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FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER 2026
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
A special concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra brings Kilburn Music Mile 2026 to a spectacular close at the historic Gaumont State Theatre.
KILBURN HIGH ROAD · NW6
KILBURNMUSICMILE
FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kilburn Music Mile is an annual music festival celebrating live music, local creativity and Kilburn’s rich musical heritage. From pub gigs and open-air performances to orchestral concerts, film and street art, the festival brings Kilburn High Road and its surrounding spaces to life. Shaped by the sounds and cultures of our diverse communities, it welcomes music lovers from across London and beyond.
2026
3–11 DECEMBER 2026
Explore a week of free events as Kilburn Music Mile returns from 3–11 December 2026, culminating in a spectacular ticketed grand finale: the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Christmas concert at the magnificent Gaumont State Theatre on Friday 11 December.
WHAT'S ON
ALONG THE MILE – ALL FREE ACTIVITIES
Free entry · Open to all · Just turn up
PUB TAKEOVER
3–5 December 2026
Get close to the music as Kilburn’s pubs become stages for an exciting mix of live performances. Free to walk in and enjoy.
ICMP STAGE AT PALMERSTON ROAD
Saturday 5 December 2026
Discover fresh sounds and emerging talent. An afternoon of free live music.
MORE ALONG THE MILE
Details to follow
Elevation Choir, film and creative events at the Kiln, plus exhibitions celebrating Kilburn’s heritage.
WATCH & FOLLOW
MUSIC MILE 2026: FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
Feel the atmosphere and follow new announcements as the festival takes shape.
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ACROSS KILBURN
VENUES ALONG THE MILE
From the pubs and performance spaces of Kilburn High Road to the open-air stage just off it on Palmerston Road, the festival brings music to the heart of Kilburn.
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The festival and its community
THE MUSIC MILE STORY
Kilburn Music Mile celebrates a great community and its remarkable musical heritage. Bringing live music to Kilburn High Road and its surrounding spaces, the festival champions local creativity and gives people a platform to show what makes this neighbourhood special.
The festival is organised by Kilburn State of Mind, the local charity founded in 2019. Its founder and CEO, Al Medley, was inspired to create Music Mile by music promoter Vince Power’s passion for bringing live music to people. Today, residents, musicians, volunteers, venues and independent businesses help shape the festival and bring it to life.
That shared energy is at the heart of Music Mile: pride in Kilburn’s roots, excitement for new talent and the ambition to create something together that welcomes audiences from across London and beyond.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
KILBURN'S
MUSIC LEGACY
Music runs deep in Kilburn. From its legendary theatres and lively pubs to the sounds and traditions of Irish, Caribbean, South Asian and Middle Eastern communities, successive waves of immigration have shaped a neighbourhood bursting with music, creativity and cultural energy. Each generation has added new influences, creating a rich and distinctive cultural and musical heritage.
That spirit is alive and evolving. Musicians, artists, promoters and audiences continue to bring fresh sounds and ideas to Kilburn, building on its extraordinary past and shaping its cultural future. Kilburn Music Mile celebrates this living legacy, bringing people together through music and creating a stage for the next generation.
