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Gigs in London this weekend

Find the best gigs and concerts taking place in the capital this Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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Who’s playing London this weekend? Make the most of your evenings off with some quality live music – here’s our list of recommended gigs happening this Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.

Gigs in London this Friday

  • Music
  • Pop
  • Aldwych
  • Recommended
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...
  • Music
  • Rap, hip hop and R&B
  • Finsbury Park
  • Recommended
Wireless returns to Finsbury Park for 205 with a line-up of Drake, Drake and more Drake. No, we're serious. Join Champagne Papi for London's biggest hip-hop, R&B and grime festival as he headlines the long weekend with three different setlists to reflect the show's 20th anniversary. The line-up is very much TBC but it currently includes a few special guests (Drake's pals) and teases 'many more acts still to be announced'. From the look of things, the days have been grouped by vibe/genre, with Summer Walker and PARTYNEXTDOOR suggesting that Friday will lean into R&B and Sunday having slightly more of a reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats vibe with Burna Boy and Vybz Kartel. Saturday? Well, when Drake first announced 'The Mandem' we were all taking wild guesses. Turns out it's the return of Boy Better Know – who are making their first live appearance in eight years. Tickets are pretty much gone (it was the fastest-selling Wireless in history) but we'd recommend keeping an eye out in case of resells. 
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  • Music
  • Jazz
  • London
Calling all jazz heads. A new community-led festival is launching in London this summer celebrating the free-form musical genre, taking over De Beauvoir, Islington and Hackney for two days this July. De Beauvoir Jazz Festival will spread over multiple venues, including The Scolt Head, St Peter’s Church and Hoxton hall, with performances from rising stars like Georgia Cecile, and established legends such as the internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox. Tickets range from £17 to £88.60 for a day pass, plus on Sunday, July 12 there are a number of free performances and workshops, including dance, drumming and costume workshops, Kinetika Bloco and Grand Union Orchestra in De Beauvoir Square, and Irene Serra in the East and South East Asian Community Centre.  Line-up includes: Georgia Cecile, Adrian Cox, DJ Lil Koko, Ewan Bleach & The Fleeting Paradise Orchestra, Giacomo Smith.  
  • Music
  • Nine Elms
Put a bit of jazz pizazz into your Friday nights with this concert series, held in a new Battersea venue. World Heart Beat Gardens is an intimate 200-seater concert hall that's been built for optimal acoustics (and nope, it's not outdoors as the name might suggest). It's perfect for filling your ears with the sounds of some jazz greats, from 1920s classics from the Julian Joseph trio to new compositions by Henry Spencer to soulful sounds from Grammy Award-winning tenor sax giant Jean Toussaint.

Gigs in London this Saturday

  • Music
  • Pop
  • Aldwych
  • Recommended
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...
  • Music
  • Alexandra Palace
Up at the top of Ally Pally this summer, you’ll find a multifaceted web of genres. Where else can you while away the day with renowned DJs like Eats Everything, Sara Cox and DJ Spoony, drum and bass legend Goldie and the familiar hits of Faithless? There’s also comedy on the books from Shappi Khorsandi, the Beatles Dub Club, hip hop karaoke and high-energy Shakespeare. Coming with kids? There’s plenty of family-friendly fun too, with circus acts, the world’s tallest bubbleologist, acrobatics and more. This is one festival that truly lives up to its name.    Line-up includes: Faithless, Goldie, Eats Everything, Sara Cox, Sleeper, DJ Spoony
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  • Music
  • Rap, hip hop and R&B
  • Finsbury Park
  • Recommended
Wireless returns to Finsbury Park for 205 with a line-up of Drake, Drake and more Drake. No, we're serious. Join Champagne Papi for London's biggest hip-hop, R&B and grime festival as he headlines the long weekend with three different setlists to reflect the show's 20th anniversary. The line-up is very much TBC but it currently includes a few special guests (Drake's pals) and teases 'many more acts still to be announced'. From the look of things, the days have been grouped by vibe/genre, with Summer Walker and PARTYNEXTDOOR suggesting that Friday will lean into R&B and Sunday having slightly more of a reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats vibe with Burna Boy and Vybz Kartel. Saturday? Well, when Drake first announced 'The Mandem' we were all taking wild guesses. Turns out it's the return of Boy Better Know – who are making their first live appearance in eight years. Tickets are pretty much gone (it was the fastest-selling Wireless in history) but we'd recommend keeping an eye out in case of resells. 
  • Music
  • Jazz
  • London
Calling all jazz heads. A new community-led festival is launching in London this summer celebrating the free-form musical genre, taking over De Beauvoir, Islington and Hackney for two days this July. De Beauvoir Jazz Festival will spread over multiple venues, including The Scolt Head, St Peter’s Church and Hoxton hall, with performances from rising stars like Georgia Cecile, and established legends such as the internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox. Tickets range from £17 to £88.60 for a day pass, plus on Sunday, July 12 there are a number of free performances and workshops, including dance, drumming and costume workshops, Kinetika Bloco and Grand Union Orchestra in De Beauvoir Square, and Irene Serra in the East and South East Asian Community Centre.  Line-up includes: Georgia Cecile, Adrian Cox, DJ Lil Koko, Ewan Bleach & The Fleeting Paradise Orchestra, Giacomo Smith.  

Gigs in London this Sunday

  • Music
  • Music festivals
  • Hyde Park
  • Recommended
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...
  • Music
  • Pop
  • Aldwych
  • Recommended
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...
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  • Music
  • Rap, hip hop and R&B
  • Finsbury Park
  • Recommended
Wireless returns to Finsbury Park for 205 with a line-up of Drake, Drake and more Drake. No, we're serious. Join Champagne Papi for London's biggest hip-hop, R&B and grime festival as he headlines the long weekend with three different setlists to reflect the show's 20th anniversary. The line-up is very much TBC but it currently includes a few special guests (Drake's pals) and teases 'many more acts still to be announced'. From the look of things, the days have been grouped by vibe/genre, with Summer Walker and PARTYNEXTDOOR suggesting that Friday will lean into R&B and Sunday having slightly more of a reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats vibe with Burna Boy and Vybz Kartel. Saturday? Well, when Drake first announced 'The Mandem' we were all taking wild guesses. Turns out it's the return of Boy Better Know – who are making their first live appearance in eight years. Tickets are pretty much gone (it was the fastest-selling Wireless in history) but we'd recommend keeping an eye out in case of resells. 
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