London Gigs
...Music, Atmosphere, a Great Night Out

London Gigs Intro

London gigs are on every night of the week. For those who love hanging out at a cool pub/bar with live music, London's your playground. Many of the UK's biggest artists have began their careers playing a stage in one of the smaller independent venues.

As with comedy shows in London and London West End shows if you want to see a more famous act, they'll be playing at one of the major London music venues and it's a good idea to purchase your tickets well in advance.

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Major Venues - Tickets / Information

Major London Gigs Tickets & Information London hosts all of the worlds biggest and best music acts. Now's the time to check out whos playing and more importantly, if there is tickets available. Purchase your tickets online and have them sent to your hotel a week before your arrival! Ah, theres a plan! Tickets / Information / Show Times

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Smaller Independent Venues

The Hope & Anchor A music lovers favourite. There's a well stocked juke box, pool tables and you can see three bands a night on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Add: 207 Upper Street, Islington, N1 1RL Tube: Hibury & Islington

The Dublin Castle An Indie Rock haven that's been around for years. For £10 or less you'll see 3 bands every night of the week. Not enough? There's also an awesome selection of beers. Add: 94 Parkway, NW1 Tube: Camden Town www.thedublincastle.com

Half Moon Putney The Half Moon's credit sheet reads rather nicely - Rolling Stones, U2 and Kate Bush to name a few. Cheap as chips entry to see live music every night of the week. You might just be there for the next U2's debut. Add: 93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1EU Tube: Putney Bridge www.halfmoon.co.uk

Barfly What do Coldplay, Oasis, Blur, Franz Ferdinand and The Darkness have in common? A start at Barfly, thats what! Love rock, indie or alternate music? Do yourself a favour and get to Barfly! Add: 9 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN Tube: Chalk Farm www.barflyclub.com

Windmill Brixton Cheap beer, awesome music... I'm sold! An Excellent venue to catch weirder acts and buzz bands. Bloc Party has played here along with a host of other big names. Add: 22 Blenhiem Gardens, Brixton, SW2 5BZ Tube: Brixton windmillbrixton.co.uk

The Old Blue Last NME says it's the coolest pub in the world. Featuring live acts every night and suprise gig nights have hosted Lily Alen, Artic Monkeys and more. Usually free, never more than a tenner! Add: 38 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3ES Tube: Old St www.theoldbluelast.com

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I Need Your Help

I Need Your Help Have you been to any good gigs lately? Of course the list above is a brief and by no way covers all the great venues in London. If you've been to a good venue and think it should be added to our London Gigs page, please, get in touch. Let's support great venues and artists so they have a bright future.

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