What's On in London 2026 & 2027: Live Music, Concerts, Theatre & Events
Posted on Tuesday 15th September 2026 at 16:00
Written by
Will Rabjohns
What's On in London 2026 & 2027: Live Music, Concerts & Events
Updated September 2026. Looking for the best live events happening across London in 2026, 2027 and beyond? From arena spectaculars at The O2 arena and OVO Arena Wembley to intimate club shows, festivals and one-off performances, this guide highlights some of the standout events coming to the capital.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- Major concerts and tours coming to London
- Standout shows and limited-date runs to book early
- Regional highlights from Brixton and Camden to Wembley and Islington
- A practical FAQ to help plan your live events calendar
Standout gigs and tours coming to London in 2026 & 2027
Panic Shack
WE’RE GONNA DO IT ANYWAY! + SPECIAL GUESTS
When: Sunday 22nd November 2026 (Underworld, London)
Cardiff punks Panic Shack take We’re Gonna Do It Anyway! to the Underworld, with special guests along for the night.
James Blunt
AIRPLANE MODE TOUR
When: Sunday 4th April 2027 (The O2 arena, London)
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter James Blunt lands at The O2 arena on the Airplane Mode Tour, armed with two decades of hits.
Passenger
WILD LOVE TOUR – UK 2027
When: Friday 17th September 2027 (Eventim Apollo, London)
Mike Rosenberg brings Passenger’s warm, wandering storytelling folk to the Eventim Apollo on the Wild Love Tour.
Agnes Obel
THE MEANING OF FLOWERS
When: Thursday 4th November 2027 (Eventim Apollo, London)
Danish composer Agnes Obel brings her haunting piano and glacial vocal layers to the Eventim Apollo for The Meaning of Flowers.
Fally Ipupa
20 YEARS OF CAREER CELEBRATION
When: Saturday 24th October 2026 (The O2 arena, London)
Due to phenomenal demand, Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa has announced a second date at The O2 arena, celebrating two decades of his career.
The Hu
“WARRIOR CHANT” TOUR 2026 + SPECIAL GUESTS: SKÁLD
When: Friday 9th October 2026 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
Mongolian folk-metal heavyweights The Hu bring the “Warrior Chant” Tour to O2 Academy Brixton, with SKÁLD in support.
Jake Bugg
ALAMO SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR
When: Thursday 25th February 2027 (Union Chapel, London)
Nottingham songwriter Jake Bugg strips things back for a solo acoustic night at Union Chapel on the Alamo tour.
Do Nothing
FRIEND WORLD TOUR 2027
When: Thursday 11th February 2027 (The Garage, London)
Nottingham post-punk sharpshooters Do Nothing bring their wiry grooves and deadpan wit to The Garage on the Friend World Tour.
Gen and The Degenerates
EARTHLY DELIGHTS TOUR 2027
When: Tuesday 20th April 2027 (100 Club, London)
Riotous Liverpool punks Gen and The Degenerates take Earthly Delights to the legendary 100 Club for a sweaty London night.
@
When: Tuesday 15th June 2027 (EartH Theatre, London)
Cult lo-fi duo @ bring their quietly inventive, homespun folk experiments to EartH Theatre for an intimate London show.
Joshua Burnside
IT’S NOT GOING TO BE OKAY TOUR 2027 + SPECIAL GUESTS
When: Thursday 6th May 2027 (Hackney Church, London)
Northern Irish songwriter Joshua Burnside brings his darkly beautiful, electronics-flecked folk to Hackney Church with special guests in tow.
Vic Mensa
INNANETOUR + SPECIAL GUESTS
When: Monday 12th October 2026 (Village Underground, London)
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa brings fierce bars and restless energy to Village Underground on the INNANETOUR.
Lael Neale
AS KILLERS DO TOUR 2027
When: Thursday 11th March 2027 (Bush Hall, London)
Omnichord-wielding songwriter Lael Neale brings her dreamlike, hypnotic songcraft to Bush Hall on the As Killers Do tour.
manifest
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS XO
When: Friday 16th October 2026 (OVO Arena Wembley, London)
One of Turkey’s fastest-rising pop sensations, manifest, brings their phenomenal live show to OVO Arena Wembley this October with special guests.
More events, festivals and live entertainment in London in 2026 & 2027
Beyond the headline tours, the London calendar is packed with festivals, special events, comedy and grassroots shows across the region.
Interstellar Live
WITH THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA
When: Sunday 23rd May 2027 (The O2 arena, London)
Gil Scott-Heron
BY BRIAN JACKSON & YASIIN BEY
When: Sunday 11th October 2026 (Royal Albert Hall, London)
Peaky Blinders Underworld
IMMERSIVE LIVE EXPERIENCE
When: Until Wednesday 30th December 2026 (Peaky Blinders Underworld, London)
Gig For Gaza
PERFORMING: SLEAFORD MODS, BAXTER DURY, JOE ARMON-JONES, SINEAD ASHIOKAI
When: Saturday 24th October 2026 (Troxy, London)
Goat
PLUS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS
When: Wednesday 28th April 2027 (Royal Albert Hall, London)
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension
When: Monday 12th October 2026 (The O2 arena, London)
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
MATINEE & EVENING PERFORMANCES
When: Sunday 13th December 2026 (Eventim Apollo, London)
Theatre, musicals, dance and more in London in 2026 and 2027
London's West End is home to some of the world's most celebrated productions, from long-running classics such as The Lion King to crowd-pleasing favourites including Avenue Q, Stranger Things: The First Shadow and RENT. Whether you're looking for award-winning drama, family entertainment or spectacular musical theatre, there's always something worth seeing in the capital.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
When: Until Wednesday 23rd December 2026 (Phoenix Theatre, London)
Hawkins, 1959. The stage prequel to the hit series delivers jaw-dropping stagecraft and the origin story fans have been waiting for.
RENT
When: Until March 2027 (Duke of York's Theatre, London)
Thirty years after it redefined musical theatre, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical RENT bursts back onto the West End in a bold new production directed by Luke Sheppard.
The Lion King
When: Until Sunday 16th May 2027 (Lyceum Theatre, London)
Disney's landmark musical brings breathtaking puppetry, soaring African rhythms and the unforgettable songs of Pride Rock to the West End.
Avenue Q
When: Until Sunday 3rd January 2027 (Shaftesbury Theatre, London)
The irreverent, Tony-winning puppet musical is back in the West End with its filthy humour and surprisingly big heart fully intact.
From long-running classics to the next big hit, discover even more theatre, musicals and live entertainment in London.
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Regional highlights — Where to go in London
London is one of the few places where an arena show, a 100-capacity club gig and a West End production can all be part of the same weekend. From major tours stopping at The O2 arena to emerging artists playing their first London headline shows, the capital's live calendar covers pretty much every corner of the scene.
Arena and stadium shows
You'll find arena-and stadium-scale shows at the likes of The O2 arena and OVO Arena Wembley.
Mid-size venues
There's an array of thriving mid-size music venues to choose from, like O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, Electric Ballroom and O2 Academy Brixton.
Grassroots and independent venues
For buzzing grassroots and independent venues, try The Jazz Cafe and The Lower Third.
Iconic and historic venues
For a taste of London's iconic historic venues, head to Union Chapel or Royal Albert Hall.
Venue spotlight: Union Chapel, London
A working church in Islington that doubles as one of London's most atmospheric live rooms, Union Chapel hosts everything from folk and songwriter shows to comedy and spoken word beneath its vaulted ceiling and stained glass.
Explore Union Chapel venue guide
Frequently asked questions: live events in London
What's on in London in 2026 and 2027?
London's live events calendar covers arena headline tours, West End theatre, grassroots gigs, comedy, festivals and cultural events. Highlights include Fally Ipupa and James Blunt at The O2 arena, Malcolm Todd at O2 Academy Brixton, and West End productions including Stranger Things: The First Shadow, The Lion King and Avenue Q. Browse all upcoming events in London on Gigantic.
Which are the best music venues in London?
London has live music venues at every scale, from The O2 arena and OVO Arena Wembley down to grassroots spots like The Jazz Cafe. See our regional highlights section above for a full breakdown by venue type.
What types of live events can I find in London?
London's calendar covers concerts and tours across every genre, West End theatre and musicals, comedy, festivals, immersive experiences and family entertainment. Whether you're after an arena show, an intimate gig in Camden or Islington, or a long-running West End musical, there's something on across the capital throughout 2026 and 2027.
When do tickets for London events usually go on sale?
Most tickets go on sale on Friday mornings at 10:00, shortly after a show is announced. Pre-sales often open a few days earlier for popular tours. Sign up for ticket alerts on Gigantic to stay ahead — smaller venue shows can sell out just as quickly as arena dates.
Are there any festivals in London in 2026?
Yes. Subterranean Festival takes over venues across Hackney from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026. London also hosts outdoor festivals, street events and cultural celebrations throughout 2026 and 2027. Browse upcoming events in London to see what's on.
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