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.

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.

Head to Croyden this Summer and experience a day festival fueled by stunning live performances and good vibes. You'll dance til the sun  goes down with the likes of Jocelyn Brown, Evelyn Champagne King and James D Train Williams to name a few. 

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.

Granted, Oriole's exquisite cocktails and sharing plates are well worth the visit alone, but it's the live music programme that really completes the picture. Tying in with the bar's global theme, enjoy a soothing roster of jazz, swing and blues tunes at one of London's finest cocktail bars.

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.

Hailed as one of East London's clubbing Mecca's, XOYO is a sought after destination for live gigs in London. Bringing in talent from not only across the UK but also internationally, you'll find legendary DJs taking you through to the early hours here as well as live sets from the like of Crazy P, Katy B, Mike Skinner and Ms Dynamite. 

The team at Powder Keg Diplomacy are pulling out all the stops, hosting live jazz and soul music every Sunday night for Londoners to enjoy. Guests will be able to relax and watch some of the capital's best live music performers show off their many musical talents, all the while drinking a stunning, hand-crafted cocktail. 

Re-live the magic of the golden age of swing with Benoit Viellefon & His Orchestra, with orchestrations inspired by the vintage sounds of both America and the UK between the 18929's - 1940's in a series of gorgeous locations, it's sure to make for one quirky date. 

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...

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

One of the best boat parties in London, this unique disco and soul night brings you a soundtrack of golden great from the 70's and 80's alongside live music from award-winning acts.

Boasting some of the most worldly playlists in the city, this quirky party spot on Upper Street brings you live music from across the globe, alongside authentic Indian street food and stellar cocktails.

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.

Angel's playground for raucous nights out and live music in London, The Old Queen's Head is something of an institution with the city's revellers. Far from your usual stylish haven, this place is rough around the edges and overflowing with edgy attitude. The dance floor gets sweaty, the music loud and it's a place for a cool gig or two. 

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. 

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.

Head to St Andrew Holborn this month where the Vox Vanguard team are putting on quite the show as they bring classical art and music into contemporary society with talks and performances from some of the new talents championing the old.

A 60s style lounge inspired by the vintage decadence of Parisian drinking dens, Ruby's Bar & Lounge is a darling live music venue in London where you enjoy an intimate experience at a table for two like the good old days. Having taken over the space next door, Ruby's has extended her charm to bring you a full packed entertainment roster all week long. 

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.

With an exposed-brick interior, cool Camden crowd and a great range of bands and singers, Camden Assembly is a perfect place for live music in London. Sundays are the night to listen to some of North London's newest talent as well as regulars on the scene. Lucky Chip are in residencies, snack on one of their delicious burgers as you bop along.

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.

If you've found yourself with a particularly potent hangover to shake off, you'll need to head round to this excellent Battersea gastropub. It's one of the finest places to catch live vintage jazz music in London come Sunday lunchtime, when guests enjoy traditional roasts with all the trimmings supported by a live band playing those easy, chilled out tunes. Bliss.

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.

Live music meets drinks tasting at this unique event in Kings Cross. Join the guys from the Rhythm and Booze Project for a night you won't forget, complete with great tunes and an open bar.

Enjoy an evening of classic hits from some of the biggest names in music, Michael Jackson, Prince and Whitney Houston, as bands and musicians come together from all areas of London to celebrate with a night of live music at The Broadway Theatre. 

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.

Head up to Camden as Fest brings a roaring night of live music, clubs nights and fun. Join them for Frankie's Guys, an incredible show that features plenty of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and dinner options.

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 eclectic variety of live music sets at Stane Street Syndicate suits a night out for any music enthusiast. The laid-back atmosphere and contemporary decor encourages listeners to let loose and have fun.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an afternoon of live music with sharing plates, a community family-style dining experience and plenty of flowing Txakoli as Lurra's annual Txakoli festival is fast approaching. Guests will get to enjoy a whole evening of celebration with heaps of food and drink to enjoy. 

Blending music and poetry, promising young star Amy Balong will be taking over The Poetry Cafe in Shoreditch to perform her latest collection. By making use of innovative soundscapes and psychedelic riffs, she's sure to create a totally unique experience. 

Looking for a unique bar for live music in London? Then it's time to step foot in Bethnal Green and discover this hidden gem. One of the most charming bars in town thanks to their vintage nod to 1930s New Orleans, tuck into a regular roster of live music with jazz and soul acts a-plenty. Heck, gather round the piano if you must and sling back some heavy liquors too. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Forget those crowded bars and rowdy clubs, The Basement Shoreditch is a new live music bar in East London that showcases jazz performances and served expertly-crafted cocktails. Armed with an impressive arsenal of fruit, liqueurs and fiery spirits, the bartenders are capable of making every drink under the sun and promise to cater for every mood or taste you might have.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Head to King's Cross this March where the Rhythm and Booze Project is taking over The Harrison for one night only. Combining a live music performance with whisky tastings and an open bar (yeah, you heard), this is the very best in spirit-fuelled fun.

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. 

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. 

X-Factor star Armstrong Martins is taking to the Soho Zebrano stage for a unique night of live music from the singer himself alongside some very talented friends.

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?

Make your way to Mare street where Mare Street's Paper Dress Vintage brings you a non-stop line up of eclectic events and activities to get involved with, with vinyl-only DJ sets to burlesque and cabaret nights.

This live music session at the Megaro is overflowing with good vibes and a whole lotta love. Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Dynamic Sounds collective as they serenade you with jazz, Motown rock, pop and swing all through the night. 

This unique week-long festival celebrates the talent of those able to create the sound of a multi-instrument band all by themselves. With the legendary Jazz Cafe and Blues Kitchens opening their doors, it's sure to be an unmissable event. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

When it comes to live music in south London, you can't go wrong with a visit to Room 43. Head to the Clapham favourite come the 31st, where you'll find a mouthwatering 10-course spread complete with Persian favourites, veggie courses and prosecco.

Bird of Smithfield is a premier private hire venue in London, where private functions with live music are held in a stunning, 5-floored Georgian townhouse. The Birdcage cocktail bar is a particular favourite; it's an ideal spot for birthday parties, engagement celebrations and the like, with room for live music entertainment and further optional extras.

One of the biggest showcases of rock musicals in the capital, this high-energy evening at the Eventim Apollo is bringing together tunes from Rent, Tommy, We Will Rock You and many more all in aid of the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust.

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.

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.

Ray's Bar in East London celebrates its love of jazz every Wednesday with a night of stunning live music, courtesy of famous saxophonist Rachael Cohen. Having played in some of London's biggest venues and performed alongside the best jazz players in town, Miss Cohen will be performing two sets every Wednesday and will unquestionably leave you smiling thanks to it's carefree, laid-back vibes. 

With a live piano player and plenty of cocktails, Saturday Grooves at L'Etranger Piano Lounge is a cracking spot to party on the weekend. The Kensington restaurant serves up a fancy French fare, an excellent cocktail menu and plenty of fun vibes.