What's on in London

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.

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.

Mully's Basement Bar · West End & Soho

An open live-music night hosted by student societies featuring live indie bands, campus DJs, and cheap drinks. The event is open to non-student guests with valid government photo ID.

Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar · West & Notting Hill

An intimate live music showcase featuring singer-songwriter Izzie Derry playing an acoustic set in central West London. The show has free entry and offers a relaxed space to hear rising independent talent without needing a pricey gig ticket.

Fox and Firkin · South & Brixton

Legendary Somali funk outfit performing live in a vibrant South East London community venue. An exciting, rhythm-heavy live gig welcoming ages 16 and over for live music lovers.

MOTH Club · East & Shoreditch

An intimate evening of live dream pop and alt-pop at Hackney's classic former working men's hall. Great for music lovers looking for cheap gigs without corporate venue prices.

O2 Academy Islington · North & Camden

All-ages indie rock gig celebrating Radiohead's iconic discography with a top live tribute act. Welcomes younger fans looking for accessible live indie gigs without age bars.

Village Underground · East & Shoreditch

Rising indie-rock outfit BBY take the stage in an intimate East London railway arch venue. A relaxed live gig setting perfect for teenage music fans discovering breakthrough grassroots bands.

Big Penny Social · East & Shoreditch

A showcase of local young musical talent competing on stage. This event is a great way to support emerging artists and enjoy live music in a community-focused venue.

Toulouse Lautrec · South & Brixton

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra's under-18 ensemble performs as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. A fantastic opportunity to hear high-level jazz in an intimate venue.

Blue Note London · North & Camden

Live jazz and R&B vocal session curated by Robert Glasper. Under-18s are allowed entry to early sets when accompanied by an adult, offering a rare music venue experience for 16-17s.

The Institute Bar · West End & Soho

Casual live jazz jam session run by student musicians in an open student union bar space. Relaxed, cheap atmosphere to catch live music and hang out with mates on a budget.