London’s Ultimate Music Calendar

O2 Academy2 Islington is preparing its stage for a night of electrifying, mind-blowing riffs from the most anticipated, emerging artists this year.

“Without Arthur Brown, there would be no Alice Cooper” – Alice Cooper

Pieces of a dream emerged out of Philadelphia's music scene in 1976.

World renowned tribute artist Laura Jane Butler recreates the distinctive sound and heartfelt performances of the jazz and sound powerhouse, featuring her 7 piece band.

Punk Rock Factory will be playing their biggest ever headline show.

The Bluetones return to mark 30 years of their classic debut album Expecting to Fly. The band celebrate the album’s success with a tour across the UK. You can expect to hear the iconic record in full as well as fan-favourites from their extensive back catalogue.

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The German Songwriter/Producer & DJ Steve Witzlsperger aka STVW is one of the fastest rising artists within the new generation of dance music known for his energetic, yet melodic and emotional dance sound combined with elements from Pop- Punk, Emo and Rock, called ‘PUNK RAVE’.

JOY (Anonymous) make music, but it's something bigger than that: creating shared experiences that uplift and connect people.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT – OCTOBER 31st – LIVE AT THE SOCIAL!! *BACK FROM THE DEAD!!* ☠️

To celebrate the new Gett Outt! Release – and playing BRAND NEW CUTS FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM – 🤩 – we will be letting all beasts – old n’ new – loose – live onstage!!

Cover bands

G.L.O.S.S. ( @mincermincemincer )
THE STOOGES ( @skintern.scum )
BIKINI KILL ( @deadnamepunx @m_4_7_4_k )
MISFITS (Gimic)
RAMONES ( @traidorapunk @subluxpunk @thespeedways )

Rough Edges is joined by headliner and post punk band Lantana on Saturday 31st October 2026! They are expected to draw in the crowds for this show.

Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story, as Phantom of the Opera enters its 40th year, marking four extraordinary decades at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the world's sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Since premiering in London's West End over 22 years ago, 'the ultimate feel-good show' (Classic FM) has thrilled over 65 million people around the world.

HEY, LONDON. IT’S SHOW TIME! OPENING DOORS AT THE PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE - MAY 2026

Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today.

Okvsho is one of the most exciting and promising projects in Europe’s modern jazz scene.

Rooted in beat-making, electronic music, and jazz, the duo has become one of the most distinctive projects to emerge from Switzerland in recent years.

For our fourth annual Halloween show, we return to the scene of the first. Fiddlers Elbow, Camden.

We have had a blast at our previous album shows. First Rumours, then Speaking in Tongues, and last year - Abbey Road.

Wicked, “One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News) and the winner of more than 100 global awards, the must-see musical phenomenon is already the 10th longest-running West End show in British history.

Enter a world of splendour, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment, Moulin Rouge! The Musical blends revelry and romance onstage like never before.

The Olly Mux Trio are delighted to be returning to Green Note for a jazzy Halloween special!

Join jazz vocalist and pianist Olly Mux, together with Dave Archer (guitar) and Theo Malka-Wishart (bass), for an evening of spooky, swinging standards and cheeky originals. Dressing up welcome!

The original UK tribute show to Frank, Sammy and Dean, The Rat Pack is Back was voted best tribute by The Guardian newspaper and performed a Royal Command Performance.

Getting lost on the dancefloor and being found at the bar. This energy on loop all night because the band is playing everything from Childish Gambino to The Supremes and the bartender makes a banging negroni.

Getting lost on the dancefloor and being found at the bar. This energy on loop all night because the band is playing everything from Childish Gambino to The Supremes and the bartender makes a banging negroni.

This Halloween, Chicha Por Favor returns in East London for a special Día de los Muertos celebration: Chicha De Los Muertos!