Music Discussion | Five London gigs for summer 2026

Outdoor gig season is well and truly here...

We've picked five of the best ahead of another exciting musical summer across London

Author | Craig H

We have pop culture icons, indie icons and Irish rappers performing across London. It's going to be a memorable few months. 

Bad Bunny

From the Super Bowl to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Bad Bunny's DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour is one of the biggest global live events of the year. Expect striking stage production, complete with a celebrity-filled Puerto Rican house built on stage, intricate choreography and a relentless run of Latin trap anthems across a three-hour celebration of Boricua identity and culture.

Harry Styles

Harry Styles returns to London this month to begin a record-breaking run of 12 Wembley Stadium shows across the summer. The bona fide global superstar continues to push the boundaries of modern pop with his latest album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, which produced the irresistible single Aperture. If social media is anything to go by, the tour is a spectacular affair, featuring an expansive runway stage and shimmering disco-inspired visuals that will keep the crowd moving all night. Be sure to arrive early for the support act.

Gorillaz

Their current tour concludes with a major headline performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking the band's first ever UK stadium show. It promises to be a landmark occasion, with a few familiar faces expected to join the celebrations.

Kneecap

After becoming one of the defining acts in the musical and cultural conversation throughout 2025, Kneecap are set to headline a huge show at Crystal Palace. With support from The Mary Wallopers, Fat Dog, Biig Piig, Gurriers and Madra Salach, the event has all the ingredients of a memorable occasion. Known for their provocative approach and politically charged performances, the Belfast trio are expected to deliver one of the standout dates in London's Irish cultural calendar.

Warpaint

For more than two decades, Warpaint have built a reputation for intricate guitar work, hypnotic vocals and immersive live performances. With acclaimed albums including The Fool, Warpaint and Radiate Like This, the Los Angeles four-piece have cultivated a distinctive dreamlike indie sound. They are joined by Alexis Taylor, whose eclectic solo catalogue ranges from avant-electronica to chamber pop and intimate recital music. It makes for a particularly intriguing double bill.