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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.

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Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

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.

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.

Handel and Hendrix Museum

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

An intimate venue renowned for attraction 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

Enjoy silent disco with a view from the height’s of London’s tallest building.

Discover the rhythm of The Shard

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DJs at Silent Disco
Silent Disco at The Shard

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

Sing along at ABBA Voyage

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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)!

Musical greats at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds London

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

Experience the latest in the museum’s constantly changing line-up of musical exhibitions.

Discover the rhythm of The Museum of London

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Tall buildings with bright lights in long exposure
The Museum of London

Handel and Hendrix Museum

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

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

Discover more about the 100 Club

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

ivela

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

Enjoy silent disco with a view from the height’s of London’s tallest building.

Discover the rhythm of The Shard

VisitBritain/Matador Network

DJs at Silent Disco
Silent Disco at The Shard

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

Sing along at ABBA Voyage

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)!

Musical greats at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds London

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

Experience the latest in the museum’s constantly changing line-up of musical exhibitions.

Discover the rhythm of The Museum of London

VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Tall buildings with bright lights in long exposure
The Museum of London

West End Musicals

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Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage, West End

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.

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 multi-sensory world.

Tate Liverpool

Young people discussing Bridget Riley at the Tate Liverpool

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