The Grey Horse is one of south west London's most enduring music venues, with a mix of musical genres; blues in the front bar on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon (free) and acoustic, indie, punk, blues, or rock in the back room on most [more...]

In the shadow of Lots Road power station lurks underground a hidden but vibrant jazz club. Nothing swanky, just a stage, tables close together, and jazz, man. You know it ought to be smoky, and it is (just not in that way, not any [more...]

Bespoke private tours around the musical sites of London. Choose a tour by location - Richmond, Chelsea and Soho among others - or one dedicated to the Beatles or the Stones. Or tell tour guide Richard Porter what you're interested in [more...]

The Beatles Coffee Shop is dedicated to great food - and the Fab Four. Although the cafe is not actually in Abbey Road (site of the iconic zebra crossing) it is very close by, in St John's Wood tube station. If you want something to [more...]

Fancy a night out in south-east London? Check out what's on at the O2 Millennium Dome. With an arena for big events - think music gigs and big name comedians - and a smaller stage for more intimate shows, plus a cinema, restaurants and [more...]

Legendary - or maybe iconic - record shop with a history that goes back 30 years and a stock that covers just about every musical genre. Find them in Notting Hill or at their big new store near Brick Lane.

Rough Trade.

If jazz jazzes you, you could do a lot worse than heading to the Backstage Bar at The Spice of Life, where you'll find some of the best live [more...]

The Spice of Life is a true London institution. Good food, good beer, great music and right in the heart of the West End. What more could you want from a night [more...]

Notting Hill Arts Club features club nights to suit just about every musical taste, from mainstream to niche and all stops between, with live music and dj [more...]

Open mic night on Tuesdays is a hoot at Monkey Chews (2 Queen's Crescent, NW5 4EP). The music will vary from the novice to the signed, from the eccentric to inspirational. If you fancy yourself on stage with your three-chord riff and [more...]

In July, a week of events promoting cultural diversity and opposing racism across London ends with the capital's biggest outdoor music festival. There are six live stages, plus dance, djs and comedy - also a market area and an [more...]