Concert – Articles about London

This weekend, London's thriving jazz scene is coming together again to celebrate music, camaraderies, and unbounded inspiration. From Friday to Sunday, Brick Lane Jazz Festival 2025 will put the capital's diverse and innovative jazz talent on full display. Taking place across 11 stages, th e Brick L...

Tom McRae will mark the 25th anniversary of his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album with a special London concert.  Taking to the stage at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Thursday 20 November 2025, the acclaimed English singer-songwriter will perform the entire 2000 self-titled album with a full ba...

What began in a dive bar in East LA has since grown into a worldwide phenomenon, bringing back the good old days of eyeliner, fringes, and heart-burstingly sincere confessionals. In April, Emo Nite will come to the Steel Yard in London, complete with all the hits and a headline set by fiery electron...

Influential Welsh house DJ Jamie Jones has revealed the initial line-up for Paradise in the City, his first-ever UK outdoor festival, set to take place at Boston Manor Park on 2 August 2025. Running throughout the day, the open-air event will feature four stages and a curated selection of top-tier h...

Acclaimed rapper and musician Little Simz has revealed the first wave of artists for this summer's Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre. Running from 12 to 22 June, the line-up features boundary-pushing artists who echo Simz's bold and eclectic musical style. Little Simzby Thibaut GrevetLittle...

Each year, Teenage Cancer Trusts hosts a series of concerts at Royal Albert Hall to raise funds for helping young people with cancer. As these charity gigs bring together some of the biggest acts in music and comedy, they're not just any old concert, either. Taking place from 24 to 30 March, this ye...

The annual summer festival in London's Hyde Park will host one of the most acclaimed musicians in history. Coming to London just after celebrating his 75th birthday, American music icon Stevie Wonder will visit the city as part of the UK leg of his Love, Light & Song tour. The pioneering singer-...

While Soho is traditionally known as the epicentre of London's jazz scene, Shoreditch has long been home to an underground jazz movement and live music culture. From clandestine jazz bars to award-winning clubs hosting dedicated jazz nights, you'll find something jazzy every day of the week in Shore...

Polygon Live LDN, the UK's largest spatial audio festival, promises a unique auditory experience with its innovative dual-dome stage design. This world premiere features a setup with five times more speakers than a typical festival stage, creating an immersive environment with sound and synchronised...

Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) will make their highly anticipated UK debut at London's Union Chapel in May, showcasing their signature classical crossover style with their take on songs by the likes of Taylor Swift, BTS, and Daft Punk, along with the “Bridgerton” soundtrack. Taking classical instrumen...

Grab your cowboy hats and start working on your yeehaws – the biggest country music ball in the country is coming to London this weekend. C2C: Country to Country is a three-day festival of country music, simultaneously taking place in London, Glasgow, and Belfast. Hosted at The O2, the London editio...

City Splash is a vibrant festival in Brockwell Park, London, celebrating the influence of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond. Showcasing legendary and emerging artists across reggae, dancehall, afrobeats, dub, and more, it has grown into the world's largest one-day festival dedicated...

The inaugural London Soundtrack Festival 2025, celebrating the music of film, TV, and video games, will take place from 19-26 March across iconic London venues including BFI IMAX, the Barbican, and the Royal Festival Hall. Headlined by legendary composer Howard Shore, the festival features a gala co...

Empire of the Sun will perform in London for the first time in six years, headlining Labyrinth on the Thames on 2 August 2025 at the historic Old Royal Naval College. The Australian electronic duo, Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, are known for their visually stunning live shows and anthemic sound.

The Southbank Centre will host Multitudes, a ground-breaking new arts festival from 23 April to 3 May 2025, featuring a bold fusion of orchestral music, contemporary performance, dance, and visual arts. The festival brings together world-class orchestras, including Aurora Orchestra, Chineke! Orchest...

Adriatique, the globally renowned electronic duo, will make history as the first DJs to perform an open-to-close set at London's Royal Albert Hall on 17 April 2025. Following a sold-out OVO Arena Wembley show in 2024, they're set to deliver a milestone show will transform the prestigious venue into...

Despite having taken a highly publicised beating in his high-profile feud with Kendrick Lamar, Canadian hip-hop superstar Drake is still more than capable of pulling in the crowds- At least, that's what the organizers of this year's Wireless Festival are banking on, as they've booked for an unpreced...

The latest line-up announcement for the May music festival includes Canadian electroclash icon Peaches, known for her boundary-pushing music, bold lyrics, and legendary live performances. Joining her are electronic innovator Sega Bodega, dream pop group Acopia, alternative rock band Luvcat, and post...

Fresh off her long-awaited Grammy win for Album of the Year, just about the only accolade that was still missing from her trophy cabinet, Beyoncé has announced a world tour, including multiple dates in London. Following her wins at the 2025 Grammy Awards this past weekend, which included accolades f...

For the first time in their decades-long career, the legendary electronic producers will be top dogs at Victoria Park's flagship summer festival. Chase & Status are a dynamic British electronic music duo known for their electrifying blend of drum and bass, dubstep, and hip-hop. With an impressiv...

The acclaimed open-air concert series, South Facing, will return to Crystal Palace Bowl in 2025 with an exclusive London festival headlined by Tinlicker on 16 August. This marks the Dutch DJ/producer duo's first UK festival appearance and their largest headline show to date. Coming off a sold-out UK...

City Splash, held in Brockwell Park, is the world's largest one-day festival celebrating Caribbean and African culture, with a vibrant carnival atmosphere. Marking its fifth year in 2025, the festival unites communities and highlights the richness of Black music, food, dance, and style. The 2025 edi...

Celebrate the festive season with the Hithertones choir at their Queen's House Christmas concert. This popular vocal ensemble returns to the Greenwich venue to enchant audiences with their harmonious blend of carols and songs. Set in the opulent Great Hall, the programme includes Morten Lauridsen's...

Field Day, a cornerstone of London's festival scene since 2007, has revealed the next batch of acts for next year's edition. Following the recent reveal of Peggy Gou as headliner, the 2025 lineup has expanded with highlights including Mercury Prize winner James Blake and dubstep legend Mala performi...

Outbreak Festival is one of the buzziest festivals on the local hardcore and hip-hop scene, regularly knocking it out of the park with line-ups featuring some of the biggest names in alternative music, and it's no different this year. Taking place at the B.E.C Arena, Outbreak Manchester 2025 will fe...

The EFG London Jazz Festival, established in 1992, is the UK's premier jazz event, held annually each November. Spanning ten days, the festival features a diverse line-up of global stars and emerging talent, with performances across London's venues, from intimate jazz clubs to renowned concert halls...

Cross The Tracks in Brockwell Park has evolved into a unique festival space celebrating community, culture, and the rich sounds of jazz, funk, and soul. The 2025 line-up, set for 25 May, is headlined by the acclaimed Mercury Prize-winning artist Michael Kiwanuka, known for his heartfelt and evocativ...

Next year, Field Day 2025 begins an exciting new era as it moves from Victoria Park to Brockwell Park, joining South London's diverse line-up of festivals, and the first wave of acts has just dropped. For 15 years, Field Day has been a leader in the electronic music scene with innovative and eclecti...

Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park has quickly become one of London's most unique and well-curated festivals, celebrated for its genre-defying line-up and cultural impact. The popular South London shindig has now revealed the first wave of acts for next year's edition. The 2025 edition of Wide Aw...

Not long ago, popular electronic music festival Field Day announced it will be leaving Victoria Park and moving to South London next year. While the continued operation of All Points East means there will still be plenty of live music in the popular East London park throughout the summer, Field Day'...

South London's renowned City Splash Festival is heading indoors for the first time this autumn, throwing a big party at Drumsheds, with a warm-up film premiere the day before to boot. City Splash Festival, a one-day festival in Brixton that celebrates the historic impact of Caribbean and African cul...

The long-running British Summer Time festival series, which takes place in London's famed Hyde Park across multiple weekends each year, regularly features some of the biggest music acts in the world, and they've just announced their first headliner for 2025. The first announced headliner to take to...

After four successful years in Victoria Park within the framework of All Points East, Field Day is heading south to its new home in Brockwell Park.  Anna at Field Day 2024, credits: Danny NorthThe popular electronic music festival, which has hosted the likes of Aphex Twin, Jon Hopkins, and Just...

Defected Records, one of the most influential labels in house music, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a massive three-room takeover at Drumsheds, marking their biggest show to date. Defected Records has consistently established itself as one of the most influential labels in house music for...

Following up her headline show at year's BST Hyde Park festival, the iconic Australian pop star is hitting the road next year. For someone who's been at pop music's pinnacle for decades now, Kylie Minogue shows no signs of stopping. Not only did she win over new generations with her viral 2023 smash...

Brown's Hotel in Mayfair, London's oldest luxury hotel, has just announced a brand new jazz series, The Drawing Room After Dark. The series will run every Tuesday to Thursday evening until 19 December, aiming to unite the ambience of the iconic Drawing Room with the demand for more intimate music ve...

In what's proving to be a banner year for unexpected band reunions, the nu-metal pioneers turned household rock stars have announced they're back in action. Linkin Park, the nu-metal flagbearers that not only managed to survive the genre's decline but transcend to even bigger stardom, have been on h...

The notoriously fractious Gallagher brothers appear to have reached a ceasefire and announced the reunion and return of one of rock's most iconic bands in history. Oasis will be launching a world tour next year with multiple dates in the UK. For years, the idea of Liam and Noel Gallagher together on...

For its final weekend of the 2024 season, South Facing Festival is bringing none other than the son of Bob Marley himself to Crystal Palace. Like his iconic father, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a highly accomplished reggae musician known for classic songs such as “Welcome to Jamrock”, as well as high...

One of the hottest rock bands of today is taking over Finsbury Park in July. Ever since exploding onto the scene with their critically-acclaimed debut album “Dogrel”, it's been nothing but up, up, and up for Irish post-punkers Fontaines D.C. They've released multiple highly-lauded albums since, topp...

This October, the renowned Korean Music Festival returns for its 11th edition, bringing a diverse mix of Korea's most important artists to London.  The festival opens on 3 October at the Barbican Centre with the National Changgeuk Company's new production of "Lear," a major restaging of Shakesp...

Every Saturday from 13th July–17th August, immerse yourself in the perfect blend of music, nature, and community spirit. Grand Union's Summer Live Music Sessions promise to be the highlight of your weekends, offering a unique and enchanting atmosphere by its narrowboat Pavo - a café serving deliciou...

Love it, hate it, Tolerate It – Call It What You Want, it's undeniable Taylor Swift Hits Different. The accomplished musician has taken success and fame to unprecedented new levels, Bigger Than the Whole Sky. The UK leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour is projected to boost the country's economy by...

Multiple Grammy award-winning musician Pink, one of the biggest pop stars in the world, is swinging the European leg of her Summer Carnival tour over to London. Known for her prowess as a life performer, Pink is sure to pack the concert setlist with hit after hit from her long-running career, belted...

This free summer concert highlights the continued partnership between BMW Group and the London Symphony Orchestra, which for the last twelve years has brought superlative live orchestral music to audiences in one of the world's most iconic public spaces, Trafalgar Square, and to tens of thousands mo...

You can dance all day in a spacious pub garden on 8th June, when actor, broadcaster, and DJ Craig Charles headlines a garden party at South London pub and music venue Fox & Firkin. The gig marks the start of garden party season for the pub, as well as celebrating the final day of local arts fest...

Cosy up for a magical evening of timeless cinema classics at Music from the Movies: Candlelight Concerts Club. Float down Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany's) with your huckleberry friend, get that tingly feeling from Chariots of Fire, and feel the heat of the tango from Scent of a Woman as you bask...

Inter-Song is an event exploring and celebrating classical music with Middle Eastern and South Asian languages. Experience classical music on 15th May in a local grassroots-run venue, Well Space Hackney E9, for an evening full of expression and a new experience of how classical music is performed. ...

If you fancy a night out with vinyl and dancing but you're on a tight budget, The Sound Lounge in Sutton has a great solution. Shake & Fingerpop! is happening on 11th May and tickets start from as little as 50p. This pay-what-you-can event has tickets available at several price points so no one...

Enjoy a unique classical music concert in Brockwell Park on 12th May – Brockwell Music Trail. This inspiring event sees musicians from Brixton Chamber Orchestra hidden in nine different locations around the park. Grab a map at the park's Herne Hill Gate and then make your way around the park to find...