Live at 229 in London: Modfather Christmas Party Time
Saturday, 19 December 2026 at 229, London
About this event
At 229 in London on Saturday, 19 December 2026: Modfather Christmas Party Time. Featuring Steve Cradock, The Beat and The Velvet Hands.
AGMP Presents
Modfather and AGMP Concerts present
Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock 'Travellers Tunes' is a solo spoken-word and acoustic tour by the Ocean Colour Scene and Paul Weller guitarist. The show features stripped-back performances of classic tracks from the Ocean Colour Scene songbook and his solo work, alongside stories from his 30+ years in British rock.
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The Beat Featuring Ranking Jr. are a dynamic UK ska and two-tone band. Led by Matthew Murphy (Ranking Jr)-son of late legendary frontman Ranking Roger-the group carries on the rich legacy of the 1978 Birmingham-formed band, performing timeless hits like "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Hands Off She's Mine", "Too Nice to Talk To" and "Tears of a Clown".
The Sha La La's are a London based Four piece steeped in Mod and Soul Roots.
The Velvet Hands (Toby Mitchell, Dan Able, Louis Mitchell and John Logan) blend slacker story-telling and belting guitar riffs reminiscent of The Strokes or contemporaries such as The Vaccines, or Parquet Courts with rousing punk choruses that recall The Clash
"Full of bolshy spirit" NME
Plus DJ's: Donna Driscoll, Two Fat Mods, Dave Dave & Avery Wade
About Steve Cradock
Rock
Stephen Cradock is an English guitarist, most notable for playing in the rock group Ocean Colour Scene. Cradock also plays the guitar in Paul Weller's band, having appeared on all of Weller's solo records following his self-titled debut solo album. Cradock began playing lead guitar for British ska band The Specials in 2014.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 19 December 2026
- Time
- 18:00 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- 229
- Address
- Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN, London, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock
Venue & getting there
Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN, London
How to get to 229
- Devonshire Mews South, MaryleboneTrain410 m
5 min walk - Warren StreetTrain440 m
6 min walk - Central LondonTrain630 m
8 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 170 m away.
Hotels near 229
- The Armitage80 mCheck prices
- Devonshire House120 mCheck prices
- Sport Hostel Reykjavik150 mCheck prices
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Your visit to 229
- Date
- Saturday, 19 December 2026
- Starts
- 18:00
- Getting there
- Devonshire Mews South, Marylebone (train), 410 m – about 5 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 170 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is The Armitage (80 m)
Every upcoming Steve Cradock date
- An Evening With Steve CradockThe 1865, Southampton
- Travellers Tunes: An Evening With Steve CradockKendal Brewery Arts Centre, Cumbria
- Travellers Tunes - An Evening with Steve CradockScarborough Spa, Scarborough
Good to know
When is “Modfather Christmas Party Time”?
Modfather Christmas Party Time takes place on Saturday, 19 December 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Where is “Modfather Christmas Party Time” held?
Venue: 229, Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN, London, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Modfather Christmas Party Time”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Modfather Christmas Party Time”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to 229 by public transport?
The closest stop is Devonshire Mews South, Marylebone (train), 410 m from 229 – roughly 5 minutes on foot.
Can I park near 229?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 170 m away.
Where else is Steve Cradock performing?
Steve Cradock also has 3 more dates coming up, for example Southampton (21 Feb 2027), Cumbria (24 Mar 2027) and Scarborough (9 Apr 2027).
