Live Music in London

With the help of full 16-piece orchestras, live choirs and epic live performers, the Reimagine collective retell the stories of some of music's biggest and most-loved names including Daft Punk and Dr Dre! 

Amy Winehouse, D'Angelo, Bobby Womack; they're all superstars that have played at Camden's iconic Jazz Cafe. Recently taken over by London's Columbo Group, the Cafe hosts live shows throughout the week with hip hop and soul club nights kicking off at the weekends. Come for live performers, food and drinks in one of Camden Town's best loved musical joints.

Experience a night of sensational music as the London Musical Arts Ensemble, directed by the talented John Landor, bring the outstanding works of Vivaldi and Handel to life in a romantic and spectacular setting.

Offering one of the best spots for live music in London, this gorgeous Canary Wharf venue is a one-stop-shop for jazz, soul and blues. Hosting a stunning range of events, from soul nights to tribute acts, it's one for the musos. 

One of the best alternative nights out in Clapham, Venn Street Records is a vinyl-clad, rock 'n' roll drinkers den covered with NME posters and other iconic music memorabilia. The venue hosts regular live music and DJ nights, with happy hour running from 5 to 8pm every day and #CheapDate offering 2 drinks and 2 pizzas for £15 between Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

Looking for live music in London? Not only does this wild festival promise Oktoberfest tunes and comedy, but there's also a mouthwatering menu of meat-free food from Rudy's Dirty Vegan Diner alongside cracking drinks.

The Vic in Dalston is nothing short of an East London live music institution. It's been the home of buoyant gig-goers for years on end, welcoming crowds from right around the capital for intimate yet raucous nights out. With a host of cracking drinks and a regularly rotating kitchen residencies, there's no shortage of reasons to get yourself along before the music starts.

Old Street Records has positioned itself right at the forefront of Shoreditch's live music scene thanks to its cutting-edge mix of EP launches, new bands and established acts. Take in a constantly top-drawer mix of live acts or make for the basement, where there's more of an intimate vibe thanks to the jazz evenings and low-key DJ sessions.

A King's Cross favourite for after work drinks and nights out with entertainment in London, The Star of Kings is quite the social hangout. A bit rough around the edges but boasting quite the legacy of live music sets in London, this pub has a Funktion One sound system for DJs and a decent stage set up for bands to rock out on. 

If you're looking for live music in Shoreditch, Ninety One Living Room should be on your radar. Bringing you everything from live jazz paired with mouthwatering food to late night house parties come the weekend, there's something for everyone.

If there's one South London spot that always knows how to have a good time, it's Blues Kitchen Brixton. Join them any night of the week for live music from local blues bands, swing singers and DJs, guaranteed to keep you dancing the night away.

Omeara is a unique and exciting gig space for everyone from labelled acts to up-and-coming stars. Their main Omeara room is a 320 capacity live space in Flat Iron Square, with some of the top talent flooding there. But that's not all – there's a Mexican Cantina inside to get your pre-gig drink on and a terrace to get some air giving amazing views of Southwark Cathedral and the Shard.

The group behind Night Tales have teamed up with Morty and Bob's toastie specialist to create a fun-loving bar in Hackney. The venue serves as a laid back cafe by day, but completely transforms itself after dark, when the DJs, live music and master mixologists behind the bar dial things up a bit.

Not only shaking up cracking cocktails and hosting epic drag-themed brunch parties, Zebrano has also gone that one step further to bring you live music with a variety of special events. Expect chart toppers and soulful performers in the heart of the West End.

Hoxton Square has long been a huge hit with the Shoreditch crowd, and there's a true gem of a live music venue right at the heart of it. Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen serves food and drinks to its outdoor terrace, but really it's best known for live music - with a regular line up of the best emerging bands on the scene right now. Don't believe us? Florence + the Machine, Foals and Mumford & Sons have all graced the stage here before...

One of the most unique theatre events in London this year, The Bedford plays host to a striking new take on The Picture of Dorian Gray. Bringing some electrifying live performance, this operatic update is set to hit the high notes in every way, shape and form.

Every Saturday night, this gem of a Wimbledon gastropub welcomes a different live music act to the stage. Entry is free, the bar is stocked full of everything from well-kept ales to the finest spirits and some of the most sought after wines from across the globe, while revellers ease themselves into the weekend against a backdrop of classic hits and today's chart-toppers.

The Piano Works, located in the heart of Farringdon, is an all singing all dancing house of song and London's only non-stop live music venue. This 400 capacity Victorian listed basement will have you singing your favourite tunes from the top of your lungs, as all the songs played by the musicians are requested by you, the audience. Eat, drink, sing and dance the night away in a place like no other.

From swing bands, folk troupes and high octane blues groups, Blues Kitchen Camden has a rollicking  line-up of live music. Get there early and feast on their meaty Southern plates and bourbon-filled cocktails before dancing until the early hours.

Studio 88 is found in the heart of London and offers an amazing live music experience, with two piano vocalists and an accompanying band playing the songs that you choose from specially designed cocktail napkins.

This sweet, traditional pub regularly hosts some very jazzy jazz London nights indeed! Sunday swing sessions and a mix of jazz musicians bopity bop bop away to create an electric atmosphere. If you fancy a craft beer, real ale or spot of food while you're jiggling around, try their delicious menu of pub grub.

One of Soho's favourite secret watering holes, The Den is 100 Wardour Street's unique hidden cocktail bar. Boasting a selection of literary-inspired libations, their drinks are best enjoyed alongside a few tunes from their excellent live pianist.

Inspired by the Parisian jazz clubs of old, the Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club in South London is quickly rising up London's live music ladder. Hosting a handful of jazz and funk & soul bands throughout the months of April and March, the venue hopes to recreate the same electric energy that flowed through the vintage live music spots of the 1920s. Grab a drink, enjoy some delicious food and watch as the stage comes to life at this live music venue in London.

If you like your rock'n'roll with a side of serious style, then the Karma Sanctum Hotel in Soho is just the ticket. With regular gigs and fabulous bar, it's one of the best live music venues in London. 

Get whisked away NYC style with jazz crooners serenading you as you wine and dine at this buzzy London bar and restaurant which is great for live music.

Join Creative City as they take to Ladbroke Grove's Westbank for an evening of live music this August. The perfect date night or chilled out evening, you can expect soulful sounds and an intimate atmosphere.

For a stunning night of live music in London you can't go wrong with A Night Of. Bringing together great musicians to pay tribute to some of history's most renowned artists, there's opportunities to catch one of the events at venues across London.

Experience the sweet sounds of classic music from some of the country;s best performers, as this unique series brings you atmosphereic concerts in London's most intimate settings. Think Chopin and Champagne in St Ann's Church and Vivalidy by candlelight at Ely's Cathedral.

As one of the few remaining ballrooms with its original decor still intact, it's only fitting that London's biggest Jive party takes place at the Rivoli Ballroom. Rolling back the clock and filling the historic London venue with a lively buzz, the evening will start with a fun jive lesson, before the reins are handed over to one of the great swing bands performing on the night. 

Head down to Dirty Bones in Kensington every Thursday to be blown away by live performers singing everything from hip hop to old school classics. While listening to the brilliant music, order from their menu of New York comfort food which includes dishes such as a Mac n' Cheese burger topped with pulled pork or go for a boozy shake.

The Miller is a hub of activity, nestled among the backstreets of Borough and London Bridge. Regularly playing host to improvised comedy troupes and live music acts from across the city, this London pub is one of the best venues for live music in London. Book yourself a table now. 

Known for being a hub of music in the city, not only do they host cracking DJ nights but attract the best in up-and-coming talent too. Meanwhile, you can sip on craft beers and cocktails while feasting on their burgers.

The London Tap Jam comes to Zigfrid Von Underbelly for a series of quirky tap dancing nights. Taking place of July, September and November, this unique show combines roaring music with impressive dancing skills for an unforgettable East London night.

A home away from home, this unique space offers plenty of exciting performances form some of the city's most promising new artists. The laid-back environment is a cool, independent space for interesting voices to perform and be heard. 

When you're not trying your hand at pasta making or sipping on wines at a tasting, head outside where this Covent Garden spot is bringing you live opera alfresco and even a theatre and dining experience complete with cocktails and canapes.

Looking for live music in east London? Head to Hoxton where Adam Handling's subterranean cocktail bar is hosting The Tricks for an evening of great tunes and cracking drinks. Get your whiskey fix as you listen to unique mash-ups.

For live jazz music in London and to feel like you've stepped back into the bygone days of the 1920s, discover London's most elusive party collective, The Candlelight Club. Prohibition is back, bootleggin is rife, flappers are wild and the parties go long and loud with these guys so don't mess about. 

End your week in style as the iconic Jazz Cafe brings you live music and mouthwatering menus for their special Sunday Soul sessions. Not only can you bag tickets from as little as a fiver, but you can also expect to hear a timeless soundtrack from all your favourites.

If you're heading out on a Saturday night, be sure to swing by Franco's in Green Park for a touch of live music, London's finest jazz musicians will be taking to the stage to serenade you as you feat upon a stunning three course dinner of Italian cuisine. 

After three years of hard graft, Solomons' Yard is back and better than ever. Head on over to the iconic Camden location for immersive evenings and live music sessions, combined with cocktails, craft brews and delicious street food all season. 

Head down to the gorgeous MAP Maison this July where they're have singer-songwriter Meg Cavanaugh performing some of her sublime tunes for you while you get stuck into their cocktails and small plates.

Adding some electric swing to your already lively Friday nights, the team at the Arcola Theatre serve Londoners a truly stunning night out in town. Guests will first take part in a dance class before watching a talented jazz band fill the air with quavering notes and trembling tunes. Grab that special someone, pull on your best pair of dancing shoes and head to Dalston.

Under The Bridge nestled beneath Stamford Bridge Football Stadium in Fulham is a hip-as hidey-hole accommodating all manner of entertainment. Stylish with a sick state-of-the-art sound system and lighting to match, this nightclub knows how to host live music in London. Showcasing a centre stage and a super-wide space to mosh, head-bop, fist-pump and swing you'll get your musical fix here alright. 

What's Oktoberfest with Oompah bands? Celebrate six weeks of the Bavarian celebration with Oompah bands, steins and lots of competitions to win fun prizes.

The Cat and Mutton more than earns its stripes at all things pub-like; and the fact it regularly hosts some great jams is just another added plus. The enticing babble and buzz of chat and music wafts out from its prime position on Broadway Market; inviting folk in for a pint and a listen. Creating a warm atmosphere night after night, this charming East End local is one of the best music pubs in London.

Taking place in the basement of Diogenes the Dog, the Barrel and Blues nights is a lovely way to spend an evening or date night. Expect an evening of acoustic live music with dynamic wine and cheese pairings as you watch.

If you like your live music full of swing and fun and your music venues intimate, then the Lucky Pig is the spot for you. Located in Fitzrovia, this sexy spots hosts regular music nights; grab a cocktail and some bar snacks and settle in for a raucous evening.

Benoit Viellefon Hot Club take to the Ronnie Scotts stage for one of the most anticipated live music events in London. The band will be playing a selection of their most recent album released in August.

Having made a reputation for itself by delivering amazing American-themed dishes and stunning whisky-based cocktails, the team at Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch now turn to focus on their live music. Across April and May, the venue will be showcasing live music performances from the likes of Ephemerals, The Blues Brothers and Soul Exchange. 

Welcoming a collection of the capital's sweetest drag queens, the Cellar Door is the place to be for live music on a Monday Night in London. Tickets include a guaranteed seat and your first drink on the house, as a rota of top performers bring you the best in live music and alternative entertainment from a top West End cocktail bar.

This Islington pub is home to the Lost and Found weekly supplying live music to visitors as they dance the night away or enjoy the pub grub. DJ sets and local bands shine in this pub tucked away in Northern London. 

Live music in London means plenty of booming gig venues, hardy concerts and big name acts, but what if you fancy some casual sounds on a night out in the city? Boasting their own music roster, The Half Moon in Putney is prime for indie acts and humble sounds all week long. 

Recently crowned the third best bar in the world, Nightjar's dazzling speakeasy atmosphere owes much to its live music schedule. Settle in for a night of highly innovative, multi-sensory cocktails on the side of a line-up of top vintage performers. Expect a discerning playlist of swing, jazz and acoustic blues with a New Orleans edge from this bar with live music in London.

If you're after live music in east London, make your way to Dalston Junction where this chilled out spot is serving up elevated gastro grub and classic cocktails set to the soundtrack of disco tunes, open mic nights and comedy events.

Get your salsa on tiki-style, as this hidden Mayfair haunt brings you a night of two for one Bacardi cocktails, salsa dancing, Latin bands and live DJs. Located in Park Lane's swanky Hilton, this is one feisty cocktail bar.

For those looking to have a fun time, reasonably priced drinks, and maybe enjoy a live gig, The Good Mixer in Camden embraces the vibe of the area in the traditional pub. Enjoy live music and have yourself a dance in a pub known to be visited by rock-n-roll royalty. 

In the mood for something a little different? Head to Acre Lane every Wednesday where Brixton's Blues Kitchen is hosting a music-led night. As well as an in-house band, there's an open mic night where anyone can take to the stage. Have you got what it takes?

Love Motown? Then you're gonna love this. With tickets from less than £40, you can experience a live show where bands perform the genres biggest hits, alongside dinner, welcome drinks and a lively atmosphere that'll really kick-start your weekend.