The music lover’s guide to London
London’s been calling rock and roll stars for decades. From The Clash and the Sex Pistols, to Queen, Amy Winehouse, and Blur – right up to its thriving music scene today, London has been home and muse, to some of the world’s biggest acts.
Its streets are packed with lyrical heritage, from the former homes of rock and roll legends, to the venues they played in and the pubs they partied in. Whether you take a Bowie walking tour, visit the Beatles’ famous Abbey Road studios, or relax in one of the many hotels and pubs with rock and roll heritage, London will be singing to your tune.
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 Dizzee Rascal, 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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Top musical attractions in London
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.