London Music — Gigs, Concerts & Live Music Venues

London has one of the greatest live music scenes on the planet. From the world-famous stages of the O2 Arena and Royal Albert Hall to the grassroots venues that have launched the careers of generations of British artists, music runs through this city’s DNA. LON will be your guide to every gig, concert, festival and live music experience happening across London — updated daily and covering every genre.

London’s Live Music Venues

London’s venue landscape is extraordinary in its range. The O2 Arena, Wembley Arena and Alexandra Palace host the world’s biggest artists. Brixton Academy, Forum Kentish Town and The Roundhouse are mid-sized institutions with legendary histories. And hundreds of grassroots venues — The Windmill in Brixton, The Lexington in Islington, Moth Club in Hackney — continue to nurture the next generation of London’s musicians.

Classical Music in London

London is a world capital of classical music. The Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall host year-round programmes of orchestral, chamber and operatic performance. The BBC Proms, one of the world’s greatest classical music festivals, takes over the Royal Albert Hall every summer. The English National Opera and Royal Opera House bring opera and ballet of the highest standard to London audiences throughout the year.

Jazz in London

London’s jazz scene is among the most vibrant in Europe. Ronnie Scott’s in Soho remains the gold standard for jazz in the UK, with world-class performers on stage every night of the year. Jazz Cafe in Camden, Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston and Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho keep the tradition alive across the city, while London’s thriving young jazz scene — Ezra Collective, Yussef Dayes, Moses Boyd — has brought a new generation to the music.

Rock, Indie & Alternative

London’s rock and indie scene has shaped music history — and continues to. Camden remains the spiritual home of London’s alternative scene, with The Underworld, Electric Ballroom and Koko all within walking distance. Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Islington Assembly Hall and Electric Brixton programme a relentless schedule of rock, indie and alternative acts from emerging artists to established headliners.

Electronic & Dance Music

From the rave culture of the late 1980s to the global success of UK garage, grime, drum and bass and UK house, London has been at the forefront of electronic music for decades. Fabric, Village Underground, Junction 2 and Fold continue to define the city’s electronic music scene, programming artists from every corner of the global dance music world.

Emerging Artists & Grassroots Music

London’s grassroots music scene is the engine of British music. The venues, promoters and communities that operate at the bottom of the ladder — in pub back rooms, converted railway arches and community spaces across every borough — are where the next generation of London artists find their voice. LON will be a dedicated platform for this scene, shining a light on emerging artists and the venues and nights that support them.

London Music Festivals

London hosts dozens of music festivals throughout the year. All Points East in Victoria Park, Lovebox, Field Day, Junction 2 and the wide array of borough-level festivals bring together hundreds of thousands of music fans every summer. LON will cover every festival announcement, lineup reveal and ticket sale across London’s festival calendar.

Coming to LON: London’s Music Guide

LON’s Music feed will cover every significant gig, concert and festival in London — from arena shows and classical evenings to grassroots nights and emerging artist showcases, across every genre and every part of the city.

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