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World, classical, jazz or funk - whatever music you're into you can hear it live in London. Browse highlights below or use the search opposite to access comprehensive London music listings.

Katherine Jenkins
The Welsh opera diva live at London's Royal Albert Hall. 9 Dec

The Bluetones. Photo credit Paul Heartfield

The Bluetones
See Britpop legends The Bluetones at the London Astoria. 19 Dec

St Martin-in-the-Fields carol service, by David Lindsay

St Martin's Christmas Events
Christmas events at St Martin's. 30 Nov-25 Dec

What's On Music Highlights

Frightened Rabbit
See indie-rockers Frightened Rabbit in Brixton. 16 Dec

Lost and Found Orchestra
Exhilarating new show from the creators of Stomp. 19 Dec-11 Jan

Carols by Candlelight
Candlelit carol service at the London Wetland Centre. 10 Dec

Duffy
See 2008's biggest selling singer live in London. 8-9 Dec

Here & Now Christmas Party
Belinda Carlisle and others bring back the 80s at indigO2. 18 Dec

Arrows of Love
Headlining London gig by Arrows of Love. 7 Dec

Christmas Cracker
A festive night from the Classic FM Series at IndigO2. 22 Dec

Kings of Leon
The Kings of Leon play The O2 for one night only. 11 December

Love Brahms?
Best of Brahms from The London Symphony Orchestra. 14 Dec-5 Jul

Carmina Burana in London
Lose yourself in Carl Orff's gorgeous music in London. 17 Jan

Christmas with the Rat Pack
Christmas crooning inspired by the Rat Pack. 14-28 Dec

The Last Days of Decadence
New art deco music club with a nod to burlesque. Now open

LSO: Émigré Series
The LSO presents music by composers in exile. Ends 8 May 09

The Pogues
Legendary folk band live at the Brixton Academy. 18-20 Dec

Christmas Jazz Highlights
Get set to swing to London's Christmas jazz highlights

The Bluetones
See Britpop legends The Bluetones at the London Astoria. 19 Dec

St Martin's Christmas Events
Christmas events at St Martin's. 30 Nov-25 Dec

Elton John: New Year's Eve
Join Elton John for a New Year's Eve party at The O2. 31 Dec

Roald Dahl Plus
A series of concerts inspired by Roald Dahl. 16-20 Dec

Coldplay
Coldplay perform live this winter at The O2. 14-16 December

Classical and Carol Concerts
Classical and carol concerts this Christmas in London. 4-24 Dec

Elton John
Book your tickets now to see The Red Piano in London. 13 Dec

Xfm's First Friday Club
Xfm's night of live music and DJs at Carling Academy Islington

Monkey
The Gorillaz's modern-day opera in London. Ends 4 Jan

Tina Turner Live in Concert
The queen of rock'n'roll makes her way to London. 3-4 Mar 09

Grace Jones
The 80s legend storms London's Roundhouse. 27-28 Jan

Santa's Christmas Cracker
An afternoon of festive fun at the Royal Albert Hall. 22 Dec

Big Gigs in 2009
Check out the big music acts coming to London next year

Katherine Jenkins
The Welsh opera diva live at London's Royal Albert Hall. 9 Dec

Carmen
Classic Spanish love story at the Royal Albert Hall. 26 Feb-8 Mar

Camden Crawl
Legendary weekend music festival. 24-25 April

Portobello Winter Fest
Cool gifts and hot cocktails at Portobello Winter Fest. 19-21 Dec

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Virtuoso ensembles thrill devoted audiences all over the city

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Royal Opera House
Home to the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies

The Roundhouse
Recently refurbished state of the art live music venue

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