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What's On in London

Live music in London over the next four weeks — 5 Aug – 2 Sept. 316 gigs listed in London over the next 28 days across 110 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 97. 1 is free entry. In total we track 380 grassroots venues and 69 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get London gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Updated daily · 316 gigs in London over the next four weeks

Last updated: 5 August 2026

Support grassroots music in London

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. London still has 380 of them.

From Camden to Brixton, Shoreditch to Soho. London is the UK's live music capital.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 316 gigs across London over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 380 grassroots venues and 69 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends London listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in London

Every grassroots gig we hold for London in the next four weeks — 5 Aug – 2 Sept. Updated daily.

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Brixton Fridays: Hip Hop, Afrobeats & R&B ‘til 3AM
The Blues Kitchen Brixton·Brixton Acre Lane, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 20:00–02:30
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreR&B, Afrobeat, Hip-Hop
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NGOMA LIVE PERCUSSION, PIANO KEYBOARD & DJs
The Stroud Brewery And Taproom, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 20:00–23:00
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  • GenreDJ / Electronic, House, Jazz
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The Troubadour
The Troubadour·Redcliffe, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 20:00
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  • GenrePop
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The Bronx Band
Avant Garde, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 20:30–23:00
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Ray Keith, Grooverider, Nookie B3B Madcap (Jungle Set)
Fox and Firkin·Ladywell, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 21:00
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  • GenreDJ / Electronic, Hip-Hop, Rap
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Ray Keith
Fox and Firkin·Ladywell, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 21:00
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  • GenreDJ / Electronic
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Bacchanal
Electric Brixton, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 23:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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Channel One Sound System
Village Underground·Hoxton East & Shoreditch, London
Friday, 28 August 2026 · 23:00
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  • GenreReggae
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Creamfields, Calvin Harris, Underworld
Daresbury, London
Friday, 28 August 2026
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenrePop, DJ / Electronic
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Creamfields, Calvin Harris
Daresbury, London
Friday, 28 August 2026
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenrePop
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Bailey Zimmerman, The Long Road Festival, Josh Ross
Stanford Hall, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 11:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop
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29
House Music Radio - Peace & Love Boat Party
E202zq·Stratford Olympic Park, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 13:00–23:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreHouse
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29
Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country Club
Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country Club·Rye Lane, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 13:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreJazz
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29
DJ Cash Money
Fox and Firkin·Ladywell, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 14:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreHip-Hop, Rap
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All Points East, Tyler, The Creator
Victoria Park London, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 14:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop, Hip-Hop
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Creamfields
Daresbury, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 14:00
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Creamfields, Calvin Harris, Amelie Lens
Daresbury, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 14:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop, DJ / Electronic
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29
Day Fever
Carriage Shed, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 14:00
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  • GenreDJ / Electronic
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29
Afterglow 2: Vibrant Forest Brewery Day Festival
Vibrant Forest Brewery·Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 14:00–22:00
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LOADED : All Back To Knebworth 30th Anniversary
Electric Daisy, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 14:00–22:00
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29
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight (6pm)
St Mary Le Strand·St James's, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 18:00–19:00
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29
80s, 90s & 00s Silent Disco @ St Laurence, Stroud
St Laurence: Stroud Centre For Peace And The Arts, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 18:00–22:00
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29
Cerebral Incubation
New Cross Inn·Deptford, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 18:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreMetal
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29
Alfie's Soho, Soho Live Music Club
Alfie's Soho·West End, London
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 18:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreJazz
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Venues in London

Where live music actually happens in London.

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100 Club
London★★★★★ (—)
Oxford Street punk and jazz venue since 1942.
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  • Vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon19:30–23:00
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1901 Arts Club
London★★★★★ (—)
Intimate arts-focused event space.
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London★★★★★ (—)
Charity music venue, profits to student housing.
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30's And Avenue
London Coatbridge★★★★★ (—)
Tribute act and function venue.
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53 Degrees
London Preston★★★★★ (—)
Events and production company venue.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon09:30–18:00
  • Tue09:30–18:00
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  • Fri09:30–18:00
  • SatClosed
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64 Live
London★★★★★ (—)
Retro gaming arcade bar with live music.
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81 Hoghton Street YMCA Building
London Southport★★★★★ (—)
YMCA community venue with events space.
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93 Feet East
London Brick Lane★★★★★ (—)
Brick Lane multi-room music venue and terrace in East London.
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  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • Wed17:00–23:00
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  • Fri17:00–01:30
  • Sat13:30–01:30
  • Sun13:30–22:30
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Aces & Eights
London Tufnell Park★★★★★ (—)
Tufnell Park's Thursday-night free rockabilly/rock open mic at 156-158 Fortess Road, NW5 2HP — saloon-themed bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute sl
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  • 3 vocal mics
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  • Mon16:00–01:00
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Activity For All
London Derby★★★★★ (—)
Outdoor activity centre with events.
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  • Mon08:00–23:00
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ADVANCED BEATS STUDIO And RECORD SHOP
London★★★★★ (—)
DJ courses, music production and studio hire.
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  • MonClosed
  • Tue12:00–19:00
  • Wed13:00–19:00
  • Thu12:00–19:00
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  • Sat13:00–19:00
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AGL Angel
London St Mary's & St James'★★★★★ (—)
Late-night cocktail bar on Essex Road, Angel, with a 3am licence.
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  • MonClosed
  • Tue17:00–00:00
  • Wed17:00–01:00
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  • Fri17:00–03:00
  • Sat17:00–03:00
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Ain't Nothin' But
London Soho★★★★★ (—)
Carnaby blues bar, live every night since 1993.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon17:00–01:00
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  • Thu15:00–01:00
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  • Sat13:00–02:00
  • Sun13:00–23:30
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Albany Arcade
London Halifax★★★★★ (—)
Hybrid event space inside Halifax's Victorian Borough Market.
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Alexandra Palace Park
London★★★★★ (—)
North London's panoramic outdoor concert park at Ally Pally.
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Allsop Arms
London Marylebone★★★★★ (—)
Spacious pub near Baker Street with live music.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon11:00–23:00
  • Tue11:00–23:00
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  • Thu11:00–23:00
  • Fri10:00–23:00
  • Sat10:00–23:00
  • Sun12:00–22:00
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Amazing Grace London Bridge
London★★★★★ (—)
Restaurant and bar near London Bridge.
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  • MonClosed
  • Tue16:00–00:00
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  • Sat12:00–02:00
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Amersham Arms
London★★★★★ (—)
Historic New Cross pub with live bands, DJs and comedy.
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  • Mon12:00–00:00
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  • Thu12:00–03:00
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Apex
London★★★★★ (—)
Acclaimed 500-seat music and theatre venue in Bury St Edmunds.
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Arden Hall
London Castle Bromwich★★★★★ (—)
Community hall with live events.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon10:00–16:00
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  • Fri10:00–15:00
  • Sat11:00–17:00
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Avant Garde
London The Circle★★★★★ (—)
Brand experience and events agency space.
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Babel Open Mic
London Stoke Newington★★★★★ (—)
Stoke Newington art cafe with one of London's top open mics.
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  • MonClosed
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Backyard Comedy Club
London Bethnal Green★★★★★ (—)
East London comedy club with hip-hop nights.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon18:00–23:00
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  • Wed18:00–23:30
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BAM Karaoke Box | Victoria
London★★★★★ (—)
Europe's largest karaoke bar with Wed-Sat open mic nights.
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  • In-house engineer
  • Mon15:00–00:30
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  • Fri12:00–01:30
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  • Sun12:00–21:00
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Open mics in London

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

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Jam in a Jar
Harringay Ladder, London
Starts 19:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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Real piano on stage
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Spice of Life
Soho, London
Starts 19:00
  • Sign-up18:30
  • Slots10 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • BacklineFull
  • Open tomusic, jazz
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Iconic · in-house engineer
EVERY
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The Dublin Castle
Camden Town, London
Starts 19:00
  • Sign-up19:00
  • Slots10 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • BacklineFull
  • Open tomusic
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EVERY
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The Two Bridges
London, London
Starts 19:30
  • Sign-up19:00
  • Slots10 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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EVERY
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Live Music Bar Soho - Blues and Jazz
6 Moor St, London
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • Entry£7.00
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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Mascara Bar
London, London
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up20:00
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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The Archer
Highgate, London
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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Real piano · Chaplin local
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The Three Stags
Kennington, London
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic, folk
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Toulouse Lautrec
London, London
Starts 21:30
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • BacklineFull
  • Open tomusic
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Upstairs at Ronnie's
London, London
Starts 18:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • Entry£7.00
  • PAProvided
  • BacklineFull
  • Open tomusic
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EVERY
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Spiritual Bar
Chalk Farm, London
Starts 18:00
  • Sign-up18:00
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic
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The Fiddler's Elbow - Music Venue
Chalk Farm, London
Starts 19:00
  • Sign-up19:00
  • Slots7 min
  • EntryFree
  • PAProvided
  • Backline
  • Open tomusic, poetry, comedy
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What's on in London — FAQs

Common questions about live music in London, answered with this week's live data.

We currently list 316 gigs in London between 5 Aug and 2 Sept, across 110 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the London gig directory or every city we cover.
Yes — 1 of the 316 London gigs listed right now are free entry (about 0%). Use the Free filter above to see only those. London open mic nights are almost always free too, both to watch and to play.
Saturday, with 97 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 97 gigs · Friday: 84 gigs · Thursday: 47 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.
Right now: New Cross Inn, Piano Bar Soho, Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country Club. In total we track 380 grassroots venues in London, of which 110 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the London venue directory.
London has 69 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the London open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.
Where a London venue publishes a price, the average ticket is £23.00. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.
Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. London still has 380 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.
Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the London gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

316 gigs listed in London over the next four weeks, across 380 grassroots venues and 69 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

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