About this Event
Sensual. Pensive. Reflective.
Thursday 29 October 2026
18:00–22:30
45th & 7th Rooftop, Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch
Featuring:
JAH MIR EARLY
NINA HUDSON
SAXON
Plus a host of guest poets.
Rooftop Sessions returns with After Dark — an intimate evening of poetry, spoken word and live music above the city.
This edition turns the focus towards the words.
Expect poetry that explores love, intimacy, relationships, identity, memory and the thoughts that tend to surface when everything gets a little quieter.
Sensual. Pensive. Reflective.
The evening will feature performances from JAH MIR EARLY, NINA HUDSON and SAXON, alongside a curated selection of guest poets.
Live keys and music from MFT — Melody Fusion Tribe will accompany selected performances, with a DJ setting the atmosphere before and after the live programme.
Come early, order a drink, settle into the rooftop and stay for the words.
What To Expect
Poetry.
From emerging voices to featured performers.
Live Music.
Keys and live instrumentation woven into selected performances.
Atmosphere.
An intimate rooftop setting overlooking Shoreditch.
Conversation.
A room designed for people to meet, listen and connect.
Music after the performances.
Stay for drinks and the DJ after the live programme ends.
After Dark
Some things are easier to say after dark.
Some are easier to hear.
This is an evening for the sensual, the pensive and the reflective.
Whether you come for the poetry, the music, the rooftop or simply something different to do in London — you are welcome in the room.
Rooftop Sessions: After Dark
Poetry after sunset.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
After Dark Social
Info: The DJ sets the atmosphere while guests arrive, eat, drink and connect.
Expect neo-soul, R&B, slow jams and warm late-evening selections.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
MFT Medley
Info: A live musical introduction from Melody Fusion Tribe.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Guest Poets
Info: A selection of poets take the stage.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 08:45 PM
JAH MIR EARLY
Info: Poetry accompanied by live keys.
🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:00 PM
NINA HUDSON + MFT
Info: Live performance with Melody Fusion Tribe.
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Saxon Closes The Night
Info: Final Thoughts & Programme Close
🕑: 09:15 PM - 10:30 PM
After Dark Social
Info: Expect alternative R&B, neo-soul, slow jams, soul and late-night selections as the rooftop returns to a social atmosphere.
Event venue & nearby stays
45th & 7th, 45 Curtain Road, London, United Kingdom
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.