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The best gigs of 2022 in London

From post-punk to professional whistlers, our choices are eclectic at the very least

Steve Beech

You know, this year has been a stinker at times. But there’s no better ailment to a shit piece of news than belting out your favourite songs so loud that you need a throat sweet when you get home (just me?). This year, we fully embrace post-pando gig life, with a wide variation of highlights across the board from the Time Out team. The Gen Zers put us all to shame with achingly cool Spotify rising stars, veteran metalheads got to revel in nostalgia built up over two decades of listening, and some of us embraced the camp theatrics of popstars wearing light-up bras. These are gigs that brought us nothing but joy. So don’t judge our taste, alright?

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1.  Lady Gaga - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, July 29

This was probably the best gig of my life. And not just because I’ve been a fan of Gaga’s since her blood-splattered, bow-haired, bubble-dress ‘Poker Face’ days. Giving you the drama of an elaborate rock cabaret, this gig had all you’d want from Mother Monster. I didn’t care that I almost lost my life to 40-foot flames, I would've died happy. I got to see Gaga in a wild assortment of costumes, gyrating with a 12-strong brigade, dedicating her first night of the Chromatica Ball to Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow. Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopping… – Georgia Evans, Deputy Commercial Editor

2.  Orchestra Baobab - Union Chapel, August 9

I’ve never been to Senegal, but Orchestra Baobab have regularly taken me there. And I’ve never felt more like I’ve been in a sweaty Dakar bar than one fine day in August this year. It was the time of the second heatwave. I was perched on a pew in Union Chapel, ginger beer in hand. And here was my favourite band, on their fiftieth-anniversary tour, postponed due to Covid. They rattled through the famous ones from the 1982 album ‘Pirate’s Choice’, but with Orchestra Baobab it’s not really about that. They don’t have bangers. They have vibes. And so we got an hour and a half of floating riffs, blaring sax and dancing, dancing, dancing: just the tonic for the hellish heat outside.  — Huw Oliver, UK Editor

3.  Emperor - Roundhouse, May 7

Emperor was a big part of my life about 20 years ago. Out of all the Norwegian black metal bands they were the most impressive. I'd long ago surrendered hope of seeing them live. Emperor sort of broke up ages ago, and even before that, they barely ever gigged. Despite not being so into extreme metal these days, the moment I heard about this out-of-the-blue Roundhouse show I knew I had to go. What I thought was going to be a semi-enjoyable exercise in nostalgia, was in fact one of the most intense and thrilling concert experiences of my life. The music – brutal and bombastic – was a perfect fit for London’s most idiosyncratic venue.  — Joe Mackertich, Editor, London

4.  Confidence Man - KOKO, November 1

When Janet Planet and Sugar Bones exploded onto the stage at KOKO wearing XXXL suits, fit with hilariously exaggerated shoulder pads that moved in time to the beat, I knew we were in for a wild ride. With champagne showers, multiple costume changes and high-energy dance moves, Confidence Man at Koko was a hedonistic, joyous hour and fifteen minutes of wall-to-wall bangers. If you don’t know about the enigmatic Australian dance-pop quartet that are behind bops like ‘C.O.O.L Party’ and ‘Toy Boy’, I strongly urge you to seek them out, even if it’s only to see front woman Janet Planet, drenched in champagne, gyrating in a flashing LED oversized cone bra.  — India Lawrence, contributing writer

5.  Shygirl - Heaven, March 9

The pandemic might have put paid to live music for far longer than was comfortable, but for Shygirl’s long-anticipated ‘ALIAS’ tour in March, that came with one unexpected advantage. Two postponements and a full calendar year after she was initially supposed to tour her brilliant 2020 EP, the anticipation made for one of the liveliest atmospheres I’ve ever experienced in a venue as intimate as Heaven. It was an immensely gratifying return to gig-going that will stay with me for a long time. – Rosie Hewitson, Things To Do Editor, London

6.  Rema - O2 Academy Brixton, November 8

22-year-old afrobeat rising star from Nigeria, Rema, emerged from the inside of a red telephone box at O2 Academy Brixton in November, as a fitting introduction for the opening night of his first-ever UK tour. Performing his acclaimed debut album ‘Raves and Roses’ along with famed tracks ‘Dumebi’ and ‘Calm Down’, Rema affirmed his transformation from local musician to global superstar with his playful, fiery stage presence and mesmerising vocals. With surprise appearances from Dave and Fireboy DML, the concert felt like a roaring party in celebration of Rema's success.  —  Ellie Muir, contributing writer

7.  Erykah Badu - Southbank Centre, November 6

Erykah Badu’s two nights at the Queen Elizabeth Hall felt like something special. The emblematic R&B singer kept us waiting for a full 40 minutes, but boy, was it worth it. Backed by a nine-strong live band, Badu belted out hit after hit to celebrate 25 years of her debut album, ‘Baduizm’. Swirling in synths, bluesy piano, and thundering drums, her spellbinding vocals were enough to cast the audience into a strange sort of neo-soul trance – one where they stayed on their feet with applause for the entire show.  — Chiara Wilkinson, Chief Features Writer, UK

8.  Pat Metheny - Eventim Apollo, June 12.

Listen to me, Pat Metheny is the greatest living jazz guitarist. Maybe even the best jazz guitarist ever; a master of fluid lines, chordal cleverness, shreddy dexterity and the owner of the biggest mop of hair in the genre. Seeing him slide through classic after classic, from early bangers to experimental free jazz wild ones, was like watching magic happen. Beautiful, jazzy magic.  — Eddy Frankel, Art & Culture Editor, London

9.  Diana Ross - The O2, June 23

Watching a living legend perform is never going to be a bad idea, even if they’re autotuned to the hilt – who remembers the Queen’s 70th Jubilee concert? – with the backing singers bearing the brunt of the work. But seeing a Supreme in concert isn’t so much about hitting the high notes, but being in the presence of someone so ingrained in musical folklore, they don’t need to. Plus the outfit changes were chef’s kiss. Never stop rocking those feathered jackets, Di.  — Jess Phillips, Senior Social Media Editor

10.  Tropical Fuck Storm - Studio 9294, September 30

When Aussie rock legends Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin stepped away from The Drones and rebooted (along with Lauren Hammel and Erica Dunn) as Tropical Fuck Storm, we should’ve known that mellowing out wasn’t on the radar. The band’s late September London show was total proof: an all-bite, no-frills blare of arching punk blues and thickly fuzzy noise rock, track after track belted out to a tiny Studio 9294 (incidentally, perfectly sized for this kind of stuff) – plus a loose, rampant cover of ‘Staying Alive’. Glorious.  — Ed Cunningham, contributing writer

11.  Molly Lewis - Laylow, November 3

The world of professional whistlers might be a small one, but Molly Lewis’s first-ever London engagement is still big news. From the small Australian town of Mullumbimby via her current home of Los Angeles, Molly’s schtick is impeccable; razzle-dazzle Rat Pack panache meets end-of-the-pier vaudeville banter which has the Notting Hill basement crowd tittering with glee. And that’s before the whistling even starts; hypnotic, tiki dreamscapes that make the perfect accompaniment to cocktail hour.  — Leonie Cooper, Food & Drink Editor, London

12.  Yeah Yeah Yeahs - O2 Academy Brixton, June 7

The New York trio have been away for aeons and could have probably squeaked an arena comeback show thanks to the enduring, Gen Z-friendly popularity of their timeless hit ‘Maps’. But much as the mellow new album ‘Cool It Down’ marks a slower pace, the point of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs live is that they’re forever those scrappy, angular, unimpeachably hip art poppers they were 20 years ago. In the dark of Brixton, Karen O looked exactly the same as she did two decades before, the support acts – Porridge Radio and Dry Cleaning – were immaculately picked representatives of the new generation, and basically the audience got to roleplay being hip again, which was just peachy. – Andrzej Lukowski, Theatre & Dance Editor, UK

13.  Tame Impala - All Points East, August 25

Getting to see Tame Impala's long-awaited headline set at All Points East was like something out of a psychedelic fever dream. There was dancing (thanks to the groovier tracks on the latest release, 'The Slow Rush'), there was headbanging ('Elephant''s gnarly riff will do that to you), there was the collective excitement of a crowd kept inside for two years, and there were, of course, some very crazy lights and visuals. I even went on some guy's shoulders, which I haven't done since I was a literal teenager. Best night of the year!  — Grace Beard, Deputy Travel Editor

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Gigs in London 2022: The 25 hottest tickets, from Billie Eilish to Sam Fender

London ’s live music scene is beginning to look a lot more like its usual, brilliant self. Although we’re not quite out of the woods yet, the coming months are packed with blockbuster gigs , many of which have already sold out — Adele, Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John and Michael Kiwanuka among them.

Not to worry, though — there are still plenty of tickets left for some cracking gigs. And if a show is fully booked but has a waiting list, put your name down: a slim silver lining to all the self-isolation is that ticket-holders are likelier than ever to drop out at the last minute, which means there’s always a chance you could take it off their hands. They get their money back, you get to see your favourite artist, and the venue doesn’t lose out. Sorted.

Here are 25 of the hottest shows coming up in the capital.

We’ve been waiting to hear more from The Smile — a supergroup consisting of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner — ever since they made their debut as surprise guests on the Glastonbury livestream last summer. The trio play three shows in 24 hours here.

Jan 29-30, Magazine London, SE10, £77, magazinelondon.co.uk

The last time Dave headlined solo shows in London back in 2019, it was at Brixton Academy. No small feat, but it’s dwarfed by the two arena dates the Streatham rapper has booked in here, performing in front of 40,000 people across both nights.

Feb 21-22, The O2, SE10, from £48, theo2.co.uk

Laura Mvula

Take a trip back to the Eighties with Laura Mvula, whose latest album Pink Noise revelled in the sublime, synth-soaked sounds of the decade . With more than a dash of Prince, it was a triumph of a record — hear cuts from that and the rest of her back catalogue in west London.

Mar 10, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, from £32, academymusicgroup.com

Keeley Forsyth

Sparsely powerful and deeply personal, Keeley Forsyth’s music is a force to behold, especially in the live setting. The Oldham-born artist will excavate her hauntingly brilliant 2019 album Debris at this gig, and explore her upcoming release Limbs, due out on February 25.

Mar 11, Milton Court, EC2Y, £17.50, barbican.org.uk

Named as a Rising Star at last year’s BRIT Awards, there’s plenty of buzz hovering around this 21-year-old — anyone who’s heard her heartbreak single Black Hole and subsequently had the chorus permanently stuck in their head for weeks afterwards will understand why people are so excited.

Mar 24, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9, from £24, academymusicgroup.com

Like much of his music, Slowthai’s live shows are always feisty affairs; don’t be surprised if you get swept into a mosh when the rowdier tunes get aired. But on latest album TYRON , the Northampton artist showcased his gentler side too, making these Brixton gigs a fascinating prospect.

Mar 30-31, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9, from £32, academymusicgroup.com

Japanese Breakfast

Be Sweet, the lead single off Japanese Breakfast’s new album Jubilee, has a fair claim to stake as one of 2021’s best pop songs; a sugary, addictive snack of a track. The whole LP turned out to be a winner, in fact, and will be celebrated here in north London.

Mar 30, O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5, £22, academymusicgroup.com

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Leeds four-piece Yard Act sold out a February show at Shoreditch’s Village Underground so quickly that they were booked at its larger sister venue, EartH, for just a couple of months after. Off-centre instrumentals and darkly comedic, incisive social commentaries will be on the menu here.

Apr 5, EartH, N16, £17.50, earthackney.co.uk

Kojey Radical

Kojey Radical feels like he’s long overdue his shot at the big time. The Hoxton rapper dropped his first project back in 2014 and has since been proving himself as a potent artistic force, but we’re still waiting for his debut album — it’ll arrive in March, coupled with this biggest ever headline gig.

Apr 8, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9, from £18, academymusicgroup.com

A fixture on pretty much every single “ones to watch for 2022” list, Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg are very much the Next Big Thing in the indie rock world. A burst of smart, snappy, sardonic singles have all been giddily received, and this show at the newly reopened Koko has (unsurprisingly) sold out. Get yourself on the waiting list and keep those fingers crossed.

Apr 26, Koko, NW1, £13.75, koko.co.uk

Even the doomiest of Covid soothsayers probably wouldn’t have thought we’d have to have quite this long for a big old arena party to celebrate Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia . Released all the way back in March 2020, the joyous album will finally get the gigs it deserves with two nights at the O2.

May 2-3, The O2, SE10, from £44, theo2.co.uk

It’s been 10 years since Metronomy released The English Riviera, which earned them a Mercury Prize nomination and fully established them as a force in the UK music scene. In the decade since, they’ve pushed their sound in all different directions, and will tie it together at this huge Ally Pally gig.

May 7, Alexandra Palace, N22, £34, alexandrapalace.com

Finally free of the five-album deal she signed with Atlantic as a 16-year-old, Charli XCX looks set to strive forward with the experimental hyper-pop style she’s so successfully helped to popularise in recent years — we’ll hear the fruits of all that here.

May 19, Alexandra Palace, N22, £34, alexandrapalace.com

Years & Years

Having broken all our hearts with his role as Ritchie in the profoundly moving TV series It’s A Sin in 2021, this year Olly Alexander will turn his attention back to being an arena-sized pop star. He brings his chart-topping Years & Years project to Wembley to mark the release of a new album, Night Call.

May 26, SSE Arena, Wembley, HA9, from £36, ssearena.co.uk

Kiwi megastar Lorde will play four shows in London — three at the Roundhouse, followed by one at Ally Pally a few weeks later — and it’s no surprise that they’ve all sold out. All four gigs are operating with waiting lists though, so if you’re desperate to see her live, add your name to the queue.

Jun 1-3, Roundhouse, NW1, £42.50, roundhouse.org.uk / Jun 28, Alexandra Palace, N22, £49, alexandrapalace.com

There aren’t many artists around today who could book out 10 nights at the O2 (Prince still holds the record with 21) but Queen are one of them. The legendary rockers, fronted by Adam Lambert, come to London as part of a worldwide tour that started back in 2019.

Jun 5-21, The O2, SE10, from £91, theo2.co.uk

Billie Eilish

Talking of musicians who have the power to sell out a run of shows at London’s biggest arena: enter Billie Eilish. The last time the 20-year-old played a solo gig in the capital, in 2019, it was at Kingston nightclub Pryzm. Now, with the pop world conquered, she returns for six O2 gigs.

Jun 10-26, The O2, SE10, from £88, theo2.co.uk

Grace Jones’s Meltdown

The Grace Jones-curated edition of Meltdown — the Southbank Centre’s long-running concert series — was first scheduled for 2020, then 2021, and now 2022. Jones’s own gig has already sold out, but the others have tickets left: most notably Solange, alongside the likes of Peaches, Meshell Ndegeocello and Oumou Sangaré.

June 10-19, Southbank Centre, SE1, various prices, southbankcentre.co.uk

An artist whose sound morphs and moulds into new shapes with each project, John Grant continued his journey with the release of his fifth solo album, Boy From Michigan, at the beginning of 2021. He’ll play through cuts from that, and his varied back catalogue, in Shepherd’s Bush.

Jun 16, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W12, £38, academymusicgroup.com

The tragedies of not having a ticket for Glastonbury are many, and not being able to see Diana Ross in the Sunday legend’s slot on the Pyramid Stage is certainly one of them. You can go some way to vanquishing the FOMO by nabbing a ticket for when the famed vocalist comes to London for these two nights instead.

Jun 23-24, The O2, SE10, from £65, theo2.co.uk

After breaking records with his last world tour (260 shows raking in more than half a billion quid), Ed Sheeran has said this upcoming set of stadium gigs might be his last for quite a while. If that does turn out to be true, he’s going out with a bang: five nights at Wembley Stadium as part of a Europe-wide victory lap.

Jun 24-Jul 1, Wembley Stadium, HA9, from £55, wembleystadium.com

Annie Clark, AKA St Vincent, has always been one to look forward to with her innovative approach to guitar music, but on her latest album Daddy’s Home, she took inspiration from the past: specifically, the deeply grooved 1970s guitar records she was introduced to as a child. Expect a rock show with a twist in Hammersmith.

Jun 29, Eventim Apollo, W6, from £33, eventimapollo.com

Rescheduled from February thanks to the vocal cord surgery that Lindsey Jordan underwent at the end of last year, this north London gig should see the indie rock favourite back in fine voice with her solo project Snail Mail, blasting out her heart-on-sleeve anthems.

Jun 29, O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5, £22, academymusicgroup.com

North Shields guitarist Sam Fender is now — to use a technical term — absolutely bloody massive. He’s already sold out gigs at Wembley Arena in April, and he’ll follow it up with this 40,000-capacity outdoor show, supported by a stellar cast of Fontaines D.C., Declan McKenna, Beabadoobee, Goat Girl and more.

Jul 16, Finsbury Park, N4, £53, festivalrepublic.com

LA sisters Haim are another group to have been patiently waiting for their chance to play some big London concerts during the pandemic, having twice cancelled and rescheduled their plans. Undeterred, the band promised fans last year they'll "go even harder as soon as we’re allowed to play for you". Sounds like a plan.

Jul 21, The O2, SE10, from £30, theo2.co.uk

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Exploring the capital is a great way to spend the day, whether you’re a native Londoner or a tourist visiting the UK. The city is teeming with attractions and events to visit, including museums, tours and iconic landmarks to visit. Pass your free time and spend a day or evening in the capital with some of the best music and smash-hit theatre events or catch a sports game in one of London’s incredible stadiums.

If festivals are your thing, then use our guide to find the best London festivals happening this year and get in early for 2025 festivals happening next summer. For a full list of festival across the UK and abroad, check out our Festival Finder.  From late-night gigs and live music to the perfect day trip idea, our guide has it all.

Along with our list of events in the London Guide , we also shortlist some of the best events happening every month in the capital, from concerts and gigs, theatre, comedy, sports and much more. 

There are multiple music venues across the capital, from intimate gigs to stadium tours. Find upcoming music events by venue and date here.

Some popular London Music Venues with upcoming concerts and gigs include:

• The O2,  Peninsula Square
• Electric Brixton 
• Electric Ballroom,  Camden
• Roundhouse,  Camden
• Barbican Hall,  Silk Street
• London Palladium , Argyll Street
• Eventim Apollo,  Hammersmith
• SSE Arena Wembley

See our  Concerts & Tours Guide   for all of the best upcoming gigs in London and across the UK.

Below are some London theatre venues.

Some popular London Theatres with upcoming West End shows and musicals include:

• Adelphi Theatre
• Apollo Victoria Theatre
• Cambridge Theatre
• Lyceum Theatre
• Palace Theatre
• Piccadilly Theatre
• Prince Edward Theatre 
• The Prince of Wales Theatre
• Victoria Palace Theatre

See our  West End Theatre Guide   for all London theatre tickets and regional theatre shows.

Our London guide contains all of the upcoming London sporting events in 2024 & 2025. There are a wide range of sporting events and things to do, including cricket, tennis, football, soccer, rugby, rowing and much more.

Some popular London sports stadiums and venues with upcoming events and things to do include:

• Twickenham Stadium

For a full list of sporting events across the UK, check out our Sports Guide.

Our guide includes the latest comedians on tour. There are always comedy gigs happening in London, from household names to new stand up comics on the scene.

See our Comedy Guide for all of the comics on tour both in London and across the UK.

Our guide has the best tickets for things to do in London, whether you are looking for things to do this week or weekend. We have a full London Events Calendar for 2024 & 2025 with things to do every day, week and month of the year to give you plenty of ideas for London activities.

If you’re looking for events in the capital to go to tonight, then you’ve come to the right place. Check out our selected music events and gigs, where you can filter by date range to find events happening today, tonight and this week. Get concert tickets and see live music, or why not catch a theatre show in London’s iconic West End. Our Nights Out Under £35 Guide  will cover all your nightlife needs.

Our guide covers day trip ideas along with London nightlife. See our Things to Do Guide for a full list of activities across the capital and the UK.

London’s West End is famous for its world-class theatre productions. The West End is located in central London, west of the City of London and generally makes up the areas around Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.

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• Friday 19 July 2024

The Garage , London, UK

Call Me Malcolm, Faintest Idea, Unfunfair, and Lead Shot Hazard

New Cross Inn , New Cross, UK

Cowtown and Duck Wax

The Shacklewell Arms , London, UK

Dana Gillespie

The Sound Lounge - Sutton , Sutton, UK

• Saturday 20 July 2024

Garbage Jehnny Beth

Wembley OVO Arena , London, UK

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds 86TVs and echo and the bunneymen

Alexandra Palace Park , London, UK

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

St Mary Magdalen , London, UK

Rachael Sage

Green Note , Camden, UK

• Sunday 21 July 2024

Patti Smith

Somerset House , London, UK

Rough Trade East , London, UK

John Otway & The Big Band and John Otway

The Lexington , London, UK

• Sunday 21 July 2024 – Sunday 21 July 2024

Folk By The Oak 2024 The Staves, Levellers, Darlingside, Beans on Toast, Seckou Keita, Young'uns, The Furrow Collective, and Cahalen Morrison

Hatfield Park , Hatfield, UK

• Tuesday 23 July 2024

Pet Shop Boys

Royal Opera House , London, UK

• Wednesday 24 July 2024

Sofar Sounds , London, UK

• Thursday 25 July 2024

Bruce Springsteen

Wembley Stadium , London, UK

Waxahatchee

O2 Forum Kentish Town , London, UK

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

Bonnie Tyler

indigo at The O2 , London, UK

• Friday 26 July 2024

Grace Jones, Róisín Murphy, Horse Meat Disco, Dimitri from Paris, Oli Keens, and J-Felix

Crystal Palace Bowl , Bromley, UK

Alkaline Trio and Lowlives

Mannequin Death Squad and A Void

The Black Heart , London, UK

• Friday 26 July 2024 – Sunday 28 July 2024

Level UP! 2024 Mustard Plug, Sonic Boom Six, Chris Murray, Joystick, The JB Conspiracy, Omnigone, Dakka Skanks, and Captain Accident and the Disasters

• Saturday 27 July 2024

Bruce Springsteen The E street Band

Future Islands Baxter Dury, Julie Byrne, The Golden Dregs, Circe, and JOON

KISSTORY, Artful Dodger, Fuse ODG, Kyla, General Levy, Ram-Z, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Lisa Maffia, Phats & Small, Wayne Wonder, and Alison Limerick Ms. Dynamite, Kele Le Roc, Robin S, Sabrina Washington, Majestic, Lisa Mafia, Shortee Blitz, Damage, Shola Ama, Baby D, and The Dixon Brothers

Blackheath Common , London, UK

Tank and the Bangas

Jazz Cafe , London, UK

The Vapors Darron Robinson

The Suburbs at the Holroyd Arms , Guildford, UK

Old London Road Café , Kingston Upon Thames, UK

• Saturday 27 July 2024 – Saturday 27 July 2024

Strange Overtones Festival - MacHine Girl + More 2024 Sign Crushes Motorist, Machine Girl, Lucy, Sweet Pill, Alice Longyu Gao, Yunè Pinku, Cumgirl8, and Lucy (Cooper B. Handy)

EartH , London, UK

• Sunday 28 July 2024

The Zutons and Lightning Seeds

Bush Hall , London, UK

• Sunday 28 July 2024 – Sunday 28 July 2024

Uptown Festival 2024 Madness, The Zutons, and Lightning Seeds

• Tuesday 30 July 2024
• Wednesday 31 July 2024

Dwarves and Spider

The Dreadnoughts Dakka Skanks, Deadbeat At Dawn, Deadbeat At Dawn (UK), Channel 3, and Ch 3

The Underworld , London, UK

• Thursday 01 August 2024

Artful Dodger

Boisdale, Canary Wharf , London, UK

Shari, Saxon, and Leverson

Planet Wax , London, UK

• Friday 02 August 2024

The Fall of Troy, Hail the Sun, and Kaonashi

Strung Out, Belvedere, On a Hiding to Nothing, and Templeton Pek

• Saturday 03 August 2024

Trippy Wicked & the Cosmic Children of the Knight, Morass of Molasses, and Wytch Pycknyck

• Sunday 04 August 2024

The Pack, Spear of Destiny, and Theatre of Hate

100 Club , London, UK

• Monday 05 August 2024

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• Tuesday 06 August 2024

SideKicK, Dragster, The Queers, and Handsome Dick Manitoba

Natural Right and Los Fastidios

• Thursday 08 August 2024

Turbo A.C.'s

The Underworld Camden , London, UK

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