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Scala

Kings Cross former cinema, 1,150 standing.

About 1,145 standing, house PA. Rock, Pop.

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Updated 13 November 2026

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Checked 23 Oct 2026

At a glance, Scala in King's Cross, London is summed up below. It books rock and pop acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

1,145

Standing
capacity

approx. · large room

In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	10:00–18:00Opens in 1h 50m 31s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Rock · Pop

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Before you book Scala, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books rock and pop acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts

Capacity	about 1,145 standing
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	RockPop
Website	scala.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	23 Oct 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find Scala

King's Cross

Getting there

Scala is at 275 Pentonville Rd, King's Cross, London, N1 9NL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 302 rooms in our London venue directory.

275 Pentonville Rd,
King's Cross, London N1 9NL

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The nearest station is London Kings Cross (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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Fee range per act	Locked
How far ahead to book	Locked
Payment terms	Locked

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Whole venue (live stage event)	capacity 800 people for a live stage event
Whole venue (club night / full venue hire)	1145 people for a club night or full venue hire
Good for	live music performances, showcases, product launches, exhibitions, fashion shows, theatre
Included	Daytime or evening hire seven days a week, DICE ticketing and promotion plus free promotion on Scala's website, late licence (music to 6am, drinks to 5am), event management available.
Worth knowing	New clients must send a detailed event proposal.

Enquire on their website Checked November 2026 from Scala’s own website

05 — Opening times

Open 5 of 7

Scala publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	10:00–18:00
Tue	10:00–18:00
Wed	10:00–18:00
Thu	10:00–18:00
FriToday	10:00–18:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

06 — What's on stage

2 provided · 2 TBC

Scala has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	Bring your own
Guitar amp	Bring your own
Bass amp	Bring your own
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	Provided

07 — About

King's Cross, London

About Scala

This is the background on Scala, from the venue and its listings. It books rock and pop acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Scala is a live music venue in King's Cross, London with a standing capacity of about 1,145. It books Rock, Pop.

Listing notes

Scala ‌‌‍is a landmark King's Cross live-music venue and nightclub housed in a former Art Deco cinema on Pentonville Road, just minutes from six Underground lines and the Eurostar terminal. The building spreads over four floors with three bars, two dance floors and a large stage, holding around 800 for a seated/standing live show and up to 1,145 for a club night or full hire. Since reopening as a music venue it has become one of London's best-loved mid-size rooms, hosting touring rock, indie, pop and electronic acts as well as long-running club nights across its multi-level layout.

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08 — What's on

Next 6

There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at Scala. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The London gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

16Nov · Mon	Boko Yout 19:30Rock
23Nov · Mon	Villanelle 19:30Rock
24Nov · Tue	The Guest List 19:30Rock
26Nov · Thu	Catty 19:30Pop
2Dec · Wed	Martin Luke Brown 18:30Rock
6Dec · Sun	The House of Love 19:00Rock

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Q: What genres does Scala book?

Scala books Rock, Pop. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Scala?

Scala has a listed standing capacity of about 1,145, a large venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all London venues for size comparisons. By size, Scala is the 19th largest of the 168 venues we list in and around London with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Heaven (about 1,150); EartH (about 1,200) and Unlocked (about 1,220).

Kings Cross former cinema, 1,150 standing.

c. 1,145
Capacity: Varies
Live music: 10:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Rock
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 10:00–18:00
Tue 10:00–18:00
Wed 10:00–18:00
Thu 10:00–18:00
FriToday 10:00–18:00
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

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Scala — Quick Facts

Scala capacity: about 1,145 standing. Kings Cross former cinema, 1,150 standing. Here are the key facts on Scala at a glance. It books rock and pop acts.

Venue status Last verified 23 Oct 2026

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Capacity 1,145 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, Scala is the 19th largest of the 168 venues we list in and around London with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Heaven (about 1,150); EartH (about 1,200) and Unlocked (about 1,220).

With room for about 1,145 standing, Scala is a large room by our directory's sizes. The typical London room we list holds about 200, so this one is on the larger side. Large rooms rarely take direct approaches - their calendars fill through agents and promoters, so local acts tend to get on through support slots. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.

Today10:00–18:00Opens in 1h 50m 31s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitescala.co.uk

SizeLargevenueAbout 1,145 standing

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA providedScala provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp and bass amp — check the rest with the venue.

BooksRock+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Scala this week

Mon 10:00–18:00

Tue 10:00–18:00

Wed 10:00–18:00

Thu 10:00–18:00

Fri· today 10:00–18:00

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

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Whole venue (live stage event)

capacity 800 people for a live stage event

Whole venue (club night / full venue hire)

1145 people for a club night or full venue hire

Good for

live music performances, showcases, product launches, exhibitions, fashion shows, theatre

Included

Daytime or evening hire seven days a week, DICE ticketing and promotion plus free promotion on Scala's website, late licence (music to 6am, drinks to 5am), event management available.

Worth knowing

New clients must send a detailed event proposal.

Checked November 2026 from Scala’s own website. Prices and dates come from the venue.

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Inside Scala

Scala has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 1,145. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitBring your own

Guitar ampBring your own

Bass ampBring your own

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerProvided

About Scala

Scala is a live music venue in King's Cross, London with a standing capacity of about 1,145. Scala provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp and bass amp — check the rest with the venue.

Scala books Rock, Pop acts. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

Listing notes

Coming up

Coming up at Scala: Boko Yout, Villanelle and The Guest List — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for Scala - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Its listed genres start with rock. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Scala hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in London.

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By size, Scala is the 19th largest of the 168 venues we list in and around London with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Heaven (about 1,150); EartH (about 1,200) and Unlocked (about 1,220).

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Find Scala

Scala is at 275 Pentonville Rd, King's Cross, London, N1 9NL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 302 rooms in our London venue directory.

Address275 Pentonville Rd

AreaKing's Cross, London

PostcodeN1 9NL

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Getting there

The nearest station is London Kings Cross (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Scala in King's Cross, London; N1 9NL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 3 other venues in King's Cross, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in London this week, or find a band in London if you book the music.

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The London League

Scala is #14 of 302 London venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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What equipment does Scala provide?

Scala provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp and bass amp — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the London venue directory.

What genres does Scala book?

Scala books Rock, Pop. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Scala?

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What is the capacity of Scala?

Scala has a listed standing capacity of about 1,145, a large venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all London venues for size comparisons. By size, Scala is the 19th largest of the 168 venues we list in and around London with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Heaven (about 1,150); EartH (about 1,200) and Unlocked (about 1,220).

Does Scala have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for Scala. Browse the London Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is Scala?

275 Pentonville Rd, King's Cross, London, N1 9NL. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Scala?

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Can you hire Scala for a private event?

Scala has rooms you can hire. New clients must send a detailed event proposal. Spaces: Whole venue (live stage event), Whole venue (club night / full venue hire). Used for live music performances, showcases, product launches, exhibitions, fashion shows, theatre. Ask Scala about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to Scala?

The nearest station is London Kings Cross (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is N1 9NL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Scala?

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Scala in brief. Scala is a large room (500 or more) in King's Cross, London that books rock and pop. Other rooms nearby: Sebright Arms, The Star Of Kings and Harrison Venue, or browse the London venue directory.

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