Fairfield Halls, south London’s sleeping giant of the arts, is waking up to the first half of 2026 with “a vibrant programme” of music, theatre, comedy and culture.

Highlights include The Real Thing’s 50th anniversary tour, stand-up from Dara Ó Briain and one of those “sports jocks chat shit for a couple of hours” nights, this called “A Night of Eagles Glory”, featuring Crystal Palace former players such as Mark Bright, Clinton Morrison and John Salako.

They probably have a load more to talk about than they might have thought a week ago, even after the FA Cup-winning season…

Resident orchestra the London Mozart Players are planning several performances in the Concert Hall, which will also stage Ellen Kent’s farewell production of Bizet’s Carmen.

The January to June event line-up looks like this, “with more events being added all the time”, according to BH Live, the venue managers:

January/February

• Taylormania (Fri 23 Jan)
• Sing The Musicals (Sat 31 Jan)
• Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation (Sat 31 Jan)
• Majesty: The Ultimate Tribute to Queen (Sat 7 Feb)
• Mahler: Symphony No.8 (Sun 8 Feb)
• The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells (Thu 26 Feb)
• Carmen: Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour (Fri 27 Feb)
• Legend: The Music of Bob Marley (Fri 27 Feb)

March/April

• Crystal Palace Legends – A Night of Eagles Glory! (Thu 5 Mar)
• Chuckl. Croydon with Russell Kane (Fri 6 Mar)
• London Mozart Players: St John Passion (Sun 8 Mar)
• Fastlove – The Tribute to George Michael (Fri 13 Mar)
• “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Tina Turner tribute (Sat 14 Mar)
• Shri Rama: The Prince of Ayodhya (Sat 21 Mar)
• The Voice of Black Opera Grand Gala Finals (Mon 23 Mar)
• The Real Thing (Fri 27 Mar)
• A Country Night In Nashville (Fri 24 Apr)

May/June

• Frankie’s Guys (Sat 2 May)
• Thank You For The Music (Sat 30 May)
• London Mozart Players: The Colors of Harmony: Hitoshi Sakomoto 40th Anniversary Celebration (Sat 13 Jun)
• London Mozart Players: The Art of Game Music with Troy Baker and Austin Wintory (Fri 19 Jun)

“Fairfield Halls continues to play a central role in Croydon’s cultural landscape, and we’re thrilled to present such a vibrant and wide-ranging programme in 2026,” said Steve Turner, the associate director of venues for the Halls’ operators, BH Live.

“From world-class orchestras, acclaimed comedians, and inspiring community performances, this year’s line‑up truly reflects the breadth of experiences our audiences enjoy.

“Alongside our resident companies and a busy schedule of rehearsals, recordings and private events, Fairfield Halls remains a welcoming and versatile space for creativity, celebration, and connection.”

• Full details of all the performances coming up at the Fairfield Halls, with events being added all the time, plus ticket bookings can be found on the venue’s website by clicking here

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