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A capital of music

The Jam went ‘Down in the Tube Station at Midnight’, The Clash heard ‘London Calling’, the Pet Shop Boys sang about ‘West End Girls’ and Adele of ‘Hometown Glory’ – London has inspired songwriters through the decades. It’s also been  the birthplace of everyone from the Sex Pistols to David Bowie, Madness to Stormzy. Whatever your musical taste, you’ll find it covered in London. From pop stars performing in one of the city’s famous stadiums, to up-and-coming acts in its thriving small music venues.

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Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Spend a musical day in London

Top musical attractions in London

From a West End show to a musical exhibition, silent disco to a rocking night out, you’ll be all rhythm and no blues in London.

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Man playing guitar in front of audience, Handel and Hendrix
Handel Hendrix House

An intimate venue renowned for attracting the biggest names in music.

Discover more about the 100 Club

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A jazz performer on stage at the 100 Club, an intimate and historic venue in the heart of London's Soho district
The 100 Club

Made famous by the Beatles, this North London studio is packed with musical heritage.

Discover the iconic Abbey Road Studios

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A man crossing the road outside of Abbey Road Studios, a recreation of the famous album cover from The Beatles
Abbey Road Studios

ABBA return to the stage as Abbatars for a unique performance.

Book your ABBA Voyage tickets

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Aerial promotional image for ABBA Voyage of large venue at night with ABBA sign lit up and people at entrance
ABBA Voyage

Snap a selfie with your musical heroes (in wax form)!

Book your Madame Tussauds tickets now

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Guests pose for a picture with David Bowie figure at Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds

All Points East

22nd - 24th August 2025

Big names hit up the capital’s Victoria Park for two weekends of music and good vibes.

Discover the sounds of All Points East

Photo by: Louise Morris/ All Points East

A stream of confetti covering the main stage at All Points East in London
All Points East

The place to be for rap and R&B music in the UK with previous headliners including Kanye West and Jay-Z.

Discover the sounds of Wireless

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Nicki Minaj on the main stage at Wireless Festival in London
Wireless Festival

DJ and clubbing royalty headline this annual fiesta of electronic music, in London’s Brockwell Park.

Find tickets for Field Day

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The Chemical Brothers on stage at APE Presents: Field Day Festival 2022
Field Day

Mighty Hoopla

31st May - 1st June 2025

This flamboyant festival of pop and queer culture has featured the likes of Steps, Cheryl and Chaka Khan.

Discover more about Mighty Hoopla

Photo by: Luke Dyson

A main stage performance at Mighty Hoopla festival in London, by Luke Dyson
Mighty Hoopla

A musical journey through the sounds of rock music, from 1950s beatnik coffee houses in Soho, to Freddie Mercury and Queen’s very own playground in Kensington.

Head on your London Rock Tour now

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Location: Stub

People on the London Rock Tour coach
London Rock Tour

Party, parade and prance through the dazzling streets of London’s West End, taking in the city’s theatres while listening to their musical sounds.

Book a silent disco tour now

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A group of people on an outdoor Silent Disco in London's West End
West End Silent Disco Walking Tour

Get to know the man behind Ziggy Stardust as you uncover the stories and sounds of a musical legend in Brixton and Soho.

Explore on a David Bowie Brit Music Tour

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Location: Stub

Brit Music Tours - David Bowie
David Bowie Walking Tour

Venture to a place of pilgrimage for fans of legendary artist David Bowie.

Find out more about Heddon Street

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View of 23 Heddon Street, London, showing Ziggy Stardust plaque
23 Heddon Street, London

The Devil Wears Prada

24th October 2024 - 31st May 2025

A new musical with music from Elton John, head to the Dominion Theatre to see this movie adaptation about the tough world of fashion.

Watch The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre

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Location: London, England

A promo artwork for The Devil Wears Prada musical in London
The Devil Wears Prada

Head back in time with Doc and Marty at the Adelphi Theatre and see this movie classic retold live on stage. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Head Back to the Future

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Location: London, England

The cast of Back To The Future The Musical on stage in London
Back to the Future the Musical

Mean Girls

6th June 2024 - 16th February 2025

Broadway's musical remake of the hit movie, Mean Girls, will see the Savoy theatre transform into North Shore High as ‘The Plastics’ take over. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Get ready for the drama

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Promo artwork for Mean Girls the Musical in London
Mean Girls

Cabaret

November 2023 - October 2025

Transport yourself to 1930s Berlin at London’s Playhouse Theatre for an electrifying tale of survival, love and war, starring Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Step into the Kit Kat Club

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A poster for Cabaret, a show at the Playhouse Theatre
Cabaret

Les Misérables

November 2023 - March 2025

Renowned as the West End’s longest running musical, catch Cameron Mackintosh’s commended show at London’s Sondheim Theatre. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Discover more about Les Mis

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Les Misérables

Mamma Mia

November 2023 - September 2025

Packed with ABBA hits, Mamma Mia! is the love story that audiences love to sing along to. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Sing along to Mama Mia!

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Location: London, England

A performance of Mamma Mia! on stage in London
Mamma Mia

The Phantom of the Opera

21st November 2023 - 29th March 2025

Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical with a haunting love story and score to match; a modern classic not to be missed. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Watch The Phantom of the Opera

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Location: London, England

A performance of Phantom of the Opera on stage in London
The Phantom of the Opera

Photo by: Handel and Hendrix Museum

Man playing guitar in front of audience, Handel and Hendrix
Handel Hendrix House

An intimate venue renowned for attracting the biggest names in music.

Discover more about the 100 Club

Photo by: gelatoray

A jazz performer on stage at the 100 Club, an intimate and historic venue in the heart of London's Soho district
The 100 Club

Made famous by the Beatles, this North London studio is packed with musical heritage.

Discover the iconic Abbey Road Studios

Photo by: ivela

A man crossing the road outside of Abbey Road Studios, a recreation of the famous album cover from The Beatles
Abbey Road Studios

ABBA return to the stage as Abbatars for a unique performance.

Book your ABBA Voyage tickets

Photo by: VisitBritain/Abba Voyage

Aerial promotional image for ABBA Voyage of large venue at night with ABBA sign lit up and people at entrance
ABBA Voyage

Snap a selfie with your musical heroes (in wax form)!

Book your Madame Tussauds tickets now

Photo by: Madame Tussauds London

Guests pose for a picture with David Bowie figure at Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds

All Points East

22nd - 24th August 2025

Big names hit up the capital’s Victoria Park for two weekends of music and good vibes.

Discover the sounds of All Points East

Photo by: Louise Morris/ All Points East

A stream of confetti covering the main stage at All Points East in London
All Points East

The place to be for rap and R&B music in the UK with previous headliners including Kanye West and Jay-Z.

Discover the sounds of Wireless

Photo by: Festival Republic

Nicki Minaj on the main stage at Wireless Festival in London
Wireless Festival

DJ and clubbing royalty headline this annual fiesta of electronic music, in London’s Brockwell Park.

Find tickets for Field Day

Photo by: Outside Org/Eric Aydin

The Chemical Brothers on stage at APE Presents: Field Day Festival 2022
Field Day

Mighty Hoopla

31st May - 1st June 2025

This flamboyant festival of pop and queer culture has featured the likes of Steps, Cheryl and Chaka Khan.

Discover more about Mighty Hoopla

Photo by: Luke Dyson

A main stage performance at Mighty Hoopla festival in London, by Luke Dyson
Mighty Hoopla

A musical journey through the sounds of rock music, from 1950s beatnik coffee houses in Soho, to Freddie Mercury and Queen’s very own playground in Kensington.

Head on your London Rock Tour now

Photo by: London Rock Tour

Location: Stub

People on the London Rock Tour coach
London Rock Tour

Party, parade and prance through the dazzling streets of London’s West End, taking in the city’s theatres while listening to their musical sounds.

Book a silent disco tour now

Photo by: Silent Disco Walking Tours

A group of people on an outdoor Silent Disco in London's West End
West End Silent Disco Walking Tour

Get to know the man behind Ziggy Stardust as you uncover the stories and sounds of a musical legend in Brixton and Soho.

Explore on a David Bowie Brit Music Tour

Photo by: Brit Music Tours

Location: Stub

Brit Music Tours - David Bowie
David Bowie Walking Tour

Venture to a place of pilgrimage for fans of legendary artist David Bowie.

Find out more about Heddon Street

Photo by: theliterarywayfarer

View of 23 Heddon Street, London, showing Ziggy Stardust plaque
23 Heddon Street, London

The Devil Wears Prada

24th October 2024 - 31st May 2025

A new musical with music from Elton John, head to the Dominion Theatre to see this movie adaptation about the tough world of fashion.

Watch The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre

Photo by: SOLT

Location: London, England

A promo artwork for The Devil Wears Prada musical in London
The Devil Wears Prada

Head back in time with Doc and Marty at the Adelphi Theatre and see this movie classic retold live on stage. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Head Back to the Future

Photo by: Johan Persson/SOLT

Location: London, England

The cast of Back To The Future The Musical on stage in London
Back to the Future the Musical

Mean Girls

6th June 2024 - 16th February 2025

Broadway's musical remake of the hit movie, Mean Girls, will see the Savoy theatre transform into North Shore High as ‘The Plastics’ take over. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Get ready for the drama

Photo by: SOLT

Promo artwork for Mean Girls the Musical in London
Mean Girls

Cabaret

November 2023 - October 2025

Transport yourself to 1930s Berlin at London’s Playhouse Theatre for an electrifying tale of survival, love and war, starring Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Step into the Kit Kat Club

Photo by: The Playhouse Theatre

A poster for Cabaret, a show at the Playhouse Theatre
Cabaret

Les Misérables

November 2023 - March 2025

Renowned as the West End’s longest running musical, catch Cameron Mackintosh’s commended show at London’s Sondheim Theatre. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Discover more about Les Mis

Photo by: Les Miserables, Sondheim Theatre

Les Miserables MIS_FOH_Panel-G_1660x1660_25pc_AW
Les Misérables

Mamma Mia

November 2023 - September 2025

Packed with ABBA hits, Mamma Mia! is the love story that audiences love to sing along to. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Sing along to Mama Mia!

Photo by: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

Location: London, England

A performance of Mamma Mia! on stage in London
Mamma Mia

The Phantom of the Opera

21st November 2023 - 29th March 2025

Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical with a haunting love story and score to match; a modern classic not to be missed. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Watch The Phantom of the Opera

Photo by: Johan Persson/SOLT

Location: London, England

A performance of Phantom of the Opera on stage in London
The Phantom of the Opera

West End Musicals

London is famous for its West End musicals and rightly so. Book in for a rock and roll-themed show, from Mamma Mia! to Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

Photo by: Mark Senior

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage, West End

Experience more music in Great Britain

From its pop pioneers the Beatles, to the diverse sounds of today, Britain has a long and dynamic musical legacy just waiting to be discovered.

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Crowd at the Green Man Festival in front of the stage

Discover Britain’s unmissable exhibition and theatre shows that wrap you in a multi-sensory world.

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Young people discussing Bridget Riley at the Tate Liverpool

Love Me Do in Liverpool, the birthplace of the Beatles, as you follow in the footsteps of the Fab Four.

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Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

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