DONA LIVE
Community sits at the core of Doña & we are proud to exist as a creative hub called home by a diverse selection of musicians, performers, & promoters.
Doña is always open to holding space for all kinds of creative endeavours and we’d love to hear from you!
Head on over to our promoters page or email: hola@bardonalondon.com to find out more.
Check out our calendar of events below and book a ticket to a show!
Immigrant Party
Known for their high energy dance floor antics and fierce selection of Global South dance music, Immigrant Party will be honing in on Latin America for Summer of Salsa. Expect selections of Salsa, Mambo, Cumbia, and Merengue. Dress to sweat.
Queer Salsa: Beginners Cuban Salsa & Rueda Class
Queer Salsa: Beginners Cuban Salsa & Rueda Class
From 7-9pm the team behind the Queer Salsa are running a special Beginners Cuban Salsa & Rueda Class for an intimate 30 people before the show opens up with Henry Bravo to grace the Salsa decks from 9pm-1am. Get your tickets at £10 for the Salsa Class on Dice.
Henry Bravo is a Venezuelan percussionist, DJ, and dancer, who has been based in the UK since 2008. His work is deeply rooted in Latin and Afro-Caribbean traditions, using rhythm and movement as a way to connect cultures and tell stories through music. Using Latin music as a common thread, Henry takes audiences on a rhythmic journey tracing the roots of modern Latin music — from African rhythms through genres such as Guaracha, Danzón, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, Son Montuno, Mambo, Merengue, Plena, and Timba, all the way to what we now know as Salsa.
Summer of Salsa w/ El Melting Pot b2b Moralito
EL MELTING POT
Julian Gomez is a Colombian born, Brighton based selector who was been collecting records for over 20 years. He seamlessly blends the soulful traditions of latin music with contemporary influences from all around the world. Expect salsa, boogaloo, guaguanco, cumbia, jazz funk, brazilian, afrobeat, rare grooves and everything in between, a Melting Pot of sounds.
Afro-Boogaloo w/ Pacheco, Dani & Afrodesi
On July 3, @our.latin.thing founders Pacheco & Dani take over Bar Doña to deliver a Latin night rooted in Afro-diasporic sounds, rhythms, and consciousness. Joining them is Afrodesi - a serious collector whose authentic selections of Afro-Latin deep cuts capture the full circle journey from Havana’s golden-era recordings to their more elusive reinterpretations across Dakar and Cotonou. Expect heavyweight selections, raregrooves, and sonic lineage in full rotation. El sabor original — Afrosound in its purest form.
Frida KahLOL
Fun'n' friendly comedy night showcasing the girls, gays & theys in an independent female owned cocktail bar. Come swathe yourself in Doña's plush pink surroundings, sip a signature mezcal cocktail and let yourself be entertained. The line-ups are made up of sparkly up-and-coming talent mixed with established stars. Frida KahLOL is proud to have a special debutante slot for new performers to try comedy for the first time in a supportive (and glamorous) environment.
Tickets are a bargain as "Nothing is worth more than laughing" -Frida Kahlo.
Doors at 7pm and show time is at 7:30pm. We recommend arriving early enough to secure your favourite chaise longue/table seats.
Black Wine Club x Bel Cobain
We are incrediblyy gassed to announce we're collaborating with the wonderful Bel Cobain on an exclusive live performance and tasting for her upcoming EP ‘Kizzy’.
Hosted at Dońa, she’ll be selecting 4 tracks from the EP which we’ll pair with and chat through 4 wines. Plus a live Q+A after and maybe even some exclusive, one-off merch 👀
Everyone is welcome to this tasting and there’s only 40 spaces available, so don’t sleep!
There's also small number of low-income tickets available, so please contact us directly if needed.
SUMMER OF SALSA WITH MARY SOUND & ARMADO
Straight from the Caribbean pulse of Barranquilla to the Pacific soul of Colombia, Mary Sound presents El Vacile Efectivo; a journey through rhythm, memory, and movement. Rooted in Armando’s Cali upbringing and deep family musical heritage, the night flows through salsa, cumbia, guaguancó, and bullerengue with warmth, grit, and sabor. Expect vinyl-only selections, ancestral drums, golden-era grooves, and the kind of riddims that turn strangers into dance partners. For the free spirits, the barefoot movers, and anyone ready to let Colombia move through them.
SUMMER OF SALSA WITH VALERIA
VALERIA dives deep into raw salsa brava - hard-hitting classics, smoky descargas, and rhythms that pull you straight to the dance floor. Alongside her, salsa virtuoso Randy brings the night alive with live congas and timbales, adding fire to every break, groove, and crescendo.
Think sweat on your back, hips in motion, and the feeling of a crowded dance floor somewhere between San Juan and Havana at 2am. Buena música, buena vibra, y mucha sabrosura y amor!
Summer of Salsa WITH Lou PinO
Hot off the press - rare salsa gems mixed in with cumbia & calypso heavyweight rhythms all night long. All vinyl, all fuego 🔥. From the streets of Cali to the soul of Havana and the fire of Puerto Rico, Lou spins for the dancers, the romantics, and the true lovers of salsa. Sweat on the dance floor, rum in your glass, brass in the air. Pure sabor from start to finish. Come close, bring a partner, and lose yourself.
Soul Satisfaction w/ Marley b2b Maria Hanlon
Calling Dona familia! We bring in May with Four Fridays of Maria Hanlon Presents: Soul Satisfaction. @mariahanlon brings her hugely popular event Soul Satisfaction @soulsatisfactionldn to Dona, joined by some of her favourite soulful selectors.
SLUGSRAISER PARTY
Slugs FC are throwing a hot and slimy party this spring to keep the team going, celebrate our slugccesses and get all our friends on the dancefloor.
Expect short films, cute chats, limited edition merch, a very major raffle, slugs you can flirt with and big slimy bangers from our teammate djs.
Proceeds from the night will go towards SLUGS FC, a queer grassroots football team based in East London, to help us keep training, playing and winning. We've recently been hit with rising pitch hire and league costs and we'd like to continue offering subsidised places to teammates who otherwise might not be able to leave their trails on the pitch.
Let's keep SLUGS FC accessible and open to all!
An Evening of Jason Robert Brown with Duo It Takes Two & Friends
An Evening of Jason Robert Brown with Duo It Takes Two & Friends invites you to celebrate the brilliance of one of the most popular composers in musical theatre through a selection of his most iconic and beloved songs. Performed by the London-based duo comprised of vocalist Selina Savijoki and Hudson Crowe, alongside a lineup of special guests, this intimate cabaret showcases the technical complexity, emotional intensity and storytelling that define his work. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to his music, this evening promises a rich and memorable journey through the world of one of musical theatre’s greatest storytellers!
Soul Satisfaction w/ In The Loop & Maria Hanlon
We bring in May with Four Fridays of Maria Hanlon Presents: Soul Satisfaction. @mariahanlon brings her hugely popular event Soul Satisfaction @soulsatisfactionldn to Dona, joined by some of her favourite soulful selectors.
Soul Satisfaction w/ Lucia & Maria Hanlon
Calling Dona familia! We bring in May with Four Fridays of Maria Hanlon Presents: Soul Satisfaction. @mariahanlon brings her hugely popular event Soul Satisfaction @soulsatisfactionldn to Dona, joined by some of her favourite soulful selectors.
Viynl Sisters
On May 14th we welcome Vinyl Sisters @vinylsistersuk for a reggae all nighter!
Vinyl Sisters is a loose collective of feisty femxle dj selectors of wide ranging backgrounds and ages, playing from deep crates of vinyl Reggae of many styles with solid gold and fabulous funk in the mix too.
Los Primos
Your favorite primo's favorite house party experience is BACK! If you were at our last sold out night then you already know the vibes... Salsa, dembow, reggaeton, merengue, cumbia + more, transporting you back to the Latinx house parties of the 90's and 2000's, with a dash of extra sazón.
Our residents KSLICE, PACHECO + FLORES (aka, Los Primos) are in charge of keeping you stepping and sweating hasta el fin de la noche. Bring a friend, bring a lover, bring a primo.
See you in the dance x
Thaïs Ray EP Release Show
Thaïs Ray EP Release Show
Doors 7 PM | Live 8:30 PM | DJ 9:30 PM
Thaïs Ray (ta-ees) is a Paris-born, London-based singer-songwriter blending Indie Pop with Soul influences. Since her 2024 debut, Thaïs Ray receives support from BBC Introducing London and Spotify editorial, along with recognition from Record Of The Day. Last year, she reached the Top 2K UK Artists.
Her debut EP, A french love letter, officially releases at midnight that evening, exploring distance in love, friendship, and the journey inward toward self-love and womanhood. This launch show at Dona is your first chance to hear the EP live, performed with a full band, along with her previously released singles.
For fans of Clairo, Olivia Dean & The Marías.
Frida KahLOL
Fun'n' friendly comedy night showcasing the girls, gays & theys in an independent female owned cocktail bar. Come swathe yourself in Doña's plush pink surroundings, sip a signature mezcal cocktail and let yourself be entertained. The line-ups are made up of sparkly up-and-coming talent mixed with established stars. Frida KahLOL is proud to have a special debutante slot for new performers to try comedy for the first time in a supportive (and glamorous) environment.
Tickets are a bargain as "Nothing is worth more than laughing" -Frida Kahlo.
Doors at 7pm and show time is at 7:30pm. We recommend arriving early enough to secure your favourite chaise longue/table seats.
Soul Satisfaction w/ Arnie Wrong b2b Maria Hanlon
Calling Dona familia! We bring in May with Four Fridays of Maria Hanlon Presents: Soul Satisfaction. @mariahanlon brings her hugely popular event Soul Satisfaction @soulsatisfactionldn to Dona, joined by some of her favourite soulful selectors.
London crew, this one’s been a long time coming. Expect energy, groove, and plenty of uplifting house throughout the night. This is not one to miss.
Heartbreakers Club | 1st Birthday Edition!
Heartbreakers Club is an empowering, self esteem boosting party where women and non-binary babes come together to celebrate friendship, self-love, and the joy of music.
Expect a poptastic, diva-led soundtrack with a heavy dose of remixes across garage, melodic house, and bassy bangers. We have a creative craft corner if you want some time off the dance floor, and a boutique dress up photo booth area. Heartbreakers has an atmosphere of pure euphoria ❤️✨.
We curate unforgettable nights that inspire laughter and cultivate community through a musical journey, led by ferociously femme friendships.
PS this is our 1st birthday event so expect some extra surprises thrown in! 🎂
Krystyn - Red Wine Release Show
Krystyn, hailing from the sunny streets of Glasgow's South Side, quickly gained huge recognition across social media after sharing a series of videos playing originals and covers live from her bedroom. One cover of 'Take Me Out' shot to particular fame with 62k usages on Tiktok and 700k streams on spotify in a few months. Another track thats built incredible traction is her song 'Red Wine', that excitingly dropped on the 30th March after much viral hype on socials. This will kick start the launch of her debut EP dropping later this year, along side her first London headline
CAYA
Introducing a CAYA Spotlight Event: ‘3C’s Sanctuary’ - A Night of Afrosoul, UK Funky, Grime & Jungle. This April we’re opening up the dancefloor for all to discover the soulful, eclectic and funky sounds of SE-London bred DJ 3C & friends! Ease into the night with mellow afrobeats, followed by a live performance from the incredible singer Nina Hudson. Expect a vibrant blend of new & old school uk funky and grime throughout, before a high-energy jungle B2B featuring Polyjammerous’ very own DJ KEMI closes off the night. Open to everyone, centered around women. Come as you are!
April Four Fridays of Soulful Vibes w/ Streeton, Oliva & Will Fox
Calling Dona familia! We bring in April with Four Fridays of Soulful Vibes from Neo-Soul to Live Broken beat. Stick around and we’ll get your hips shaking.
A boundary pushing night with live broken beat and global sounds featuring Streeton on the decks alongside Saxophonist Oliva & live percussion from Will Fox. This is broken beat seen in a forward thinking light with focus on the live conversation between musicians and DJ. Expect an evening blend of jazz, soul, dub, dancehall, house and broken beat, with deep Afro and Latin influences.
Casa Del Soul
CECILIA invites you to a night which blends Soul Train, Latin Music and Studio 54 energy: funk, soul, 80s, reggaeton, disco, pop baddie.
Four Fridays of Soulful Vibes w/ Millie Watts
Calling Dona familia! We bring in April with Four Fridays of Soulful Vibes from Neo-Soul to Live Broken beat. Stick around and we’ll get your hips shaking.
Millie Watts is a versatile selector with an expansive knowledge of electronic dance music, with her eclectic sets spanning house, broken beat, UK funky, and an array of dancefloor-first genres. Millie’s unique DJ sets combine years of live experience, A&R knowledge and a dancefloor-first approach guaranteed to make crowds move. A proud member of esteemed house music institution Defected Records, Millie’s experience working in A&R has broadened and defined her musical ear.
VERSES Poetry Night: April Special
VERSES Poetry Night, one of the best kept secrets in the scene is back this April with a ecclectic night of spoken word and poetry. VERSES provides a platform for the best talent from across the country, from veterans to first timers!
3rd April Four Fridays of Soulful Vibes w/ Leopold
Calling Dona familia! We bring in April with Four Fridays of Soulful Vibes from Neo-Soul to Live Broken beat. Stick around and we’ll get your hips shaking.
Leopold’s sets are a feel good journey into his expansive taste, blurring genre boundaries and merging the old with the new. A deep digger with a penchant for timeless grooves and forward thinking sounds, his sets take on the worlds of soul, funk, house, jazz, broken beat, hip hop and more.
Red Lips
Join us at Doña in Dalston on Thursday 20 April for a night of flirting, dancing, and speed dating. This in-person dating event comes with a difference: tickets are sold to queer single women who have to bring another queer single woman along with them. That way, it ensures that everyone in attendance has been vetted by another person.
Each ticket includes one free drink on arrival.
RED LIPS puts women first because it's what we deserve.
While there's no specific age range, please bear in mind that these events are currently aimed at women in their 30s and are inclusive of all queer and trans women as well as non-binary people.
NB: Tickets for RED LIPS are sold in pairs. Each £40 ticket you purchase through Eventbrite grants you two tickets, priced at £20 each.
Life on Venus VOL.4 : Femininity VS The People
“Life on Venus” is hosting an immersive, feminist courtroom-themed event for FLINTA folks, where performers stand trial and the audience acts as the jury. Through performances, workshops, and discussions, it explores stereotypes and accusations around femininity in a playful yet thought-provoking way. The event emphasizes consent, creativity, and self-expression, with a dress code encouraging bold, “courtroom-inappropriate” outfits.