All London's live music

Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening of irresistible rhythms, authentic Caribbean flavours and feel-good vibes as Ska, Reggae & Jerk comes to The Black Barn.

P-Rock & Be Sharp Presents:

King Punch

Filthy Militia

Cannon Fodder

Be Sharp Promotions and New Cross Live present MDC - Millions Of Dead Cops

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The Restarts

UK based punk band! Formed 1995 in East London, they play shouty hardcore, infused with elements of ska and old school punk.

Jazz fusion upstarts, TRiGGAH, are celebrating the release of their new version of the Jimi Hendrix classic Crosstown Traffic with a special performance at The Fox and Firkin on the 12th August 2026.

A night of tribute to Madness and ska friends

CairoEast are back, performing songs from Madness, the Specials, the beat and others…

Join us for a night and a tribute to Ska.

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer KING ZEPHA fronts an all-star band, performing original music influenced by ska, rocksteady, dub, jazz, soul and global rhythms.

⚓ ALL ABOARD! ⚓

Batten down the hatches because Spain's finest pirate punks, The Groggy Dogs are docking at Hootananny this August for a full-throttle night of Celtic folk, punk, ska and all-out seafaring mayhem.

Ultimate Madnezz - over one hundred minutes of prime nutty monster sound business from the bestest Madness tribute on the block.

A MONKEY COULD DO THAT TOUR

Huge news from The King Blues HQ - they have finally emerged from being holed up in the studio making their first double album (and first album in 8 years) and are ready to hit the road.

Saturday night with Midnight Zu’s fantastic mix of ska, dub, hip hop, funk, folk and soul.

The 100 Club presents…Dub Pistols

Fronted by south London’s Barry Ashworth, Dub Pistols illustrious list of collaborations include Busta Rhymes, Gregory Isaacs and Ragga Twins.

Blackberry Wood brings you wild carnival vibes with booty-shakin’ beats & magical mayhem!

Experience the Perfect Harmony: Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classic sounds, first-class dining, and festive cheer - introduced and curated by Diana Dahlia PR Events.

Canalside Sessions with Williams Cumberbache is a regular weekend treat that brings world-class live music right to Hackney Wick.

No further information available at time of listing.

House of Fun is a full-throttle touring theatre show celebrating the sound, style, and attitude of the UK’s legendary 2Tone and Ska era.

Crosstown Concerts presents…

Death of Guitar Pop

Featuring support from The Skabratts

A night of swingin' ska, soulful rocksteady and reggae The two bands will be joined by Mistah Brown and Tim Dancecrasher (Tighten Up Crew) on the decks and Texas Ranger will be on the mic

Ska punk chaos descends upon East London this September, as UK legends [spunge] return to London for a very special headline show at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road

Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’.

Random Hand presents HANDFEST live at The Dome and Downstairs at The Dome

Experience the Perfect Harmony: ‘SKA’ Calypso and Reggae Brunch - The fusion of ‘Riddims and Blues’.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classic sounds, first-class dining, and festive cheer at the ‘SKA’ Calypso and Reggae Brunch - introduced and curated by Diana Dahlia PR Events.

Legendary 2-Tone group The bEAT, led by vocalist Dave Wakeling, have announced ‘Dance Crazed Too - a 21 date UK tour’.

No further information available at time of listing.

AKA The Syndicate are a modern ska and 2 Tone band blending retro influences with a fresh, contemporary edge. Drawing from artists like The Specials, Madness, Amy Winehouse and Blondie, they deliver infectious grooves, sharp songwriting and a distinctive female-led vocal.