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Immersive
The Barbican Theatre becomes jazz club for an immersive performance of Charles Mingus's jazz masterpiece, The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady
Tried and Tested
Immersive
Argentina's most thrilling performance troupe, Fuerza Bruta, returns to its London home, the Roundhouse, with is high-octane show, Aven
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Dance
Ballet Nights scores another first by taking a performance of New Voices to the Ministry of Sound
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Gigs
Stormzy, The Strokes, HAIM, Jungle and Dermot Kennedy to headline All Points East 2023, with Field Day festival sandwiched in between
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Gigs
EFG London Jazz Festival features everything from jazz icons playing the biggest stages to fledgling greats serenading intimate bars
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Festival
New music festival Bigfoot offers big-name headliners plus pop-up versions of top London restaurants, all in the picturesque setting of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire
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Gigs
He's not in One Direction anymore: boy wonder Harry Styles is gearing up for his second major stadium tour with his new album Fine Line
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Gigs
As the days get shorter, evening excitement becomes all the more important. From jazz retrospectives to pop sensations, here're the best gigs to look out for this Autumn
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Contemporary Music
Enjoy a complimentary cocktail while listening to the best new talent in British jazz at a Jamaican Jazz Sessions gig
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Gigs
The 'punk poet' is making an appearance in one of the largest live venues in London for performance art that only he could master
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Gigs
If you've seen Fight Club or (500) Days of Summer, you might recognise the loud-quiet rock of Pixies: In London this September
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Following the release of their newest album Father of The Bride, Vampire Weekend are celebrating with two dates in London this November
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Contemporary Music
If garage rock is your thing, look no further – Pete Doherty's new era with the Libertines brings a new tour to London this Autumn
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Gigs
The world’s premier international jockeys’ competition returns to Ascot along with special post-race performances from Jessie J and Tinie Tempah
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Gigs
Modern sounds in historic settings: Somerset House's annual Summer Series returns with a stellar programme of Spanish pop, alternative soul and avant-garde RnB
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Contemporary Music
The historic 2016 Rolling Stones concert amazed fans in Cuba – and it's now coming to Kentish Town with electrifying immersion
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Gigs
Academy Award-nominee and all round great showman Hugh Jackman brings a medley of musical theatre classics to London in his one-man show tour
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Festival
Cancelled: the giant spider is no longer coming to Queen Elizabeth Park
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Gigs
Kylie Mingogue's platinum pop, Fleetwood Mac's shimmering songbook, Muse's rousing rock and Elton John's last ever tour: be ready to book for four mega gigs
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Gigs
The last chance to see Elton John live slowly approaches...
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Gigs
A new documentary from Supersonic director Mat Whitecross covers Coldplay's glorious career. A Head Full Of Dreams is in cinemas worldwide for one night only
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Contemporary Music
We round up some of the more unusual and quirky London gigs in autumn, winter and beyond, available to book right now
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Contemporary Music
Our round-up of the best new London gigs to book this autumn and winter, from new faces to old-school favourites
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Gigs
The popstar who's dominating the airwaves is on the road again: Ed Sheeran tickets will sell out in a flash
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Classical Music
Be the life and Seoul of the party at this year's K-Music festival featuring contemporary, classical and traditional performances
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Gigs
A rare chance to see award-winning jazz singer Stacey Kent live in London
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Gigs
Want some advice on your latest novel? Well, comedian Christopher Bliss is going to give it to you anyway
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Gigs
Sampled by Kanye West and many others, the father of Ethio-Jazz arrives in Hackney in September
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Gigs
Known for controversy, hardcore fans, and inspiring the likes of Beyoncé, Pattinson, Bowie, and Shatner, Death Grips’ tour comes to conquer London in August with Year of the Snitch
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Gigs
Big name comics and bright new talents come to Battersea Arts Centre to preview their gigs ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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Listen up: From Björk to Charlotte Gainsbourg standout acts abound at the best London music festivals – buy your tickets now
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Gigs
From Beyoncé to The Rolling Stones, keep track of the best live music that London has to offer