Music in London

Woman busks at TfL pitch

From the established to the emerging, London is brimming with music. So, whether you’re into punk rock 🤘 or if hard house is more your thing, 🎛️ there’s always something waiting to be discovered.

What’s going on in London?

Make Music Day 
Make Music Day takes place in June and is a great opportunity to see performances by London Transport’s Choir, the Citi Choir and a variety of guitarists, 🎸 vocalists and piano players. 🎹

A school showcase their musical skills on the netwoork
A group of young musicians showcase their skills on the network. 🎻

London’s best music venues
If you know what kind of music you’re after, but you don’t know where to go to tune in, read up on London’s best music venues by genre.  From the sell-out stadiums to the tiny pub stages, you’ll be dancing amongst the crowds in no time. 🎤

Busking on the Network
The Transport for London busking programme sees around 300 licensed buskers regularly playing at more than 40 pitches around the network. You’ll sample everything from jazz saxophone 🎷 to opera and the bagpipes!

Woman busks at TfL pitch
Head to one of 40 busking pitches to enjoy some live music 🎵

London’s best festivals 
Whatever your tastes, there are some incredible festivals with world-class musicians just a tube journey away. Pop on your wellies and check out what’s on offer! ⛺

London festival goers enjoy music
London festival goers enjoy music 🎉

#Platform88
Think you’ve got what it takes to entertain the masses? Head to Tottenham Court Road Underground Station (Northern and Central line) or Canary Wharf Underground Station (Jubilee line) or to King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station (Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern and Victoria line) where you’ll find one of our #Platform88 pianos.

Still looking for inspiration? 
Have a look at our Music in London Pinterest board for some visual inspiration. 👀

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