London concerts in November 2026 run from intimate club shows to arena nights over the next fortnight, with Beabadoobee headlining The O2 on Wednesday 18 November, Enter Shikari playing two nights at Alexandra Palace on 20 and 21 November, and Skye Newman taking over O2 Academy Brixton for a five-night run starting on Thursday 12 November. Black Country, New Road play an unusual seated show at the London Coliseum in the West End on Friday 13 November, while Boy Harsher, Underscores and Radio Free Alice fill the Roundhouse, Electric Brixton and Electric Ballroom across the two weeks, according to Time Out's November listings. The following week brings Jungle to The O2 on 24 and 25 November and Squeeze, with Billy Bragg as special guest, on Thursday 26 November, the same day as the first planned RMT Tube strike, as the Westminster newsroom of The WP Times reports.

For concertgoers travelling from Westminster and Pimlico, the main practical issues are transport and timing. The O2 is served by North Greenwich on the Jubilee line, which runs directly from Westminster and Green Park, while Alexandra Palace and Brixton require changes or buses. Weekend engineering works affect several lines, including the Northern line on Saturday 14 November and parts of the Elizabeth line on Sunday 15 November, and the Lord Mayor's Show closes almost all of the City of London to traffic on 14 November. Ticket prices for arena shows have risen sharply in recent years, so fans are advised to buy only through official sellers or regulated resale platforms and to be wary of social media offers, as ticket fraud remains common. Doors usually open at 6pm or 6.30pm for arena shows and 7pm for smaller venues, with headliners typically on stage between 8.30pm and 9.15pm, leaving time to catch the last Tube home on weeknights.

London concerts this week and next

The listings below cover the biggest London concerts between Monday 9 and Sunday 22 November 2026, based on Time Out's guide to the best gigs this month. Times are door times.

The key dates

Arena highlights

Beabadoobee's show at The O2 on 18 November is the biggest of the fortnight. The O2 holds around 20,000 people, and the venue recommends arriving early because of security checks. Enter Shikari's two nights at Alexandra Palace carry extra significance after the band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2026, according to Time Out.

Theatres and smaller venues

London's mid-sized venues host some of the most talked-about London concerts this month, and the West End plays its part too.

A gig at the Coliseum

The London Coliseum on St Martin's Lane, home of English National Opera, hosts Black Country, New Road on Friday 13 November. The venue is a short walk from Charing Cross, Leicester Square and Embankment, making it the easiest of the fortnight's big shows to reach from Westminster.

Brixton and Camden

• Skye Newman's five nights at O2 Academy Brixton are described by Time Out as a run that should "feel like a proper homecoming".
• Electric Brixton hosts Underscores on 16 November.
• In Camden, the Roundhouse and the Electric Ballroom host Boy Harsher and Radio Free Alice.
• Brixton is on the Victoria line, three stops from Victoria and Pimlico.

Later in November

Several major London concerts follow at the end of the month, and some coincide with planned industrial action on the Underground.

Arena dates to note

Strike day warning

The RMT has called a 24-hour Tube strike on Thursday 26 November. Anyone going to The O2 or Alexandra Palace that evening should check whether the Jubilee line and other routes are running, and consider the Elizabeth line, Overground, DLR, river buses or the IFS Cloud Cable Car as alternatives.

"raise serious concerns around fatigue, safety and work-life balance"

(Eddie Dempsey, RMT general secretary, on London Underground's proposals, as reported by Brit Brief)

Getting there and getting home

Planning the journey is as important as getting a ticket, especially when London concerts end late.

Transport tips

• The O2: Jubilee line to North Greenwich, or Thames Clippers river buses from Westminster and Embankment piers.
• Alexandra Palace: Great Northern trains to Alexandra Palace station, or buses from Wood Green.
• O2 Academy Brixton and Electric Brixton: Victoria line to Brixton.
• Roundhouse and Electric Ballroom: Northern line to Chalk Farm or Camden Town.
• Check the Night Tube and night buses for late returns, and the TfL major works page for closures.

Avoiding ticket scams

Buy tickets from the venue, the official ticket agent or a regulated resale site. Never pay by bank transfer for tickets advertised on social media, and be suspicious of prices far below face value. Our report on sending money safely explains how fraudsters target bank transfers.

London concerts: questions and answers

What are the biggest London concerts this week

Skye Newman begins a five-night run at O2 Academy Brixton on 12 November, and Black Country, New Road play the London Coliseum on 13 November.

Who is playing The O2 in November 2026

Beabadoobee on 18 November, Jungle on 24 and 25 November, Squeeze on 26 November and Fontaines DC on 27 November.

Is there a Tube strike on a concert night

Yes, the RMT has called a 24-hour strike on Thursday 26 November.

How do I get to The O2 from Westminster

Take the Jubilee line from Westminster to North Greenwich, which takes about 15 minutes, or a river bus from Westminster Pier.

What time do arena concerts finish

Most finish between 10.30pm and 11pm, leaving time for the last Tube on weeknights.

Background: London's live music calendar

November is one of the busiest months for London concerts, as artists tour before the Christmas period. Many venues also host festive shows from late November, including carol concerts at St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

For more on the city this month, read our guides to London Christmas lights 2026 and Diwali 2026 in London.

Sources used: Time Out London, Absolute Radio, The O2, Transport for London, RMT, Brit Brief