Crash test Dummies: Celebrating 35+ years
Islongton Assembly Hall
Crash test Dummies: Celebrating 35+ years
Islongton Assembly Hall
Date
14/10/2026
Time
19:00 - 21:30
Venue
Islington Assembly Hall
Upper Street
N1 2UD
Area
Angel
Availability
Not available
Event Type
concert
About This Event
One of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, Crash Test Dummies is a three-time Grammy–nominated and JUNO Award–winning alternative rock band that rose to global fame in the early 1990s. Throughout their career, they have stayed true to their folk‑tinged, alt‑rock roots—anchored by Brad Roberts’ unmistakable baritone and Ellen Reid’s signature folk‑rock blend.
Their dynamic, high‑energy live show features the band’s most iconic hits, performed by original members Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, Dan Roberts, and Mitch Dorge. They are joined onstage by long‑time guitarist Stuart Cameron and the talented Leith Fleming‑Smith, one of Canada’s standout keyboardists.
Arrive in time for the opening act and show your support for up-and-coming artists and maybe discover your new favourite act! Islington Assembly Hall celebrates support artists with the Support the Supports campaign. Early arrivals to the venue before 8pm will automatically be included in our Support the Supports lottery, with the chance to win prizes including drink vouchers and mystery merchandise!
By purchasing a ticket to this event you are agreeing to adhere to Islington Assembly Hall’s terms and conditions: https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/customer-terms-conditions-2022/
All tickets to shows at Islington Assembly Hall are subject to a Venue Levy of £1.50 + VAT. As a Grade II listed building, this levy will be reinvested into Islington Assembly Hall and its services, meaning the customer experience can continue to be enhanced.
Presented by DHP.
Their dynamic, high‑energy live show features the band’s most iconic hits, performed by original members Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, Dan Roberts, and Mitch Dorge. They are joined onstage by long‑time guitarist Stuart Cameron and the talented Leith Fleming‑Smith, one of Canada’s standout keyboardists.
Arrive in time for the opening act and show your support for up-and-coming artists and maybe discover your new favourite act! Islington Assembly Hall celebrates support artists with the Support the Supports campaign. Early arrivals to the venue before 8pm will automatically be included in our Support the Supports lottery, with the chance to win prizes including drink vouchers and mystery merchandise!
By purchasing a ticket to this event you are agreeing to adhere to Islington Assembly Hall’s terms and conditions: https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/customer-terms-conditions-2022/
All tickets to shows at Islington Assembly Hall are subject to a Venue Levy of £1.50 + VAT. As a Grade II listed building, this levy will be reinvested into Islington Assembly Hall and its services, meaning the customer experience can continue to be enhanced.
Presented by DHP.
About Organiser
Islongton Assembly Hall
Islington Assembly Hall was built in 1929 and was officially first opened on 15 March 1930.
It soon became a popular venue, hosting dances and variety shows, and continued to be regularly used by local organisations, community groups and individuals for awards presentations, tea dances and weddings, up until its closure in the 1980s.
It lay dormant for almost three decades, the hall being used as extra storage for Islington Town Hall next door and the foyer housed Islington Museum before it moved to its present site under Finsbury Library. In 2009, Islington Council raised funding for its restoration with a vision that it could once again be at the heart of life in the bustling north London borough.
Many of the original features were kept – even down to the ashtrays in the tiered balcony, which, although now redundant, add to the charm of the building. The original art deco interior combines with some modern twists to help create a unique feel to any event held here.
Since reopening in March 2010, many music promoters, traders, national companies, community organisations, happy couples and council departments have made use of the flexibility this stunning space offers. Thanks to its renovation, people from all over the country and further afield have trodden the luxurious red carpet on arrival and the original sprung dance floor to experience an event here.
Once the home of tea parties and variety shows, the historic building has adapted well to life in the 21st century. Quickly becoming an important venue in the capital’s exciting live music scene, while continuing to provide to the local community.
It soon became a popular venue, hosting dances and variety shows, and continued to be regularly used by local organisations, community groups and individuals for awards presentations, tea dances and weddings, up until its closure in the 1980s.
It lay dormant for almost three decades, the hall being used as extra storage for Islington Town Hall next door and the foyer housed Islington Museum before it moved to its present site under Finsbury Library. In 2009, Islington Council raised funding for its restoration with a vision that it could once again be at the heart of life in the bustling north London borough.
Many of the original features were kept – even down to the ashtrays in the tiered balcony, which, although now redundant, add to the charm of the building. The original art deco interior combines with some modern twists to help create a unique feel to any event held here.
Since reopening in March 2010, many music promoters, traders, national companies, community organisations, happy couples and council departments have made use of the flexibility this stunning space offers. Thanks to its renovation, people from all over the country and further afield have trodden the luxurious red carpet on arrival and the original sprung dance floor to experience an event here.
Once the home of tea parties and variety shows, the historic building has adapted well to life in the 21st century. Quickly becoming an important venue in the capital’s exciting live music scene, while continuing to provide to the local community.
Ticket
£47.37
per ticket
Event Passed
Age Restriction: 16+
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