The weather is getting better, and there are bank holidays aplenty! May is well and truly kicking off the busy touring season throughout the summer. While we’ve unpacked London’s festival season, here are the gigs you’ll find us at in May:
AJ Tracey @ One Ninety Four 5th May
Local legend AJ Tracey is set to play an intimate show at One Ninety Four. While tickets have already sold out, watch his page for any potential shows.
Viagra Boys @ Alexandra Palace 6th May
Armed with their latest (and almost self-titled) album ‘viagr aboys’, these Swedish punks sold out the 02 Brixton, upgrading their headline show to the prestigious Alexandra Palace. Jump on tickets here.
Preoccupations @ The Garage 13th May
Renowned post-punk group Preoccupations are back, sharing their latest record ‘III at Ease’. Catch them at the iconic Islington venue The Garage.
Pixies @ O2 Academy Brixton 16th & 17th May
It’s not every day you can catch a band like Pixies live. The acclaimed surf rock pioneers will be rocking the O2 Academy Brixton, drawing from their classic catalogue as well as their latest album ‘The Night The Zombies Came’.
Acopia @ The Lexington 19th May
Alongside their Wide Awake festival appearance, Acopia is gracing London with an intimate show at The Lexington. The Melbourne dream-pop outfit have been turning heads since their self-titled 2024 release, and we can’t wait to get lost in their swirling electronic soundscape. This one is sold out but join the ticket waitlist here.
Tyler the Creator @ The O2 19th, 21st, 22nd May
Where to begin with Tyler the Creator? With each album better than the last, the Chromokopia tour is Tyler at a whole new level. He’s joined by the boundary-pushing Lil Yachty and Paris Texas, two acts that have amassed their own cult followings. Grab the final batch of tickets here.
Wet Leg @ O2 Academy Brixton 23rd May
We’ve been eagerly waiting for Wet Leg to return. The indie rockers have been cooking up their new album, ‘moisturiser’, set to electrify the indie music world with their signature wit and rhythm. Catch them at the O2 Academy Brixton this May.
Wunderhorse @ Alexandra Palace 29th May
Going from strength to strength, Wunderhorse are set to reach new heights with their latest show at Alexandra Palace. Riding on the wave of their standout recent record, ‘Midas’, catch the band at their biggest headline show to date.