Sign inTantalising "safe listening" London music night scheduled by Tinnitus UK
Research shows that one in seven people in the UK live with tinnitus, with one in six of these reporting a severe impact on their quality of life. Tinnitus abounds in people working in music, both musicians and those working inside venues and clubs.
Tinnitus UK, the country’s leading tinnitus charity, has announced Quiet Night Out, a unique evening of music, spoken word and comedy designed with safe listening at its core.
Photo courtesy Tinnitus UK.
The event will celebrate Tinnitus Week 2026, and brings an intriguing and eclectic line-up, spanning folk, indie, rock, experimental soundscapes, storytelling and stand-up comedy. But it will be an evening without a sound intensity impact that could damage hearing or cause tinnitus.
All performances will be given at sound levels carefully controlled by expert acoustics engineers to ensure a comfortable experience for people living with tinnitus, hyperacusis, or general sound sensitivity. The event has been crafted in line with the World Health Organisation’s Global Standard for Safe Listening at Venues and Events.
And the chosen venue is the sumptuous and iconic Union Chapel, Islington, London. Taking place on Thursday February 5, the show will raise awareness during Tinnitus Week and champion the importance of hearing health.
Justin Sullivan, Penguin Cafe,…and free plugs
On stage will be Justin Sullivan of New Model Army, artists from Penguin Cafe, Chris Tofu, Cosmo Pyke, Daisy Chute, Kate Ireland, Rob Newman, and more artists still to be announced.
Every ticket includes a free pair of ACS Pacato 16 high-fidelity earplugs, courtesy of ACS Custom, who are sponsoring the event. These high-fidelity earplugs, paired with the controlled sound environment, underline the commitment to safe listening for all. Tickets, now on sale, are available here.
“This event reinforces the important message that we want people to enjoy a lifetime of music.” said Tinnitus UK CEO, Alex Brooks-Johnson.
“Quiet Night Out shows that unforgettable live experiences don’t have to come at the cost of hearing health, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone for an inspiring night during Tinnitus Week 2026,” continued the charity’s spirited leader.
The charity points out that its 2025 Tinnitus UK report, Amplifying Awareness, “offers one of the most comprehensive snapshots to date on how both live music fans and industry professionals perceive hearing health and safe listening. Drawing on insights from our 2025 national survey, the report highlights shared concerns, lived experiences and emerging best practice across the music sector. Its findings aim to drive positive change and strengthen cross-industry collaboration to improve hearing safety in live environments; ensuring that music remains enjoyable, memorable and accessible for everyone who creates it, works within it or loves experiencing it.”
Source: Tinnitus UK
