Arab Strap at Heaven London: Stage Times, Tickets, Support Acts & Essential Gig Guide

Arab Strap play Heaven, London, on Wednesday 14 October 2026 as part of their October tour. Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton’s thirtieth-anniversary year brings ninth album Half-Told Tales and a full-band live show, presented by Eat Your Own Ears.

This guide covers doors, ticket prices, support details, travel and entry requirements, using information available on 5 October. For more shows this month, see our London October gig guide.

Key Show Info & Timings

See Tickets lists doors at 6:30pm and an event start of 7pm; DICE and the artist’s tour listing also give 6:30pm. Heaven advertises the event at 7pm. The 7pm listing is not an Arab Strap stage time. The headliner’s start and the curfew remain TBC; check the venue’s updates before travelling.

Tickets

Tickets were available in the supplied listings on 5 October, but availability can change. Use these official sales routes:

• Universe: the ticket link supplied by Heaven.
• See Tickets: general admission listed at £32.45, including a £29.50 face value, with additional order charges shown at checkout.
• DICE: £33.71 displayed as the total ticket price; tickets are stored in its app.
• Gigs & Tours: £32.45 listed, with a transaction charge shown separately.

For resale, Gigs & Tours explicitly permits unwanted tickets to be sold through Twickets. Stick to face-value listings and check fees and ticket validity before paying. For context on concert pricing, read our guide to dynamic pricing; there is no evidence here that this show uses it.

Support Acts

Heaven bills the evening as Arab Strap + Special Guests, but the available official listings do not name the support acts. Their identities and stage times are TBC. Check the venue’s event page nearer the date.

Pre-Show Pubs & Food

• Gordon’s Wine Bar, Villiers Street: a nearby option for wine and something to eat before joining the queue.
• The Ship & Shovell, Craven Passage: a convenient pub close to the arches for a pre-show pint.
• Villiers Street: the simplest area to look for a quick meal without straying far from the entrance.

Check individual opening hours and food service before making plans. Eat before entering: the published venue rules prohibit bringing food inside and do not allow general re-admission.

Getting There

Heaven is under the arches off Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG. Embankment Underground and Charing Cross Underground/National Rail are nearby, with a short walk along Villiers Street to the venue.

• Underground: Embankment serves the Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines; Charing Cross serves the Bakerloo and Northern lines.
• Walking: use the Villiers Street address rather than simply navigating to Charing Cross station.
• Parking: venue parking arrangements are TBC. If driving, check commercial parking availability, closing times and applicable London driving charges before leaving.

Check TfL for your route and live service information on the day.

Entry, Bag Policy & Security

Heaven’s official venue information requires everyone to bring valid photo ID in the form of a passport or driving licence. IDs are scanned before entry, so allow time for the queue.

Travel without a bag if possible. Heaven’s own guidance prohibits large bags and cases, including carry-on-sized luggage and anything larger. The Gigs & Tours venue rules are stricter, requesting no bags at all. Check directly with Heaven before bringing even a small bag; no precise permitted dimensions are available in the supplied guidance.

The published ticketing rules say ticket holders may be searched. Bottles, cans, outside alcohol and food are prohibited, as are professional cameras and recording equipment.

Age Restrictions

This event is 14+. Anyone aged 14 or 15 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Photo ID is required for everyone, not just anyone buying alcohol. The event-specific age rule applies to this gig; Heaven’s club nights have separate 18+ restrictions.

Venue Information

• Payment: accepted payment methods are TBC. Check the venue website rather than assuming the bars or merchandise desk are cashless.
• Water and food/drink: water access and on-site food service details are TBC. Ask staff about drinking water on arrival; do not bring bottles or outside refreshments.
• Accessibility: consult Heaven’s accessibility information and contact the venue ahead of the show about access routes, viewing arrangements or companion requirements.
• Smoking and re-entry: published ticketing rules prohibit smoking inside and enforce no re-admission. Any smoking exit is at management’s discretion; ask staff before leaving.

Getting Home

Embankment and Charing Cross are the nearby options for onward travel. Check TfL and your rail operator for last services and disruption for Wednesday 14 October. With the curfew still TBC, do not book a tight connection based on an assumed finish time; leave time to exit the venue and reach your platform.

Final Checklist

• Tickets: open your ticket before reaching the queue and charge your phone.
• Venue app: check your booking instructions; DICE buyers need the DICE app, while no separate venue-app requirement is specified.
• Ticket transfer: check with your seller before transferring; venue listings state tickets are non-transferable, and app options may depend on the event.
• Entry gate: head to the Villiers Street arches and follow any entrance instructions on your ticket.
• Age restrictions: 14+, with an adult aged 18+ for under-16s; bring your passport or driving licence.
• Bag restrictions: go bag-free if possible and check with Heaven before bringing one.
• Transport home: check last services and a backup route before setting off.