (London) and Loose Sound (Bristol) each bring a four stack of their custom build sound systems to the Fox and Firkin, for a soundclash of eclectic selections, big vibes and musical surprises. With each crew djing on their own sound…

The Fox is thrilled to welcome back Transmission on Thursday 12th February. Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in May 1980 after the…

dBridge & Client_03 ..the Exit Records founder, and all-round electronic tastemakers heads to one of South London's most iconic boozers. He's joined by the masked electro-enigma Client_03 and on supporting duties we have Bristol's own JPEG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E3r57bIfH8&list=RD6E3r57bIfH8&start_radio=1&pp=ygUNY2xpZW50XzAzIG1peKAHAQ%3D%3D

The Drop is a night dedicated to electronic bass music, joining the dots between live musicians, DJs and producers. Hosted by Rudi Creswick—a bassist and producer known for his work with a multitude of UK soul and jazz artists and for his room shaking live bass—The Drop draws inspiration from Rudi’s roots in the vibrant…

We are excited to bring the one and only Miss Baby Sol to the Fox & Firkin. Miss Baby Sol is a powerhouse performer who effortlessly weaves an atmospheric sonic tapestry of genre-busting sensuality. Miss Baby Sol is a British Soul artist born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a singer, Baby has worked…

Shumba Youth returns to the stage for his first full live performance since June 2023, bringing a powerful live-band headline set to Fox & Firkin on January 9th. Expect a fusion of reggae, soul, afro and UK vibes, with special guest appearances throughout the night. Plus a DJ set from the legendary Mighty Moe (Heartless…

The Fox and Firkin team is throwing a fat party with tickets at only £12 - as a thank you for all your support through 2025. From Roots to Jungle Mighty Oxman (Soho Radio) Strictly Roots Zion Train Dub/ steppa/ reggae rave Kaotic Kartel with  MC Mr Jago Dancehall Ed Solo with Mc Navigator Jungle Plus,…

ILLUSIOM: THE FESTIVE FINALE – LONDON 27th December At The Fox and Firkin The year has given us many nights… but this one is different. On Saturday 27th December, from 9PM to 4AM, IllusiOm returns for its final gathering of the year— a night created to celebrate, reconnect and end the year on the highest…

PYJÆN seamlessly blends jazz, disco, punk, hip-hop, and other contemporary sounds into a singular experience. Since the release of their debut self-titled album in 2019, PYJÆN has caught the attention of audiences and critics alike, earning acclaim from figures such as Gilles Peterson, Huey Morgan, Jazz FM, and Clash Magazine.  The band has an unmistakable chemistry…

Cutashine presents a very special Christmas Ceilidh to shake away the winter cold and welcome the seasonal spirit with dance, laughter and joy. Cut A Shine is a collective of musicians, dancers and callers who've been spreading their brand of rip roaring hoedown and barn dance music across the UK for over ten years. Conceived…