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Visiting Union Chapel: what to know before you go
Compton Terrace, Off Upper ST, N1 2XD, London, United Kingdom
Union Chapel is a church building in London, open since 1876.
Of the 27 upcoming shows with a published time, 56% start at 19:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 8 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus stop and Train); the nearest is Coaches Excetera, 240 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Church building
- Opened
- 1876
- Address
- Compton Terrace, Off Upper ST, N1 2XD, London, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 31
- Usual start time
- 19:00
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Thursday
Union Chapel, month by month
- October 20261 date, including Ghost House with Fern Brady & Tom Rosenthal
- November 20268 dates, including Tom Rush, Live At The Chapel with Chris McCausland and Jamie Duffy
- December 20265 dates, including Live At the Chapel with Tim Key, Cara Dillon - Upon A Winter's Night and Jacob Hawley - Fighting Age Man
- January 20276 dates, including January Blues: CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE & KIRK FLETCHER, January Blues Festival: ERIC BIBB and The Fabulous Thunderbirds
- February 20273 dates, including Tina Dico, Jake Bugg and Choir! Choir! Choir!
- March 20272 dates, including Matt Mathews - Not What I Ordered World Tour and B O D I E S
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (17), Comedy (10), Festivals (2) and Plays & Musicals (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Coaches ExceteraBus stop240 m
3 min walk - Highbury & Islington stationTrain290 m
4 min walk - Essex Road railway stationTrain550 m
7 min walk - CanonburyTrain890 m
11 min walk - Caledonian Road & Barnsbury railway stationTrain900 m
11 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m from the venue.
Next events at Union Chapel
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Nov7Sat
Other venues near Union Chapel
Union Chapel: practical questions
When did Union Chapel open?
Union Chapel opened in 1876.
What time do shows start at Union Chapel?
Usually at 19:00 (56% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Union Chapel?
Coaches Excetera (Bus stop), 240 m away – about 3 min on foot.
Can I park near Union Chapel?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 130 m away.
What kind of events does Union Chapel host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (17), Comedy (10), Festivals (2) and Plays & Musicals (1).
Which month has the most events at Union Chapel?
November 2026, with 8 dates, including Tom Rush and Live At The Chapel with Chris McCausland.
Which other venues are close to Union Chapel?
Soul Mama Islington (1.1 km), Vortex Jazz Club (1.9 km), O2 Academy Islington (1.1 km) and Islington Assembly Hall (240 m).
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