Best Hip Hop Events In London

Hip hop at Brixton Jamm comes in the form of DJs, poppin' terrace parties and a range of Carnival-inspired specials that include a dash of reggae, afrobeats or dancehall. To add a bit of a variety to your South London night out, this is the place to head.

Big Apple at The 411 in Angel brings a one-off night of famous acts who have performed on stages much bigger than this. Come 10th October, this venue will be taken over by musical talents, including a headline show from multi-platinum-selling rapper Not3s. 

The evening will then progress into a DJ set featuring various up-and-coming track-spinners, with a charismatic host keeping the energy high until late. £27.50 tickets include entry and a refreshing Kopparberg cider. 

The unstoppable, potty-mouthed pensioner Grandma Flash is bringing Blingo to O'Neill's Wardour Street. Expect full-throttle fun with bingo, beats and bling.

Joined by her 87-year-old DJ (and part-time lover) Harry Spelvin, she's serving up a night of classic hip hop beats, lip sync battles, dance offs and plenty of bling. Tickets are limited and will sell out - snap yours up from just £13.20.

The scene for hip hop in London is dominated by What's The Motive, whose parties span all day and city-wide. From huge warehouse raves to bottomless brunches with an old school playlist, these guys know how to throw a themed bash.

After hip hop events in London throughout 2022? Combining your favourite songs with bottomless brunch, these parties are sure to fill you up on a two-course meal and booze, before bundling you into the dancefloor space. 

Hip hop and RnB events in London, with a ball pit to boot? It can only be Ballie Ballerson Shoreditch. Sip through cocktails inspired by retro sweets, munch pizza or simply dance the night away while diving into the glowing adult playground.

Their Big Mood Saturdays are well worth a visit, promising non-stop tunes from DJ Theo Stay Hungry - with entry starting from only £5 per person.

Celebrate the birthday of Presley Carl Timothy, better known as Prezzman, this December at The Phoenix. A true underground legend, Prezzman has graced the airwaves on Phoenix FM and previously shared the stage with UK heavyweights N-Dubz and JLS as part of Project Talent UK.

The festivities kick off at 4pm with Clash Of The Hits, building up to a headlining live performance at 7pm. Expect crowd favorites like "Don't Throw It Away," "So Much Better," and "Clash That," capped off with a special six-minute remix of Daniel Bedingfield's "Gotta Get Thru This." DJ Gootm takes over the decks from there, steering the Smash That Clash set all the way through 10pm.

People that purchase tickets to Unspoken: R&B X Dancehall are in for one helluva party – where clubbing is brought back to simpler times when it was all about the music. Hip-hop, Afro, amapiano and R&B will be playing non-stop from the DJ decks, as the dancefloor fills and the drinks flow. 

Held at renowned culture hub House of ORA, all you need to bring is the vibes, your best outfit and the energy – this one goes on until 2:30am. 

You'll find hip hop, RnB, bashment and afrobeat club nights or bottomless brunches all across London, thanks to Supa Dupa Fly. Grab all your mates and head on over to these top venues to dance the night (or day) away.

Like your hip hop with a side of delicious pan-Asian dishes? Get over to Greenwich's hottest bottomless brunch at Kaze Lounge. 

Expect three hours of pure vibes with DJs behind the decks and 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails, prosecco, beers or mocktails to fuel up your dancing feet. Tickets to this epic afternoon start from just £39.

If you're looking to escape, Clapham's go-to venue south of the river has you covered, with epic tunes and three rooms to let loose in. Dance to chart-topping hits and House faves, with guest DJs bringing the energy.

Aqumm's Feel Good Fridays are all about R&B, hip hop, and Afrobeats, and Seductive Saturdays keep that vibe going with a commercial spin. Gather your friends and secure your tickets - some are free, so get yours before they're gone.

Turn back the clock and boogie at Blast From The Past, the ultimate Sunday throwback bash at Trapeze Bar. Their DJs will be spinning the finest in hip-hop, RnB, and commercial hits from the 90s, 00s, and now, guaranteeing a night of non-stop fun. And the best part? Entry is completely free.

Karaoke legends Love the Lyrics are throwing their wild event in an appropriately wild location this October: Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch. 

Be among the first 100 guests to arrive for a free welcome drink, bag your seat and prepare to lose your voice as the host and DJ hype up the crowd and pass round the mic for a sing-along of epic proportions. Tunes will range from R&B to hip hop and throwback beats, and the session lasts for three whole hours. 

You're free to stick around until 2am if you're in the party mood, with plenty of time to order signature cocktails from the bar. Option upgrades include party packages, 90 minutes of bottomless drinks and £5 ball pit access for big kids.