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24/10/2026
Look what you see when walking around Tokyo 😮😉🤘🤘 Cart & Horses/Iron Maiden fan.
We’re massive 🤘🤘🤘up the irons 🤘🤘🤘
22/10/2026
A little piece of history was made last weekend, as we welcomed the legend that is Nicko McBrain and the amazing Iron Maiden Team & the Fan Club for an incredible weekend at Cart & Horses 🖤
Nicko joined us for two very special warm-up shows to celebrate the release of his book, HELLO BOYS AND GIRLS!
He also spent some time upstairs taking in our memorabilia, a very emotional moment we’ll remember for a long time.
The book is out today!
Grab yourself a copy of these hilarious, honest and wild stories from the man himself🤘
https://lnk.to/helloboysandgirls
📸: Alexander Milas
22/10/2026
This halloween weekend is going to be such an exciting few days, including the Sunday‼️
Come join us at Cart & Horses for a Symphonic, Death & Modern Metal night in Maryland/ Stratford on Sunday 1st November 2026.
Featuring co-headline sets from symphonic metal powerhouse Tristyn, and modern/alternative metal heavyweights Walk In Coma
Support comes from London Metal Coalition band All Involved, and Vantorium, making their London scene debut with their new vocalist 😮
Tix are avail here: https://wegottickets.com/f/24607
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/events/997134876657703
22/10/2026
Good morning, London‼️
AIRFORCE + BORN AGAIN - HEAVY METAL CLUB DJs
Saturday 14th November 2026 | Cart & Horses, Stratford
A proper night of British Heavy Metal at the birthplace of Iron Maiden
The mighty Airforce return to Cart & Horses, bringing their NWOBHM roots, heavyweight riffs and a direct connection to Maiden history through former drummer Doug Sampson.
Joining them are the Born Again - Heavy Metal Club HEAVY DJs — bringing all the classics to spin.
Get your mates together and join us down the front‼️
Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/airforce-support-tbc-tickets-9TD2X0
21/10/2026
Congratulations to Ion Maiden - Fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden for 2 SOLD OUT shows at Cart & Horses next month‼️
This is going to be a "KILLER" weekend 😎
20/10/2026
🔥 LONDON! IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! 🔥
Theigns & Thralls headline London for the FIRST TIME, joined by special guests Adfeilion! 🤘
Who's in for a night of heavy riffs, dark atmospheres and pagan metal mayhem?!
🎟️ Get your tickets now:
https://www.gigantic.com/theigns-thralls-tickets
London, let’s make this one a night to remember.
20/10/2026
🎃 ON SALE 🎃
Kick off Halloween weekend with four brilliant underground acts at Cart & Horses!
HEALTHY JUNKIES + POLLYPIKPOCKETZ + BAD MILK BLOOD ROBOT + ZUÜUL
📅 Friday 30th October 2026
📍 Cart & Horses, Stratford
London punk rockers Healthy Junkies bring their addictive mix of punk, grunge, glam, goth and psychedelia, led by the magnetic Nina Courson and their fierce, theatrical live show.
Joining them, PollyPikPocketz serve up multicoloured, multicultural mayhem: dirty grunge, infectious punk-edged anthems and a gloriously defiant attitude.
Nottingham’s Bad Milk Blood Robot bring psychedelic grunge, heavy riffs, hypnotic grooves and plenty of sonic weirdness. Raw, unpredictable and impossible to pin down.
Opening the evening: ZUÜUL
The perfect start to Halloween weekend!
🎟️ on sale now:
https://www.universe.com/events/healthy-junkies-pollypikpocketz-bad-milk-blood-robot-zuuul-tickets-YFW9SQ
Facebook event: HEALTHY JUNKIES + POLLYPIKPOCKETZ + BAD MILK BLOOD ROBOT + ZUÜUL
17/10/2026
Picture of the day 🤘🤘🤘
17/10/2026
Good morning , our friends at Hammerdown Festival have some GREAT news for you all:
Really excited to add IzenGard to this excellent show, featuring ex Gaskin drummer Dave Norman 😮
There is still one more band to add, joining headliners Elixir, as well as Marquis de Sade, Rhabstallion, Troyen and of course Hammerhead, who play their final ever show with us ❤️
With over 70% sold tickets now, do not wait and get yours whilst you still can ⚒️
Tix: https://eitickets.com/events/hammerdown-nwobhm-festival-2027-1780560621993
16/10/2026
TONIGHT FREE ENTRY SHOWCASE 🔥 STRINGS OF FIRE 🔥
Support from MARK SHEPHERD
📅 Friday 16th September
📍 Cart & Horses, London
The Birthplace of Iron Maiden
FREE ENTRY - STRINGS OF FIRE (Covers) + MARK SHEPHERD
Strings of Fire - Cover Band are heading to Stratford for a full-throttle night of live rock on our legendary basement stage!
Support comes from Mark Shepherd Music, kicking off an evening of loud guitars, big energy and proper live music.
Who’s joining us?
15/10/2026
Another 6 shows with British Lion and Albion - Folk Rock SOLD OUT here at Cart & Horses. Thank you all for the support and BIG thank you to BL team ...you guys rock 🤘🤘🤘 see you all in December if not before 😉🤘
15/10/2026
Good morning,
SERAINA TELLI (Ex Burning Witches) + support special guest VENUS
Tonight, we’re pleased to welcome the Swiss singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist to Stratford for a special London show.
Known to many as the original vocalist of Burning Witches, Sᴇʀᴀɪɴᴀ has since carved out a sound all her own—drawing on hard rock, metal, punk and pop, with huge vocals, bold melodies and plenty of attitude.
Her solo albums have made a serious impact in Switzerland: Simple Talk reached No. 2 in the album chart, followed by the No. 1 album Addicted to Color, which earned her a Swiss Music Awards nomination. Her latest album, GREEN, takes that distinctive sound even further.
Expect an energetic, full-on live performance from one of Switzerland’s most exciting contemporary rock artists.
SERAINA TELLI
📍 Cart & Horses, Stratford
📅 Thursday 15th October 2026
Join us tonight: https://www.universe.com/events/seraina-telli-tickets-QBF1LP
14/10/2026
BRITISH LION's 6 NIGHTS RESIDENCY at CART & HORSES E15 - ON SALE NOW‼️
British Lion are excited to announce their return to London’s legendary Cart & Horses in Stratford this December for a very special six-night residency, taking place from 13th–18th December, with special guests Albion - Folk Rock
Following their extensive UK headline tour and a five-night residency at the venue in 2025, British Lion are delighted to return for six consecutive nights, bringing their powerful live show back to one of the most iconic venues in Iron Maiden’s history.
Steve Harris comments: “We’re really happy to be coming back to the Cart & Horses for six nights in December. We’ve had some fantastic shows there over the years, and it’s always great to get back to such an important venue for Iron Maiden’s history. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!”
British Lion will be joined across the six nights by special guests Albion who feature Jack Clark, the current guitarist with Jethro Tull, and Joe Parrish-James, Jethro Tull’s former guitarist who left the band to focus on Albion.
Steve Harris is well known to be a longtime fan of Jethro Tull, and with Albion connecting two generations of Jethro Tull’s guitar line-up, their performance alongside British Lion will make this a truly memorable run of intimate London shows.
Tickets below 👇
Sun 13th: https://www.universe.com/events/british-lion-six-night-residency-at-cart-horses-tickets-VRN2KY
Mon 14th: https://www.universe.com/events/british-lion-six-night-residency-at-cart-horses-tickets-85MVDS
Tue 15th: https://www.universe.com/events/british-lion-six-night-residency-at-cart-horses-tickets-PW1XZK
Wed 16th: https://www.universe.com/events/british-lion-six-night-residency-at-cart-horses-tickets-9635MD
Thurs 17th: https://www.universe.com/events/british-lion-six-night-residency-at-cart-horses-tickets-6JBS47
Fri 18th: https://www.universe.com/events/british-lion-six-night-residency-at-cart-horses-tickets-QL85HS
14/10/2026
TONIGHT at Cart & Horses 🤘
Blues and roots legend Hans Theessink brings his solo show to Stratford for an intimate evening of masterful guitar and songs shaped by more than 50 years on the road.
HANS THEESSINK SOLO SHOW (2 sets): Hans Theessink, renowned blues guitarist with Chris Haigh on fiddle playing tonight at the Cart and Horses in Maryland, 14th October. Starts 7:30.
Wednesday 14 October
Doors 7PM
Tickets: https://billetto.co.uk/e/hans-theessink-solo-show-at-cart-horses-tickets-1983790
13/10/2026
At the end of the month, Solitary bring the Hatred xXx Tour to Cart & Horses‼️
On Saturday 24th October, the UK thrash veterans play the entirety of Hatred, alongside material from Embrace The Darkness.
Joining them are London metal bands Enquire Within, blending groove, thrash and melodic leads, and Day 40, bringing razor-edged riffs and melodic tension.
SOLITARY + ENQUIRE WITHIN + DAY 40
📍 Cart & Horses, Stratford
📅 Saturday 24th October 2026
🕖 7PM–11PM
🎟️ Tickets from £14.50: https://solitary.org.uk/etn/london/
Solitary are also offering exclusive ticket bundles and a strictly limited London event shirt, with only 15 available‼️
12/10/2026
FRIDAY 30th OF OCTOBER: PRE-HALLOWEEN PARTY 🎃
HEALTHY JUNKIES + POLLYPIKPOCKETZ + BAD MILK BLOOD ROBOT + ZUÜUL
Friday 30th October 2026Cart & Horses, Stratford
Kick off Halloween weekend with four of the underground scene’s most distinctive live acts!
London punk rockers Healthy Junkies bring their addictive collision of punk, grunge, glam, goth and psychedelia to Cart & Horses.
Fronted by the magnetic Nina Courson, the band have built a fierce reputation through their energetic, theatrical live performances across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Joining them are PollyPikPocketz: multicoloured, multicultural mayhem combining dirty grunge, infectious punk-edged anthems and a gloriously defiant attitude.
From Nottingham, Bad Milk Blood Robot deliver an eccentric mixture of psychedelic grunge, heavy riffs, hypnotic grooves and outright sonic weirdness. Raw, unpredictable and impossible to categorise, their live show is an experience all of its own.
The evening begins with a special opening set from ZUÜUL.
This is the perfect way to begin Halloween weekend 👻
TIX: https://www.universe.com/events/healthy-junkies-pollypikpocketz-bad-milk-blood-robot-zuuul-tickets-YFW9SQ
Address
1 Maryland Point
London
E15 1PF
To get to Maryland Point, take public transport by taking the train or bus. Take the train to Maryland Station and head northeast on Leytonstone Road towards Widnes Road. Turn left onto Widnes Road then turn right onto Underwood Road. From there, continue straight until you reach Maryland Point.
Alternatively, if driving, head towards Stratford via A11 or A12 and take the exit for Marshgate Lane. Turn right onto Marshgate Lane and continue straight until you reach Leytonstone Road. Turn left onto Leytonstone Road then turn left onto Widnes Road followed by a right onto Underwood Road. Parking options are available nearby but may be limited during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 12am |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
12pm - 3am |
| Friday |
12pm - 3am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 3am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 12am |
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Cart & Horses is a legendary pub located in Maryland Point, London. It is best known as the birthplace of Iron Maiden and has been a popular destination for music lovers ever since. Despite being closed for refurbishment in June 2019, Cart & Horses is now open as usual and ready to welcome patrons back with open arms. The pub regularly hosts live music events featuring both established and up-and-coming artists, making it a must-visit spot for anyone who loves good music. In addition to its fantastic atmosphere, Cart & Horses also offers exciting promotions such as the chance to win a special edition 10th birthday Trooper by purchasing gig tickets during the month of June. With an impressive lineup of events scheduled for this month, including performances by Parasiite, Neanderthal, Calvaria, and many others, there's never been a better time to visit Cart & Horses. So head on over to their website at www.cartandhorses.london for more information and get ready to rock out like never before!
