Hackney Prog Fest

About Hackney Prog Fest

Hackney Prog Fest 2026 takes over Signature Brew Haggerston in London E8 4EA for a progressive rock all-dayer.

The second edition is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026, with doors from 1pm and a listed running time of 1:00 pm-11:00 pm. Its genre brief runs beyond classic prog into psychedelic rock, jazz fusion, heavy rock and progressive folk.

It began in 2025. The first edition took place at the same Haggerston venue on 8 November 2025.

Who Is It For?

The stated audience is adult prog listeners, especially those following classic and contemporary progressive rock.

The supplied audience description is adult-focused. It also covers a social live-music and taproom crowd at a full-day indoor venue event.

The Venue and Site

Signature Brew Haggerston occupies Railway Arch 340, Acton Mews, beside Regent’s Canal.

The site has a 350 total capacity: 230 in the main live events space and 80 in the canal-side area.

The canal-side area sits alongside the main room. Facilities include a bar, step-free access and an accessible toilet.

Travel

Signature Brew Haggerston is at Railway Arch 340, Acton Mews, Haggerston, London E8 4EA, beside Regent’s Canal.

• Nearest station: Haggerston Overground, about 200m or a five-minute walk.
• Other rail: Essex Road is about 1500m away.
• Road access: Acton Mews links with the A10 Kingsland Road.
• Parking: paid parking is available on nearby streets.