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Hackney History Festival at Chats Palace Arts Centre, London

Sunday, 17 May 2026 · doors 11am · Chats Palace Arts Centre, London

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Hackney History Festival — Quick Facts

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DateSunday, 17 May 2026
Doors11am
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages

Where

Chats Palace Arts Centre
London
London

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Hackney History Festival are playing Chats Palace Arts Centre in London on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Doors open at 11am, with the night wrapping by 9pm. This listing is part of the London grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming London gigs there.

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Venue: Chats Palace Arts Centre, London

More info: https://chatspalace.com/events/16993/

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VenueChats Palace Arts Centre, London

About Hackney History Festival

Hackney History Festival headlines this London gig on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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About Chats Palace Arts Centre

Chats Palace Arts Centre is one of London's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.

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Hackney History Festival is at Chats Palace Arts Centre, London.
Doors 11am, set ends around 9pm on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
Entry price isn't listed. Most grass-roots gigs are pay-on-the-door — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's socials for advance tickets.
For more upcoming gigs see the London gig directory. For weekly slots, the London open mic directory. For the wider scene, the London live music hub. Artists looking for paid bookings, see how to get gigs in London.
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