What's On in London 2026 & 2027: Live Music, Concerts, Theatre & Events
Posted on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 10:00
Written by
Will Rabjohns
What's On in London 2026 & 2027: Live Music, Concerts & Events
Updated July 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:
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Major concerts and tours coming to London
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Standout shows and limited-date runs to book early
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Regional highlights from Brixton and Chelsea to Wembley and Islington
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A practical FAQ to help plan your live events calendar
The biggest gigs & tours coming to London in 2026 & 2027
Duran Duran
THE DANSE MACABRE HALLOWEEN PARTY
When: Saturday 31st October 2026 (The O2 arena, London)
New wave icons Duran Duran throw a spectacular Halloween party at The O2 arena, delivering their glittering hits and theatrical Danse Macabre show.
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.
Death Cab For Cutie
I BUILT YOU A TOWER TOUR + POOL KIDS
When: Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September 2026 (Troxy, London)
Beloved indie heroes Death Cab For Cutie bring their rich catalogue of introspective anthems and elegant songwriting to Troxy for two special London nights.
NOAHFINNCE
“MR OVERWHELM” THE TOUR
When: Tuesday 27th October 2026 (Electric Ballroom, London)
Pop-punk firebrand NOAHFINNCE brings his hook-driven energy and raw honesty to Electric Ballroom for a London date on “MR OVERWHELM” THE TOUR.
TesseracT
THE DESCENT + SPECIAL GUESTS
When: Sunday 1st November 2026 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
Progressive metal pioneers TesseracT bring their intricate rhythms and immersive live spectacle to O2 Academy Brixton for a mesmerising night in the capital.
Walk Off The Earth
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LUMINATI SUNS
When: Friday 6th November 2026 (Electric Ballroom, London)
Viral Canadian collective Walk Off The Earth bring their inventive multi-instrumental pop and infectious energy to Electric Ballroom for a joyous London show.
The Snuts
JOY IN SHORT MOMENTS TOUR WITH THE KAIROS
When: Thursday 10th December 2026 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
Scottish chart-toppers The Snuts bring their anthemic indie-rock and huge sing-along choruses to O2 Academy Brixton this December.
Dead Poet Society
+ SPECIAL GUESTS
When: Saturday 6th February 2027 (Electric Ballroom, London)
Genre-bending alt-rockers Dead Poet Society bring their explosive riffs and dynamic live show to the Electric Ballroom this February.
Saxon
GODS OF THUNDER – CASTLES + EAGLES PRODUCTION + GUESTS
When: Saturday 27th February 2027 (Eventim Apollo, London)
Heavy metal legends Saxon bring their thunderous Gods of Thunder production and decades of classics to the Eventim Apollo this winter.
Sleeping With Sirens
AN ENDING IN ITSELF TOUR + ARM’S LENGTH + LIKE ROSES
When: Sunday 7th March 2027 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
Post-hardcore favourites Sleeping With Sirens hit O2 Academy Brixton with an unmissable headline show, bringing Arm’s Length and Like Roses along for the ride.
Don Broco
NIGHTMARE TRIPPING TOUR + SPECIAL GUESTS UNPEOPLE + ANDO SAN
When: Monday 12th October 2026 (HERE at Outernet, London)
High-energy four-piece Don Broco bring their genre-blurring sound and the Nightmare Tripping tour to HERE at Outernet this autumn.
The Jayhawks
40 YEARS
When: Wednesday 16th September 2026 (Electric Ballroom, London)
Alt-country pioneers The Jayhawks bring four decades of jangling harmonies and timeless songwriting to Electric Ballroom for a special London anniversary show.
manifest
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
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.
Arlo Parks
DESIRE WORLD TOUR
When: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
Mercury Prize-winning songwriter Arlo Parks brings her intimate, soulful indie-pop and poetic lyricism to O2 Academy Brixton on the Desire World Tour.
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.
Peaky Blinders Underworld
IMMERSIVE LIVE EXPERIENCE
When: Thursday 13th August – Wednesday 30th December 2026 (Peaky Blinders Underworld, London)
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
When: Sunday 13th December 2026 (Eventim Apollo, London)
Penguin Cafe + London Ambient Orchestra
When: Thursday 25th February 2027 (Barbican Hall, London)
HYPER JAPAN Festival
THE UK’S BIGGEST JAPANESE CULTURE EVENT
When: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2026 (Olympia, London)
Goat
PLUS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS
When: Wednesday 28th April 2027 (Royal Albert Hall, London)
Papa Roach
RISE OF THE ROACH TOUR + LANDMVRKS & SLEEP THEORY
When: Sunday 8th November 2026 (The O2 arena, London)
Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson & Yasiin Bey
When: Sunday 11th October 2026 (Royal Albert Hall, London)
Charlotte Wessels
THE OBSESSION + SPECIAL GUEST MELISSA BONNY
When: Friday 5th February 2027 (Islington Assembly Hall, London)
Gene
WITH THE SLOW READERS CLUB & RIALTO
When: Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October 2026 (Roundhouse, London)
Tash Sultana
RETURN TO THE ROOTS EU UK TOUR 2026 WITH JEREMY LOOPS AND SOUTH SUMMIT
When: Saturday 13th March 2027 (OVO Arena Wembley, London)
Death of Guitar Pop
LIVE IN LONDON WITH THE SKABRATTS
When: Tuesday 8th September 2026 (100 Club, London)
Hopefully a Few Laughs with Ed Gamble and Rosie Jones
When: Friday 17th July 2026 (Union Chapel, 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 Hamilton and Les Misérables to crowd-pleasing favourites including Titaníque and Paddington. Whether you're looking for award-winning drama, family entertainment or spectacular musical theatre, there's always something worth seeing in the capital.
Hamilton
THE HIT MUSICAL BY LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
When: September 2026 – March 2027 (Victoria Palace Theatre, London)
The award-winning musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda reimagines the life of Alexander Hamilton through hip-hop, R&B and show-stopping choreography.
RENT
THE GROUNDBREAKING ROCK MUSICAL RETURNS TO LONDON, STARRING GATEN MATARAZZO
When: September 2026 - February 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.
Paddington The Musical
PADDINGTON HAS SWAPPED WINDSOR GARDENS FOR THE WEST END
When: January 2027 - February 2028 (Savoy Theatre, London)
Britain's favourite bear arrives in the West End for a family-friendly adventure packed with charm, music and marmalade.
High School Musical
HARRY JUDD JOINS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL FOR ITS LONDON RUN
When: October 2026 - January 2027 (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London)
Disney's hugely popular musical comes to London, bringing all the songs, nostalgia and Wildcats spirit fans know and love.
From long-running classics to the next big hit, discover even more theatre, musicals and live entertainment in London.
BROWSE MORE THEATRE & MUSICALS
Looking for even more events in London in 2026 & 2027? Browse a wider selection of gigs, tours, theatre and live entertainment below.
See more events in London
Theatre
- Abba Voyage — July 2026 – February 2027 (Abba Arena, London)
- Grease - The Immersive Movie Musical — July - September 2026 (Evolution London)
- Now You See Me Live — July - September 2026 (London Coliseum)
- Operation Mincemeat — July 2026 – February 2027 (Fortune Theatre, London)
- Oh, Mary! — July 2026 – January 2027 (Trafalgar Studios, London)
- One Day — November 2026 – March 2027 (Garrick Theatre, London)
- Les Misérables — July 2026 - March 2027 (Sondheim Theatre, London)
- Matilda The Musical — July 2026 – September 2027 (Cambridge Theatre, London)
- Trainspotting The Musical — July – September 2026 (Theatre Royal Haymarket, London)
- Hadestown — July 2026 – June 2027 (Lyric Theatre, London)
- Cirque Alice — December 2026 – January 2027 (Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London)
Live shows, tours, festivals & events
- Live At The Chapel — Saturday 25th July 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Frankie and the Witch Fingers — Friday 31st July 2026 (The Dome, London)
- Pastel — Saturday 1st August 2026 (The Jazz Cafe, London)
- Habibi Funk & Friends — Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th August 2026 (Hackney Bridge, London)
- Dance Gavin Dance — Saturday 12th September 2026 (O2 Forum Kentish Town, London)
- Polish Jazz Festival — Sunday 13th September 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- OSP Presents: Other Side Psych Weekender 2026 — Friday 18th – Sunday 20th September 2026 (Strongroom, Shoreditch)
- Toby Lee — Saturday 26th September 2026 (Islington Assembly Hall, London)
- Marillion — Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd October 2026 (Eventim Apollo, London)
- The Lemonheads — Friday 2nd October 2026 (Troxy, London)
- Subterranean Festival — Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th October 2026 (Various Venues, Hackney)
- Olafur Arnalds — Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October 2026 (Eventim Apollo, London)
- NateWantsToBattle — Wednesday 7th October 2026 (O2 Academy Islington, London)
- David Duchovny — Thursday 8th October 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Creeper — Friday 9th October 2026 (O2 Forum Kentish Town, London)
- Pete & Bas — Friday 9th October 2026 (indigo at The O2, London)
- Ulrika Spacek — Friday 9th October 2026 (The Dome, London)
- Fear Factory — Saturday 10th October 2026 (O2 Forum Kentish Town, London)
- Slavoj Žižek — Sunday 11th October 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension — Monday 12th October 2026 (The O2 arena, London)
- Damian Lewis — Wednesday 14th October 2026 (The Garage, London)
- Margaret Glaspy — Friday 16th October 2026 (St Matthias Church, London)
- Alabaster DePlume — Friday 16th & Saturday 17th October 2026 (ICA, London)
- Honestav — Sunday 18th October 2026 (Village Underground, London)
- Ocean Film Festival World Tour — Tuesday 20th – Friday 23rd October 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Courtney Barnett — Wednesday 21st October 2026 (O2 Forum Kentish Town, London)
- Huey Morgan — Thursday 22nd October 2026 (Electric Ballroom, London)
- Foy Vance — Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th October 2026 (O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London)
- Swervedriver — Friday 23rd October 2026 (Village Underground, London)
- Ghøstkid — Sunday 25th October 2026 (The Garage, London)
- Ezra Furman — Monday 26th October 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Perfume Genius — Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th October 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Jalen Ngonda — Wednesday 28th October 2026 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
- Jasmine Jethwa — Friday 30th October 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Cancer Bats — Saturday 31st October 2026 (Electric Brixton, London)
- Joshua Idehen — Tuesday 3rd November 2026 (HERE at Outernet, London)
- Deaf Havana — Thursday 5th & Friday 6th November 2026 (O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London)
- Oscar Jerome — Friday 6th November 2026 (Signature Brew Blackhorse Road, London)
- Michael McGovern — Friday 13th November 2026 (Bush Hall, London)
- Black Country, New Road — Friday 13th November 2026 (London Coliseum)
- Fink — Saturday 14th November 2026 (Electric Brixton, London)
- Dave Okumu & Friends — Sunday 15th November 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- URNE — Sunday 15th November 2026 (The Dome, London)
- Anna Von Hausswolff — Monday 16th November 2026 (O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London)
- Widowspeak — Tuesday 17th November 2026 (Scala, London)
- Kid Kapichi — Friday 20th November 2026 (HERE at Outernet, London)
- Gentleman's Dub Club — Friday 20th November 2026 (Electric Ballroom, London)
- Camille O’Sullivan & Her Band — Friday 20th November 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- The Commoners — Friday 20th November 2026 (Dingwalls, London)
- Dr Rangan Chatterjee — Sunday 22nd November 2026 (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London)
- Jamie Duffy — Thursday 26th November 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- An Evening With Lambchop — Friday 27th & Saturday 28th November 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- The Dualers — Saturday 28th November 2026 (indigo at The O2, London)
- The Lord of the Rings – Fellowship of the Ring in Concert — Sunday 29th November 2026 (The O2 arena, London)
- The Temperance Movement — Tuesday 1st December 2026 (O2 Forum Kentish Town, London)
- UB40 feat Ali Campbell — Thursday 3rd December 2026 (The O2 arena, London)
- Young Knives — Friday 4th December 2026 (Heaven, London)
- Andrew Cushin — Monday 7th December 2026 (The Garage, London)
- The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets — Tuesday 8th December 2026 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
- Dominum — Thursday 10th December 2026 (Electric Brixton, London)
- New Model Army — Sunday 13th December 2026 (Roundhouse, London)
- Slift — Sunday 13th December 2026 (Islington Assembly Hall, London)
- Peter Capaldi — Monday 14th December 2026 (Dingwalls, London)
- Cara Dillon — Friday 18th December 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Kate Rusby at Christmas — Tuesday 22nd December 2026 (Union Chapel, London)
- Whitechapel & Sylosis — Friday 29th January 2027 (Electric Ballroom, London)
- Dagny — Tuesday 2nd February 2027 (Electric Ballroom, London)
- Amorphis — Wednesday 3rd February 2027 (O2 Forum Kentish Town, London)
- Morgana — Thursday 11th February 2027 (The Lower Third, London)
- Ariel Posen — Tuesday 16th February 2027 (The Garage, London)
- Julia Jacklin — Friday 19th February 2027 (Eventim Apollo, London)
- Bury Tomorrow — Saturday 20th February 2027 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
- The Bones of J.R. Jones — Saturday 20th February 2027 (The Garage, London)
- Iceage — Wednesday 24th February 2027 (Electric Brixton, London)
- Rapperholic UK — Saturday 6th March 2027 (The O2 arena, London)
- Rick Wakeman — Sunday 7th March 2027 (London Coliseum)
- Camille — Thursday 11th March 2027 (London Palladium)
- Editors — Thursday 11th March 2027 (O2 Academy Brixton, London)
- Matt Mathews — Friday 19th March 2027 (Union Chapel, London)
- Goldie Lookin Chain — Saturday 27th March 2027 (O2 Forum Kentish Town, London)
- Ira Glass — Saturday 3rd April 2027 (Royal Festival Hall, London)
- MEUTE — Saturday 1st May 2027 (Troxy, London)
Regional highlights — Where to go in London
You'll find arena and stadium-scale shows at the likes of The O2 arena, Wembley Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and OVO Arena Wembley, alongside an array of thriving mid-size music venues like O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, Electric Ballroom and O2 Academy Brixton.
For buzzing grassroots and independent venues, try The Black Heart and The Lower Third, or go for the classically iconic Alexandra Palace or Royal Albert Hall.
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 Duran Duran at The O2 arena, The Snuts at O2 Academy Brixton, and West End productions including Hamilton, RENT and Paddington The Musical. 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 Black Heart. 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. HYPER JAPAN Festival, the UK's biggest Japanese culture event, takes over Olympia from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2026. London also hosts outdoor summer festivals, street events and cultural celebrations throughout 2026 and 2027. Browse upcoming events in London to see what's on.
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