London Concerts: Rock and Metal schedule 2025-2026

Want to know who’s playing in London? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.

Our London concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.

After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert London Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.

UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN LONDON

Learn more about the venues

Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:

• Royal Albert Hall
• The O2
• O2 Forum Kentish Town
• Roundhouse
• Wembley Stadium
• OVO Arena Wembley
• O2 Academy Brixton
• Electric Ballroom
• The Underworld
• O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
• 100 Club
• The Garage
• Eventim Apollo
• O2 Academy Islington
• Troxy
• Islington Assembly Hall

London’s Rock Route, England

London, England, is one of the birthplaces of rock and has seen the rise of many bands that are now part of music history, including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Queen, Iron Maiden, and The Police.

In addition to the show you’re planning to attend, if you have a few extra days in London, consider taking a rock tour through the English capital. The Royal Albert Hall and the O2 Forum Kentish Town are some of the historic venues, perfect for more intimate concerts. If you prefer a pub with live music, The Marquis is a great choice. You can also check out the very first Hard Rock Cafe, which opened in June 1971.

Many artists and bands have chosen London as the backdrop for album covers that became iconic in rock history, such as The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie, Abbey Road by The Beatles, and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis.

For vinyl and CD collectors, make sure to add Rough Trade and Reckless Records to your itinerary—both are essential stops in the city. You’ll also find amazing stores for instruments and merchandise.

To plan your rock-inspired trip to London (or other cities and countries around the world), check out all the guides we’ve already published here at Travel 2 Concert!