Highbury Area Guide
A locals' guide to Highbury
Where do Highbury locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
canonbury,
newington green,
finsbury park,
holloway,
de beauvoir town,
stoke newington,
caledonian road,
tufnell park,
islington,
and dalston
Did you know?
"27 Canonbury Square became the residence of famous novelist George Orwell after bombing forced him out of his home in St John's Wood in 1944."
London Metropolitan University is one of a whopping 22 universities in London!
Angela Clarke
North London remains for me the essence of London living...urban and innovative against a backdrop of centuries of history...
Vikki Broad
Clissold Park is the perfect place for a day out with the kids - there's animal enclosures, a lovely café and lakes to explore.
Chris Ball
Explore Highbury
What locals say about Highbury
Activities near Highbury
Stand up comedy in Wandsworth
Stand up comedy at the Alma pub, an iconic pub based in Wandsworth town, just a stones throw away from Wandsworth town station. The Alma is a quintessentially British Victorian pub steeped in history and famous amongst the locals for its original green tiles and delicious Sunday lunches. Here is our line up for the evening: Ben Henley A powerhouse and master of dark humour, he is comedian who has the brutality of Frankie Boyle, but the sharpness of Jimmy Carr and the charm of James Bond. Matt Lowes Matt Lowes is an experienced open mic act now starting to break into paid work after around 200 gigs. He's LGBTQ+ and use innuendo, life experiences and clever world play in his set. Tom Cousins A controversial and brilliant gag merchant gradually breaking into the bigger clubs in London. Fitzgerald Honger Fitzgerald Honger is a dynamic comedian who has performed in top comedy clubs across the UK. A rising star, Fitz's style is observational and dead-pan, drawing on his personal relationships, work and taboo subjects to leave audiences in stitches. Fred Barber Fred Barber is a stand up comedian and comedy writer from London whose themes encompass dyspraxia, addiction, and social alienation. He has performed all over the UK and Los Angeles and has written for major entertainment networks including Channel 4, BBC 3, and YouTube Premium. Doors open at 7:00pm Show starts at 8:00pm Location:Alma,499 Old York Rd, London SW18 1TF Tickets are £5 online at instant-laughs.com or £7 on the door.Read more
Melissa Etheridge
Los Angeles singer-songwriter playing country-tinged rock originals.
Grand Finale
Franz Waxman - Four Scenes from Childhood Leonard Bernstein - Meditation no. 3, from Mass Antonn Dvok - Terzetto in C, opus 74 Florence Price - Piano Quintet in a minor David Greed & Joana Ly - violins Miguel Sobrinho - viola Kirsten Jenson - cello Martin Andr - piano TICKET PRICES Premium Seating: Early Bird 21, Advance 25, on the day 30 Standard Seating: Early Bird 16, Advance 20, on the day 25 Children under 18: Premium 5, Standard FREE. LIMITED AVAILABILITY Under 25s: Standard 10. LIMITED AVAILABILITYRead more
Rattus Inheritus: Stranglers Tribute
Rattus Inheritus bring you the music of The Stranglers. Live. Played by Stranglers fans for Stranglers Fans.
FreshFEST 2025
FreshFEST 2025 An showcase of new, original work by Middlesex University's graduating Theatre Arts class of 2025. Theatres freshest faces bring our annual festival of new work from Middlesex Universitys class of 2025! This years line-up features five brand new devised pieces that explore friendship, co-dependency, mental health, one spy mission, and a deal with the devil. Show dates and times: 30 Aprilat7.30pm at Ravensfield Theatre 1 May at7.30pm at Ravensfield Theatre ADDITIONAL DATE: 5 May at 2pm atPark Theatre, London One ticket five shows! Friendship Clause The display of an unspoken rule being broken. Is it better to leave Resentment buried, or risk the friendship by bringing it to light? Michael Tsiakalos Jack Torres Tirso Zaballa Nafisa Ali King to Man Ratio "Pity the fool who needs to be one, because if he's not then what is he? A mad man? A lunatic? An artist without talent?"El X. Speziali Dasha G. Daisy Lennon Charle's Angles. A high-energy, character-driven comedy following an unlikely trio of misfits - Alex, Tootie, and Oscar - as they embark on a chaotic mission filled with absurd disguises, quick-witted banter, and unexpected twists. Packed with sharp humour and outrageous antics, this show blends action, satire, and playful mayhem in a way that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. Margarita Nikolova Emil Vasilev Vanesa Kraeva SALT & PEPPER One tiny flat. Two struggling actors. Zero money. A landlord on the warpath. Salt & Pepper is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy about chasing success, dodging rent, and discovering love in the mess of growing up. Katarina Kristic James Whittington-Phillips Gabor Birta, director Fundamentality In this very personal piece, Michael will share his own personal experiences with mental health and suicide through singing and talking openly. Michael Daniel Costello For show on 5th May at Park Theatre, tickets must be purchased through Park Theatre's official website at a cost of 10 per ticket. Purchase tickets for the 5th May performance at Park Theatre here! [https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/middlesex-university-showcase/]Read more
Erin Astra
Erin Astra joins us at The Gunners for a headline show! Supported by JANGS & Rosanna Bucci. Presented by Dad's Mood is Bad. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Our Cosmic Dust
Meet Shotaro, a curious school boy who sets out on an adventure to find his late father among the stars. Behind him follows his mother, sick with worry and determined to bring him home. Along their journeys, they encounter a kaleidoscope of characters each with their own stories oflove, loss, and the absurdities of life. Amid the poignancy, moments of humour and wonder remind us that even in grief, there’s room for laughter and joy. Our Cosmic Dust is a heartfelt and imaginative tale that explores how we find guidance in others and solace in the cosmos – all seen through the wide-eyed perspective of a child. Making its English-language debut, this three-time award-winning production blends intricate puppetry, hand-drawn illustrations, and inventive video design to craft a visually stunning and delightfully unexpected theatrical experience. Created by Tokyo writer and director MichinariOzawa and translated by British-Japanese theatre maker Susan Momoko Hingley, Our Cosmic Dust is a touching and uplifting exploration of the human spirit. BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, 17th June, 7.30pmRead more
About Highbury
Highbury is an area in the London Borough of Islington. The majority of the development of the area occurred in two phases; until the 1870s many large Italianate villas were built, mostly in the southern part of Highbury. After this time, development went down market with close packed mostly terraced houses being built, mainly in the north of Highbury. Available land continued to be in-filled with more housing until 1918, but little else changed until after World War II. After the Second World War large-scale rebuilding in parts of Highbury replaced bombed buildings and provided new municipal housing. Some villas that had not been modernised were demolished to make way for yet more municipal housing; some buildings had to be listed to protect them.
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