What’s On at The Old King’s Arms
There’s always something happening at The King’s. From live music and our weekly pub quiz to family events, vinyl nights and one-off specials, see what’s coming up in Horsforth.
Weekly & Monthly
Regular at The King’s
Some things are worth making a habit of. These are the regular events you’ll find at The King’s throughout the month.
Quiz Night
Join our host Quizerella Claire for Horsforth’s most popular quiz. Take on fun, interactive rounds with a £50 bar tab prize each week, plus leaderboard points for the chance to win the £200 monthly jackpot. Only £2pp.
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Bad Captain, our monthly Open Mic brings together local talent for a lively evening of music and performance. Every performer receives a free pint.
Friday Vinyl Sessions
Start the weekend right with our DJs playing funk, soul, & hip hop classics on our vinyl decks. Free to attend but table bookings recommended.
Open Decks Vinyl Night
Dig out your favourite vinyls and spin them during your own 30 min slot. Every performer receives a free pint.
Coming Up
October Events
Open Decks Vinyl Night
From 6pm
Dig out your favourite vinyls and spin them during your own 30 min slot. Every performer receives a free pint.
Cancer Support Yorkshire Fundraiser
From 4pm
Join us as we raise money for a great cause, Cancer Support Yorkshire. Enjoy live music from Zoot Suit and get giving!
Friday Vinyl Sessions
From 6pm
Start the weekend right with our DJs playing funk, soul, & hip hop classics on our vinyl decks. Free to attend but table bookings recommended.
Record Fayre
From 10am
Browse vinyl stalls, discover records, and enjoy a family day out. No booking required, just turn up!
Singalong Sunday with Sam
From 3pm
Sam is back tinkling the keys, playing classics that you’ve got to singalong to! Have a few drinks and join in, song requests encouraged!
Family Halloween Quiz
From 6pm
Quizerella is back with another special, family quiz. Expect spooky, yet family-friendly fun, with special prizes to be won. Fancy dress encouraged.
Open Decks Vinyl Night
From 6pm
Dig out your favourite vinyls and spin them during your own 30 min slot. Every performer receives a free pint.
Cards or Die
12pm – 4pm
Cards or Die are back to keep you entertained with their extensive selection of classic games, as well as ones you’ve never heard of. Only £5 per group to join in. Book a table and pay when you get here.
Friday Vinyl Sessions
From 7pm
It’s the last Friday of the month so it’s time for us to serve an eclectic mix of genres fresh from the decks. Free entry but table bookings recommended.
Family Halloween Party
From 2 to 5pm
Join us for fancy dress, a photobooth, a spooky disco, and games. £5 per adult and £2.50 per child. Special prizes to be won!
Styckleback Live
From 8pm
Styckleback are back with covers from ZZ Top, Undertones, T-Rex, Sex Pistols, Dandy Warhols, Tom Petty, The Cult, Stones, Thin Lizzy, Free and Quo to name a few. Free entry but first-come, first-served so get here early!
Coming Up
November Events
Family Halloween Singo
From 2pm
Join us for a family-friendly, spooky singo session. Fancy dress is encouraged for this one! £5 per adult and £2.50 per child. Special prizes to be won!
Chequered Past
From 8pm
An energetic five-piece bringing the best of mod, ska, punk and new wave. Expect classics from The Jam, Madness, The Specials, The Stranglers and more. Free entry; booking recommended if you want a seat.
Open Decks Vinyl Night
From 6pm
Dig out your favourite vinyls and spin them during your own 30 min slot. Every performer receives a free pint.
Singalong Sunday with Sam
From 3pm
Sam is back tinkling the keys, playing classics that you’ve got to singalong to! Have a few drinks and join in, song requests encouraged!
Go Your Own Way
From 8pm
A full-band celebration of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks featuring Go Your Own Way. £10pp – book quickly because this will sell out!
Open Decks Vinyl Night
From 6pm
Dig out your favourite vinyls and spin them during your own 30 min slot. Every performer receives a free pint.
Friday Vinyl Sessions
From 7pm
It’s the last Friday of the month so it’s time for us to serve an eclectic mix of genres fresh from the decks. Free entry but table bookings recommended.
Christmas Market
From 10am
Join as we host a great selection of local traders and vendors selling seasonal wares – great if you haven’t got your Christmas shopping sorted yet!
Michael Jackson Day Party
12pm – 3pm
Get the family together for a Michael Jackson disco day party! Alongside our DJ spinning all of the hits, we’ll have competitions, games, and prizes worthy of the King of Pop. £5 per adult and £2.50 per child.
Coming Up
December Events
Christmas Light Switch On
From 1pm
Join us for Horsforth’s favourite day of the year! Explore the stalls on Town Street, watch the Christmas light switch on, and then get cosy in the pub. Alongside the great acts on the street stage, we’ll also be playing live music. No table bookings – first come, first served.
Elsa Shaw Live
From 5pm
Elsa is back at The Old King’s Arms. Enjoy vocals with a deep, soulful, and emotional quality, blended with jazz and blues influences. Free entry but table bookings recommended.
Marvel Quiz
From 6pm
Quizerella is assembling Horsforth’s mightiest quiz teams for a Marvel special. Gather your super teams and see if you’ve got what it takes to defeat this quiz.
Open Decks
From 6pm
Dig out your favourite vinyls and spin them during your own 30 min slot. Every performer receives a free pint.
Old Skool Anthems Live
From 8pm
Old Skool Anthems, a 5-piece live band, return with the greatest dance-pop floor-fillers from the 90s and early 00s. Get your tickets before they sell out!
Singalong Sunday with Sam
From 3pm
Sam is back tinkling the keys, playing classics that you’ve got to sing along to! Have a few drinks and join in, song requests encouraged!
Marie Curie Bingo Night
From 7.30pm
Eyes down for a full house in aid of Marie Curie. Join us for a brilliant bingo night, with plenty of prizes up for grabs – only £2pp. Get your dabbers at the ready and book your spot!
Future Revolutions Live
From 8pm
Future Revolution are back this Mad Friday for a good old fashioned Christmas knees up. Free entry; booking recommended if you want a seat.
Jessie Cooper Live
From 8pm
Jessie Cooper makes her Kings debut with acoustic covers of artists like Whitney, Tina, Bon Jovi, The Killers, and more. Free entry but booking recommended if you want a seat.
Chringo: Christmas Singo
From 2pm
Join us for a family-friendly, festive singo with our good pal Shane Durrant. Simply hear the songs and cross them off! Christmas jumpers welcomed!
Dave Prater Live
From 6pm
Dave brings acoustic rock, pop and indie favourites, mixing big hits with forgotten gems. Expect plenty of singalongs and festive classics. Free entry but booking recommended if you want a seat.
The Bethany Collective: Jazz & Swing
From 7pm
Enjoy a night of live jazz and swing music. Free entry but booking recommended if you want a seat.
Cards or Die
12pm – 4pm
Cards or Die are back to keep you entertained with their extensive selection of classic games, as well as ones you’ve never heard of. Only £5 per group to join in. Book a table and pay when you get here.
Family Christmas Quackers Quiz
2pm – 4pm
Our annual family Christmas quiz with Quizerella is back! Expect festive, yet family-friendly, fun with special prizes to be won. Christmas jumpers welcomed!
Christmas Quackers Quiz
From 8pm
With the popularity of the family Christmas Quackers Quiz, we’ve added an adults only one to the roster – Quizerella unleashed. £2pp to play.
Christmas Eve Disco
From 7pm
Ring in Christmas with DJ Simon G playing all your favourite Christmas crackers and top tunes. Free entry but booking recommended if you want a seat.
Elvis Tribute
From 8pm
Steve Jeffries delivers a lively, authentic Elvis tribute with real musical chops and live guitar. Expect sharp replica costumes, quality production and a show that’s never the same twice. Free entry but booking recommended if you want a seat.
Big Fat Family Quiz of the Year
2pm – 4pm
Quizerella rounds up the year in her signature, yet family-friendly, style. Expect random trivia, creative rounds, music rounds and great prizes. Adults £5pp and children £2.50pp.
Big Fat Quiz of the Year
From 8pm
The kids have been put to bed so Quizerella can round up the year in her signature, unfiltered, style. Expect random trivia, creative rounds, music rounds and great prizes. £2pp to play.
Family New Year’s Eve Party
12pm – 5pm
Enjoy New Year’s Eve with the family with our DJ-led day party. Ring in “the New Year” at 5pm. No table bookings available, walk-ins only.
Styckleback New Year’s Eve Party
7pm – 2am
Ring in the New Year with Styckleback live and stay with us until 2am. Tickets £10pp and include a glass of Prosecco for our midnight countdown.