What's On at The Water Rats, London
Explore 14 concerts at The Water Rats in London, United Kingdom.
About The Water Rats
The Water Rats is a live music venue in London. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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The Water Rats on record
Gigvault documents 14 concerts at The Water Rats, spanning 2021 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 6 shows. 13 different acts have played here, and Skunk Anansie has come back most often (2 times).
The Water Rats — Venue information
Tucked away on Grays Inn Road, The Water Rats stands as a storied anchor of the London independent circuit, where the walls practically hum with the ghosts of icons like Bob Dylan and The Pogues. The interior balances a rough-hewn, intimate charm with a formidable sound system that captures the raw electricity of emerging indie, post-punk, and experimental rock acts. Down in the sunken gig room, the proximity to the stage turns every set into a claustrophobic, high-octane communion between artist and audience. It remains a vital proving ground for rising talent, eschewing polished pretension for the grit and sweat that define the city’s best nights out. Stepping inside feels less like entering a bar and more like infiltrating a well-kept secret where the next big sonic shift is almost always brewing.
Recent bands at The Water Rats
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Concerts at The Water Rats by month
When The Water Rats was busiest, and who was on stage.
- September 2026 — 2 concerts: Spangled, Scott Lavene
- August 2026 — 2 concerts: Various Artists
- May 2026 — 2 concerts: Skunk Anansie
Concerts at The Water Rats with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Spangled — 2026-09-18, 12 songs played
- Scott Lavene — 2026-09-16, 16 songs played
- Various Artists — 2026-08-06, 27 songs played
- Skunk Anansie — 2026-05-18, 17 songs played
- Skunk Anansie — 2026-05-17, 16 songs played
- Atomic Rooster — 2026-02-23, 19 songs played
- Role Models — 2025-10-03, 14 songs played
- The Crystal Teardrop — 2025-08-15, 14 songs played
- Electric Boys — 2025-06-10, 12 songs played
- Rob Clamp — 2025-05-09, 9 songs played
Track your The Water Rats shows
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at The Water Rats?
All upcoming shows at The Water Rats in London, United Kingdom are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at The Water Rats?
The full concert history of The Water Rats – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at The Water Rats?
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Where do I find the setlist of my show at The Water Rats?
Open the past show in question – you'll see the full setlist, the date and other fans who were at the same concert at The Water Rats.
Is Gigvault free for The Water Rats?
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