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London gigs and tours: The best of what’s on now and what’s coming up

London gigs and tours: Gorillaz play the O2 this week: David Jensen/PA
London gigs and tours: Gorillaz play the O2 this week: David Jensen/PA

Another week, another fantastic set of gigs and tours in London.

From rock to house, art pop to hip hop, here at the Evening Standard we’ve picked out plenty of eclectic choices across north, south, Eeast and west London to please gig goers everywhere.

Browse this week's best gigs by area north | south | east | west. Also scroll down to see our top recommendations for shows coming up and the tickets to book now.

This Week: North

The best gigs in north London this week​

The Fall

The Fall arrive at Camden's KOKO on November 30, in what promises to be one of the must-see gigs of the week. Mark E Smith's band boasts some of the most passionate fans in the country, and they'll be packed into this North London venue to see their heroes play live.

November 30, KOKO, NW1 (tickets can be bought here)

This Week: South

The best gigs in south London this week

Gorillaz

The world's most successful virtual band arrive at the O2 for two consecutive nights this week. Damon Albarn's group released their fifth studio album Humanz earlier this year, and their two huge London gigs promise to be some of the best music fans will find in the capital this week.

December 4 & 5, The O2, SE10 (tickets can be bought here)

This Week: East

The best gigs in east London this week

Peggy Sue

Brighton indie band Peggy Sue bring their brand of indie folk to East London's Shacklewell Arms on December 2. The group have gained a cult following over recent years, and this Dalston venue could be the ideal setting for fans to see them live.

December 2, Shacklewell Arms, E8 (tickets can be bought here)

This Week: West

The best gigs in west London this week

Orbital

Influential electro group Orbital perform at the Hammersmith Apollo this week, in what promises to be one of the most blissed-out shows of the year. Fans can expect a night of atmospheric instrumentals and live experimentation on December 2 - not to be missed.

December 2, Hammersmith Apollo, W6 (tickets can be bought here)

Coming Up

The best gigs coming up over the next few weeks

There’s no shortage of great gigs coming up in the capital over the next few months. Robert Plant plays the Royal Albert Hall on December 8 and the Prodigy bring the party to Brixton Academy for three consecutive nights from December 21-23.

Book Now

The best gigs taking place in the months to come

Kendrick Lamar

February 12 and 13, The O2, SE10. Tickets can be bought here.

Rag N Bone Man

March 6 2018, Alexandra Palace, N22. Tickets can be bought here.

British Summer Time: Roger Waters

July 6 2018, Hyde Park, W2. Tickets can be bought here.

Flight Of The Conchords

March 19 and 20, Hammersmith Apollo, W6. Tickets can be bought here.

March 29, The O2, SE10. Tickets can be bought here.