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There are 307 upcoming alternative gigs listed in London. The next is Temples at Scala on Thursday 12 November 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at O2 Forum Kentish Town, The O2, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, Electric Ballroom, O2 Academy Brixton, OVO Arena Wembley.

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Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Sat 5 Dec The Pogues - the Very Best of the Pogues Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Placebo - Venue Premium Tickets Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · OVO Arena Wembley Tickets
Sat 5 Dec The Orb + the Ozric Tentacles Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · O2 Forum Kentish Town Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Electric Six Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Skids + Theatre Of Hate Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · The Dome Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Felix Ross Live at Oslo Hackney Saturday 5 December, 19:30 · Oslo Hackney London £5–£10 Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Feeling Gloomy - December 2026 Saturday 5 December, 22:00 · The Phoenix £7.50 Tickets
Sun 6 Dec Sunday Best presents an afternoon with Isabelle Mettle & more Sunday 6 December, 13:00 · Vittoria Wharf Studio £10 Tickets
Sun 6 Dec COVENANT 1986-2026 Legacy UK Tour Sunday 6 December, 19:00 · The Garage Tickets
Mon 7 Dec Marla Monday 7 December, 18:00 · New Cross Inn Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Dylan John Thomas Tuesday 8 December, 19:00 · Islington Assembly Hall Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Dove Ellis Tuesday 8 December, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Wed 9 Dec Ocean Colour Scene Wednesday 9 December, 18:30 · The O2 Tickets
Wed 9 Dec The Hara Wednesday 9 December, 19:00 · Underworld Tickets
Wed 9 Dec Them & I Wednesday 9 December, 19:00 · The Waiting Room Tickets
Wed 9 Dec In Search Of The Light Wednesday 9 December, 19:00 · Exmouth Market Church Hall £17–£32 Tickets
Thu 10 Dec My Vitriol Thursday 10 December, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Them & I Thursday 10 December, 19:00 · The Waiting Room Tickets
Thu 10 Dec This Feeling - London Thursday 10 December, 19:30 · The Finsbury Tickets
Fri 11 Dec The Magic Numbers Friday 11 December, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Fri 11 Dec Novulent Friday 11 December, 19:00 · Downstairs at The Dome Tickets
Fri 11 Dec My Life Story Friday 11 December, 19:00 · Dingwalls Tickets
Fri 11 Dec The Certs - London Friday 11 December, 19:30 · West Hampstead Arts Club £10 Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Cock Sparrer Saturday 12 December, 19:00 · Troxy Tickets
Sat 12 Dec The Futureheads – Christmas Live! Saturday 12 December, 19:00 · 26 Leake Street Tickets
Sun 13 Dec New Model Army + Special guest Chameleons Sunday 13 December, 18:30 · Roundhouse Tickets
Sun 13 Dec BRITISH LION — 6 NIGHTS RESIDENCY at CART & HORSES E15 Sunday 13 December, 19:00 · Cart & Horses Tickets
Sun 13 Dec SLIFT Sunday 13 December, 19:00 · Islington Assembly Hall Tickets
Sun 13 Dec < PIG > Sunday 13 December, 19:00 · The Lexington Tickets
Tue 15 Dec Sevendust Tuesday 15 December, 19:00 · Electric Ballroom Tickets
Tue 15 Dec The Pogues Tuesday 15 December, 19:00 · O2 Forum Kentish Town Tickets
Tue 15 Dec Blondshell Tuesday 15 December, 19:00 · Roundhouse Tickets
Wed 16 Dec Polyphia - BE NOT AFRAID World Tour Wednesday 16 December, 19:00 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Wed 16 Dec Ladytron - Paradises 2026 Shows Wednesday 16 December, 19:00 · O2 Forum Kentish Town Tickets
Thu 17 Dec Threshold Thursday 17 December, 19:00 · O2 Academy Islington Tickets
Thu 17 Dec BRITISH LION — SIX-NIGHT RESIDENCY at CART & HORSES E15 Thursday 17 December, 19:00 · Cart & Horses Tickets
Thu 17 Dec The Clause Thursday 17 December, 19:00 · Scala Tickets
Fri 18 Dec Feeder - Polythene Live Friday 18 December, 19:00 · Electric Ballroom Tickets
Sat 19 Dec Feeder - Polythene Live Saturday 19 December, 18:00 · Electric Ballroom Tickets
Sat 19 Dec Culture Club: The Singles Tour Saturday 19 December, 18:30 · The O2 Tickets
Sat 19 Dec THE 9075 and FONTAINES CD Saturday 19 December, 19:00 · O2 Academy Islington Tickets
Sun 20 Dec CITY OF THE SUN Sunday 20 December, 19:00 · Moth Club Tickets
Thu 31 Dec Midnight on the Thames 2027 New Year's Eve Yacht Party Dinner Thursday 31 December, 19:00 · Westminster Pier Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2JH £95–£220 Tickets
Thu 31 Dec Dark Scene London - New Years Eve Thursday 31 December, 21:00 · Rae's £16–£40 Tickets
Sun 3 Jan Caliber Sunday 3 January, 18:00 · New Cross Inn Tickets
Fri 8 Jan RescheduledKawehi Friday 8 January, 19:00 · O2 Academy2 Islington Tickets
Sat 9 Jan Inbetween Days: A New All Day Indoor Festival Saturday 9 January, 15:00 · Electric Ballroom Camden Tickets
Sat 9 Jan Inbetween Days: A New All Day Indie Indoor Festival, 3pm-1pm Saturday 9 January, 15:00 · Electric Ballroom £26.20 Tickets
Sat 9 Jan Feeling Gloomy: David Bowie Birthday Special Saturday 9 January, 22:00 · The Phoenix £8 Tickets
Sun 10 Jan The Unholy Trinity: Bats! Rats! Eels! Sunday 10 January, 18:00 · New Cross Inn Tickets

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Alternative gigs in London: your questions

How many alternative gigs are on in London?

There are 307 upcoming alternative gigs listed in London. The next one is Temples at Scala on 12 November 2026.

Which venues in London host alternative gigs?

Alternative shows in London are currently listed at O2 Forum Kentish Town, The O2, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, Electric Ballroom, O2 Academy Brixton, OVO Arena Wembley.

Which bands are playing alternative gigs in London soon?

Acts with upcoming alternative shows in London include Nickelback, Shinedown, Good Charlotte, A Day To Remember, Hollywood Undead, Theory of a Deadman.