The best live music in London
Your guide to the best gigs, festivals and live music in London, plus new music reviews and playlists for every mood.
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CMAT: ‘I had my first-ever lesbian experience at Koko – it was 10 out of 10’
‘I almost pooed my pants before going on stage at Glastonbury.’
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Confidence Man: ‘There’s a very fine line between stupid and avant garde’
The Australian band on partying with drag queens and their newest album
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Why smaller London clubs need your support
Opinion: Want a 24-hour-city? Superclubs aren’t the answer.
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Harry Styles is playing 12 huge shows at London’s Wembley Stadium this summer: dates, presale, ticket prices and everything you need to know – with new London dates
The megastar will be back at Wembley for his Together, Together tour in June, with support from country pop queen Shania Twain
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Wolf Alice are headlining their biggest ever show at London’s Finsbury Park this summer: date, presale, ticket prices and everything you need to know
The north London band’s homecoming show in July will have support from The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, Rachel Chinouriri and more
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South London music festival GALA has revealed its full lineup for 2026, with Giggs, CASISDEAD, Seth Troxler, Todd Terje, Saoirse and more
The Peckham Rye Park event will take place on the late May Bank Holiday weekend with names spanning dance music and hip-hop
Playlists by Time Out’s music experts
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The 50 greatest breakup songs of all time
Heartbroken? Sorry to hear it. Buckle up, because you’ll need a playlist.
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The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
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The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
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