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Islington Square in London is the relocated home of the King’s Head Theatre, now housed in a purpose-built venue behind the original site. The main theatre seats up to the best available price, with a great seats cabaret space to explore for intimate performances. This comprehensive guide covers seating, access, transport, parking, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re catching a King’s Head Theatre show, a film screening, or a community event at Islington Square, we’ve got the details you need for a smooth visit from arrival to post-show dining.
Islington Square is located at 116 Upper Street, London N1 1AB. The venue is accessible, though there is no dedicated on-site parking. Use Islington Council short-stay bays or nearby multi-story car parks. The closest rail and tube stations are Angel (Northern Line) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria/Overground), with frequent bus connections. For a convenient stay, consider nearby hotels such as Hilton London Angel Islington. Plan ahead for events: the site hosts the ongoing King’s Head Theatre performances, Islington Saturday Market/Urban Food Fest, and Wimbledon screenings as part of Islington Square programming. We’ll help you secure your seats, navigate logistics, and discover nearby dining options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 116 Upper Street, London N1 1AB (Islington Square).
- Venue: King’s Head Theatre, relocated to Islington Square behind the original site; main theatre seats 200 with a 50-seat cabaret space.
- Seating: Main auditorium up to 200 seats; Cabaret/4Below 50 seats; main space is accessible; 66 steps to the 4Below cabaret/bar area.
- Parking: No dedicated on-site parking at Islington Square; use Islington Council short-stay parking bays or nearby public car parks.
- Transit: Closest stations are Angel (Northern Line) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria/Overground), with multiple bus routes serving the area.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton London Angel Islington (53 Upper Street) is a nearby option.
- Notable events hosted: King’s Head Theatre moved to a purpose-built venue in Islington Square (200-seat main theatre, 50-seat cabaret), Islington Saturday Market/Urban Food Fest, Wimbledon screenings at Islington Square ( FT Globetrotter feature ), and ongoing performances from King’s Head Theatre since relocation.
- Renamed/demolished: The original King’s Head pub theatre on Upper Street closed in 2023 to make way for the new Islington Square venue; the King’s Head Theatre now operates from the Islington Square site.