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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CMAT: ‘I had my first-ever lesbian experience at Koko – it was 10 out of 10’
‘I almost pooed my pants before going on stage at Glastonbury.’
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An oral history of Cyberdog, London’s trailblazing techno-goth utopia
It’s 11am in Camden Town and the place is already heaving. Buskers in trilby hats singing Britpop covers dot the cobbled streets. Punks in stacked Doc...
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The 15 best London gigs and concerts in February 2026 that you can still get tickets for – with Deftones, RAYE, Two Shell, Die Spitz and more
From mosh pits to main-stage pop, this month’s gigs are worth leaving the house for
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Harry Styles is playing 12 huge shows at London’s Wembley Stadium this summer: dates, presale, ticket prices and everything you need to know – with new London dates
The megastar will be back at Wembley for his Together, Together tour in June, with support from country pop queen Shania Twain
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Wolf Alice are headlining their biggest ever show at London’s Finsbury Park this summer: date, presale, ticket prices and everything you need to know
The north London band’s homecoming show in July will have support from The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, Rachel Chinouriri and more
Playlists by Time Out’s music experts
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The 50 greatest breakup songs of all time
Heartbroken? Sorry to hear it. Buckle up, because you’ll need a playlist.
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The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
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The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
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