What's on in London

The World's End · North & Camden

A relaxed community acoustic session and open mic in Finsbury Park welcoming local teen musicians, bedroom singers, and student spectators. An easy, cost-free place to listen to new talent or get on stage.

The Institute Bar · North & Camden

A relaxed campus bar session showcasing local student musicians, instrumentalists, and singers. It offers a warm, cheap environment where teenagers and freshers can listen or jump in.

West London Queer Project Hub · West & Notting Hill

A relaxed monthly social meetup welcoming queer women, non-binary, and questioning youth. It offers a friendly, pressure-free space to meet new mates.

Victoria and Albert Museum · West & Notting Hill

Free after-hours museum late bringing together live music, creative sets, and interactive pop-ups. Free to enter and heavily frequented by young creatives and students.

Tate Modern · South & Brixton

Huge free art galleries with vast open social spaces overlooking the river Thames. Excellent warm spot for a group of mates to walk around and sit without spending cash.

Four Quarters · South & Brixton

Retro gaming space featuring classic arcade machines, pinball and vintage console booths. Under-18s are welcomed during daytime hours to play retro hits for pocket money coins. Very popular hangout for South London teenagers into gaming and alternative culture.

Southbank Undercroft Skatepark · South & Brixton

The iconic concrete skate space under Queen Elizabeth Hall has been a home for youth subcultures since the 1970s. Drop in any day to skate, listen to music, or watch the sessions for free.

Outernet London · North & Camden

Giant public video atrium featuring four-storey wrap-around 16K screens with interactive digital art and music visuals right next to Tottenham Court Road station. A major zero-budget meeting hub where young Londoners chill, take photos, and wait for friends before gigs.

Beyond Retro · West & Notting Hill

A go-to destination for curated vintage clothing. Perfect for thrifting unique pieces on a budget and exploring the latest sustainable fashion trends.

The Blues Kitchen · East & Shoreditch

Nine Lives · South & Brixton

Hard Rock Cafe · West End & Soho