The Common — Venue in London

Name: The Common
Address: London, London, GB
Location: The Common
Rating: 5

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The Common

London, London 5.0

Community-owned arts venue in Deptford, South East London. The Common is a flexible 120-capacity space run by volunteers, hosting live music, comedy, theatre, spoken word, film screenings, and community events. The room converts from standing gig space to 80-seat theatre to workshop layout depending on the night. Artist-friendly booking model — no hire fee, guaranteed 70/30 door split in the artist's favour. Weekly open mic on Wednesdays, curated gig nights Thursday to Saturday, and family-friendly programming on Sunday afternoons. Licensed bar with local craft beer and natural wine. Five minutes from Deptford station (Southeastern) and New Cross Gate (Overground).

The Common · Capacity: 120

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Theatre

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120 standing / 80 seated

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thegallows

23 Feb 2026

The Common is what every venue should aspire to be. Fair door split, great PA, and a team that genuinely cares about artists.

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