Pitchfork Festival London: TortoiseLondon · Wed, 4 Nov 2026

About this event

Tortoise at Hackney Church: show day guide

Show starts

19:00

Support

Bill Orcutt

Tortoise on stage(est.)

19:45

Set length(est.)

1 hr

Expected finish(est.)

20:45

Getting there

Hackney Central, 340 m (5 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Melt Livehouse Cloud 11, Prakanong on September 4, 2026

1. 1Night Gang
2. 2Monica
3. 3In Sarah, Mencken, Christ and Beethoven There Were Women and Men
4. 4Ten-Day Interval
5. 5The Equator
6. 6Works and Days
7. 7Layered Presence
8. 8Gesceap
9. 9I Set My Face to the Hillside
10. 10Swung From the Gutters
11. 11Vexations

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Tortoise

Line-up

• Tortoise7 upcoming dates
• Bill Orcutt4 upcoming dates

Accessible seating

Booking Tickets - Please get in touch with us via events@hackney.church before you purchase your tickets with your accessibility and Essential Companion requirements so we can provide assistance accordingly. If you would like to sit in our Ground Floor Access Area please purchase Ground Floor Accessibility Tickets via Ticketmaster. Companion Tickets - We provide Essential Companion tickets free of charge (1 per person) for Ground Floor Accessibility ticket holders. If you would like to bring an Essential Companion please contact us with proof of one of the following documents: - Front page of DLA / PIP / Attendance Allowance letter - Certificate of Visual Impairment - Recognised Assistance Dog ID card - CredAbility Access Card (www.accesscard.org.uk) We are unable to provide Essential Companion tickets for customers who have purchased Ground Floor Standing or Balcony Unreserved Seating tickets. Ground Floor Access Area - Our Ground Floor Access Area is a seated area by the front of the stage with quick access to a disabled toilet. We can also offer table service if you are unable to get to bar during the show. Wheelchair Spaces - Wheelchairs spaces are available in our Ground Floor Access Area. When you have purchased your Ground Floor Accessibility ticket please get in touch with via events@hackney.church so we can reserve you a place. Guide and assistance dogs - You are welcome to bring your guide or assistance dog to our events. Please let the us know in advance. Your visit - If you need assistance please let us know in advance and we can arrange on of our house staff to help you. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before doors open to allow an easier entry. Please note we do not have lifts to the Balcony so if you cannot use stairs and would like a seat please purchase a Ground Floor Accessibility ticket.

Venue rules

AT THE DOOR • Door Policy - Hackney Church is committed to complying with the any and all obligations under the Equality Act 2010. Hackney Church reserves the right to refuse entry in order to protect our guests, staff, reputation and building. • Prohibited Items- The following items are prohibited: • Illegal substances; legal highs or any other psychoactive substances • Food • Any form of liquid (including drinks and perfume) • Chewing gum • Torches • Cameras with a flash • Selfie-sticks • Bottles • Weapons, ammunition, explosives, fireworks; any other article which may be used as a weapon or missile • Horns, whistles, drums • Anything which may, in our reasonable opinion, cause danger or disruption to visitors at the venue (regardless of whether or not such item is illegal or is carried for a specific purpose) • Bags bigger than 30cm x 30cm x 15cm. • Door Searches - As a significant heritage and community asset in the heart of Hackney we are committed to the protection of our building, staff and guests. To this end, all bags will be searched on the door before any event. Our security may carry out further searches and confiscate any items deemed to be dangerous at our discretion. • Drug Policy - Hackney Church operates a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal drugs. Anyone found in possession of illegal substances with the intent to consume or supply will be expelled from the venue and reported to the authorities. Illegal drug use and/or distribution within the premises may result in permanent exclusion from future Hackney Church events. Hackney Church asks guests to please contact a member of staff if they see someone who looks like they need medical attention. Medical staff are on hand to provide assistance to those who may have taken illicit substances free of judgement. • Re-Entry Policy - There is no re-entry to events at Hackney Church with the exception of the smoking area. All exits are final. • Food & Drink - You may not bring any food or drink into Hackney Church. • What if I have accessibility needs - We welcome anyone with accessibility requirements and will endeavour to accommodate any needs you may have. We offer a limited number of accessible seats on a first come first served basis. Please contact events@events@hackney.church prior to your visit so we can make sure the necessary arrangements are made. • Age Restrictions - Age restrictions for events at Hackney Church are dependent on the nature of the event. Please note that for non-18+ shows under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and under 14s must be accompanied by an adult and purchase a balcony level seat. • ID - If you happen to look under 25 and wish to purchase alcohol you will be asked to provide ID. You may also be asked to provide ID for age restricted events. AT AN EVENT • Cloakroom - Yes located at the back of the church as you walk in. • Lost Property - Please email events@hackney.church with a detailed description of the item. If found, Hackney Church will coordinate a time for the collection of your item. Lost items are retained for a total of 14 days. If lost items are not collected during this time period they will be donated to our Lighthouse Project providing care and support for vulnerable people in East London. • Bar - As part of Hackney Churchs restoration project two bespoke bars have been installed at the rear of the Nave on the ground floor. There is also a temporary bar on the first floor balcony. Please note our bars will shut 15 minutes before the event finishes. • Payment Options - Hackney Church is a cashless venue and as such will not accept cash payments. • Photos & Videos - Our photo and video policy depends on the nature of the event. Generally you can bring non-professional cameras to most shows. We would discourage you from bringing iPads and selfie-sticks. If you have a specific query relating to photography in Hackney Church please email events@hackney.church. • Smoking - Smoking is strictly prohibited in Hackney Church