Be part of the sophisticated music scene, sample the best live sound systems, witness up-and-coming artists in the most respected yet intimate live music clubs in London. Whatever genre moves you, London has the club to meet your needs. The following list of live music clubs in London contains the most popular venues in the city, occasionally playing home to an array of international musical legends.
100 Club on Oxford Street is one of London's foremost live music venues, having been at the helm of live music in the capital for over 50 years.
100 Oxford Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 1LL
Diverse live music venue in Covent Garden courtesy of 12 Bar Club.
22-23 Denmark Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 8NL
229 is a stylish and spacious venue that offers a diverse selection of club nights and live music performances.
229 Great Portland Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1W 5PN
Eclectic live acts almost every night of the week at the legendary Borderline on Orange Yard.
Orange Yard, off Manette Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4JB
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Café OTO is a venue that supports innovative artists paying particular attention on new music.
18-22 Ashwin Street,
Dalston,
London,
E8 3DL
Set in the crypt of St Giles Church in Camberwell, Jazz Live offers a popular series of live music nights in unpretentious surroundings.
St Giles Church,
81 Camberwell Church Street,
Camberwell,
SE5 7RF
Dingwalls is a great live music venue with cutting edge bands and artists performing throughout the week, every week.
Middle Yard,
Camden Lock,
London,
NW1 8AB
Electric Brixton is a club and live music venue open on the former site of The Fridge. Guest DJs at Electric Brixton include Felix Da Housecat, Kissy Sell Out, Beardyman, Gilles Peterson, Glitch Mob and bands such as Shaam 69, Hard-Fi and New Model Army.
Town Hall Parade,
Brixton,
London,
SW2 1RJ
UK soul star Omar, jazz singer Liane Carroll and Buena Vista Social club-style bands are the sort of artists and music you can expect to find at this quality Latin American themed venue in Soho.
Lower Ground Floor,
100 Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0TN
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The celebrated Jazz Cafe on Parkway has played host to some of the biggest names on the jazz and blues scene.
5-7 Parkway,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7PG
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Lati Ri regularly hosts small, intimate gigs (there is no stage so you will be very close to the action), DJs and bongo players.
Rivington Place,
Rivington Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3BE
Native Tongue is a live music venue on Long Acre. Both established and up and coming bands are hosted as well as club nights.
13-17 Long Lane,
Smithfield,
London,
EC1A 9PN
The Notting Hill Arts Club is a pioneering music and arts venue on Notting Hill Gate.
21 Notting Hill Gate,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 3JQ
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The almost 5000-capacity venue on Stockwell Road has come a long way from its early days as a humble theatre, playing host to artists ranging from the Prodigy to the Mighty Boosh.
211 Stockwell Road,
Brixton,
London,
SW9 9SL
The O2 Academy in Islington may be located within the N1 Centre but that doesn't make its live music any less credible.
N1 Centre,
16 Parkfield Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0PS
Enjoy top live indie acts throughout the week including big name bands on Fridays.
Stables Market ,
Chalk Farm Road ,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 8AH
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Proud, one of the capital’s leading nightlife operators, have taken over the 2,600 capacity Matter club space at the O2. Proud2 offers a signature blend of credible DJs playing indie, electro and bass, with huge headline acts, inventive theatrical performance and celebrity DJs.
The O2,
Peninsula Square,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 0DY
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Situated in the heart of London, this venue brings together the best of London's nocturnal talent.
61-65 Crowndale Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 1TN
Rhythm Factory is set across three main club rooms and also hosts live music venues in an intimate setting. A diverse music policy operates, with something different on the menu most nights.
Ground Floor,
16-18 Whitechapel Road,
Whitechapel,
London,
E1 1EW
This is a charming pub, DJ bar and live music venue in Bethnal Green, oddly enough.
359 Bethnal Green Road,
Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 6LG
Westbourne Park may be an unlikely spot for one of London’s most up-and-coming live music haunts, but The Tabernacle is helping to put it on the map.
35 Powis Square,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 2AY
The Troubadour club has seen the likes of Bob Dylan and other up-and-coming singer-songwriters take to the stage.
263-267 Old Brompton Road,
Earls Court,
London,
SW5 9JA
Under the Bridge plays host to a huge variety of styles, with different promoters taking up various slots throughout the month. Indie, jazz, ska, pop and rock are all regularly on the bill.
Chelsea Village,
Fulham Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW6 1HS