Brick Lane Music Hall

The Basics

Choose between a matinee or evening performance, accompanied by afternoon tea, lunch, or dinner, depending on the time. A costumed cast will take you back to a bygone era through song, dance, and comedy. Larger groups can take advantage of discount rates. After the evening show, the venue offers bar service and dancing until midnight.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Don’t be misled by the name: Brick Lane Music Hall is now located about 6 miles west of Brick Lane itself.

• The variety show is a must-see for anyone interested in traditional entertainment.

• The space is wheelchair-friendly, with a level entrance, accessible bathrooms, and inclusive seating arrangements.

How to Get There

The venue is a 10-minute walk from Pontoon Dock, on London’s DLR line; or five minutes from the Thames Barrier Park bus stop, which is served by several local buses. Private parking for cars and minibuses is also available on-site.

When to Get There

The music hall’s program is updated regularly, offering a variety of year-round entertainment. Visitors looking for an immersive London experience may enjoy the venue’s holiday events, such as pantomimes and Christmas cabarets.

Music Halls

British music halls date back to around 1850, and were popular well into the 20th century, before the ascent of movies, radio, and television. The variety show venues combined three beloved British staples: drinking, dining, and sing-a-longs. Many music hall-style songs are still familiar today, including “I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside,” “Maybe it's Because I'm a Londoner,” and “Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two).”

Ways to explore

Choose between matinee, lunchtime, and evening shows, accompanied by afternoon tea, lunch, or dinner, depending on the time. A costumed cast will take you back to a bygone era through song, dance, and comedy, generally with retro and patriotic themes. After the evening show, the venue offers bar service and dancing until midnight. Locals can also enjoy community events, such as the Big Summer Sing or a musical theater summer school.

Accessibility

The space is wheelchair-friendly, with a level entrance, accessible bathrooms, and inclusive seating arrangements.

Age limits

Evening shows run later than West End theater—likely too late for under-8s.

What to pack

Just pack up your troubles in your old kit bag….

What to wear

Wear your dancing shoes if you want to join the fun after the evening shows.

Not allowed

The drinks may flow—the bar stays open during performances—but smoking and vaping are not an option.

Amenities

Restrooms, bar, food service

Address

Despite the name, Brick Lane Music Hall is no longer in Brick Lane: It’s in Silvertown, in London’s Docklands, about 8 miles (13 kilometers) east of Trafalgar Square.

Driving

Brick Lane Music Hall has free parking. London is not a particularly car-friendly city, but drivers from the city center should follow the Limehouse Link Tunnel and East India Dock Road.

Public transportation

Brick Lane Music Hall is about a 10-minute walk from the Pontoon Dock DLR station.

Best times to visit

Showtimes at Brick Lane Music Hall are lunchtime, matinee, and evening. Check the calendar to see what’s on when.

Best days to visit

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are the most popular days for performances, although there are occasional midweek shows.

Best months to visit

February is a great month to visit Brick Lane Music Hall, with its ever-popular adult panto in full swing.

Special events

Expect a festive program in December, with an emphasis on the lunchtime crowd.