What’s on August 2012 – Music concerts in London

Our what’s on guide lists all the best music gigs and concerts in London during the month of August.

OlympicsPick Free London Live in Hyde Park

28th July – 11th August 2012   •  Hyde Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Hyde Park event will feature six giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be able …more

OlympicsFree London Live in Victoria Park

28th July – 12th August 2012   •  Victoria Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Victoria Park event will feature two giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be …more

Pick Paul Weller, at the 100 Club

1st August 2012  •  100 Club, London Paul Weller's 11th studio album "Sonik Kicks" came out in March, coming hot on the heels of his Mercury Music Award nominated effort, "Wake Up The Nation". This is your chance to hear The Modfather for free, when he …more

Marc Almond, performing “Torment and Toreros”

9th August 2012  •  Royal Festival Hall, London Marc Almond is best known as one-half of the 80's synth-pop duo "Soft Cell", who scored a massive hit with "Tainted Love", but for this special Meltdown show, Almond will be presenting a rare live performance of Marc and …more

Eddi Reader (from Fairground Attraction)

10th August 2012  •  Under The Bridge, London Anyone remember "Perfect" by Fairground Attraction? The lady behind that song was Eddi Reader, and you can hear her performing tracks from her latest album 'Love Is The Way' at Under the Bridge. The Royal Festival Hall is …more

Pick Lou Reed, at the Royal Festival Hall

10th August 2012  •  Royal Festival Hall, London Lou Reed is famed for fronting the legendary 60s band 'The Velvet Underground', and tonight he will be playing songs from his back catalogue including big hits like "Walk On The Wild Side" and "Perfect Day". The Royal …more

OlympicsPick London Olympics — Closing Ceremony concert

12th August 2012  •  Hyde Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. It will be taking place between the 27th July and 12th August at three different locations -- Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar …more

Grant Lee Buffalo — HMV Forum

14th August 2012  •  HMV Forum, London Best known for their REM-like albums "Fuzzy" and "Mighty Joe Moon", Grant Lee Buffalo might just be the best band you've never heard. Now happily reformed with the original 1990s line-up - the band will be playing one …more

Pick David Hasselhoff Live!

17th – 18th August 2012   •  Leicester Square Theatre, London David Hasselhoff is the most indisputable superstar on planet Earth, bar none. And you can meet Mr Swimming Trunks when he comes to London for an evening of music, laughter, and a behind-the-scenes look at his amazing …more

Pick Kasabian — at the Brixton Academy

20th August 2012  •  O2 Academy Brixton, London It's been a while since Kasabian released their latest LP 'Velociraptor!', but this summer sees the release of their new single "Switchblade Smiles" and a gig at O2 Academy Brixton. The O2 Academy Brixton is one of …more

Pick Free See Amy Macdonald for free!

30th August 2012  •  Under The Bridge, London This is your chance to hear Amy Macdonald perform for free, when she plays a special show for BBC Radio 2. 250 pairs of tickets will be given away to fans, and to be in with a chance of winning tickets you must apply here. …more

   

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