Gigs in London this week

Some of the biggest stars on the planet will take over Hyde Park this summer as BST returns for its 12th edition. Taking place across weekends in June and July, Hyde Park will host an upmarket festival vibe complete with food, drink and a posh VIP area. Here’s all you need to know about the BST Hyde Park’s 2025 edition.  When is BST Hyde Park 2025? As in previous years, BST Hyde Park takes place over several dates in late June and early July. Acts have been announced for Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June, Friday 4, Saturday 5, Sunday 6 July and Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July.  How much are tickets? Tickets typically range in price depending on who’s playing and what kind of access you want. The cheapest general admission tickets cost £79.95 plus booking fee, with VIP tickets costing up to £369.95 plus booking fee. Check the website for the full range of tickets and prices. There are also a number of free community events taking place throughout the weeks as part of the BST Open House series. These include Wimbledon screenings, an outdoor cinema, outdoor theatre shows, DJ sets and gigs from bands like Dub Pistols. See the full schedule on the BST website.  Who’s on the lineup? Three headliners have been announced for BST Hyde Park 2025. First up is Gen Z pop hero Olivia Rodrigo, followed by US country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan, who does two consecutive nights at the festival.  The second weekend opens with a headline show from folk-pop artist Noah...

Somerset House Summer Series is back for another year. Held in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain court, in the enclave of the iconic Neoclassical building, this open-air series of gigs has long held space for both exciting up-and-comers and well-known trailblazers from the UK and beyond. When is Somerset House Summer Series 2025? Somerset House Summer Series with American Express is spread out over eleven nights, starting July 10 and ending with a final gig on July 20. How much are tickets? This year, ticket prices will range between £27.50 to £55.50, plus booking fee. Last year, there was the option to drop an additional £25 to get exclusive access to the Enhanced Bar, which came with a complimentary drink – this offer is yet to be confirmed for 2025.  Who’s on the lineup? Every year, the Summer Series plays host to an eclectic mix of legends and exciting current acts, and 2025 is no different. On the bill this year are influential British stars Rizzle Kicks and Giggs, heartfelt singer-songwriters Freya Ridings and Jacob Banks, electro-swing fusionist Parov Stelar, acclaimed folk artist Joy Oladokun, art-rock visionary St. Vincent, Scottish indie band The Snuts, rising R&B trio FLO and Melbourne indie-folk faves The Paper Kites. And just announced, supporting the big names will be Nell Mescal, Pxssy Palace, Gustaf, Peter Xan, Benjamin Francos Leftwich and more.  Already confirmed for 2025 is the premiere of BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and Somerset House Studios resident Akinola...