Penguin Café

Friday 21 November 2025

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Making a welcome return to the Howard Assembly Room this autumn, Penguin Café bring the music of the legendary Penguin Café Orchestra back to life.

Founded in the 1970s by English guitarist Simon Jeffes, Penguin Café Orchestra was born from his desire to create an ‘imaginary folklore’ from his own eclectic tastes. In 2009, Jeffes’ son Arthur founded Penguin Café to continue his father’s project.

The evening will see the band playing a collection of Penguin Café Orchestra classics, celebrating the unique sound that has captivated audiences worldwide with its blend of folk music and minimalism.

To coincide with this tour, six original Penguin Café Orchestra albums have been re-released on vinyl for the first time since their initial pressings, courtesy of [INTEGRAL]/Universal Music Recordings, and will be available to buy at the gig.

 

Price

From £26 (+£1.50 booking fee)

Venue
  • Howard Assembly Room

Doors
7.00pm

Start time
7.45pm

Under 30s Members
£10

Set list

Music from the Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Broadcasting From Home
Signs of Life
When in Rome
Preludes, Airs & Yodels

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