Unmissable gigs and shows in London this February 2025
February brings a vibrant mix of musical events to London, whether you’re drawn to the elegance of classical music, the energy of underground electronic beats, the warmth of soulful blues, or the creativity of avant-garde jazz. We’ve handpicked some standout gigs and shows you won’t want to miss.
Mitsuko Uchida & Mahler Chamber Orchestra: Mozart
Mitsuko Uchida continues her celebrated partnership with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Image credit May Zircus.
#FLODown: Mitsuko Uchida continues her celebrated partnership with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in a programme of intimate and joyous music at the Royal Festival Hall. Featuring Mozart’s Piano Concerto in B flat major, K. 456, with Uchida directing from the keyboard, the evening also includes Janáček’s bittersweet wind sextet Mladi. This event marks the ninth year of Uchida’s collaboration with the orchestra.
Date: 1 February 2025. Time: 7.30pm. Location: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. Price: from £17.00 (excludes £3.50 booking fee. Book now.
FOR FUCK SAKE
FOR FUCK SAKE returns to Corsica Studios on 8 February 2025.
#FLODown: FOR FUCK SAKE is back at Corsica Studios with a 90s rave celebration. Featuring Mass Medium/Club Caviar, Aiden Francis, Gemi, and more, expect a night of beats and old-school vibes.
Date: 8 February 2025. Time: 11pm - 6am. Location: Corsica Studios, 4–5 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1LB. Price: £10 (first release). Book now.
Seth Troxler at Fabric
Seth Troxler to preform at Fabric on 8 February 2025.
#FLODown: Globally renowned DJ Seth Troxler headlines Fabric London with support from DJ Holographic and Tarzsa in Room 1, while Bradley Zero delivers an all-night set in Room 2.
Date: 8 February 2025. Time: 11pm - 7am. Location: Fabric London, 77A Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ. Price: from £15. Book now,
Errol Linton at Green Note
Errol Linton will be at Green Note on 1 February 2025.
#FLODown: Experience Errol Linton’s unique blend of 50s Chicago blues and Jamaican reggae rhythms in the intimate setting of Green Note. Accompanied by Adam Blake on guitar and Lance Rose on double bass, Linton delivers raw talent and soul.
Date: 1 February 2025. Time: 7pm. Location: Green Note, 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN. Price: £18. greennote.co.uk.
Soweto Kinch: Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
Soweto Kinch. Image credit Iza Korsak.
#FLODown: Saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch premieres his latest album Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, completing a trilogy alongside Black Peril and White JuJu. Part of the Southbank Centre x Montreux Jazz Festival Residency, the performance fuses jazz with hip-hop and explores bold political themes.
Date: 1 February 2025. Time: 8pm. Location: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. Price: from £27.00 (excludes £3.50 booking fee). Book now.
Lily Lyons
Lily Lyons to perform at Servant Jazz Quarters on 13 February 2025.
#FLODown: Lily Lyons will bring her soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting to Servant Jazz Quarters, presenting her unique blend of jazz and contemporary influences in an intimate performance.
Date: 13 February 2025. Time: 7.30pm.Location: Servant Jazz Quarters, 10A Bradbury St, London N16 8JN. Price: from £12. Book now.
Wu-Lu, Denzel Himself & SHEIVA
Denzel Himself, Sheiva, and Wu-Lu to take the stage at Barbican Clubstage.
#FLODown: The Barbican ClubStage celebrates London’s DIY music scene with punk-rap, gothic hip-hop, and a genre-defying DJ set from Wu-Lu, Denzel Himself, and SHEIVA.
Date: 21 February 2025. Time: 11pm. Location: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS. Price: From £15 + BF. Book now.
Tyshawn Sorey Trio
Tyshawn Sorey Trio at Cafe OTO on 10 February 2025.
#FLODown: Renowned composer and percussionist Tyshawn Sorey leads his trio featuring Aaron Diehl on piano and Harish Raghavan on bass. Known for seamlessly blending composition and improvisation, Sorey’s performance promises innovation and virtuosity.
Date: 10 February 2025. Time: 7.30pm. Location: Cafe OTO, 18-22 Ashwin St, London E8 3DL. Book now.
Dreamscapes
Dreamscapes to perform at Vortez Jazz Club on 20 February 2025.2
#FLODown: Catch Dreamscapes at Vortex Jazz Club as they preview music from their debut album, set for release in summer 2025. Fresh from their UK tour, the band brings their distinctive sound to the stage.
Date: 20 February 2025. Time: 7.45pm. Location: Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ. Price: from £15 / Vortex Members £7.50. Book now.
Sachiko M – Two-Day Residency
Sachiko M returns to London for a rare two-day residency at Cafe OTO.
#FLODown: Legendary Japanese improvisational musician Sachiko M returns to London for a rare two-day residency at Cafe OTO. Renowned for her pioneering work with electronic instruments, this is a must-see for fans of experimental music.
Date: 26 – 27 February 2025. Location: Cafe OTO, 18-22 Ashwin St, London E8 3DL. Price: from £12 (advance).Book now.
Raindance at Fabric 2025
Raindance returns to Fabric on 15 February 2025 with over 30 artists.
#FLODown: Raindance returns to Fabric with over 30 artists across three rooms, celebrating Old Skool Rave, Hardcore, Jungle, Drum and Bass, and more. Expect legendary acts like Slipmatt, Kenny Ken, and Devious D.
Date: 15 February 2025. Time: 2pm - 10pm. Location: Fabric London, 77A Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ. Price: from £27.75. Book now.
East End Dubs: Extended London
East End Dubs to preformed at Village Underground on 16 February 2025.
#FLODown: East End Dubs brings his signature blend of deep house and tech sounds to Village Underground for an all-day rave experience.
Date: 16 February 2025. Time: 2pm - 10pm. Location: Village Underground, 54 Holywell Ln, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3PQ. Price: from £40. Book now.
Les Illuminations
Wilton’s Music Hall,
#FLODown: Wilton’s Music Hall presents Les Illuminations, a one-hour performance by the Chromatica Orchestra, featuring four works by British composers inspired by Italian Baroque and French Romanticism. The concert includes tenor Robin Tritschler as the soloist in Britten’s Les Illuminations, conducted by Peter Manning. This exquisite programme combines classical elegance with the passionate expressiveness of the Romantic era.
Date: Tuesday 11 February 2025.Time: 8pm. Location: Wilton’s Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley, London E1 8JB. Price: £12.50 – £27. Book now.
Sarah Nimmo
Sarah Nimmo to perform at The Waiting Room on 20 February 2025.
#FLODown: Sarah Nimmo brings her emotive songwriting and powerful vocals to The Waiting Room. Blending indie, folk, and pop, her live performance promises an intimate and memorable night.
Date: 20 February 2025. Time: 7pm. Location: The Waiting Room, 175 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 0LH. Price: from £14.50. Book now.
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