Recommended Live Music in London

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Live Music in London

When it comes to live music in London the scene is well and truly alive. From pristine venues to watch top acts perform live concerts to small, unsigned bands playing live gigs at spit and sawdust venues, when it comes to live music in London as long as there are bands with passion there will be Londoners cheering them on. Make the most of live music in London and catch an unsigned band before they hit the big time. Today's unsigned muso is tomorrow's superstar.
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Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt Street, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6DP
  • The world's most famous nightclub
  • The world's best DJ's
  • Still London's most successful club after 19 years
  • Over 150,000 visitors per year
Barfly Camden
Barfly Camden is well known for staging regular live gigs and showcasing up and coming talent in Camden alongside more established acts.
49 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AN
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The Boogaloo
A 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
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Dingwalls
Dingwalls 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.
Middle Yard,
Camden Lock,
London,
NW1 8AB
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Dublin Castle
The Dublin Castle is an intimate, cosy venue with 3 or 4 bands playing every 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.
94 Parkway,
Camden,
London,
NW1 7AN
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Jazz Cafe
(Modern European)
At the Jazz Cafe you will find a diverse range of live music from hip hop to folk and jazz to rock. An extensive drinks list is available including wines, aperitifs and cocktails.
5-7 Parkway,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7PG
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Proud 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.
Stables Market ,
Chalk Farm Road ,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 8AH
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Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
(British)
Ronnie Scott's is one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world, and for over 50 years it has featured legendary and popular names such as Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Roy Ayers and many, many more.
47 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4HT
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Roundhouse
One 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
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Royal Albert Hall
One 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,
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Royal Festival Hall
Royal 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
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