{"id":2442,"date":"2023-05-22T00:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T00:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=2442"},"modified":"2023-05-22T21:33:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T21:33:26","slug":"live-music-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/live-music-in-london","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Venues for Live Music in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London is a city bursting with musical talent and creativity, making it a dream destination for music lovers worldwide. Whether you’re looking to discover emerging artists or see established artists in action, London is the place to be. Here are some of our favorite spots for live music in London.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The Old Church\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will always be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/5-sofar-churches-venue-live-music-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">something breathtaking about watching live music in a Church<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The intricate acoustics, the outstanding architecture, and beautiful stained glass windows allows for an incredible scene to watch live music. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoldchurch.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Church<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Stoke Newington captures all of that and more. The last remaining Elizabethan church in London was open to the public at the end of the 16th Century, and is now used as a non-for-profit local art and community space.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2443\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/live-music-in-london\/the-old-church-photo-by-yifan-shi\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2443\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2443\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Old-Church-photo-by-Yifan-Shi.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Live Music in London\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Old-Church-photo-by-Yifan-Shi.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Old-Church-photo-by-Yifan-Shi.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Old-Church-photo-by-Yifan-Shi.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Old-Church-photo-by-Yifan-Shi.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Old-Church-photo-by-Yifan-Shi.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Old-Church-photo-by-Yifan-Shi.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Old Church, photo by Yifan Shi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Belsize Library<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built in 1937 and situated in beautiful North London, this stunning independent library was recently saved from being closed down and has now become a thriving spot for a variety of community events. With high ceilings, stunning windows, and a vast book collection, this has become a wonderful location to host intimate live music in London. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2444\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/live-music-in-london\/belsize-library-photo-by-austeja-cheg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2444\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2444\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belsize-Library-photo-by-Austeja-Cheg.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Live Music in London\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belsize-Library-photo-by-Austeja-Cheg.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belsize-Library-photo-by-Austeja-Cheg.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belsize-Library-photo-by-Austeja-Cheg.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belsize-Library-photo-by-Austeja-Cheg.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belsize-Library-photo-by-Austeja-Cheg.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belsize-Library-photo-by-Austeja-Cheg.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belsize Library, photo by Austeja Cheg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Raw Material<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formed in 1991 as a charity center to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support young people through innovative music and mixed arts projects, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tutti.space\/raw-material-music\/raw-material-brixton\/raw-material-stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw Material <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Brixton has become a vital hub in South West London. To date it has supported thousands of musicians through the live event space (Tiny Brixton) with performances, workshops, recording sessions, and incredible intimate live music for the thriving neighborhood in London. Check it out to support local initiatives for young musicians!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2445\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/live-music-in-london\/raw-material-photo-by-oliver-mckenzie\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2445\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2445\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raw-Material-photo-by-Oliver-McKenzie-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Live Music in London\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raw-Material-photo-by-Oliver-McKenzie-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raw-Material-photo-by-Oliver-McKenzie-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raw-Material-photo-by-Oliver-McKenzie-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raw-Material-photo-by-Oliver-McKenzie-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raw-Material-photo-by-Oliver-McKenzie-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raw-Material-photo-by-Oliver-McKenzie-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raw Material, photo by Oliver McKenzie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>UNCLE in Elephant & Castle<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever watched live music with an entire city in view in the backdrop? If not, then this could be worth heading to. One of London\u2019s tallest residential buildings, the top floor of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uncle.co.uk\/elephant-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNCLE in Elephant & Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes for a unique location for live music in London. One of the city\u2019s most vibrant and well-connected neighborhoods and with views of the whole city from the 45th floor Sky Lounge and Bar, a scenic spot for live music in London.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2446\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/live-music-in-london\/uncle-in-elephant-castle-photo-by-petra-gent\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2446\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2446\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/UNCLE-in-Elephant-Castle-photo-by-Petra-Gent.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Live Music in London\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/UNCLE-in-Elephant-Castle-photo-by-Petra-Gent.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/UNCLE-in-Elephant-Castle-photo-by-Petra-Gent.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/UNCLE-in-Elephant-Castle-photo-by-Petra-Gent.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/UNCLE-in-Elephant-Castle-photo-by-Petra-Gent.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/UNCLE-in-Elephant-Castle-photo-by-Petra-Gent.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/UNCLE-in-Elephant-Castle-photo-by-Petra-Gent.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UNCLE in Elephant & Castle, photo by Petra Gent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Acrylicize<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the art district of Hackney in East London, you\u2019ll be sure to soak up a buzz of creative energy. On a street of converted warehouses and intimate specialty coffee hang outs you can find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acrylicize.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acrylicize<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a space that has over the past few years opened up to live music. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a multidisciplinary studio made up of artists, designers, creatives, and craftsmen which create and curate bespoke artworks & installations. The place oozes artistry and is a fitting place to see musicians perform intimate gigs!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2447\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/live-music-in-london\/acryylicize-photo-by-austeja-gudziunaite\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2447\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2447\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acryylicize-photo-by-Austeja-Gudziunaite.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Live Music in London\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acryylicize-photo-by-Austeja-Gudziunaite.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acryylicize-photo-by-Austeja-Gudziunaite.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acryylicize-photo-by-Austeja-Gudziunaite.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acryylicize-photo-by-Austeja-Gudziunaite.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acryylicize-photo-by-Austeja-Gudziunaite.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acryylicize-photo-by-Austeja-Gudziunaite.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acrylicize, photo by Austeja Gudziunaite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Yurt Cafe<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fancy sipping tea by the river before settling in for a candlelit live music performance? Look no further. Hidden beside the River Thames in Central London, you will find an extremely cute and cozy tent cafe that by day is a beautiful spot for tea and cakes, and by night a stunning space for workshops, art exhibitions, and live music! Just five minutes away from the central financial district of London, you\u2019ll find this gem surrounded with wild flowers and an open log fire. It\u2019s an incredible space to host candle lit, intimate live music in London. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2448\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/live-music-in-london\/yurt-cafe-photo-by-chrisia\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2448\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2448\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yurt-Cafe-photo-by-Chrisia-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=819&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Live Music in London\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yurt-Cafe-photo-by-Chrisia-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=240&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yurt-Cafe-photo-by-Chrisia-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=819&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yurt-Cafe-photo-by-Chrisia-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=614&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yurt-Cafe-photo-by-Chrisia-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1229&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yurt-Cafe-photo-by-Chrisia-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1638&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yurt-Cafe-photo-by-Chrisia-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yurt Cafe, photo by Chrisia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Ready for live music?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Discover shows near you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Words by Charlie Hearl<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London is a city bursting with musical talent and creativity, making it a dream destination for music lovers worldwide. Whether you’re looking to discover emerging artists or see established artists in action, London is the place to be. Here are some of our favorite spots for live music in London. The Old Church\u00a0 There will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":2447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spaces"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2442"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2442\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}