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London has a vibrant nightlife including clubs and late-bar bars. All major music acts stop in London when on tour and many bands start their careers here, so the choice is vast!
Top 10 London Nightclubs
London has one of the coolest clubbing scenes in the world. London has hundreds of nightclubs playing all kinds of music so choosing this top ten wasn't easy. I’ve chosen night club venues, and not club nights, as the special nights come and go but the best venues remain.
Best London Music Venues
London has a huge array of live music venues from back rooms in pubs to arena venues. All major music acts stop in London when on tour and many bands start their careers here, so the choice is vast!
Free Music in London
If you would really like to hear some live music while in London but think the price will be prohibitive then let me share with you the secret places where we can regularly enjoy free music across the capital.
The O2
All you need to know about the O2 entertainment venue in North Greenwich, south London.
Wilton's Music Hall
Wilton's Music Hall in east London is the world's oldest and last surviving grand music hall. It is a beautiful building but is semi-derelict and very vulnerable. A restoration project is underway and concerts and performances are still being put on regularly. Wilton's is a real treasure; look out for original opera, theater and music.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern was built in 1863 and was popular with the local working class community. It showed variety acts and cabaret then, and still does now, although it also has a strong affinity with the London GLBT community. All are welcome and the acts are diverse including stand-up comedy, indie bands, burlesque and 80s pop.
Kings Place - Music and Arts Venue
Kings Place opened in October 2008. The ground floor has an art gallery - dedicated to sculpture, next to the main entrance; cafes and restaurants, plus a waterside terrace. It's not a view you expect in King's Cross - canal barges moored in Battlebridge Basin.
The Cross Kings - Pub and Venue
The Cross Kings is a quirky, off beat venue in the heart of Kings Cross specializing in the best in food and entertainment. Their aim is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, whilst providing a friendly and hospitable meeting place for people of all ages and cultures.
DJ Music in London - Spoonfed London
Check out this up-to-date guide from Spoonfed for info on London Clubbing, Club and DJ Nights, House, Trance, Electro, Drum & Bass, Techno, Dancehall, Disco and more DJ Music.
Gigs and Tours.com
Find out the latest news on which bands are playing in London and when from this official website of two of the UK's leading promoters: SJM Concerts and Metropolis Music.
London Groove - Nightclubs in London
A nightlife entertainment website that deals with a range of night clubs in the West End of London and runs a range of club nights on a weekly basis.
London Net London Club Guide
Listings are updated weekly and include the latest and greatest clubs in the capital.
Bar Salsa! - Dance Classes & Parties
Bar Salsa! is an authentic Latin music venue on Charing Cross Road. Salsa dance classes are available for beginners, improvers or those just wanting to sharpen up their moves. The Latin inspired food menu is packed with tasty nibbles and tapas, and the drinks menu has a delicious and extensive selection of cocktails that will make it a difficult night to forget.
Top Ten Songs About London
There have been many songs written and sung about London so this was a hard decision, but here are our top ten songs about this great city.
Volupte - Cabaret Venue
Volupte offers regular burlesque cabaret evenings as well as 'Afternoon Tease' at the weekend - a burlesque show with tea and cakes.
London Tourist Board Club Guide
The clubbing scene in London is probably the most exciting it has ever been. Each night (even Sundays) you will find a fantastic variety of music to dance the night away to, from funky 70s beats and cheesy 80s pop to thumping drum 'n' bass and jazzy Latin sounds.
Madame Jo Jo's
Madame Jo Jo's is a bar and club in the heart of Soho on Brewer Street, W1. It's an intimate venue which hold club nights and puts of regualr live music and cabaret.
www.londonparties.co.uk
www.londonparties.co.uk claims to be London's largest nightlife entertainment body. They organize a large variety of hugely successful weekly party nights and a whole host of launch events and celebrity parties.
Car Wash
Think Hustler, think Playboy, think rollergirls in bikinis. Welcome to the wonderful glamorous world of disco, the funk of downtown, and the liberal attitudes of free love. If you ever dreamt of mixing the vibes of old with the energy of today welcome to your new home, welcome to Carwash !!
Milk 'n' 2 Sugars
Milk 'n' 2 Sugars began as a group of friends organizing house parties in 1995. They are now known for world class events centered around the best house music in the world.
Visit London - Music Guide
'Visit London' is the official tourist board of London. You can search for music events by day of the week, as well as checking out their recommendations.
London Net Music Guide
From Rock and Pop to Classical music, find out who's playing where and when.
Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden is a wonderful setting for watching opera and ballet. Standing tickets are available for around £5.
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