The best live music in London
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‘I almost pooed my pants before going on stage at Glastonbury.’
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The 20 best London gigs and music concerts in May 2026 that you can still get tickets for – with RAYE, Olivia Dean, Rosalía, Tame Impala and Doja Cat
Our list of the capital’s most unmissable gigs in May is looking absolutely stacked
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How to get last-minute tickets for Olivia Dean’s London shows this weekend
The Grammy winner’s residency at London’s O2 will see her play four more dates across May and June 2026
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Olivia Dean at London’s O2 Arena: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know
The UK pop star’s The Art of Loving Live Tour is in London for six shows – and the residency is now underway
Playlists by Time Out’s music experts
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The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
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The 35 best cover songs of all time
From soul and pop all the way through to heavy metal, covering other artist’s songs is an art form.
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