The Square, Harlow, Music venue in Harlow, England
The Square was a live music venue in Harlow, England, located on Fourth Avenue inside a seven-story building with a capacity of around 250. The room was compact, with a stage that was visible from most spots in the space.
The Square opened in the 1960s and over the decades hosted many emerging British bands, including Blur, U2, and Coldplay early in their careers. It closed in 2017, ending more than half a century of live music in the town.
The Square was known for mixing live music with comedy nights, giving early stage time to performers like Eddie Izzard, Phil Jupitus, and Jack Dee. The stage was close to the audience, which made every show feel direct and immediate.
Harlow is on the train line between London and Cambridge, so getting there from London Liverpool Street is straightforward. Since the venue closed in 2017, it is worth checking beforehand whether the building is accessible to visitors.
In 2000, BBC Radio DJ Steve Lamacq broadcast a Coldplay show live from this room, featuring songs from their debut album Parachutes. It was one of the band's first major radio broadcasts and helped bring their music to a wider audience.
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