London's best music venues by genre
The best places to see live music in the capital, whatever your chosen genre
Know what kind of music you'd like to hear, but are unsure of where to hear it? Let our experts point the way, with this handy guide to London's best venues by music genre
Music venues in London by genre
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Rock music
Metal-head, emo enthusiast, alt.rocker, punk fan or indie popster? Here's our pick of London's most reliable rock venues, invaluable whatever your tribe.
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Jazz and improv music
Whether you're in search of a night of improv jazz or free-form/experimental skronk – or something in between – let our pick of London's best venues for avant-garde sounds be your guide.
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Urban music
Hankering after some hip hop? Searching for some soul, R&B, grime, dubstep or bassline, but don't want to take the chance with an amateur promoter at some shabby club? Here's our guide to London's most reliable urban music venues.
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Folk music
Whether it's fiddle-driven traditional forms or warped and weird nu-folk that tickles your fancy, our guide to London's most reliable folk venues – and the club nights staged there – will help you plan your night out.
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Gig venues in London by area
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Live music in Camden
Music buffs will appreciate iconic venues such as Roundhouse where Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix have performed, Koko (formerly Camden Palace) noted as the home of Britpop and plenty of small pub stages such as Barfly and The Enterprise perfect for catching up-and-coming bands.
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Live music in Soho
Soho is home to a myriad of well-known live music venues. Ronnie Scott's legendary jazz bar attracts big visiting names whilst The Borderline hosts a variety of acts from acoustic folk to ska. Whether you're into traditional jazz or groovy soul and funk be sure to explore the revered music scene in Soho.
