LONDON · GRASS-ROOTS GIG

RISE Festival at Universal Hall, London

Friday, 29 May 2026 · doors 12am · Universal Hall, London

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DateFriday, 29 May 2026
Doors12am
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages

Where

Universal Hall
London
London

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RISE Festival are playing Universal Hall in London on Friday, 29 May 2026. Doors open at 12am, with the night wrapping by 11:59pm. This listing is part of the London grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming London gigs there.

<p>SAVE THE DATE! Dance North’s Festival of Contemporary Dance and Performance returns to Findhorn from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May with a programme honouring global Indigenous artists whose work connects land, story, and movement worldwide. More information to follow - watch this space!</p>\n

Venue: Universal Hall, Forres

More info: https://universalhall.co.uk/event/rise-festival/

Source: universalhall.co.uk

VenueUniversal Hall, London

About RISE Festival

RISE Festival headlines this London gig on Friday, 29 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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About Universal Hall

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RISE Festival is at Universal Hall, London.
Doors 12am, set ends around 11:59pm on Friday, 29 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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