ABOUT London Events & Concerts

London in January 2026 is alive with music, culture, and world-class entertainment. As the city welcomes a new year, venues across the capital open their doors to an incredible lineup of concerts, festivals, classical performances, and special one-night shows. Whether you’re a Londoner, planning a winter trip, or simply exploring what’s on, this guide highlights the biggest and best events happening throughout the month.

From pop icons to metal legends, candlelit tributes to international jazz and blues, January 2026 offers something for every music lover. Here is your complete guide to the headline performances and must-see live events.

1. The New Year’s Day Concert – Cadogan Hall – 1 January 2026

2. New Year’s Piccadilly Family Concert – Piccadilly / St James’s – 1 January 2026

3. The Animals + Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band – January Blues Festival – 2 January 2026

4. Leo Richardson Quartet – Vortex Jazz Club – 2 January 2026

5. The Wonder of Stevie (Stevie Wonder tribute concert) – 2 January 2026

6. Eric Bibb – January Blues Festival – 229 The Venue – 5 January 2026

7. YV26 Tour Concert – Various London venues – 7 January 2026

8. YV26 Tour Concert – Various London venues – 8 January 2026

9. YV26 Tour Concert – Various London venues – 9 January 2026

10. Absolute Bowie – A Birthday Celebration – O2 Academy Islington – 10 January 2026

11. Candlelight Concert: Tribute to A. R. Rahman – Southwark Cathedral – 10 January 2026

12. Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Arijit Singh – Southwark Cathedral – 10 January 2026

13. YV26 Tour Concert – Various London venues – 13 January 2026

14. YV26 Tour Concert – Various London venues – 14 January 2026

15. YV26 Tour Concert – Various London venues – 15 January 2026

16. Nine Below Zero – January Blues Festival – 16 January 2026

17. Live Concert Event – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – 16 January 2026

18. Hilary Duff – “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” Tour – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – 19 January 2026

19. All Time Low – “Everyone’s Talking! Tour” – The O2 Arena – 24 January 2026

20. Epica & Amaranthe – “Arcane Dimensions Tour” – Eventim Apollo – 24 January 2026

21. Cryptopsy – 30 Years of None So Vile – O2 Academy Islington – 24 January 2026

22. Jason Derulo – “The Last Dance” UK Tour – The O2 Arena – 31 January 2026

23. January Blues Festival 2026 – Multiple artists & venues – Throughout January