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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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Sat 6 Mar Kalandra – The Other Side Release Tour 2027 Saturday 6 March, 19:00 · Islington Assembly Hall Tickets
Sat 6 Mar Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats Saturday 6 March, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Sat 6 Mar Feeling Gloomy - March 2027 Saturday 6 March, 22:00 · The Phoenix £8 Tickets
Sun 7 Mar Sleeping With Sirens An Ending In Itself Tour Sunday 7 March, 18:30 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Tue 9 Mar The Dead Daisies Featuring Kelly Hansen Tuesday 9 March, 19:00 · O2 Forum Kentish Town Tickets
Tue 9 Mar Dream State Tuesday 9 March, 19:00 · The Garage Tickets
Tue 9 Mar Medium Build Tuesday 9 March, 19:00 · KOKO Tickets
Tue 9 Mar Moonspell Tuesday 9 March, 19:00 · The Dome Tickets
Thu 11 Mar Editors Thursday 11 March, 19:00 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Fri 12 Mar Keo Friday 12 March, 19:00 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Fri 12 Mar Hot Chip Friday 12 March, 19:00 · Exhibition White City Tickets
Sat 13 Mar The Menzingers – Everything I Ever Saw Tour Saturday 13 March, 18:00 · Electric Brixton Tickets
Sat 13 Mar RescheduledTash Sultana - Venue Premium Tickets Saturday 13 March, 18:00 · OVO Arena Wembley Tickets
Sat 13 Mar RescheduledTash Sultana Saturday 13 March, 19:00 · OVO Arena Wembley Tickets
Sat 13 Mar Hot Chip Saturday 13 March, 19:00 · Exhibition White City Tickets
Sat 13 Mar Chris Helme (The Seahorses) Saturday 13 March, 19:30 · Hope And Anchor £21 Tickets
Fri 19 Mar Arthur Hill Friday 19 March, 19:00 · Eventim Apollo Off sale
Fri 19 Mar Fionn Regan Friday 19 March, 19:30 · EartH Theatre Tickets
Sat 20 Mar Hazlett Saturday 20 March, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Sat 20 Mar Kula Shaker Saturday 20 March, 19:00 · Troxy Tickets
Wed 24 Mar The Bronx + Mariachi El Bronx Wednesday 24 March, 19:00 · Electric Ballroom Tickets
Wed 24 Mar Blue Bendy Wednesday 24 March, 19:00 · The Lower Third Tickets
Thu 25 Mar Westside Cowboy Thursday 25 March, 19:00 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Thu 25 Mar Emei Thursday 25 March, 19:00 · KOKO Tickets
Thu 25 Mar Burglar - New Date* Thursday 25 March, 19:00 · The Waiting Room Tickets
Thu 25 Mar SNAYX Thursday 25 March, 19:30 · Scala Tickets
Fri 26 Mar Elliot Minor - It Wasn't Just a Phase Friday 26 March, 19:00 · O2 Forum Kentish Town Tickets
Sat 27 Mar Graveyard & Blues Pills Co-Headline Tour Saturday 27 March, 17:30 · Electric Ballroom Tickets
Fri 2 Apr The Warning Friday 2 April, 18:00 · OVO Arena Wembley Tickets
Fri 2 Apr Spiritualized: Acoustic Mainlines Friday 2 April, 18:30 · Union Chapel Tickets
Fri 2 Apr The Flaming Lips: The Teardrop Throbs - Live Friday 2 April, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Sat 3 Apr Spiritualized: Acoustic Mainlines Saturday 3 April, 18:30 · Union Chapel Tickets
Sat 3 Apr Basht. Saturday 3 April, 19:00 · O2 Forum Kentish Town Tickets
Sat 3 Apr The Flaming Lips: The Teardrop Throbs - Live Saturday 3 April, 19:00 · O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Tickets
Wed 7 Apr 2hollis Wednesday 7 April, 18:00 · OVO Arena Wembley Tickets
Thu 8 Apr Jack Kays and His Band Thursday 8 April, 19:00 · Scala Tickets
Fri 9 Apr James Marriott Friday 9 April, 18:00 · OVO Arena Wembley Tickets
Sat 10 Apr Hot Water Music Saturday 10 April, 19:00 · The Dome Tickets
Sat 10 Apr Ministry: Hate To Go - Goodbye Europe 2027 Saturday 10 April, 19:00 · Troxy Tickets
Tue 13 Apr Brandi Carlile Tuesday 13 April, 19:00 · Eventim Apollo Tickets
Tue 13 Apr Brandi Carlile - VIP Soundcheck (does NOT include event ticket) Tuesday 13 April, 19:00 · Eventim Apollo Tickets
Wed 14 Apr Brandi Carlile - VIP Soundcheck (does NOT include event ticket) Wednesday 14 April, 19:00 · Eventim Apollo Tickets
Wed 14 Apr Brandi Carlile Wednesday 14 April, 19:00 · Eventim Apollo Tickets
Thu 15 Apr The Sherlocks - Live For The Moment 10 Year Anniversary Tour Thursday 15 April, 19:00 · Electric Ballroom Tickets
Fri 16 Apr The Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation Friday 16 April, 19:00 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Fri 16 Apr CancelledRossa Murray & the blowin' winds // London Friday 16 April, 20:00 · St Pancras Old Church £22.50
Sat 17 Apr The Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation Saturday 17 April, 19:00 · O2 Academy Brixton Tickets
Sat 17 Apr Air Traffic Saturday 17 April, 19:00 · O2 Forum Kentish Town Tickets
Mon 19 Apr Damien Rice 'O' - 25th Anniversary Tour Monday 19 April, 19:00 · Lyceum Theatre Off sale
Tue 20 Apr Damien Rice 'O' - 25th Anniversary Tour Tuesday 20 April, 18:45 · The London Palladium Off sale

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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.