What's on @ Karamel In November?

EFG London Jazz Festival at Karamel 14–22 November

We’re thrilled to announce that Karamel will be a host venue for the EFG London Jazz Festival, running from 14 to 22 November 2025!

This is your invitation to settle into the depths of autumn with us, with evenings filled with rich rhythms, soulful performances, and the kind of atmosphere that warms you from the inside out.

Lineup:

 

Fri 14 Nov – Nichola Pope – Premiere of “Herstory”

OPENING GIG - EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL

Doors open 7pm, Music starts 8pm.

*WIJM presents NICHOLA POPE *with her premiere performance of “Herstory”

Internationally sought after saxophonist Nichola Pope and her band bring Herstory to the stage for the first time. A compelling live performance featuring original compositions that chronicle the defining chapters of her life. From her formative years in the Middle East to the pivotal moments that have shaped her journey, Herstory offers a deeply personal and emotionally resonant experience through music. A truly special event that is not to be missed!

Sat 15 Nov – Free Flow Classikal

Doors open 7pm, music starts 8pm.

Free Flow Classikal is returning to Karamel for EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 with a very dynamic lineup: Jonathan Mayer (electric sitar), Shri Ghadvi (tabla), Robin Christian (bansuri), James Pusey (electric guitar) and Jihad Darwish (bass).

Join us for a moving exploration of South Asian Classical music through the medium of free improvisation. No boundaries - No limits.

Thu 20 Nov – KAIYO with Mark Lockheart

Doors open 7pm, music starts 8pm.

KAIYO welcome award wining saxophonist Mark Lockheart for this night of original music and interpretations of standard material.

Line-up: Mark Lockheart (sax), Simon Purcell (piano), Amy Baldwin (bass), Dave Ingamells (drums).

From Loose Tubes to Polar bear, Mark Lockheart has been a key figure in the development of British jazz. His playing is genre and career defining, running the gamut from big band to classical, experimental to electric, his talent knows no bounds.

Fri 21 Nov – Tomorrow’s Warriors presents ANKORA

Doors open 7pm, music starts 8pm.

Ankora is a London based eight-piece ensemble composed of Mali Sheard, Keira Chakraborty, Hannah Clifton, Klara Devlin, Miranda Radford, Tami Adebanjo, Kezia Abuoma and Holly Reinhardt. Meeting at the renowned music organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors, these ambitious young musicians were selected to perform in the flagship development ensemble Tomorrow’s Warriors Frontline, mentored by acclaimed drummer and composer, Romarna Campbell. Ankora is the exciting new step that the ensemble is taking as they journey deeper into the London jazz scene.

Sat 22 Nov – Still Waters

Doors open 7pm, music starts 8pm.

Henry Lowther’s Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship, going back forty years, between Henry and bassist Dave Green. They both felt that the time had arrived to play the music of their choice, together with some of the finest jazz musicians working in Britain today. As a result Still Waters is now one of the most accomplished, tightly ensembled and creative bands around.

Apart from the Jazz fest, we have...

Archie Kidd Quartet | Thurs Nov 6 | 7pm

Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

Archie Kidd is a guitarist and composer from the North East of England, now based in London. Leading his quartet featuring Lior Solomons-Wise (piano), Edouard Le Feuvre (double bass), and Lester Ridout (drums), his original music combines empathetic harmony with enticing melodic content, underlined by a distinctive compositional and improvisational voice. Whilst pursuing a contemporary and eclectic sound, the music remains grounded in jazz tradition, offering introspective atmospheres and engaging interplay alongside familiar idioms of the past.

N22 Open Studios! | Sat/ Sun Nov 15-16 | 12pm

Collage Arts welcomes you to The N22 Open Studios 2025.

HIGHLIGHTS 40 artists exhibiting at the Karamel Gallery from Thursday 13th November 2025

30 ARTISTS AND MAKERS (CAS5)

Discover new art and creativity within the Artist Studios & Artspaces in N22. This means you can visit artists, see exhibitions. Entry to N22 Open Studios is FREE.

Now in its 25th year, the N22 Open Studio is a celebration of the creative community's unique contribution to Wood Green. It is a chance to meet artists in their studios, talk to them about their work and even purchase something for your home or wardrobe.

Meet local artists, makers, and performers — from painters to sculptors, musicians to wrestlers — all bringing the energy to North London’s most creative space.

Donations to our community arts programmes are welcome. For over 40 years, Collage Arts has been the creative heart of Wood Green. Open Studios will take place across multiple venues, locations and dates:

Karamel - Collage Artspace 1 [Group exhibition], 4 Coburg Road N22 6UJ. SAT and SUN

McQueens Theatre - Collage Artspace 1 [Hustle Wrestling], 4 Coburg Road N22 6UJ. SAT and SUN. (Sunday Show at 6pm - tickets are on Musicglue.com/karamel)

Collage Artspace 5 - [Studios] Unit 3, 44 Coburg Road N22 6TZ. SAT and SUN.

N22 Corridor Gallery (Street view only) Large artworks on display via Floor to Ceiling glass panels. 2a Mary Neuner Road, N8 0FA. Opposite St William Marketing Suite

Visit the Artists directory at: www.n22openstudios.com

🎲 Sunday roast & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel | Sun 1...

Geekstraveganza is a fun, friendly afternoon of good company, tasty vegan food, and board/card games! We’ll have plenty to play, but feel free to bring your own.

🎟️ Free entry, just RSVP! 🗓 Sunday 16 November 🕐 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Karamel Club - 4 Coburg Rd, London N22 6UJ 💬 Goup chat in the London Vegan Network community on WhatsApp

Hustle Wrestling Presents: Ambition | Sun 16 Nov | 5:30pm

Hustle Wrestling: Ambition returns to the Mcqueen Theatre! Doors open at 5.30pm - Show starts at 6pm!

Bodyslams, Powerbombs and Pints! Join us for incredible wrestling just 5 minutes from Wood Green Tube Station!

It's always an amazing atmosphere at Wood Green Wrestling!

Dhiraj Kainth Quartet | Thurs 27 Nov | 7pm

Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

The Dhiraj Kainth Quartet is a dynamic ensemble which blends original compositions alongside classic jazz standards to create a captivating sound. Led by guitarist Dhiraj Kainth, the quartet features a talented group of young musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Recent highlights for the quartet include performing in the Barbican Centre Foyer as a warmup act for the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis and recording and releasing Dhiraj's original composition titled 'Emerge'.

Poetry and Poppadums with Michael Rosen |  Fri Nov 28 | 7pm

We invite you to a side-splitting evening of comedy and musings in the warm & welcoming Karamel!

Featuring...

MICHAEL ROSEN

'Humorous & moving, memorable & worthwhile, a principled man who celebrates the funny side of life' - The Irish Times

With Special Guests

Zena Edwards ‘An incredible performer’ – The Guardian.

Forward Poetry Prize nominee Ishita Uppadhayay: A vibrant new voice Stylishly evoking the bittersweet

Hosted by Paul Lyalls 'Always charismatic'- Time Out Magazine

Doors open at 6.30pm (for dining - see below).

Show starts at 8pm.

Suitable for mature 14s and older.

The Example 2 | Sat Nov 29 | 6:30pm

Round 2 is here. Bigger stage. Bigger sound. This November, The Example returns. Tickets out now—be there. Be The Example. Round two is here—bigger stage, bigger sound, bigger energy. Join us at Karamel Club for a night packed with live music, dancing, and unforgettable vibes.

Kick off the evening with good vibes from the moment you arrive, and take home a Polaroid keepsake when you leave—proof you were part of the movement.

Whether you’re here for the music, the crowd, or the memories, The Example 2 is where it all goes down. Mark your calendar, bring your crew, and be ready for an epic night. Be there. Be The Example.

SEE YOU THERE! :)