Coming up at Klub Kakofanney

Sunday 30th August 2026

Sunday 30th August 2026. Franklin's Tower, The Long Harvest, Osprey Acoustic, Matt Sewell: The Tree, Iffley. Music starts at 4pm. FREE.

Friday 11th September 2026

Santa Carla

Friday 11th September 2026. Santa Carla, New Electric Band, The Cymbal Shards, Mortifi'd: Florence Park Community Centre. Doors open at 7:20pm. Music starts at 7:30pm. £10, pay at the door.

Friday 2nd October 2026

The Balkan Wanderers

Friday 2nd October 2026. The Balkan Wanderers, The Mighty Redox, The Hormones, Gulag Walrus: Celebrating our 35th Anniversary of running Klub Kakofanney gigs in Oxford. Florence Park Community Centre. Doors open at 7:20pm. Music starts at 7:30pm. £10, pay at the door.

About Florence Park Community Centre

Florence Park Community Centre
Cornwallis Road
Oxford, OX4 3NH

Our Friday events are held in Florence Park Community Centre, in East Oxford, a friendly space, stage, and bar, which is within easy walking distance of local bus stops.

Admission is pay-at-the-door, cash or card. Once inside, the bar can take also take cash or card. The venue is on the ground floor, is fully accessible, including an entrance ramp and accessible toilet, and seating is available. Whilst we use coloured lighting, we do not normally use strobe effects. All ages are welcomed, but under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Getting to Florence Park

Florence Park Community Centre is located on Cornwallis Road, a short distance from the Junction with Iffley Road, just past Cornwallis Close.

If coming by bus routes 3 or 46: There are frequent number 3 service buses which run from Oxford city centre to Rose Hill along Iffley Road, and the closest stop when heading away from Oxford city centre is Freelands Road, (just before you reach Cornwallis Road). The closest stop when heading towards Oxford is Henley Avenue, very close to the junction with Cornwallis Road. Both are about five minutes walk away from the community centre. There is also a 46 bus between Oxford and Wheatley which stops on Cornwallis Road, very close to the community centre, (ask for Cornwallis Close).

If coming by car: Please be aware that a buses-only restriction prevents you reaching the venue from Iffley Road, and a camera issues fines to cars crossing the bus gate. You need to travel via Church Cowley Road and Florence Park Road. The on-site car park is reserved for bands and staff only but there is plenty of kerbside parking available in the surrounding roads. This is a residential neighborhood so please be considerate when parking and when leaving late in the evening.

About the Tree Hotel

Our Sunday social events are held at The Tree in the quiet suburb of Iffley. The events are held in the main bar or, weather permitting, in the garden.

The Tree Hotel
63 Church Way, Iffley
Oxford, OX4 4EY

The venue is accessible, and offers a range of Indian food. The grassy garden includes seating areas and a covered area making it very family friendly.

Getting to The Tree

The Tree is on the corner of Church Way and Tree Lane. It has its own car park at the back of the venue (entrance on Tree Lane), and on a Sunday afternoon there is plenty of kerbside parking available in the surrounding roads. If coming by bus, take one of the number 3 routes along Iffley Road and get off at the Iffley Turn stop. From there it is a short walk, about 500 meters, to The Tree.

More information about Klub Kakofanney events

Who founded Klub Kakofanney?

Klub Kakofanney was founded by Phil Freizinger and Sue Smith, back in 1991, at a time when there was very little independent music and few music venues in Oxford. Its mission then, and now, was to support and encourage the independent music scene and unsigned musicians in Oxford, to provide a stage for both upcoming and established bands and artists to play. It is run on a not-for-profit basis, and staffed entirely by volunteers with a shared interest in original live music. We encourage bands to support one another and share backline where possible, to maximise performance time.

Do I need to book in advance?

No. For most of our events you just need to turn up and pay at the door. If we think an event might be sold out, we'll make sure we mention it in our listing of the event. Most months though, you can just turn up and pay at the door.

Do you have to be a club member?

No, it isn't a membership club at all. Anyone can come to our events, and everyone is welcome. Just turn up and pay at the door.

Can I pay by card?

Yes, we now have card machine for taking payments by card. We charge the same price, whether you are using card or cash.

Can I buy tickets online?

When online ticketing is available, we will include a link to the ticket agency in our events listings. Online tickets involve a booking fee, but we normally reduce the price of online tickets so that the total amount you pay is roughly the same as paying cash on the door.

Do I need to bring ID?

You don't need any form of ID to come into the gig, but if you are lucky enough to look like you could be under 18 and want an alcoholic drink, then yes, bring some sort of photo ID and take it as a compliment when bar staff ask to see it.

Is there a dress code?

The only rule is to wear what makes you feel most comfortable, just like you would if you went to the pub. Please be aware that venues can got a bit hot inside with all the equipment and people dancing, so a turtleneck sweater probably isn't the best choice of attire.

Is there a cloakroom?

No, sorry. Again, think of it like a pub. You can take coats off and put them on a chair, but we don't have a separate area we can use as a monitored cloakroom. Just be sensible with any valuables.

Is there a smoking area?

Both smoking and vaping is prohibited, but we operate the hand-stamp system so that anyone who has paid to come in may leave and re-enter the venue as often as they wish, so it is easy for smokers and vapers to step outside for a few minutes to enjoy a cigarette.

Can I bring my own drinks?

Sorry, no. You cannot bring in your own drinks. We are using venues which have their own bars and which provide a wide range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, at competitive prices. The venues are hugely supportive to us, making it possible for us to hold live music.

Am I too old for rock music?

You are never too old, and you will find people of all ages at Klub Kakofanney events. We pride ourselves on our inclusiveness, creating a safe space, and everyone is welcome. You can dance, you can talk to people, or you can stand quietly and soak up the atmosphere. Its entirely up to you.

Can under 18s attend your gigs?

Yes, we aim to be family-friendly, though persons under 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult, and licensing conditions strictly require that anyone under 18 does not purchase alcohol, and does not consume alcohol. There is a good selection of soft drinks though.

Can I bring small children to the gig?

Yes, but please take care. Gigs are dark and noisy places, and we don't want someone stumbling on them or knocking them over in the dark. There is a lot of tempting shiny electrical equipement and cables around the performance area so try to keep them well away from that too. Sound volumes are high so I recommend younger children wear ear defenders or use disposable ear plugs, (free ear plugs are available at the desk).

Is seating available?

Seating available, but it will be informal seating at tables, not theatre-style seating. If you need to be seated, or need tables moving to accommodate a wheelchair etc, please let us know and we will always do our best to make arrangements for you.

Will the music be too loud?

It will definitely be loud, but that is part of the joy of live music, that it infuses every part of your body, though we do try to limit the volume so that we do not disturb the neighborhood, Many professional musicians and frequent gig-goers use earplugs at gigs to protect their hearing. We don't want anyone to suffer hearing damage, so if it feels too loud to you or you have forgotten your earplugs, please ask us for some disposables.

Can I take photographs?

Yes, of course. Please restrict your photos to the band members on stage, and to your own friends and family. Please avoid using flash photography in the faces of the musicians while they are playing.

Recent Klub Kakofanney Events

Sunday 12th July 2026

The Holy Fools

Sunday 12th July 2026. The Holy Fools, Journeyman, Delta Hardware, Maeve and Pete:

Sunday 5th July 2026

Franklin's Tower

Sunday 5th July 2026. Franklin's Tower, Tony and Sal, Fat Chance Slim and The Circling Fins, Des Barkus, Sir Bald:

Friday 3rd July 2026

Odette

Friday 3rd July 2026. Odette, Mystery Biscuit, Ollie Woodz, Die Ride:

Sunday 21st June 2026

The Mighty Redox

Sunday 21st June 2026. The Mighty Redox, Mojo Demon, Mark Atherton and Friends, Scott Gordon:

Sunday 7th June 2026

The Holy Fools

Sunday 7th June 2026. The Holy Fools, Edwin and The Keepers, Firegazer, Delta Hardware:

Friday 5th June 2026

The Prohibition Smokers' Club

Friday 5th June 2026. The Prohibition Smokers' Club, Peerless Pirates, The Autumn Saints, The Noble Trio:

Sunday 24th May 2026

The Pete Fryer Band

Sunday 24th May 2026. The Pete Fryer Band, Osprey Acoustic, Tony and Sal:

Sunday 10th May 2026

Puppet Mechanic

Sunday 10th May 2026. Puppet Mechanic, Sector 5, Mark Atherton and Friends, Phil and Sue:

Friday 1st May 2026

Beaver Fuel

Friday 1st May 2026. Beaver Fuel, Puppet Mechanic, Osprey Acoustic, Scott Gordon Band:

Sunday 26th April 2026

Charms Against The Evil Eye

Sunday 26th April 2026. Charms Against The Evil Eye, The Mighty Redox, Osprey and Co, Mark Sollis, Mark Bosley:

Monday 6th April 2026

The Holy Fools

Monday 6th April 2026. The Holy Fools, Mojo Demon, Mark Atherton and Friends, Firegazer, Scott Gordon:

Friday 3rd April 2026

The Barmy Army

Friday 3rd April 2026. The Barmy Army, The Mighty Redox, Master Dog, Danny and The Divas:

Coming up at Klub Kakofanney

About Florence Park Community Centre

Getting to Florence Park

About the Tree Hotel

Getting to The Tree

More information about Klub Kakofanney events

Recent Klub Kakofanney Events

Important information for bands and musicians wishing to play at Klub Kakofanney