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02/06/2026
Girllllzzzz got this one 🔥🔥🔥
Awards:
1. Free ticket for one Kismet event in June by your choice for each member or the winning team
2. Free ticket for the next Kismet Board Games night for each member of the team
3. Karak chai for each member of the team
02/06/2026
Step into an evening of rhythm, tradition, and timeless sound at Kismet Art Café.
On 6 June, we welcome acclaimed oud player Yaz Fentazi alongside master percussionist Karim Dellali for a live performance rooted in the rich musical traditions of North Africa and the Arab world.
Blending the hypnotic grooves of Gnawa, the warmth of Chaabi, and the elegance of Andalusian music, the duo creates a musical journey that feels both deeply traditional and vibrantly alive. Influenced by jazz and blues, their performance moves between soulful improvisation, intricate rhythms, and moments of pure atmosphere.
Yaz Fentazi’s music has been praised by The Guardian for its “breadth and atmosphere,” noting that his oud playing recalls “the drive and dynamism of world oud star Anouar Brahem.”
Whether you are already in love with traditional music or discovering these sounds for the first time, this promises to be a special evening of culture, rhythm, and artistry in the heart of East London.
📍 Kismet Art Café
📅 6 June
🕖 Music starts at 7 PM
🎟 Tickets: £15
Link for tickets: https://shorturl.at/RBFX9
02/06/2026
Kismet Board Games - a fun night of board games and quiz in which you can test your knowledge, acting skills and much more. prepares it thoughtfully and no one left without having the most fun. For £5 only, in Whitechapel, on Elizabeth line. See you soon again! For dates visit Kismet Eventbrite. ✨
31/05/2026
Solo exhibition “Circles” will be on Kismet Gallery’s walls until the end of June. has a notebook in our gallery where you can write your impressions about her artwork. ✨
30/05/2026
What an Eid celebration, what a night! Thank you, everyone 🔥❤️
30/05/2026
From .fandi showing steps on the stage, to all of us following him at the end. These are the videos if you needed more reasons to come. 😎 Each class is on its own, so you can choose any class to join us, even if you weren’t there before. These videos can help with practice. ✨ Thank you .fandi ✨
29/05/2026
Our June dates for Dabke with are here.
Tonight is almost sold out, so don’t wait too long to book.
Join us for an evening of movement, music, and connection as we learn steps that have travelled across generations — preserving history, culture, and identity through dance. 🇵🇸🇱🇧🇸🇾
Some traditions are best learned with your feet.
Tickets for June in bio.
28/05/2026
Your regular events update 💛
28/05/2026
The rehearsal for our Eid concert on Saturday. Grab your tickets before they’re sold out. Eid Mubarak, fam 💛
24/05/2026
Qamarun by and the team 💛
23/05/2026
You can book your VIP table in Kismet too. Message us! Table like this would be £200 for 6 people. Charcuterie and two drinks per person included.
23/05/2026
Once again - full house in Kismet. This time for Qawwali music night. We will let photos and videos speak for themselves ✨
with the band //
23/05/2026
What is great Qawwali night? Probably the one that makes non-South Asians move like this :)
Well done & team //
21/05/2026
The Neroli Blossoms - An evening of poetry, qanun & soul
On Friday 19 June, Kismet welcomes back Hend Zouari & Sherazade for a deeply atmospheric live performance blending music, spoken word, storytelling, and emotion.
Hend Zouari - internationally acclaimed qanun virtuoso and Doctor in Musicology from the Sorbonne Paris - joins spoken word artist Sherazade for an intimate evening of original compositions, poetry, and sound.
Expect warmth, candlelight, North African musical traditions, and the kind of evening that lingers with you long after it ends.
🗓 Friday 19 June 2026
⏰ 7 PM
📍 Kismet Café
104 Cavell Street, London E1 2JA
🎟 Tickets via link in bioartcafe
20/05/2026
From June, along our standard Kismet Board Games, we are introducing new community games to Kismet community. This time, they will happen on Saturdays during daytime, to accommodate those who can’t join on working days and seats are limited - as we want to provide platform to people to get to know each other better. Maximum number of participants will be 30 for Community games. Games will be led by games master Yahia Aboueleish.
These games are perfect for:
* meeting new people naturally
* building confidence and communication skills
* learning strategy and negotiation
* laughing, debating, accusing, defending, forming alliances… and betraying them five minutes later
* experiencing a room where everyone is actively involved together
Tickets are in Kismet Eventbrite (link in bio). Karak chai included in the ticket (£10).
19/05/2026
Eid at Kismet (updated announcement with more extraordinary musicians)
Join us for a magical evening of timeless Arabic music, culture, and celebration at Kismet Café.
An intimate live performance featuring classics from Fairouz, Umm Kulthum, Abdel Halim Hafez and more - brought to life by an incredible lineup of musicians:
🎤 Beya Bouslah
🥁 Bechir Ajjali
🎶 Nahi Chehaitli
🥁 Omar Madani
🎹 Firas Shoufan
Expect soulful vocals, oud melodies, rich percussion, and the warmth of an unforgettable Eid gathering in the heart of East London.
📍 Kismet Café
104 Cavell Street, E1 2JA
📅 30 May
🕖 7 PM
🎟 £25
Tickets via link in .artcafe bio
Come celebrate Eid with us through music, nostalgia, and togetherness 🤍
18/05/2026
SOME of the event in following days ❤️
18/05/2026
There’s one rule - when is in London, he is in Kismet and Kismet is full. Such a wonderful Saturday behind us, eye opening and inspiring! We love to hear and learn about Rumi - especially when we hear things about him we never heard before. Until the next time! ✨
18/05/2026
We had such a great time - full house for Persian poetry and great music by and 🔥
17/05/2026
Dear Kismet community,
As we continue building Kismet sustainably and intentionally, we’re making a small change to our opening hours.
Kismet Café will now be open daily from 11am–6pm for regular café service.
Our evening ticketed events, workshops, performances, and gatherings will continue as normal, and on event nights we’ll stay open later.
This shift allows us to focus our energy on growing Kismet thoughtfully, while continuing to create the atmosphere, programming, and community that make this space special.
Thank you for being part of it all.
Team Kismet
15/05/2026
Come stitch with us at Kismet!
We love seeing Kisment Cafe become a place for making, sharing, and learning.
Please join us for our very first introduction to Palestinian embroidery session and join our efforts to house friend’s family in Gaza.
We’re hosting a laid back get together. No experience needed. Just good company, delicious coffee and tea, and the beauty of embroidery.
What’s waiting for you:
🧵 Fabric, threads, needles, and motifs. All ready to go.
😊 Friendly guidance to start and finish your very first piece.
🫶🏽 A table full of people who also want to learn.
This is a friendly class. Come as you are, stitch as you like, ask questions, share stories.
15/05/2026
On Saturdays, starting at 11 am, we run 🧚♂️ After that we recover and unwind in Kismet. Join us tomorrow for Kismet running club ❤️ See you tomorrow!
14/05/2026
Taco & comedy night for private member’s club ✨ We had such an amazing time! ✨
12/05/2026
HEART STRINGS - Immersive experience
Step into an intimate evening where music, poetry, rhythm and live visual art meet in one immersive experience.
Heart Strings brings together artists from different traditions and disciplines for a night of deep listening, reflection, improvisation and emotional resonance - weaving Persian, Middle Eastern and spoken-word influences into a living artistic conversation.
Throughout the evening, sound and image unfold together in real time: breath through the ney, pulse through the daf, stories through spoken word, and live visual art emerging before the audience’s eyes.
Featuring
Abdullah Mufa — Daf / Ney / Voice
A multi-disciplinary musician and vocalist blending rhythm, breath and voice into soulful sonic journeys inspired by devotional and traditional musical forms.
Sherazade — Spoken Word
A storyteller and spoken-word artist bringing poetry, reflection and powerful narrative into the space.
Hamed Eazadi — Tar from Shiraaz
A tar player carrying the rich heritage of Persian classical music through expressive melodies and intricate improvisation.
Samir Malik — Visual Artist
Creating live visual works throughout the evening, responding to the atmosphere, sound and emotion of the performances.
Expect an evening that feels part concert, part gathering, part artistic ritual - intimate, atmospheric and deeply human.
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London
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Kismet Café London is a vibrant hub that seamlessly blends art, culture, and culinary delights. With its inviting atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to unwind with a cup of chai and indulge in delectable cakes. The café not only serves as a delightful eatery but also as an engaging venue for events that celebrate creativity and community.
Recently, Kismet Café hosted an inspiring edition of The Kismet Forum featuring the Turkish ambassador to the UK, Osman Koray Ertaş. This event showcased the café's commitment to fostering meaningful discussions and cultural exchange, making it a unique destination for those interested in global perspectives.
For music lovers, Kismet Café promises unforgettable experiences. Upcoming performances include an intimate evening with Mnanauk, Algeria’s renowned digital storyteller and musical soul rebel. His captivating blend of classic Raï with modern influences will surely resonate with audiences, offering a night filled with powerful storytelling through music.
Whether you're looking for a cozy place to enjoy innovative drinks like their fanciest iced strawberry matcha or seeking enriching cultural experiences, Kismet Café London stands out as a must-visit location in the heart of the city.
