Barfly CamdenBarfly Camden is well known for staging regular live gigs, showcasing up and coming talent in Camden alongside more established acts.
The BoogalooA hip and trendy hangout for all things music and music related. Comfy sofas with lots of leather, Boogaloo is very New York lounge. Check out the rock murals of Elvis and Joe Strummer.
312 Archway Road,
Highgate,
LONDON,
N6 5AT
DingwallsDingwalls is a great live music venue to see up and coming acts whilst they are still cutting their teeth. Their regular new music nights also prove extremely popular with bands from across the capital.
Dublin CastleThe Dublin Castle is an intimate, cosy venue with 3 or 4 Bands playing every night of the week. Its stage has been the lauch pad to fame for dozens of Bands including Madness, Travis, Arctic Monkeys and others.
The venue also has a full range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails on offer. The crowd is very mixed. Punks, Indie Kids, young and mature. The ambience is cool. Everyone is into music, fashion or each other. Check out Bands here BEFORE they become famous.
The ForumThe Forum features regular live music nights featuring new talent across musical genres. The hsitoric London venue was originally a cinema in the art deco style. A selection of drinks are on offer at the licensed bar.
Curently closed for an exciting refurbishment.
The HaloThe Halo is chic and classy, featuring modern art, deep sofas, soft lighting, two traditional open fireplaces and a magnificent central bar within a large, high ceilinged room.
Jazz CafeCamden's Jazz Cafe offers fantastic food and equally strong live music performances.
You can also buy tickets in person at The Jazz Cafe box office. Opening hours are 10am - 6pm Monday - Saturday (closed between 2pm - 3pm).
London AstoriaAstoria is famous for hosting a great variety of music events in the central London. With a reputation for more alternative acts the Astoria also holds rock and alternative club nights after their shows.
Octave is the perfect place to eat, drink and listen to great live music. Octave restaurant and Jazz bar serves imaginative, delicious Modern European food, fabulous cocktails from its spacious bar, and has live music six nights a week.
The Pigalle ClubOwner music mogul Vince Power, the founder of the Mean Fiddler Group, saw this venue designed over a five year period, by award winning architect Stephen Donald Architects, and decorated and furnished by Shaun Clarkson as a 1940s-inspired supper club in the heart of the West End. It encapsulates the glamour and sophistication of that bygone era.
Proud CamdenProud Camden is a long-standing institution in the area, and is a live music club located inside a huge stable. With three large rooms, the space, acoustics and atmosphere of this venue is second to none.
Ronnie Scotts Jazz ClubRonnie Scotts is one of the oldest Jazz clubs the world, and since opening has featured most of the legendary and popular names in modern jazz and jazz fusion.
RoundhouseOne of the capital's most highly anticipated venues in recent years, culture vultures are flocking to the impressively refurbished Roundhouse. The landmark venue is the largest performing arts centre in North London with the exception of the arena spaces of Wembley and Alexandra Palace.
Originally a steam engine turning shed, the Grade II listed building now showcases a wide range of international performing arts including music, theatre, dance, circus and digital media.
Chalk Farm Road,
London,
NW1 8EH
Royal Albert HallOne of the world's most famous venues, when it comes to culture in London the Royal Albert Hall is unsurpassed. Best known for its concerts by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra the Royal Albert Hall doesn't only host classical music performances. Rock and hip hop performers and the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil have all graced the stage at the Albert Hall and cultural exhibitions are also displayed throughout the year. Free lunchtime concerts offer an excellent way of experiencing the opulent interior of this much feted venue for the first time.
Kensington Gore,
Kensington Gore,
London,
SW7 2AP
Royal Festival HallRoyal Festival Hall caters to all ages with free and family friendly events, dance, literature, classical and contemporary music.
South Bank Centre,
Belvedere Road,
South Bank,
London,
SE1 8XX
Sound LondonSound at No. 1 Leicester Square boasts 3 floors of fun and frolics, totalling a capacity of over 1000. Billed as the West End's newest super club, their club nights are on seven days a week with live music from Wednesday to Friday. VIP tables, guest lists and party bookings are all available.