Concert – Articles about London

A new music all-dayer celebrating disco, soul, and electronic music is taking place in London this summer, and there are some pretty big names in the line-up. Music icon Grace Jones will be headlining Love Motion, a new event taking place on 26th July as part of South Facing Festival, which returns...

What could be a better way to begin your Sunday than listening to some great music with a fresh cup of coffee in hand? You don't need to do that at home on 28th January – the Royal Albert Hall is hosting a Classical Coffee Morning.  Taking place in the venue's elegant Elgar Room, the music come...

One of the biggest contemporary rock bands in the world is performing for two nights in a row at the Greenwich Peninsula venue. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Bring Me The Horizon have long since left their extreme deathcore beginnings in the past, moving towards a more melodic, acces...

Wide Awake, an annual summer festival celebrating the best in independent music and rising talent, is throwing a month of free gigs to help you get over the winter gloom. In collaboration with partner venues MOTH Club, The Shacklewell Arms, and Rich Mix, Wide Awake has put together a month-long seri...

Legendary American alt-metal outfit Korn have announced their biggest headline gig in the UK. They'll be taking over Gunnersbury Park in West London for a day and rounding out the bill with some of the hottest modern acts in alternative music. Famed for berserk vocals, crunchy bass lines, personal l...

Immerse yourself in the sounds of some of London's finest chamber musicians at Conway Hall on 7th January. The venue's latest season of Sunday concerts begins with a performance from Rossetti Ensemble, playing compositions by Mozart, Poulenc, and Schubert. These performances are part of the venue's...

Legendary Walthamstow brewery Signature Brew are hosting a gig for NYE with three great bands and Djs 'til very late. It's the perfect antidote to the classic DJ and pop-led parties venues put on – it's definitely going to be loud, it's probably going to be sweaty, what more could you want to shake...

One of London's hottest independent labels is hosting a Christmas party at iconic venue Windmill Brixton. Having paved the way for acclaimed artists such as Kai Tempest, Loyle Carner, Black Midi, Squid, and Black Country, New Road, Speedy Wunderground is one of the most respected indie labels today.

If you're in Oxford Circus for your Christmas shopping on 9th December, why not take a break from the crowds with a festive concert? All Souls Langham Place, a well-known church just next to the BBC headquarters, is staging “Christmas at the Movies”, performed by The All Souls Orchestra. You don't h...

Fancy checking out some Christmas music that's a little left-field? You can certainly do that on 1st December thanks to Between the Bridges, which will be host to 10-piece brass band Old Dirty Brasstards. Hailing from South East London, this group is known for original interpretations of hits by the...

Join Goldsmiths Choral Union for their annual concert of modern and traditional Christmas music for choir and audience. Held in mid-December at Holy Trinity Church in Sloane Square, the concert will let you sing your favourite carols and hear the choir perform Ralph Vaughan Williams' “Fantasia on Ch...

Vulva Voce is an all-female, genre-defying string quartet that brings music composed by women and underrepresented voices to spaces beyond the concert hall.  This weekend, Saturday, 25 Nov, they're coming to The Vagina Museum for a live concert celebrating music composed by women and underrepre...

A top performer from South Carolina is coming all the way to London for a show at Troubadour on 9th November. Taylor McCall counts names like Jimi Hendrix and Robert Plant amongst his musical heroes, and is making his UK debut headline performance on the very stage where his heroes have played. The...

Enjoy the iconic music from the Star Wars films live at the Royal Albert Hall on 22nd October. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing John William's Music From Star Wars, with classic pieces played in a futuristic recital with a sci-fi theme. On the day there is a matinee concert as wel...

Taking place across several days and venues, Till The Fest features a varied line-up of some of the most exciting punk and punk-adjacent bands right now. Now in its third year, Till The Fest, promoted by Till The Wheel, will take place at three venues in New Cross from Friday, 6 October, to Sunday,...

South Korean music is more than just record-breaking K-pop acts, and this festival proves it. K-Music Festival is an annual showcase of South Korean music that aims to highlight the depth and creativity of contemporary Korean music. In 2023, the festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary and, lik...

The RecFest is an annual indoor festival that offers young up-and-coming artists from all over the world the chance to perform, learn, and entertain. Held at The RecordShop at The Mall Wood Green, The RecFest is a free event that hosts a full programme across three stages throughout the day. Visitor...

Come together at Greenwich peninsula, the heart of London's design district, to celebrate the best of dance, music, food, and film every weekend throughout August. Whether you're a foodie, film fanatic, dance enthusiast, or music lover, there's something for everyone at this bustling venue. Expect f...

London is one of the world's great music cities, with a rich musical history, thriving present, and promising future. From iconic music venues and record stores to live gigs and music-themed sights, this guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of London's vibrant m...

Every summer the Royal Albert Hall plays host to the BBC Proms, a packed programme of classical music performances. The proms are now back for the 2023 season, kicking off on 14th July and continuing until the much-celebrated Last Night of the Proms on 9th September. You can buy tickets for every pe...

A small festival with a big lineup, Visions Festival is a one-dayer in Hackney that's your best bet of seeing future star acts “before they were cool”. Taking place at several established Hackney venues on Saturday 22 July, Visions Festival has a knack for sniffing out some of the most promising ris...

Enjoy live music in the sun at the Old Royal Naval College with the Greenwich Summer Sounds festival. You can expect some major names entertaining you here with gigs from Tom Jones, Kaiser Chiefs, and Black Eyed Peas in the line-up.  The great music isn't all there is to enjoy at these idyllic...

Christine and the Queens brings his Meltdown to a powerful conclusion. Meltdown Festival is the UK's longest-running artist-curated music festival, with a globally recognised music icon in charge of its programme each year. Past curators have included David Bowie, Nile Rodgers, and The Cure's Robert...

London's classical music lovers are really spoilt for choice when it comes to concert venues. All around the city there are venues where you can listen to classical performances from established names and new talent, including a number of venues where you can take in a performance free of charge. Fi...

London is a city steeped in music culture, with a rich and diverse history of musical styles and genres. From classical to punk, from jazz to pop, London has something for everyone when it comes to concerts and music festivals. Whether you're a die-hard fan of a particular artist or simply looking t...

London's live music scene is one of the best in the world. From the Amy Winehouse days in Camden to Jimi Hendrix's former stomping ground in Mayfair, the city has always been a hub for some of the most incredible musical talent to exist. Many pubs have played a part in this and continue to provide a...

There’s no shortage of quality venues on London’s vibrant live music scene, including those dedicated to jazz and related genres. Whether it’s a refined restaurant setting with fine dining to go along with live jazz, an impromptu jam session in a jazz bar that’s full of chara...

With music being one of the United Kingdom's favourite pastimes and biggest exports, London with its population of nearly 10 million is a hotbed of up-and-coming bands, new music trends and global stars playing to adoring masses. Though it's taken a hit in recent years, the capital's live music scen...