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London’s culture scene has well and truly got up off its arse and out of hibernation. Whether you’re weeping over the Charli xcx-soundtracked Wuthering Heights or examining the used condoms strung along Tracey Emin’s ‘My Bed’ this Feb, on top of all that you’ve got a wealth of incredible gigs.
Expect arena-sized pop moments, cult club residencies and sweaty guitar shows that demand your very last shred of energy. This month’s gigs are guaranteed to lure you away from your heated blankies and food-stained trackies – the telly will still be there when you get home.
The best London gigs and concerts in February 2026
1. Deftones
Deftones are hitting the O2 this month with Private Music, which came out in 2025 and was their first album in five years. Blending crushing riffs and dreamy textures, tracks like ‘Infinite Source’ were instant big-hitters, with Chino Moreno back in peak emo-metal-god mode. In recent years, Deftones have garnered a sizeable Gen-Z following, thanks to their signature shifts between heavy and melodic. They’re also lined up for Outbreak in Victoria Park this summer, so consider this your pre-festival warm-up.
Good for: Metal fans with a whole lotta feelings
Date: Feb 20
Venue: The O2, SE10 0DX
Tickets: Buy now
2. RAYE
After a 2026 viral hit with ‘Where Is My Husband!?’, RAYE’s two‑night O2 run feels like both a celebration of what she’s achieved so far and a teaser of what’s up ahead. Blending immaculate vocals with brutally honest songwriting, RAYE’s technically impressive performances feel completely unfiltered. If you miss one of these shows, she’s got another four in the capital peppered across the spring.
Good for: People who love unwanted vocal runs at karaoke
Date: Feb 26 and 27
Venue: The O2, SE10 0DX
Tickets: Buy now
3. Halsey
If you were mad for Halsey’s 2016 album Badlands, this is the gig for you. A decade since its original tour, Halsey is back in London performing that album, bringing its signature baby blue and pink hues in its wake. Embrace the aesthetic that dominated your teenage Tumblr page and head to the Brixton Academy residency for maximalist pop and a reminder that late-2010s angst has aged remarkably well.
Good for: Former Tumblr kids who insist they’re fine now
Date: Feb 1, 3 and 4
Venue: Brixton Academy, SW9 9SL.
Tickets: Buy now
4. Florence + The Machine
Florence Welch and co are returning to the O2 with their Everybody Scream tour. The group’s sixth album, as before, mixes theatre, ritual and emotional reckoning with songs that are born from resilience, with classic rock choruses and gothic touches. This will be Florence at her finest – dramatic staging, powerful vocals and plenty of big hooks.
Good for: Girls who treat gigs like group therapy (but louder)
Date: Feb 16 and 17
Venue: The O2, SE10 0DX
Tickets: Buy now
5. Magdalena Bay
Still riding the wave of their critically acclaimed breakout 2024 synth‑pop album Imaginal Disk, a Magdalena Bay show is like a post‑internet fever dream. Dense with arpeggios, late‑’90s club energy and quirky world‑building, they’re a band that makes music that’s both expansive and bizarre. The duo’s live reputation leans into this with hyper-digital visuals, chrome objects and plenty of blue face paint (you might as well).
Good for: Those who spend more time on Discord forums than in direct sunlight
Date: Feb 10
Venue: O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 9SL
Tickets: Buy now
6. Two Shell
Two Shell’s February residency at Phonox is set to be exactly the kind of head‑scratching club moment only they could stage. The enigmatic London duo – notorious for gags like sending impostors to DJ – built a cult by blending UK garage, post‑dubstep and hyperpop‑tinged raving. This particular Friday night (hosted by the actual Jack Harlow) might finally be the real deal, or their next great trick. Bring an open mind and a sense of humour.
Good for: People who like club sets that bring internet lore IRL
Date: Feb 20 (as part of 4 Fridays from Feb 4-27)
Venue: Phonox, SW9 7AY
Tickets: Buy now
7. Die Spitz
Texas four-piece Die Spitz are heading to Underworld with a live show that’s equal parts punk, grunge and alt-rock. The band often swaps instruments and vocal duties during live sets, which can also include rafters climbing, crowd-surfing and surprise cartwheels. Mind your head when leaning into the chaos of standout hit ‘Throw Yourself to the Sword’.
Good for: Girl power punks that can be ever so slightly terrifying
Date: Feb 17
Venue: The Underworld, Camden
Tickets: Buy now
8. Underworld
Underworld’s three-night run at Brixton Academy promises immersive electronics, relentless beats and the sensation of forgetting all about life beyond the venue’s four walls. Long beloved by rave veterans, the duo’s influence still reaches younger club crowds, making this one of those blessed gigs where you can bring your dad – provided you don’t mind him chewing your ear off about warehouse raves, Cool Britannia and how everything was better in the ‘90s.
Good for: People who ‘don’t really do clubs’ but still find themselves dancing for hours at the right kind of night
Date: Feb 5-7
Venue: O2 Brixton Academy, SW9 9SL.
Tickets: Buy now
9. Adult DVD
Rising Leeds-based band Adult DVD is inspired by the likes of Soulwax and LCD Soundsystem, drawing comparisons to contemporary acts like PVA. Forged in lockdown, the six-piece write songs from imagined scenarios with off-beat observations (you’re not getting typical love-song fodder here), bridging jagged post-punk with electronic grooves that get even the most reluctant crowds moving.
Good for: People who think gigs should be a bit challenging
Date: Feb 11-13
Venue: Shacklewell Arms, E8 2EB
Tickets: Buy now
10. Militarie Gun
Militarie Gun sit in the space between indie and melodic hardcore, with frontman Ian Shelton’s no‑nonsense lyrics rooted in personal struggle and self‑reflection. Their shows are as much about the shared intensity of a moment as they are about the actual music. Shelton’s own past (including getting punched in the face so hard he broke his nose) has fed into the band’s cathartic live energy and unfiltered attitude, which draws both DIY devotees and younger crowds.
Good for: Hardcore fans who secretly love a dash of indie
Date: Feb 11
Venue: Electric Ballroom, NW1 8QP
Tickets: Buy now
11. Maxïmo Park
Fancy celebrating Valentine’s Day like it’s 2006? Maxïmo Park are celebrating 20 years of A Certain Trigger, a debut album that helped define mid‑2000s indie sleaze. Frontman Paul Smith still sounds like a weird literary indie kid with slightly gravelly vocals, when performing classics like ‘Apply Some Pressure’ and rarely-touched B-sides. It’s a must for anyone nostalgic for the days when Time Out was full of skinny jeans, the Trocedero and Trash nights.
Good for: Indie boys who never stopped wearing skinny black jeans
Date: Feb 14
Venue: O2 Brixton Academy, SW9 9SL
Tickets: Buy now
12. Jeff Tweedy
If you’re after a chilled-out wintery folk gig, Jeff Tweedy is right here for you. The Wilco frontman brings his solo work and beloved classics to life with gentle, introspective performances just like this one at Islington Assembly Hall. Expect witty, warm tunes and the kind of laidback storytelling that convinces you that you’re basically pals.
Good for: Fans of Americana, alt-rock and heartfelt lyrics
Date: Feb 21
Venue: Islington Assembly Hall, N1 2UD
Tickets: Buy now
13. Earl Sweatshirt
Step into the experimental world of one of hip-hop’s most enigmatic voices. Earl Sweatshirt blends sharp lyricism with hazy beats, delivering performances that are as cerebral as they are hypnotic. Perfect for those who love introspective rap paired with raw, inventive soundscapes.
Good for: Hip-hop heads with a taste for the avant-garde
Date: Feb 13
Venue: Exhibition White City, W12 7RJ
Tickets: Buy now
14. Ashnikko
Pop-punk meets hyperactive rap at Ashnikko’s electrifying live shows. Follow the crowd down Brixton High Street and you’ll find a venue overflowing with glitter, wild fashion and an in-your-face attitude. The artist herself is renowned for boundary-pushing performances with bangers like ‘Daisy’ and ‘Deal With It’. It’ll be bold, chaotic and unapologetically fun.
Good for: Fans of genre-bending pop and loud, bratty energy
Date: Feb 19 and 20
Venue: O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 9SL
Tickets: Buy now
15. Mayhem
Brace yourself – this is a show that really isn’t for the faint of heart. Be ready for a night of pure black metal intensity as Mayhem, legends of the Norwegian scene, descend on Electric Brixton. You’ll get ferocious riffs, guttural vocals, and a performance that’s as legendary as it is spine-chilling, right here.
Good for: Extreme metal fans and lovers of chaotic, theatrical performances
Date: Feb 10
Venue: Electric Brixton, SW2 1JG
Tickets: Buy now
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