Jakefest 2026: A Celebration of Jake Thackray
Jamboree, WC1X 9HH , [Venue Details]Join us for Jakefest 2026, an afternoon and evening celebrating the comic, poetic, storytelling genius of Jake Thackray, one of our greatest and most original songwriters.
Live Music from 2pm (afternoon) / 8pm (evening) Afternoon: Free / Evening: £15 advance
Join us to:
meet up with friends old and new
hear Jake’s songs
perform Jake’s songs
learn how to play Jake’s songs
learn about his remarkable life and work
Programme: Afternoon (free)
1.30pm – doors open
2.00pm – song circle – A chance to sing Jake’s songs in front of a supportive audience. Performance slots must be booked in advance. Please email Malcy at jakefest@hotmail.com.
5.00pm – Jake Thackray – The Unsung Writer – A discussion of Jake’s remarkable life and work featuring special guest Rick Irons (Jake’s brother-in-law) and Paul Thompson (co-author of Beware of the Bull – The Enigmatic Genius of Jake Thackray and editor of Jake Thackray – The Unsung Writer)
6.00pm – informal guitar workshop – A chance to share and pick up tips on playing Jake’s songs.
Evening (event)
8.00pm – concert – Featuring some of our most experienced Thackray performers.
Join us for Jake-Fest – a wonderful celebration of Jake Thackray in London!
More Information
Admission: £15.00
Age restriction: All ages (under-18s must be accompanied by an adult)
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Jakefest 2026: A Celebration of Jake Thackray
Saturday, 15 Aug 2026 @8.00pm
Jamboree, WC1X 9HHMore Information
Join us for Jakefest 2026, an afternoon and evening celebrating the comic, poetic, storytelling genius of Jake Thackray, one of our greatest and most original songwriters.
Live Music from 2pm (afternoon) / 8pm (evening) Afternoon: Free / Evening: £15 advance
Join us to:
meet up with friends old and new
hear Jake’s songs
perform Jake’s songs
learn how to play Jake’s songs
learn about his remarkable life and work
Programme: Afternoon (free)
1.30pm – doors open
2.00pm – song circle – A chance to sing Jake’s songs in front of a supportive audience. Performance slots must be booked in advance. Please email Malcy at jakefest@hotmail.com.
5.00pm – Jake Thackray – The Unsung Writer – A discussion of Jake’s remarkable life and work featuring special guest Rick Irons (Jake’s brother-in-law) and Paul Thompson (co-author of Beware of the Bull – The Enigmatic Genius of Jake Thackray and editor of Jake Thackray – The Unsung Writer)
6.00pm – informal guitar workshop – A chance to share and pick up tips on playing Jake’s songs.
Evening (event)
8.00pm – concert – Featuring some of our most experienced Thackray performers.
Join us for Jake-Fest – a wonderful celebration of Jake Thackray in London!
Admission: £15.00
Age restriction: All ages (under-18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Halibuts is the only place to find ALL London's live music.
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