London Live Music Venues
SBTRKT - Photo by Phil Smithies
Tucked away in tiny basements, converted warehouses and cavernous chapels, London's live music venues come in all shapes and sizes. With an eclectic line-up of events, these venues showcase new names in the industry while also providing rare chances to enjoy intimate gigs from big stars.
Former dance hall that now plays host to a variety of live music.
Bush Hall
Bush Hall,
310 Uxbridge Road London, W12 7LJ
Live Music
310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ
Tube: Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Hammersmith and City Line)
A unique venue whose high ceilings have played host to a wide variety of artists from cabaret to cutting-edge electronica. Built in 1905 as a dance hall, it made its way to 2001 in various incarnations before being renovated into the live music and entertainment venue we know today. The larger Shepherd's Bush Empire down the road gets all the mainstream gigs, whereas the Bush Hall welcomes niche artists and those on their way up. Occasionally established bands also seem to love it for secret and fan club gigs.
Events at Bush Hall
Striking Matches
On Soon
Monday 25th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £15
Striking Matches
Bush Hall
2018-06-252018-06-25
Where:
Bush Hall,
310 Uxbridge Road London, W12 7LJ
Category:
Live Music
Country-pop singer-songwriting duo from America, Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis.
Bush Hall Presents With Reginald D Hunter
On Soon
Friday 6th July 2018 - 8pm | £17.50
Wry cultural and political observations and hard-hitting humour from the Georgia-born stand-up, as seen on panel shows Have I Got News For You and QI. Plus Aisling Bea, Fin Taylor and Kiri Pritchard McLean.
Brent Cobb
Wednesday 5th September 2018 - 7pm | £15
Brent Cobb
Bush Hall
2018-09-052018-09-05
Where:
Bush Hall,
310 Uxbridge Road London, W12 7LJ
Category:
Live Music
The Grammy Award-nominated American country singer-songwriter performs in support of his album Providence Canyon.
Dylan LeBlanc
Tuesday 11th September 2018 - 7.30pm | £15
Dylan LeBlanc
Bush Hall
2018-09-112018-09-11
Where:
Bush Hall,
310 Uxbridge Road London, W12 7LJ
Category:
Live Music
Alt folk and country singer-songwriter from Louisiana.
BOTW presents: Songs: Molina - A Memorial Electric Co
Thursday 27th September 2018 - 7.30pm-11pm | £20.35
All events at Bush Hall
Giant live music venue with a high domed roof.
211 Stockwell Road, Brixton, London, SW9 9SL
Tube: Brixton Station
This former cinema with its art deco interior, proscenium arch and 140ft dome is London's most celebrated venue for live music, winning Best Live Venue at the NME awards for 7 years in a row. The famous sloping floor means there are great views wherever you're standing, though keeping your feet can be a problem at the more raucous rock gigs. Most of the biggest bands in the world have played here, and it also holds some of Britain's hardest club nights. The sound could be better, but with a capacity of 4,700, a 6am licence, one of the biggest dance floors in the capital, and a location in one of the hardest-partying areas of London, this is the only place to watch your favourite bands and DJs.
Events at O2 Academy Brixton
Damian Marley
On Soon
Sunday 1st July 2018 - 8pm | £35 & £37.50
Damian Marley
O2 Academy Brixton
2018-07-012018-07-01
Where:
O2 Academy Brixton,
211 Stockwell Road London, SW9 9SL
Category:
Live Music
The Grammy Award-winning Jamaican singer-songwriter performs his reggae and hip hop originals.
Eels
On Soon
Monday 2nd July 2018 - 7pm | £37.50
Eels
O2 Academy Brixton
2018-07-022018-07-02
Where:
O2 Academy Brixton,
211 Stockwell Road London, SW9 9SL
Category:
Live Music
Mark Oliver Everett's LA-based indie-rock group.
SinkThePink
On Soon
Saturday 7th July 2018 - 9pm-4am | £35
SinkThePink
O2 Academy Brixton
2018-07-072018-07-07
Where:
O2 Academy Brixton,
211 Stockwell Road London, SW9 9SL
Category:
Live Music
Clubbing, Pop.
Goo Goo Dolls
Thursday 26th July 2018 - 7pm | £32.50
Goo Goo Dolls
O2 Academy Brixton
2018-07-262018-07-26
Where:
O2 Academy Brixton,
211 Stockwell Road London, SW9 9SL
Category:
Live Music
Indie-rock and pop by the band who originate from Buffalo, New York State, lead by vocalist John Rzeznik.
Ezra Furman
Tuesday 4th September 2018 - 7.30pm | £21.50, rescheduled from May 23, original ticket remain valid
Ezra Furman
O2 Academy Brixton
2018-09-042018-09-04
Where:
O2 Academy Brixton,
211 Stockwell Road London, SW9 9SL
Category:
Live Music
The indie-rock artist from Chicago, Illinois takes to the stage to perform his latest psychedelic-infused tracks.
All events at Brixton Academy
Dalston's cafe/creative haven doubles up as an evening music venue.
Cafe OTO
Cafe OTO,
18-22 Ashwin Street London, E8 3DL
Live Music
18-22 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL
Tube: Highbury & Islington Station
Café Oto is a vibrant live music venue with the atmosphere of a student union cafe which puts on avant garde music from the Dalston scene. Housed in the old Reeves Artists' Colour Paint Factory - the three storey building was established in 1868 - Café Oto includes a large cafe/performance space where you can get lunch, tea and alcoholic drinks with an evening programme of creative new music almost seven nights a week.
Events at Cafe OTO
Moor Mother & Pat Thomas
Sunday 24th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £14, adv £12, mems £10
Moor Mother & Pat Thomas
Cafe OTO
2018-06-242018-06-24
Where:
Cafe OTO,
18-22 Ashwin Street London, E8 3DL
Category:
Live Music
Poetry and jazz collaboration.
Alan Wilkinson/Steve Noble/John Edwards
On Soon
Tuesday 26th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £10, adv £8, mems £6
The trio plays vibrant improvised jazz.
Michael Pisaro
On Soon
Wednesday 27th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £12, adv £10, mems £8
Michael Pisaro
Cafe OTO
2018-06-272018-06-27
Where:
Cafe OTO,
18-22 Ashwin Street London, E8 3DL
Category:
Live Music
The Buffalo-born composer and guitarist performs his contemporary works. Graham Lambkin supports.
Michael Pisaro, Sarah Hughes, Angharad Davies & Tisha Mukarji
On Soon
Thursday 28th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £12, adv £10, mems £8
The Buffalo-born composer and guitarist performs his contemporary works with the accompanying musicians.
The Experimental Library: Organic Music
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £10, adv £6, mems £5
Experimental musicians Steve Noble, Keira Greene and Exotic Sin respond to the works of Moki and Don Cherry.
All events at Café Oto
Camden venue that's hosted everyone from the Sex Pistols to Goldie.
Dingwalls
Dingwalls,
Camden Lock London, NW1 8AB
Live Music
Camden Lock, Camden Town, London, NW1 8AB
Tube: Camden Town Station
, Camden Town Station
This small Camden venue, known as Dingwalls, has a bar at the back, a stage at the front and room for a couple of hundred people in between. Just as renowned for showcasing up-and-coming talent now as it was in the '70s when the Sex Pistols, Blondie and The Ramones were just a few of the seminal bands who performed there, Dingwalls continues to be a champion of new music.
Events at Dingwalls
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedowns
On Soon
Tuesday 26th June 2018 - 7pm | £17
The band plays a dynamic rock set.
Black Pistol Fire
On Soon
Wednesday 18th July 2018 - 7pm-11pm | phone for availability
Black Pistol Fire
Dingwalls
2018-07-182018-07-18
Where:
Dingwalls,
Camden Lock London, NW1 8AB
Category:
Live Music
The duo of Eric Owen and Kevin McKeown from Toronto bring their hard rock material to the UK's stages.
Camden Music Competition
Sunday 26th August 2018 - 12noon-2.30pm | £5
Camden Music Competition
Dingwalls
2018-08-262018-08-26
Where:
Dingwalls,
Camden Lock London, NW1 8AB
Category:
Live Music
Jaret Reddick
Wednesday 19th September 2018 - 7pm | £25
Jaret Reddick
Dingwalls
2018-09-192018-09-19
Where:
Dingwalls,
Camden Lock London, NW1 8AB
Category:
Live Music
The singer-songwriter and musician returns to the UK to perform a mixture of songs, comedy, anecdotes and questions, calling on his experience as the frontman of Bowling For Soup.
Ricky Warwick And Damon Johnson
Tuesday 2nd October 2018 - 7.30pm | £17
An acoustic set from the two members of the American hard rock band Black Star Riders
All events at Dingwalls
Art deco venue which offers a stage for both standing and seated events for theatre, comedy and concerts.
45 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9QH
Tube: Hammersmith Station
Once London's largest all-seater venue, the Hammersmith Apollo has a 3,600 capacity for seated shows and a 5,000 capacity for standing-room-only gigs. It was renovated in 2002, and now works well as a venue for theatre (hosting a huge variety of shows from Riverdance to Thomas the Tank Engine) as well as rock concerts. It has been the scene of some famous rock concerts including gigs by the Beatles, David Bowie and Queen and does a strong line in comedy - it's where Live at the Apollo, screened on BBC1, is recorded. Its visually challenged exterior (not helped by its poluted location on the busy Hammersmith roundabout) disguises an impressive art deco auditorium - when it was built in the 1930s its original purpose was a cinema and it still features the original 1932 Compton pipe organ.
Events at Hammersmith Apollo
Jack White
On Soon
26th, 27th and 28th June 2018 - 7pm | £47.50-£52.50
Jack White
Hammersmith Apollo
2018-06-262018-06-28
Where:
Hammersmith Apollo,
45 Queen Caroline Street London, W6 9QH
Category:
Live Music
The eccentric White Stripes frontman and twelve-time Grammy Award-winning artist performs punk, blues and country influenced alt rock from his latest solo album, Boarding House Reach.
Jason Manford: Muddle Class
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 7pm | £32.50
Jason Manford: Muddle Class
Hammersmith Apollo
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Hammersmith Apollo,
45 Queen Caroline Street London, W6 9QH
Category:
Live Music
Charming and teasingly intelligent wit from the television star and award-winning comic. Not suitable for under 13s.
Flight Of The Conchords
On Soon
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Jul 2018 - 8pm | £25-£65
Flight Of The Conchords
Hammersmith Apollo
2018-07-012018-07-04
Where:
Hammersmith Apollo,
45 Queen Caroline Street London, W6 9QH
Category:
Live Music
New Zealand-based comedy duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement present their popular parody songs from the cult TV show of the same name.
Run DMC
On Soon
Thursday 5th July 2018 - 7pm | £44.75-£96.25
Run DMC
Hammersmith Apollo
2018-07-052018-07-05
Where:
Hammersmith Apollo,
45 Queen Caroline Street London, W6 9QH
Category:
Live Music
The legendary US hip hop group returns to the UK stage for the first time in three years.
Jack Johnson
On Soon
Friday 6th July 2018 - 6.30pm | £49.75
Jack Johnson
Hammersmith Apollo
2018-07-062018-07-06
Where:
Hammersmith Apollo,
45 Queen Caroline Street London, W6 9QH
Category:
Live Music
The singer-songwriter and professional surfer plays acoustic and soft rock tunes.
All events at Hammersmith Apollo
This mega club is famous for its gay night but also welcomes an impressive gig programme.
Heaven
Heaven,
Under the Arches, Villiers Street London, WC2N 6NG
Nightclubs
Under the Arches, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 6NG
Tube: Charing Cross Station
, Embankment Underground Station, Leicester Square Station
London's most famous gay club is a vast labyrinth of dancefloors, bars, cafes and shops. This is the kind of place where it's perfectly ok- and encouraged- to jump on a podium: skimpy outfits are preferred. The atmosphere in this deservedly famous venue is second to none. As well as the notorious club nights, Heaven boasts a regular programme of live gigs, which include both established and up and coming artists. It has also been used for a number of music videos, including 'Tapes and Money' by dance producer and DJ, TEED.
Events at Heaven
Porn Idol
On Soon
14th, 21st and 28th June 2018 - 11pm | £1
Porn Idol
Heaven
2018-06-072018-06-28
Where:
Heaven,
Under the Arches, Villiers Street London, WC2N 6NG
Category:
Nightclubs
Resident DJs and guests supply burlesque glamour and party tunes.
Camp Attack
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 11pm | £1
Camp Attack
Heaven
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Heaven,
Under the Arches, Villiers Street London, WC2N 6NG
Category:
Nightclubs
Resident DJs play cheesy pop hits and party favourites.
G-A-Y
On Soon
Saturday 30th June 2018 - 10.30pm | £3
G-A-Y
Heaven
2018-06-302018-06-30
Where:
Heaven,
Under the Arches, Villiers Street London, WC2N 6NG
Category:
Nightclubs
Resident DJs and guests supply disco, pop and party tunes.
Porn Idol
On Soon
Thursday 5th July 2018 - 11pm | £1
Porn Idol
Heaven
2018-07-052018-07-05
Where:
Heaven,
Under the Arches, Villiers Street London, WC2N 6NG
Category:
Nightclubs
Resident DJs and guests supply burlesque glamour and party tunes.
Camp Attack
On Soon
Friday 6th July 2018 - 11pm | £1
Camp Attack
Heaven
2018-07-062018-07-06
Where:
Heaven,
Under the Arches, Villiers Street London, WC2N 6NG
Category:
Nightclubs
Resident DJs play cheesy pop hits and party favourites.
All events at Heaven
A spiritual home for London's reggae, rock and world music fans.
95 Effra Road, London, SW2 1DF
Tube: Brixton Station
This pub is the sister venue to one of the Scottish Highlands' most successful venues, Hootananny in Inverness. Revamped and refurbished, it's fast-establishing itself as one of the finest venues in South London. The late night venue plays host to a regular programme of world music: reggae, blues, ska, jazz-funk, gyspy swing, battle rap, flamenco rock and dubstep, it can all be found here. It has a crowd covering all ages, races, and income brackets, united by their desire to listen to great music and socialise.
Events at Hootananny Brixton
Floor Rippers Element Jam
On SoonFree Event
20th Jun, 18th Jul, 15th Aug, 19th Sep, 17th Oct and 21st Nov 2018 - 8.30pm-11.45pm | Free
Floor Rippers Element Jam
Hootananny Brixton
2018-04-182018-11-21
Where:
Hootananny Brixton,
95 Effra Road London, SW2 1DF
Category:
Pubs
Fruit Palace Presents: Babilondon / Cian Finn / Riddim Wize / Rags Rudi & Omah
Friday 27th July 2018 - 9pm-2.50am | Free-£5
All events at Hootananny
Warehouse style bar with great acoustics and an impressive live music programme.
2-4 Hoxton Square, Hoxton, London, N1 6NU
Tube: Old Street Station
Hoxton Square have deliberately gone for an unfinished urban feel, with bare warehouse walls, scratched-up furniture and one huge glass wall exposing the clientele to the headlights of cars trapped in the one-way sytem. With the likes of Example, Foals and Austra gracing the venue's stage, it's a great place to uncover new music - expect sticky floors and big crowds.
Events at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
Last Night A Speed Date Changed My Life
On Soon
Monday 25th June 2018 - 7.30pm-10.30pm | £17
A speed dating event.
Julie Bergan
On Soon
Wednesday 27th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £10
Julie Bergan
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
2018-06-272018-06-27
Where:
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen,
2-4 Hoxton Square London, N1 6NU
Category:
Mexican Cuisine
The multi-platinum Norwegian pop singer-songwriter promotes her debut studio album, Turn On the Lights.
Rachel K Collier
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £6
Rachel K Collier
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen,
2-4 Hoxton Square London, N1 6NU
Category:
Mexican Cuisine
The Swansea-born electronic music producer and songwriter, who is now based in London and contributed to Mat Zo's Grammy-nominated album Damage Control.
Buffalo Boogie
On SoonFree Event
Friday 29th June 2018 - 8pm-2am | Free
Buffalo Boogie
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen,
2-4 Hoxton Square London, N1 6NU
Category:
Mexican Cuisine
Residents spin hip hop, R&B and disco.
Gold Teeth
On Soon
Saturday 30th June 2018 - 9pm-2am | £5, adv £3
Gold Teeth
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
2018-06-302018-06-30
Where:
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen,
2-4 Hoxton Square London, N1 6NU
Category:
Mexican Cuisine
The hip hop and R&B club night hosts an unofficial launch party for Drake's album Scorpion.
All events at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen
Located in an old theatre, this Camden institution offers a mixture of live bands and club nights.
KOKO
KOKO,
1A Camden High Street London, NW1 7JE
Nightclubs
1A Camden High Street, Camden Town, London, NW1 7JE
Tube: Mornington Crescent Station
, Camden Town Station, Camden Town Station
KOKO offers a great mixture of live bands and club nights that have put it at the heart of the Camden nightlife. The huge stage, broad balconies and plush upstairs bars are a reminder of its former role as the Camden Theatre, and the deep red colour scheme, chandeliers and gilt molding give it a decadent air that matches the rock stars who grace the stage. It has an illustrious rock 'n' roll history, having hosted The Clash and the Sex Pistols in the 1970s, and The Eurythmics, Madness and Madonna in the 1980s. It became a much-loved scuzzy rock club in the 1990s, before being restored and reopened in 2005.
Events at KOKO
Lowkey
Sunday 24th June 2018 - 7pm | £15
Lowkey
KOKO
2018-06-242018-06-24
Where:
KOKO,
1A Camden High Street London, NW1 7JE
Category:
Nightclubs
Politically charged lyrics and anthemic choruses from the London-based hip hop artist. Mohammed Yahya And Native Sun and Ebsiljaz support.
Antics
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 10pm | £5
Antics
KOKO
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
KOKO,
1A Camden High Street London, NW1 7JE
Category:
Nightclubs
DJ Antics and DJ Beatz spin dance, disco, drumn'bass and hip-hop.
Guilty Pleasures
On Soon
Saturday 30th June 2018 - 10pm | £10
Guilty Pleasures
KOKO
2018-06-302018-06-30
Where:
KOKO,
1A Camden High Street London, NW1 7JE
Category:
Nightclubs
Resident DJs supply an all-night journey of pop, dance, disco, R&B, indie, party bangers and club anthems.
Lalah Hathaway
On Soon
Tuesday 3rd July 2018 - 7pm | £30, early bird £27.50
Lalah Hathaway
KOKO
2018-07-032018-07-03
Where:
KOKO,
1A Camden High Street London, NW1 7JE
Category:
Nightclubs
The Chicago-born daughter of Donny Hathaway, Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway, performs her R&B and contemporary jazz originals.
Oddisee & Good Company
On Soon
Thursday 5th July 2018 - 7pm | £22.50, early bird £17.50
Oddisee & Good Company
KOKO
2018-07-052018-07-05
Where:
KOKO,
1A Camden High Street London, NW1 7JE
Category:
Nightclubs
The Washington DC-born rapper, Amir Mohamed el Khalifa, performs his rhymes alongside his accompanying band.
All events at Koko
Big-name acts and a programme dedicated to fresh talent are all housed under this famous roof.
Roundhouse
Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road London, NW1 8EH
Historic Buildings
Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH
Tube: Chalk Farm Station
Boasting a colourful history, the Roundhouse initially started life as an engine shed. It was later transformed into a bonded warehouse for Gilbey's Gin before Arnold Wesker established Centre 42 here, insisting it became one of the most cutting-edge performing arts venue in the country. Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd played several memorable concerts and it is these performances that have sealed the Roundhouse's legendary reputation. By the 1980s it was a crumbling wreck and took £27 million to restore it. A shiny, angular, glass three-storey extension has been attached to the original dark-grey drum. Tickets for main performances here can be a little steep but you can rest assured that you're supporting one of the best artistic initiatives in north London.
Events at Roundhouse
Friends For All: A Simon Mole Production (Ages 5-11)
Sunday 24th June 2018 at 1pm and 3pm | £10, under 16s £8
An interactive spoken word performance for families, with rapping, dancing and video projections.
You Must Learn To Understand
Sunday 24th June 2018 - 4pm | £5
You Must Learn To Understand
Roundhouse
2018-06-242018-06-24
Where:
Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road London, NW1 8EH
Category:
Historic Buildings
Splinter Theatre's work about the frustration by those suffering with poor mental health towards those who cannot or will not understand.
Itch
On Soon
Tuesday 26th June 2018 - 6pm | £5
Itch
Roundhouse
2018-06-262018-06-26
Where:
Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road London, NW1 8EH
Category:
Historic Buildings
Marika Mckennell's work, loosely based on true stories gathered from elderly care homes and her community work, looks at how we internalise shame.
Lil Miss Lady
On Soon
Tuesday 26th June 2018 - 8pm | £7.50
Lil Miss Lady
Roundhouse
2018-06-262018-06-26
Where:
Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road London, NW1 8EH
Category:
Historic Buildings
Highrise Theatre's work-in-progress looks at the history of grime music, through the eyes of a vigorous female MC.
Suitman Jungle
On Soon
Wednesday 27th June 2018 - 8pm | £10
Suitman Jungle
Roundhouse
2018-06-272018-06-27
Where:
Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road London, NW1 8EH
Category:
Historic Buildings
Live jungle music and spoken word combine in this production about city life and the rave music that gets Suitman through his 9-5.
All events at Roundhouse
This King's Cross venue is home to live music, clubs, art, and film.
Scala
Scala,
275 Pentonville Road London, N1 9NL
Nightclubs
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London, N1 9NL
Tube: King's Cross Station
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The venue welcomed legends like Iggy Pop during the 70s, but didn't become a purely music venue until 1993. Since then though it has seen an illustrious series of soon-to-be-famous bands pass though the doors, including Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers, Scissor Sisters and Coldplay.
Events at Scala
Papooz
On Soon
Wednesday 27th June 2018 - 7.30pm-11pm | adv £12.50
Papooz
Scala
2018-06-272018-06-27
Where:
Scala,
275 Pentonville Road London, N1 9NL
Category:
Nightclubs
The Parisian duo brings its indie-rock originals to the stage.
Mt Wolf
On Soon
Thursday 28th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £14
Mt Wolf
Scala
2018-06-282018-06-28
Where:
Scala,
275 Pentonville Road London, N1 9NL
Category:
Nightclubs
The indie-rock band performs in support of its debut album, Aetherlight.
Planet Angel
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 10pm-6am | £25, adv £19
Planet Angel
Scala
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Scala,
275 Pentonville Road London, N1 9NL
Category:
Nightclubs
The DJs supply dance music in various rooms. Also includes games, live performers, dancers, food stalls and market.
Garage Proud
On Soon
Saturday 30th June 2018 - 10pm | Free-£15
Garage Proud
Scala
2018-06-302018-06-30
Where:
Scala,
275 Pentonville Road London, N1 9NL
Category:
Nightclubs
Grime, UK Funky, house and garage from DJ Luck and MC Neat and many more.
Kate Voegele & Tyler Hilton
On Soon
Thursday 5th July 2018 - 7.30pm | £22.50
The American pop and rock singer-songwriters play a joint headline tour.
All events at Scala
Former BBC recording theatre now plays host to gigs and occasional club nights.
Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
Tube: Goldhawk Road Station
, Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Hammersmith and City Line), Shepherd's Bush Station (Central)
The Empire is, admittedly, not the most comfortable of venues - the standing area is sunk so far beneath the main stage that anyone under six foot risks painful neck injuries if they want to watch from close-up. Still, the faded grandeur of this former BBC recording theatre, a fantastic acoustic, and the cheerful international population of Shepherd's Bush all add up to a fun live experience, and many musicians cite this as their favourite London venue to perform in.
Events at Shepherd's Bush Empire
The Dire Straits Experience
On Soon
Thursday 28th June 2018 - 7pm | £35
The Dire Straits Experience
Shepherd's Bush Empire
2018-06-282018-06-28
Where:
Shepherd's Bush Empire,
Shepherd's Bush Green London, W12 8TT
Category:
Live Music
Former saxophonist for Dire Straits, Chris White, performs the music made famous by the band.
Tremonti
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 7pm | £25
Tremonti
Shepherd's Bush Empire
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Shepherd's Bush Empire,
Shepherd's Bush Green London, W12 8TT
Category:
Live Music
The trio from Florida performs heavy metal.
The Skids
On Soon
Saturday 30th June 2018 - 7pm | £34.75-£40.40
The Skids
Shepherd's Bush Empire
2018-06-302018-06-30
Where:
Shepherd's Bush Empire,
Shepherd's Bush Green London, W12 8TT
Category:
Live Music
The four-piece, who formed in Dunfermline in 1977, performs their classic punk-rock and new wave outfit.
Supersonic Blues Machine
On Soon
Wednesday 4th July 2018 - 7pm | £35
Supersonic Blues Machine
Shepherd's Bush Empire
2018-07-042018-07-04
Where:
Shepherd's Bush Empire,
Shepherd's Bush Green London, W12 8TT
Category:
Live Music
The trio from Los Angeles featuring Kenny Aronoff, Fabrizio Grossi and Lance Lopez brings its own blend of blues, rock and soul to the UK's stages.
Reflect + Respond = Now
On Soon
Monday 16th July 2018 - 7pm | £25
Reflect + Respond = Now
Shepherd's Bush Empire
2018-07-162018-07-16
Where:
Shepherd's Bush Empire,
Shepherd's Bush Green London, W12 8TT
Category:
Live Music
Houston's Robert Glasper leads this hip hop, jazz and soul collaboration.
All events at Shepherd's Bush Empire
This former art deco cinema now welcomes a weekly programme of live gigs.
The Forum
The Forum,
9-17 Highgate Road London, NW51JY
Live Music
9-17 Highgate Road, London, NW51JY
Tube: Kentish Town Station
Once a gorgeous art deco cinema, The Forum is now an essential mid-sized rock venue. It's got everything you want from the North London rock scene, with superb bands week-in week-out, and a fully-lubricated, enthusiastic and music-loving crowd. Well-designed and well-organised it manages to avoid the bar queues that are a feature of so much London gigging, while the main stage has great sound and a design that brings bands far closer to their audiences than you have any reason to expect in a venue this size.
Events at The Forum
Jet
On Soon
Tuesday 17th July 2018 - 7pm | £30
Jet
The Forum
2018-07-172018-07-17
Where:
The Forum,
9-17 Highgate Road London, NW51JY
Category:
Live Music
The four-piece from Australia, known for their hit single Are You Gonna Be My Girl?, celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album, Get Born.
Fidlar
On Soon
Wednesday 18th July 2018 - 7pm | £26.50
Fidlar
The Forum
2018-07-182018-07-18
Where:
The Forum,
9-17 Highgate Road London, NW51JY
Category:
Live Music
The quartet from Los Angeles performs its skate and garage-punk originals. Support from Spilt.
Ministry
On Soon
Saturday 21st July 2018 - 7pm | £25
Ministry
The Forum
2018-07-212018-07-21
Where:
The Forum,
9-17 Highgate Road London, NW51JY
Category:
Live Music
Groundbreaking American industrial rock band from Chicago, Illinois, currently consisting of Al Jourgensen, John Bechdel, Sin Quirin, Aaron Rossi, Casey Orr and Cesar Soto.
Portugal. The Man
On Soon
Tuesday 24th July 2018 - 7pm | £27
Portugal. The Man
The Forum
2018-07-242018-07-24
Where:
The Forum,
9-17 Highgate Road London, NW51JY
Category:
Live Music
The Alaskan rockers, who formed while members were classmates at Wasilla High School, hit the road to promote the latest album, Woodstock.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Thursday 26th July 2018 - 7pm | £32.50
The three-piece rock outfit led by Peter Hayes who originate from San Francisco, bring their songs to the UK's stages.
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The largest purpose-built music venue in London.
The O2 Arena
The O2 Arena,
Peninsula Square London, SE10 0BB
Live Music
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0BB
Tube: North Greenwich Station
The centrepiece of the redeveloped Millennium Dome is the O2 Arena, the first purpose-built music venue in London. With a capacity of 23,000, it offers the rather soulless Wembley Arena some serious competition. Big name acts such as The Rolling Stones, The Killers, Justin Timberlake, Girls Aloud and Tina Turner have performed on stage, with the likes of Beyonce, AC/DC, Kings of Leon and Britney Spears set to appear in 2009. The 02 Arena also hosts live comedy and was used for the first ever ATP World Tour tennis finals in November 2009. It has been used ever year since for the annual tennis event - with the current contract running until 2015. A variety of other sports events take place under the dome - including darts, polo, gymnastics, martial arts, wrestling and basketball from the NBA. As a music venue, it is reportedly the most visited arena in the world. From the expensive debacle that was the Millennium Dome, something quite special has sprung.
Events at The O2 Arena
Ennio Morricone
Monday 26th November 2018 | £95.25-£111.75
Ennio Morricone
The O2 Arena
2018-11-262018-11-26
Where:
The O2 Arena,
Peninsula Square London, SE10 0BB
Category:
Live Music
The film composer Ennio Morricone, well known for his soundtracks for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Cinema Paradiso, The Untouchables and Django Unchained, among many others, conducts his film music live in the ...more
The Muppets Take The O2
On Soon
Friday 13th - Saturday 14th July 2018 | £52.50-£112.50 inc. fees
The Muppets Take The O2
The O2 Arena
2018-07-132018-07-14
Where:
The O2 Arena,
Peninsula Square London, SE10 0BB
Category:
Live Music
They've been entertaining audiences for over 60 years but this is the first time the famous Muppets appear in a full-length live show in Europe. Based on their hit 1980s variety TV show, Miss Piggy ...more
Demi Lovato
On Soon
Monday 25th June 2018 - 7pm | £37.50, rescheduled from Jun 10, original tickets remain valid
Demi Lovato
The O2 Arena
2018-06-252018-06-25
Where:
The O2 Arena,
Peninsula Square London, SE10 0BB
Category:
Live Music
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from America performs in support of her album Tell Me You Love Me.
Queen + Adam Lambert
On Soon
Monday 2nd and Wednesday 4th July 2018 - 7.30pm | £69 & £79
Queen + Adam Lambert
The O2 Arena
2018-07-022018-07-04
Where:
The O2 Arena,
Peninsula Square London, SE10 0BB
Category:
Live Music
The iconic rock collective - guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor - join forces with American Idol star Lambert once more for a run through the band's classic hits, from We Will Rock You ...
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Traditional no frills boozer famed for its live music.
The Old Blue Last
The Old Blue Last,
38 Great Eastern Street London, EC2A 3ES
Live Music
38 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3ES
Tube: Old Street Station
The Old Blue Last is a legendary pub and live venue in Shoreditch, East London brought to you by the people at Vice magazine. The venue has two floors, the pub and the small upstairs room where the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Florence and the Machine have played gigs before becoming the stuff of legend. The pub hosts different nights which range from fun bouncy pop to punk parties, indie swag hipster nights to dirty drum and base as well as Vice magazine launch parties. In the live room upstairs most nights are free and even the ticketed gigs rarely cost more than a fiver.
The Islington Chapel is one of the most enchanting music venues in London.
Union Chapel
Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace London, N1 2UN
Live Music
Compton Terrace, London, N1 2UN
Tube: Highbury & Islington Station
This Grade II listed building just south of Highbury Corner functions not only as a place of worship, it is also one of London's most unique and enchanting live music venues with a diverse and enticing list of upcoming events. There's something quite magical about this place and you will be hard pushed to find a more memorable location to listen to live music in London. The Chapel has seen over a century's worth of visitors come through its doors and has welcomed artists such as Bjork, Tori Amos and Fionn Regan to the stage in recent years. Performers are framed by the stained glass window and the space is lit with the warm glow of church candles. A fully licensed bar is open on show nights, and a kiosk in the Chapel provides visitors with hot chocolates and snacks to keep hands warm in those chilly winter months.
Events at Union Chapel
C.W. Stoneking
On Soon
Thursday 28th June 2018 - 7pm | £25
C.W. Stoneking
Union Chapel
2018-06-282018-06-28
Where:
Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace London, N1 2UN
Category:
Live Music
The Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist performs blues.
Common And Kind 2018
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 7pm | adv £20, adv concs £10
Common And Kind 2018
Union Chapel
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace London, N1 2UN
Category:
Live Music
The 400-strong, London-based mass choir expands its diversity, bringing children from a range of backgrounds together, along with more adult choir and refugee partnerships, leading UK chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia, violinist Thomas Gould, percussionist Bernhard ...
Common And Kind 2018
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 7pm | £20, adv/concs £10
Common And Kind 2018
Union Chapel
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace London, N1 2UN
Category:
Live Music
A one-off concert featuring performances by J Hoard, Ty, Surie, Surie, Bernhard Schimpelsberger & Chris Gall, Nadine Benjamin, Saida Tani, George Monbiot and Ewan McLennan.
Henning Fuchs
On SoonFree Event
Saturday 30th June 2018 - 12noon | Free
Henning Fuchs
Union Chapel
2018-06-302018-06-30
Where:
Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace London, N1 2UN
Category:
Live Music
The Berlin-based composer performs a selection of his film scores. Takeo Toyama and Kate Ellis support.
Union Chapel Singers
On SoonFree Event
Monday 2nd July 2018 - 7.30pm | Free
Union Chapel Singers
Union Chapel
2018-07-022018-07-02
Where:
Union Chapel,
Compton Terrace London, N1 2UN
Category:
Live Music
Choir performing an eclectic range of musical styles.
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Vast, mostly seated venue for live music, indoor sport and touring family shows.
SSE Arena, Wembley
SSE Arena, Wembley,
Arena Square, Engineers Way London, HA9 0DH
Live Music
Arena Square, Engineers Way, London, HA9 0DH
Tube: Wembley Park Station
This is London's second largest indoor arena after The O2, and though the building lacks the character of some of the older venues, the sheer scale of the place makes Wembley Arena an exciting place to watch a gig. Located opposite Wembley Stadium, Wembley Arena has hosted concerts by some of the world's most famous artists, including The Beatles, Rod Stewart, ABBA, The Cure, Spice Girls, Beyonce, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam and many more. Comedians who have graced the venue with their witty presence include the likes of Eddie Izzard, Michael McIntyre, Ricky Gervais and Bill Bailey. Try and have a look at a seating plan before booking, as you can end up an enormous distance from the stage. Wembley Arena is also a major indoor sports venue, hosting the annual Masters Snooker tournament, boxing, mixed martial arts, ice hockey, darts, netball, basketball, five-a-side football, wrestling and even cage fighting. The Arena, which was built in 1934, originally housed a swimming pool, which was used during the 1948 and the 2012 Summer Olympics. A versatile space, Wembley Arena has also been used for the filming of popular TV shows The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing.
Events at SSE Arena, Wembley
Jovanotti
On Soon
Monday 25th June 2018 - 7.30pm | £45-£75
Jovanotti
SSE Arena, Wembley
2018-06-252018-06-25
Where:
SSE Arena, Wembley,
Arena Square, Engineers Way London, HA9 0DH
Category:
Live Music
Italian singer-songwriter and rapper.
Queen + Adam Lambert
On Soon
Sunday 1st July 2018 - 7.30pm | £69 & £79
Queen + Adam Lambert
SSE Arena, Wembley
2018-07-012018-07-01
Where:
SSE Arena, Wembley,
Arena Square, Engineers Way London, HA9 0DH
Category:
Live Music
The iconic rock collective - guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor - join forces with American Idol star Lambert once more for a run through the band's classic hits, from We Will Rock You ...
Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure
Sunday 26th August 2018 at 10am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm | £15-£35
A live adaptation of the popular children's TV animation.
Walking With Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular
27th to 30th Aug 2018 - Various Times | £29-£49
Stage production of the award-winning BBC TV series.
The League Of Gentlemen Live Again!
Wednesday 26th September 2018 - 7.30pm | £35 & £39.50
Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson bring their dark, unhinged characters from the popular BBC television series to the stage.
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This basement club is one of the best places to catch big-name DJs, dance acts and bands.
XOYO
XOYO,
32-37 Cowper Street London, EC2A 4AP
Nightclubs
32-37 Cowper Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4AP
Tube: Old Street Station
Located a few minutes from Old Street tube, XOYO opened in September 2010 and was re-launched in 2012. On Friday nights the venue holds a programme of cutting edge live events - past performers include Mark Ronson, Simian Mobile Disco and Mike Skinner - while Saturdays are dedicated to parties from some of London's top club promoters, including Bugged Out!, Neon Noise Project and Upset the Rhythm. Spread across two floors, the top floor being sister bar The Shoreditch Butchery, XOYO has a capacity of 800 and aims to be an incredible platform for London's clubbers.
Events at XOYO
Monday Monday
On Soon
8th January to 17th December 2018 - 10pm-3am | £5-£7
Monday Monday
XOYO
2018-01-082018-12-17
Where:
XOYO,
32-37 Cowper Street London, EC2A 4AP
Category:
Nightclubs
Sneak
On Soon
2nd January to 18th December 2018 - 9.30pm-3am | £4
Sneak
XOYO
2018-01-022018-12-18
Where:
XOYO,
32-37 Cowper Street London, EC2A 4AP
Category:
Nightclubs
Your Mum's House
On Soon
3rd May to 20th December 2018 - 10pm-3am | £7
Your Mum's House
XOYO
2018-05-032018-12-20
Where:
XOYO,
32-37 Cowper Street London, EC2A 4AP
Category:
Nightclubs
Ben UFO Residency
On Soon
Friday 29th June 2018 - 9.30pm-4am | £5-£20
Ben UFO Residency
XOYO
2018-06-292018-06-29
Where:
XOYO,
32-37 Cowper Street London, EC2A 4AP
Category:
Nightclubs
House, techno and dance with support from Hessle Audio All Night and Swing Ting (Samrai & Platt).
Re:Imagine Presents: Daft Punk - A Live Orchestral Rendition
On Soon
Saturday 30th June 2018 - 7pm-10pm | £15
A 16-piece orchestra performs the music of the Daft Punk album Homework in its own style.
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