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Scala
Music Venue, Rock Club, and Night Club
King's Cross, London
The experts at Time Out London and The Guardian recommend this place
"Rebel Bingo baby!"(2 Tips)
"Lots of stairs (scala means staircase in Latin) bring flat shoes!!"(2 Tips)
"very good concert venue"(3 Tips)
"great top balcony view"(4 Tips)
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HISTORY UKFebruary 15, 2011This club was still being built as a cinema when the First World War broke out, and it became an aircraft factory. It opened as the Kingβs Cross Cinema in 1920, which closed in 1974.- Laurence ConneelyJanuary 9, 2013Try the great top balcony view (when it's open) for those quieter gigs where you'd rather get away from the sweaty hordes in the crowd below.
Rio NicholsNovember 1, 2019Halloween all-nighter, better than expected! Only Β£6 ticket in advance, music venue turned club for the night so pretty big dance space. Loved the mix of indie, throwbacks but also more rnb/ mixes.- Siobhan EmilyJanuary 5, 2014Lots of stairs (scala means staircase in Latin) bring flat shoes!!Upvoted Mar 7
AlgucciaApril 6, 2018Very intimate location and still very central! Although Β£6 for a can of RedStripe..seriously!?
Jess ParkerMarch 11, 2015Get there on time to get a good view otherwise you'll be looking at the backs of people's heads all night. Great sound though.
Joan L.December 12, 2016Fabulous place for live music featuring some of the best up and coming bands :-)
The GuardianApril 26, 2012"Click to listen to writer David McGillivray and Helen De Witt from the BFI remember the heyday of The Scala in the 1980's, when it played alternative films from B-movies to horror films." Read more- Richard HareNovember 5, 2011The bar at the top is often quieter than all the others. View of the stage from the rail on the second level is great
Jacob GabrielJuly 30, 2011If you're doing the rebel bingo then make sure you interact with the black Russel brand outside to get VIP stamps - otherwise drinks are a pain!! :)
nick tompkinsMarch 21, 2013Follow the sign for the toilets and keep going up stairs to a bar overlooking the stage. Quieter and great view.
Time Out LondonMarch 28, 2012Although the venue has vacillated between use as a picturehouse and concert hall the Scalaβs one consistent trait has been its lack of respect for authority. Read more
Eleni Mβ MNovember 21, 2013Enjoyed the concert, but the venue is too small... Also too much bass... too much waiting time in a very long queue to collect the tickets... Could have been more organised I reckon..
Ann MarieMay 12, 2010Went to see Litmus play here and there are lots of stairs, the venue is quite quaint and there is seating in the bar area by the window. Odd layout.
Adam SmithMarch 29, 2013Popstarz back at the scala for the first time in ages. It should come back permanently.
The Guestlist NetworkMarch 4, 2013Be aware that this venue has a standing location only. So don't wear those highly uncomfortable heels ladies!
GavinMarch 1, 2015Try to avoid using the cloak room unless you're prepared to wait a loooong time to leave
Thrash HitsJanuary 14, 2011Not only is La Scala home to loads of gigs but it also hosts the monthly emo/hardcore clubnight Facedown. Dare you not to feel too old.
This place has more stairs than the final scene of The Labyrinth!
Alex BoucherAugust 19, 2013Here for the #NINScala gig? Let me know how it goes!
John LyonsNovember 16, 2009saw Ghostface here, complete rip off other than Yarah Bravo who is wicked
Daryl SmithNovember 15, 2009went to see the dodos here, terrible sound and so hot it's uncomfortable
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