Contrary to popular opinion, the indie disco didn't die out in the 2010s, it just went back to its roots. Taking over some of the most exciting venues in London, these nights dedicated to all things alternative rock are here to help you get your pogo on to all those indie classics - we're talking Joy Division, Klaxons, Maximo Park, Arctic Monkeys and more. So dust off your Converse and your oversized cardis because we've rounded up the best indie club nights in London.
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Last updated on 28th July 2023
A pub and heritage music venue in the heart of Dalston, The Victoria has long maintained a focus on showcasing alt-rockers. Alongside the IRL performers, you'll find the odd indie club night popping off, with tunes from the Foo Fighters and Nirvana all the way through to Tove Lo and Wolf Alice.
With indie bangers, post-punk, new wave and classic rock on the agenda, Fridays at The Lexington are the only place any self-respecting indie kids should be. Their club night, White Heat, brings you classic tunes until 4am and will set you back just a fiver.
Head over to Hoxton Square where Colours is bringing you some of the best indie events in London. The trendy space will be offering everything from Amy Winehouse retrospectives and guitar-focused day festivals to live music from some of the genre's most exciting new bands.
This hip East End boozer puts on cutting edge London indie club events, rock gigs and underground music showcases. The Old Blue Last programmes a wealth of great DJs and live bands throughout the week, with as many as three acts a night on some evenings.
When it comes to big throwback parties nowhere is doing it better than North London alt-rock pilgrimage, Islington Academy. From the cheesiest tunes to the finest indie anthems, they're sorting you for old school nights out, letting you re-live those formative years.
