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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The best gigs in London this August

Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and Peggy Gou are all coming to town.

2026 songs of the summer

The hits battling to be this summer’s definitive tune, with Olivia Rodrigo, Zara Larsson, Slayyyter and more

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Best music venues in London

From grand old institutions to DIY jazz bars, palatial arenas and grimy metal dens

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Best nightclubs

London is home to some world-leading nightlife

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Best festivals

Some of the planet’s biggest stars will play London festivals in 2026

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The 15 best London concerts and gigs in August 2026 you can still get tickets to – with Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Overmono and Peggy Gou

Time Out music writer Georgia Evans picks out the most unmissable live music in the city this month, with Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Overmono, Peggy Gou and...

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Summer Walker at London’s O2 Arena 2026: stage times, last-minute tickets and ultimate guide

The Grammy-nominated R&B singer is in the capital for the Still Finally Over It Tour, with support from Odeal. Here’s all you need to know about the shows

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Luke Combs at London Wembley Stadium 2026: stage times, last-minute tickets and ultimate guide

The My Kinda Saturday Night Tour is in London for three shows this weekend. Here’s all the essential information

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