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!
Dona Presents: Roberta Cutolo
Roberta Cutolo is a long-time music lover originally from Bari, Italy, who has lived in London for over 30 years. Deeply immersed in the city's underground music and club scene since the 1990s, she became part of the Dingwalls and Bar Rumba "That’s How It Is" community and the Straight No Chaser magazine family. As a journalist and correspondent for Acid Jazz Magazine and Radio Italia Network, she played a key role in bridging the music cultures of Italy and London.
Her journey expanded further through connections with figures like Tim Lawrence, who introduced her to the influential David Mancuso and the Lucky Cloud Sound System. Roberta’s passion for music as a tool for connection and message-sharing led her to embrace the role of DJ-selector under the name Roberta ReachOut.
She has hosted shows on Totally Wired Radio, Discovery Sardinia’s Open UP, Universal Rhythms Radio, and was part of Worldwide FM in its early days, contributing to key broadcasts including a Grammy-nominated Flora Purim celebration.
Roberta is a beloved presence behind the decks at venues like Café 1001, Spiritland, 180 The Strand, The Standard, and Brilliant Corners, and has performed at top festivals in Italy including Locus and Jazz:Re:Found. Known for her joyful energy, deep digging, and love for playing music with meaning, Roberta continues to inspire with her devotion to sound and community.
Romance FC
Romance FC is a creative football collective, building community and forging opportunities for women and non-binary people both on and off the pitch.
Founded in East London in 2012, the team has grown in size, heart and mindset whilst continuing to encourage and inspire all generations through a clearer reflection of a more equal, accessible game that represents today’s society.
DJ GIN (she/they) @ginalingaling - A multi-genre DJ, producer, and founder of Faggamuffin Bloc Party. With over 10 years’ experience, they’ve played Fabric, Tate Lates, Glastonbury & more.
A nightlife advocate and UK Black Pride liaison, GIN blends Caribbean, Latin, and electronic sounds into vibrant, inclusive, high-energy dance floor sets.
Please adhere to our Code of Conduct which applies to all spaces we occupy both online and IRL <3 <3
Frida KahLOL
Join us, the first Wednesday of every month with our resident all women comedy night!
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 open at 7pm for drinks and show time is at 8pm. We recommend arriving early enough to secure your favourite chaise longe/table seats.
Access info: Doña is in a pink basement down 13 steps with a banister. The bar is all on one level and has two medium sized unisex toilet cubicles also on the same level. If you require a free companion ticket please get in touch we will be happy to help.
Slag Land - Trans Rights Fundraiser
Join us on 12 July for a slag-tastic fundraiser, with speed dating (or speed friending), crafts, performances, tarot and some of our resident Slagland DJs bringing our usual sexy silly vibes.
Dona Presents - Timfaye
Timfayea is a London based DJ originally from Hong Kong, and my music is all about that special connection between East and West. Growing up in Hong Kong, Japanese culture—especially the City Pop and disco sound has always been a huge influence. I combine that with groovy jazz, funk and house energy.
A night of rare international disco, funk, and soulful rhythms. From Japanese city pop and Italian disco to Brazilian samba, bossa nova, and deep funk-jazz cuts - a groove-soaked journey through rhythm, soul, and sunshine.
Hold It Down
Experience a night of music and dance where connection is key. An experiment of sorts, we'll play with the flow between artists, keeping the dance floor lit as inspiration and an invitation. Soulful grooves, vocal delights, deep listening to heighten heights. Yeah, we'll hold it down and bring you House - deep, melodic, grooving, tech. Expect to sweat.
LINE UP:
NATALIE K MARSLAND
PANTHERINA
LENNKA WYFEEZ
Amy Allen Presents: Silly Little Girl
Introducing AMY ALLEN ~ Spoken Word Artist, Poet & Performer. Potent, powerful, and rousing. Her story is one of a suppressed voice, a truth buried for 40 years into a coming out, an opening up to learning & revelling in the language of authenticity and freedom. Her pain, her power, her humour, her light is a reflection of what it means to embody the expression of human experience and amplify it into a night of stunning spoken word underscored with live music and beats.
Expect an evening of Queer joy and truth telling in the wonderful womb of Doña.
Bakatwa Summer Party
The Bakatwa Summer Party will take you through an unforgettable night, full of summer energy, music, and community vibes. Here's how the evening will unfold:
Upstairs Party – 5:00 PM to Sunset
Start your evening on a high note in our vibrant upstairs party space. Immerse yourself in a mix of smooth summer tunes and groovy house vibes that set the perfect mood for the night. The upstairs area will also feature a food station where guests can enjoy delicious bites while relaxing on comfortable seating, allowing for a laid-back atmosphere before the excitement kicks up.
Sunset – Transition to the Downstairs Stage
As the sun sets, we’ll move the energy downstairs to experience live artist performances. This is the heart of the party, where we’ll showcase a lineup of talented performers, bringing the crowd together for unforgettable moments. The transition from daylight to dusk will create an electric atmosphere as the vibe shifts from chill to pure celebration.
Late Night – After Artist Performances
As the night deepens, we’ll bring in some of the best DJs to turn up the heat. The final stretch of the night will be a high-energy dance party, where the beats never stop, and the crowd keeps the energy alive until the very end. Expect to dance, move, and lose yourself to the music as we close out the longest day of the year in style.
Sofia and the Antoinettes: Women Who (Dream) Too Much
Sofia & The Antoinettes presents Women Who (Dream) Too Much, With Special Guests.
TICKETS HERE
Sonic Hub Summer Party!
Music & Culture publication Sonic Hub presents ‘The Summer Showcase’, a multi-genre intimate evening spotlighting a carefully curated line-up of emerging artists from the London music scene and beyond, hosted at Bar Doña on Saturday, June 14th. Come support emerging musicians and celebrate the beginning of Lorde Summer 2025 with an evening of great music, community, and special prizes!
DONA PRESENTS: DJ LA CRUZ SELECTOR
Only vinyl Dj Set by DelaCruz Selector. Expect Salsa clásicos flowing through Brazilian Soulful Afro Funky beats accompanied by Cuban maestro percussionist Mr Randy Lester on timbales.
This is a free event and this ticket does not guarantee entry. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Sapphic Sounds - Summer Edition
HOT QUEER R&B SUMMER, WE HEAR YOU SAY? We got u!
SAPPHIC SOUNDS is back, collaborating again with The QPOCPROJECT to bring you an all R&B and Hip Hop lineup for a truly sensual summer
On our incredible lineup, we have:
✯ Nicki Knightz - Hackney born and raised alternative hiphop artist and rapper. Nicki’s lyrics are an effortless expression of heartfelt and hard hitting, all wrapped up in her husky (and hot) vocal delivery. Not to be missed live!
✯ Midi KwaKwa - yet another international talent blessing the Sapphic Sounds stage, the incredible alternative R&B singer, songwriter and visual artist will be joining us all the way from the Netherlands! Sexy, sensual, thought-provoking.
✯ Essence Martins - your favourite queer pop-soul girly! Essence is a British-Nigerian artist who writes songs that blend the genres of indie-folk, pop and soul. It’s giving ethereal and vulnerable, yet strong and empowering
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The QPOCPROJECT is an organisation and community space for all black and brown queer people
ANTI CLIQUE IV
An evening of music and conversation by artists who have collaborated with one another.
Artists: Francesca Morris, Natalie 2V + more TBA
Come down nice and early, panel starts at 7:30pm
Mpilo x Dona Present: Jimmy Nevis
Jimmy Nevis is a chart-topping South African alt-pop artist, recognized with nominations from the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and MTV Africa Music Awards.
Dona Presents: Earth Groove
Earth Groove selectors Gilkinspoon, Shabba & Edible bring you an evening of all vinyl delights from around the world. Spinning rare records and party starters!
Expect jazz, funk, soul, disco, dub, reggae, samba, salsa, highlife, afro-beat, broken beat, house, latin bass and beyond…
DONA PRESENTS: LEA LEA
Our Doña Presents, Resident Queen, LeaLea is sure to get you on the dance floor!
Doors Open : 6PM
Dancefloor Opens: 9PM
Food served from 6-10PM from our amazing Karla's kitchen upstairs.
Free cover charge, tickets do not guarantee entry, it's first come first served.
For special occasions and groups over 10 - contact bookings@bardonalondon.com
Frida KahLOL
Join us, the first Wednesday of every month with our resident all women comedy night!
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 open at 7pm for drinks and show time is at 8pm. We recommend arriving early enough to secure your favourite chaise longe/table seats.
Access info: Doña is in a pink basement down 13 steps with a banister. The bar is all on one level and has two medium sized unisex toilet cubicles also on the same level. If you require a free companion ticket please get in touch we will be happy to help.
Dona Presents: Starry Neice
Starry Niece is a DJ whose sounds are sweet and rude. She is commonly heard playing grime beats and funky house on her residency at the radio station Mode London, where she champions queer rappers and women rappers who often feature as guests on the show. She's brought her curiosity and exploration to DJ sets at Colour Factory, Venue MOT and Dalston Superstore, as well as the beloved queer bass rave Bumpah. She also works documenting and archiving community arts in North London.
Free Entry - Tickets do not guarantee a spot, it’s first come first served.
Dona presents: Bodur & Bubba Janko
Bodur & Bubba Janko are tying the knot! So we're throwing a party and you're invited!
Grab your tickets and come on down for this killer Friday DJ Duo, bringing the love, the tunes and don't worry, we'll provide the Mezcal!
Free Entry - Tickets do not guarantee a spot, it’s first come first served.
Prima Doña Cabaret
Grab a mezcal and get ready to tickle your taco at this sparkling new offering from your friendly neighbourhood queerdos. Putting women first, these fierce females are here to bring premium quality burlesque and cabaret to East London.
Bad bitches only xoxo
Show start 6pm-8:30pm
Free tickets to DJ Afterparty
DONA PRESENTS: CHEWYSHE ECSTATIC DANCE
Join us down in the coolest basement in town for a fantastic night of dance, weaved by the amazing, art witch, performer, host and your selector for the night, Chewyshe!
Margs are £8.00 all night!
Dona Presents: D3LA
We can't wait to welcome D3LA to Doña! The multigenre DJ with a diverse sonic palette, ranging from high-energy dance music to the deeper rhythms of jazz and soulful house is bound to get you booty shakin!
Free Entry - Tickets do not guarantee a spot, it’s first come first served.
Dona Presents: Juno
Juno's selection encompasses an energetic fusion of jazz and broken beat, inspired by the London jazz scene she grew up involved with and the Manchester broken beat scene she's been heavily influenced by over the last few years. Her sets range from deep, soulful, latin house, broken beat, bruk and jazz, and focus on upbeat, melodic music that gets the crowd grooving and celebrates jazzy instrumental lines.
Having djed across Manchester and London, as well as at festivals like We Out Here, Kaleidoscope and Twisted, we know you're in good hands for a great night!
Free Entry all night - tickets do not guarantee entry, its first come first served.
Sofia & the Antoinettes - Women Who Love Too Much
Sofia & The Antoinettes presents Women Who (Love) Too Much, With Florence Rose and Ocean LeClair
Zinadelphia
Get ready, chicas! Zinadelphia is coming to Doña and we cannot wait.
The Philadelphia based vocalist and guitarist, is influenced heavily by Neo-Soul, Jazz, Funk, and Folk music. Zinadelphia combines elements of all these genres in her debut single ‘Mirrorball’.
With a 7 piece band, Zinadelphia has been making a quick, yet impactful, entrance into the music scene. With a strong backing of support through social media apps TikTok and Instagram, Zinadelphia is excited to continue the musical journey with more releases. So book a ticket and come along for the ride!
Doors 7pm
Zinadelphia
Get ready, chicas! Zinadelphia is coming to Doña and we cannot wait.
The Philadelphia based vocalist and guitarist, is influenced heavily by Neo-Soul, Jazz, Funk, and Folk music. Zinadelphia combines elements of all these genres in her debut single ‘Mirrorball’.
With a 7 piece band, Zinadelphia has been making a quick, yet impactful, entrance into the music scene. With a strong backing of support through social media apps TikTok and Instagram, Zinadelphia is excited to continue the musical journey with more releases. So book a ticket and come along for the ride!
Doors 7pm
DONA PRESENTS: TATYANA
TATYANA is an electronic musician and DJ and harpist based in London. Her sophomore album 'It's Over' came out on Sinderlyn Records in March 2024 to praise from Pitchfork, Clash Magazine etc and huge support from BBC Radio 6. A consummate performer, she continues to expand her repertoire through her lively DJ sets (Old Blue Last, Ridley Road Market Bar, Shackle well Arms, Waiting Room), playing a mixture of funk inspired house and disco, pop bangers, and techno.
**Tickets do not guarantee entry, it's first come first serve chicas!
Luzmira Salsa Night!!
Join us down in the coolest basement in town for a sexy, hot night of salsa and cheap Doña Margs!
£8.00 all night!
Hosted by Singer/Dancer/Bruja - Luzmira Zerpa!
Tickets £7.00
DONA PRESENTS: DJ REEK0
Reek0 is back in the house, bringing the Freek0 and he sure knows how to get a crowd dancing!
Bar opens at 6pm
DJ starts at 9pm
Tickets are first come first served and don't gurantee entry so get your butts down early, chicas!
DONA PRESENTS: LEA LEA
London musician and DJ, Lea Lea, has played on dance floors around the world. She's graced stages at Secret Garden Party, Glastonbury and Google parties, spinning 90s throwbacks / Latinx/ Soca/ Acid House / RnB/ Garage as well as adding her own original music to the mix too!
Free Entry - Tickets do not guarantee a spot, it’s first come first served.
TRUST YOUR TOUCH SINGLE LAUNCH
TIN Music presents an evening of pop bliss, with not one, not two but three up and coming singers celebrating the launch of their latest track, Trust Your Touch!
Line Up:
Tin
Janathan
Lostchild
So come on down chicas, and sing your hearts out!
Frida KahLOL
Join us, the first Wednesday of every month with our resident all women comedy night!
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 open at 7pm for drinks and show time is at 8pm. We recommend arriving early enough to secure your favourite chaise longe/table seats.
Access info: Doña is in a pink basement down 13 steps with a banister. The bar is all on one level and has two medium sized unisex toilet cubicles also on the same level. If you require a free companion ticket please get in touch we will be happy to help.
Pensador Bank Holiday Party!!!!
The Pensador Mezcal crew will be back behind the decks for another instalment of their all vinyl UKG party. They’ll be packing a selection of garage classics and vintage UK sounds. There will also be a special menu on the night with Pensador cocktails and a very special appearance from the new kid in town - Tequila Desdeya.
Promo mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/MezcalBen/garage-vinyl-1/
Mami Y Pami - Flinta DJs
MAMI Y PAMI is a collab between two of East London’s hottest FLINTA* DJs, isavars and QUEENIEPRINX.
isavars is an Argentine-Spanish DJ based in London, mixing sensual Latin psychedelia with thumping electronic. Playing in London and across Latin America, her sets shift between high-energy techno and house and slow, sultry cumbia and reggaeton rhythms. She crafts a dancefloor experience that’s equal parts hypnotic and playful. Electronic at heart, but always with a little bit of Latin in the mix.
QUEENIEPRINX (they/them) is your local kittygurl-partyboi DJ serving bouncy beats that’ll spin you into a state of the zoomies. Their multi-genre 140bpm selections inspire connection and booty-shaking that’ll leave you purring for days. As co-founder of the @Lo’s community for FLINTA* DJs (@losgaff) and a member of the Hub Huns collective, QUEENIEPRINX is fast making a name for themself in the queer underground nightlife scene.
Having met at a rave in the summer of 2024, and forging their friendship right there on the dancefloor, MAMI Y PAMI quickly learned how to synchronise their energy to lift and inspire each other and those around them. They’ll be mixing their magic to warm you up from a gentle shuffle to a good groovy boog.
Zara Hudson Kozdoj PRESENTS…
ZARA HUDSON KOZDOJ is a Polish- Jamaican cellist and composer from London. She recorded her debut album at Max Richter’s studios as part of a residency in summer 2024. Zara is passionate about bridging the gap between classical and pop music, and it’s very important to her to bring orchestral instruments into non- classical spaces. Her album encompasses a broad range of genres and musical styles/ techniques. She also enjoys playing as a member of several bands (Celeste, Max Richter Ensemble, London Contemporary Orchestra, Chineke!)
She’s bringing together a stunning line up of performers to join her on the Doña stage:
SALOME WU
REBEKAH REID
This is a night of music, you don’t want to miss.