Mavis Staples live in London

Experience Mavis Staples live on August 12th

Mavis Staples performs at Union Chapel in London on August 12, 2026. Staples is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist whose music blends gospel, soul, rhythm and blues, and pop. Her career spans over seven decades, beginning with The Staple Singers – a family group renowned for their contributions to the gospel and civil rights movements of the 1950s and 60s. Staples subsequently established a successful solo career, continuing to deliver powerful vocal performances addressing themes of love, loss, faith, and social justice. She has received numerous accolades including multiple Grammy Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor.

Union Chapel is a historic non-denominational church located in Islington, London. Originally built in 1878 as a dissenting chapel – offering an alternative to the Church of England – it retains many original Victorian features including ornate ironwork and stained glass. Beyond its religious function, Union Chapel has become a well-respected live music venue known for its exceptional acoustics. Its unique architectural design contributes significantly to the listening experience; the building’s reverberation is often cited by performers as being particularly favourable.