Whether you’re a K-popper or a hip-hop head, these are the best concerts coming to the capital this year.
Live entertainment is well and truly back in the United Kingdom, with a slew of artists taking to stages across the capital. So, if you’re a lover of live music, these are the all-important dates for your diaries. Curtain up – here are the best gigs and concerts in London this year.
Usher: 1 to 11 April and 6 to 7 May 2025
London, you are in for a musical treat. R&B superstar Usher has announced that he is bringing his tour, USHER: Past Present Future, to The O2 in London. Usher hails from Atlanta, Georgia, and is an international megastar. He first came onto the music scene with You Make Me Wanna and Burn. He was 18 years old, and the song scored international success. Hit hits songs include Burn, Caught Up, Confessions Part II, I Need a Girl, Got It Bad, My Boo, Same Girl and U Remind Me. Over his career, he has notched up eight Grammy Awards, 18 Billboard Music Awards, and four consecutive number-one albums on the Billboard Top 200.
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Adriatique: 17 April 2025
The Royal Albert Hall might not sound like the place for an all-nighter, but it is switching things up with an exciting event. The electronic duo Adriatique will make history as they become the first DJs to play at the venue all night long on 17 April. Adriatique's journey started in Zurich's underground scene. The pair have been working in the music industry for more than 15 years and are famous for their electronic music. They have created chart-topping hits for artists such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd.
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Central Cee: 24 April 2025
British rapper Central Cee has announced that his world tour, Can’t Rush Greatness: The Tour, will be coming to The O2 Arena in April. Central Cee, real name Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, was born in Ladbroke Grove, London. In January 2025, he released his debut studio album, Can’t Rush Greatness, which includes the singles Doja and Sprinter. On the album, he has collaborated with 21 Savage, Dave, Lil Baby and Young Miko.
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John Legend: 1 June 2025
The Get Lifted – 20th Anniversary Tour celebrates two decades of John Legend's debut album. He is expected to perform songs from his new and old records, which show off his soulful voice, keys and lyrics. The crowd pleaser is unique in being an EGOT winner, as he has won all the major entertainment awards – the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.All of Me, Used to Love U, and Ordinary People are just some of the hits we hope John Legend performs in London.
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SXSW London: 2 to 7 June 2025
SXSW London has announced the musical stars joining the festival. The line-up includes Mabel, NAO, Tems and Wyclef Jean. Running from 2 to 7 June in Shoreditch, the event focuses on creativity, culture, science and technology. NAO was born in Nottingham and is known for her mix of electronic, funk and R&B. Her songs include Antidote, Drive and Disconnect, and Orbit. Mabel hails from music royalty, as her parents are the music producer Cameron McVey and the singer Neneh Cherry. Her hit singles include Don’t Call Me Up, Finders Keepers, and Mad Love. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Tems will headline the event. Her hits include Burning and Fire. Confirmed artists also include Alice Glass, Sasha Keable and Wyclef Jean.
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Beyoncé: 5, 7, 10 and 12 June 2025
American superstar Beyoncé Knowles has announced the Cowboy Carter Tour. The 22-date world tour will take place across the United States and Europe, including stops at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The tour celebrates the release of her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. The album marks her transition from R&B to country music. The singles include 16 Carriages and Texas Hold ‘Em. In 2025, at the 66th Grammy Awards, the album won Best Country Duo/Group Performance, Best Country Album and Album of the Year. Over her career, she has sold more than 200 million records. Her solo hit singles include Break My Soul, Halo, Run The World (Girls) and Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).
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Dua Lipa: 20 June 2025
Singing superstar Dua Lipa has announced that she will perform at London’s legendary Wembley Stadium. She is famous for her disco-infused pop songs, and she has won three Grammy Awards as well as seven BRIT Awards. In 2017, she released her debut song New Rules, and her hit songs include Don’t Start Now, Levitating and One Kiss. She also released Dance the Night, which featured on the Barbie film soundtrack. Plus, her upcoming album Radical Optimism dropped on 3 May. The album includes the hit songs Houdini and Training Season.
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Chris Brown: 21 June 2025
Chris Brown has announced that his Breezy Bowl XX tour will be coming to the United Kingdom. On 21 June 2025, the show will be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and will celebrate the singer's 20-year career. Over his career, Chris Brown has sold more than 217 million records across the world. His hit songs include Beautiful People, Kiss Kiss, Look at Me Now and Under the Influence. He has collaborated with artists including Busta Ryhmes, Lil Wayne and T-Pain. He won a Grammy Award for his album, F.A.M.E, 19 BET Awards, five American Music Awards, four Billboard Music Awards and three MTV Video Music Awards.
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Disco Misr: 26 June 2025
Get ready for some marvellous music. Disco Misr has announced its world tour, and the Egyptian trio will be coming to Scala in King's Cross on 26 June. Based in Cairo, Disco Misr was formed by Mostafa ElSherif, Mohamed El Dor, and Amr Emad in 2014, and they've become cult favourites across the Middle East and North Africa for their high-energy sets and inventive remixes. Their name, which loosely translates to "Egypt Disco," captures their core vibe of reviving golden-era Arabic pop classics and giving them a modern dancefloor twist.
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Diana Ross: 2 July 2025
London, it’s time to come out. The legendary American singer Diana Ross has announced A Symphonic Celebration with a full live orchestra at The O2 Arena on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. Diana hails from Detroit, United States. In the 1960s, she rose to fame with Motown Records and the girl group, The Supremes. Their hit songs include Stop! In The Name of Love and You Can’t Hurry Love. In 1970, she released her solo debut album, Diana Ross, and went on to forge a successful solo career. Her hit singles include Chain Reaction, Do You Know Where You’re Going To, I’m Coming Out, Endless Love and Upside Down.
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Sabrina Carpenter: 5 and 6 July 2025
The Short n’ Sweet two-time Grammy Award winner, Sabrina Carpenter, will perform at BST Hyde Park in London this summer. The singer and songwriter is known for her hit single Nonsense from her album Emails I Can’t Send. Espresso from her Short n’ Sweet album is a globally famous earworm that has more than 1,958,877,862 streams on Spotify and is one of the most streamed songs of 2024. Plus, she has worked with the iconic artist Dolly Parton on the single Please Please Please.
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Billie Eilish: 10 to 17 July 2025
American hitmaker Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour will come to The O2 Arena in London from 10 to 17 July. At the Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, guests can expect to hear songs from her new album. Her hit songs include Bad Guy, Everything I Wanted and Happier Than Ever, which we hope Billie Eilish will perform in London. At each concert, there will be Billie Eilish REVERB Eco-Villages, which are part of the tour’s sustainability efforts and aim to support climate action.
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Drake: 11 to 13 July 2025
Wireless Festival 2025 is set to make history. The mega music festival has announced that the Canadian rapper Drake will be the headliner – for all three nights. The festival 2025 marks Drake's first UK performance in six years. Each night at Wireless Festival, Drake will be joined by a different co-star. The confirmed headliners include Afrobeats legend Burna Boy and dancehall star Vybz Kartel on Sunday, a host of UK talents (names still to be confirmed) on Saturday, and R&B queen Summer Walker and PARTYNEXTDOOR on Friday. The latter will be of particular interest to fans, following the recent release of the Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR collaborative project "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U."
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Stevie Wonder: 12 July 2025
The summer looks set to be signed, sealed, delivered. The icon Stevie Wonder has announced that he is bringing his Love, Light and Song tour to BST Hyde Park Festival on 12 July. Guests can expect hit after hit, as Stevie blends together his mix of Motown, soul and blues. His singles include As, For Once in My Life, Isn’t She Lovely, Master Blaster and Superstition. Plus, he is behind Happy Birthday, which spearheaded the movement to make Martin Luther King Day a national holiday. Over his career, he has won 25 Grammy Awards and sold more than 100 million records.
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA: 22 and 23 July 2025
Stages rarely get bigger than the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in the United States. After the American rapper Kendrick Lamar took to the stage, he announced dates for his Grand National Tour, which is coming to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this July. Kendrick hails from Compton, California. His hit singles include All The Stars, Humble, Like That and Squabble Up. In 2024, his song Not Like Us became one of the most decorated songs in Grammy history. SZA is known for the hot hits Love Galore featuring Travis Scott, The Weekend, Good Days, and Kill Bill.
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Oasis: 25 and 26 July, and 2 and 3 August 2025
All you 90s kids, if you're looking for a dose of Britpop nostalgia, this news will blow your mind. British rock band Oasis, which parted ways in the early 2000s, is reuniting and promising a tour ahead. Noel and Liam Gallagher, the famously feuding siblings who led the biggest British pop band of the 90s, have announced that Oasis will reunite for a massive tour at London's Wembley Stadium. Some of their hits include (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger, Don't Go Away and Champagne Supernova.
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Black Coffee: 1 August 2025
Black Coffee has played across the world, from Dubai to Riyadh. Now, he will be making history as the first-ever DJ to headline the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Royal Naval College on 1 August. The DJ and producer who is celebrated for his unique fusion of house music with soulful elements, African rhythms, organic electronics, jazz influences, and evocative vocals. His signature style has seen him pioneer the Afropolitan House genre. Black Coffee has collaborated with global superstars such as Alicia Keys, Drake, Pharrell Williams, and David Guetta.
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Skepta: 9 and 10 August 2025
Skepta will bring the vibes full force in the summer of 2025 with the return of Big Smoke Festival. The rapper, DJ and producer, is known for the hits Bullet From A Gun and Show Out, alongside his energetic DJ sets with fellow artist Jammer. While specific details about the full festival lineup remain shrouded in secrecy, what we do know is that the event in Crystal Palace Park will include performances from Skepta, JME, Frisco, The Den, Chip, Chy Cartier, Skyla Tylaa and more
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BLACKPINK: 15 August 2025
Get ready for some K-Pop icons. South Korean superstars BLACKPINK have announced that they are playing Wembley Stadium on 15 August as part of their upcoming world tour. The group launched in 2016 with the members Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose, and the fabulous foursome they have gone on to break musical records. During their career, they were the first group and Korean female act to have five music videos amassing one billion views each on YouTube, and are the most-followed female group on Spotify. They reached number one in the UK Album Charts with the album, BORN PINK.
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Mariah Carey: 15 August 2025
The American superstar Mariah Carey will headline Heritage Live at Sandringham. The outdoor show will take place on 15 August in Norfolk, and she will be joined by special guests Eternal and Nile Rodgers & Chic. Over Mariah’s career, she has sold more than 220 million records. She has an endless list of hit singles, which include Always Be My Baby, Emotions, Fantasy and Hero. Plus, her Christmas album has become a staple in the season, and includes All I Want for Christmas Is You. She has won five Grammy Awards, and 10 American Music Awards.
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Chase & Status: 16 August 2025
Chase & Status are an electronic duo, consisting of Saul Milton and Will Kennard. Hailing from London, they met as students at the University of Manchester. The pair are famous for their mix of drum and bass with hip-hop. Their hit songs include Backbone and Baddan. Over their career, they have worked with Dizzee Rascal, Plan B, Rihanna, Stormzy and Tinie Tempah and will headline All Points East 2025.
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Coldplay: 22, 23, 26, 27, 30 and 31 August 2025
Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour has gone down in history, having sold more than 10 million tickets across 164 dates, making it the highest-grossing and most-attended tour ever. Now, the British band is gearing up to outdo itself, closing out the tour at London's Wembley Satdium. The band gained global recognition with its 2000 debut album, Parachutes, which featured the hit single "Yellow" and showcased its knack for blending melodic soundscapes with heartfelt lyrics. The band's ability to evolve its sound, blending rock with electronic and pop elements, has kept it relevant over the years. Tracks such as "Adventure of a Lifetime," "Clocks," Fix You," "Paradise," and "Viva La Vida" have become anthems, propelling it to global stardom.
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Tyla and Raye: 23 August 2025
Tyla and Raye will headline All Points East 2025. Tyla is from Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2024, she released her self-titled debut album, which fuses together pop with R&B. Her hit singles include Getting Late and Water. She has already made her mark, and won two BET Awards, one Grammy Award, and one MTV Video Music Award. Raye was born in Tooting, London. Her style fuses jazz, soul, and R&B. While she has been on the music scene for years, she gained critical recognition for her independently released album, My 21st Century Blues. Her hit songs include Bed and Escapism.
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Will Smith: 28 August 2025
This is the story all about how Will Smith turned entertainment upside down. The American superstar has announced his first headline tour, which celebrates his new album, Based on a True Story. Will started his music career as the MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. The duo’s hit singles include Boom! Shake the Room, Parents Just Don’t Understand and Summertime. He went on to have a successful solo music career, and released the hit singles Gettin’ Jiggy With It, Miami and Men in Black.
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Post Malone: 7 September 2025
If the songs Circles, Rockstar and Sunflower get your head bopping, you’ll be thrilled to hear that the man behind the hits, Post Malone, is coming to London. The American rapper has announced the UK and European leg of The BIG ASS Stadium Tour. He will perform at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 7 September. Post Malone, real name Austin Post (aka that guy with tattoos on his face), hails from Syracuse, New York. The rapper has gained critical and commercial success for his blend of hip hop, rock and trap. In 2024, he released his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion. The release saw the singer move into the country music genre while topping the album charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Lil Baby: 27 September 2025
Rap superstar Lil Baby has announced his WHAM World Tour. The tour will cover North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. He will perform on 27 September at The O2 in Greenwich. The rapper rose to fame through his mix tapes, Harder Than Hard. His songs mix rap with trap and hip-hop. Since then, he’s released multiple chart-topping hits, including Drip Too Hard, Yes Indeed, and Woah. His album My Turn was a massive success, solidifying his place in the rap scene, and he even won a Grammy for his collaboration on Hurricane with Kanye West and The Weeknd. Plus, he was named Artist of the Year at the 2020 Apple Music Awards.
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Lady Gaga: 29 and 30 September 2025
Little Monsters, it’s time to come together. Lady Gaga has announced that Lady Gaga: The MAYHEM Ball will be coming to The O2 Arena in London. The tour showcases her seventh studio album, Mayhem, which was released in March 2025. The album combines electro, disco, pop and rock influences. The singles include Abracadabra and Disease, and the duet, Die With a Smile, with Bruno Mars. Over her career, she has sold more than 170 million records and won 14 Grammy Awards.
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Hans Zimmer: 12 October 2026
London, you are in for a musical treat. The legendary composer, Hans Zimmer, will perform at The O2. The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension comes to the capital on 12 October 2026. Over Han’s career, he has won two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes and five Grammy Awards. He has worked on more than 150 films, which include Dune, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Last Samurai and The Lion King.
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