Music
Despite many of London's iconic music venues closing in recent years, there are still plenty of places to visit; artists range from small unsigned acts to international superstars. This section gives an overview of where to look for some musical treats, from the wondrous Royal Albert Hall, the magnificent O2 and the fantastic Vortex, East London's answer to Ronnie Scott's.
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The Philharmonia Orchestra is one of the world’s great orchestras. Acknowledged as the UK’s foremost musical pioneer, with an extraordinary recording legacy, the Philharmonia leads the field for its quality of playing, and for its innovative approach to audience development, residencies,… Read More
Recognised today as one of the finest orchestras on the international stage, the London Philharmonic was founded in 1932 by Sir Thomas Beecham. Since then, its Principal Conductors have included Sir Adrian Boult, Bernard Haitink, Sir Georg Solti, Klaus Tennstedt and Kurt Masur. In 2007 Vladimir Jurowski… Read More
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Wilton’s is the oldest surviving Grand Music Hall in the world. It belongs to the first generation of public house music halls that appeared in London during the 1850s and which, only fifty years later, had all but disappeared. Now owned by the…
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Wigmore Hall was built in 1901 by the German piano firm Bechstein next to its showrooms on Wigmore Street. The Hall was intended to be both grandly impressive but intimate enough for recitals. Wigmore Hall holds a unique place in London musical life and is an…
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Trinity Laban is the UK’s only conservatoire of music and contemporary dance. Leaders in music and contemporary dance education, they also provide exciting opportunities for the public to encounter dance and music, and access arts health programmes. The unequalled expertise and experience of…
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Established In North London for over 20 years, the club is a beacon for contemporary jazz in the capital.
With seven evening performances a week the Vortex programmes cutting-edge jazz alongside contemporary folk and world music.
While it places a strong emphasis on, and provides support…
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Under the already iconic roof in Greenwich lies a state of the art live music club (indigO2), 11 screen multiplex cinema, exhibition centre (The O2 bubble), an entire street of bars, restaurants and leisure attractions (Entertainment Avenue) and most breathtaking of all - The O2 arena.…
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The 16th of September 2011 sees the birth of "The Dollhouse".
Set in one of the quirkiest buildings in London's square mile, amidst the hustle and bustle of the world's financial hub, this converted Victorian bathhouse has attracted an array of revellers (Prince Harry…
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The Conservatoire is an open-access community arts and music centre for all ages and levels of ability, located in Blackheath, London. Founded in 1881, they have operated from their purpose-built Grade II-listed buildings on the edge of Blackheath Village since 1896. Over 1,400 students take lessons or courses…
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St Martin-in-the-Fields is a landmark. Its fine architecture and prominent location place it at the heart of the nation. Its work has valued historic tradition, but St Martin's has always been innovative in response to changing needs. From London's first free lending library…
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Southbank Centre is positioned in the heart of London’s thriving South Bank and welcomes visitors 364 days a year. Southbank Centre offers a wide-ranging artistic programme including classical & world music, rock & pop, jazz, dance, literature and the visual arts. Every year more…
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