Christmas 2016: Must-see concerts in London

Music has an incredible capacity for healing, which is why we’ve compiled this comprehensive concert list, outlining all our festive favourites. London has a cornucopia of gigs on offer this December and Christmas shopping has never been so easy! Whether your old man’s a fan of jazz or your girlfriend’s a Chili Peppers fanatic, we’ve got you covered. What better way to heal a nation than dancing the night away under flashing strobe lights? DJ Zinc can’t think of one. Scroll down and have a gander, or risk missing out.

Red Hot Chili Peppers at the O2 Arena

The record-breaking, wave-creating kings of LA are coming to South London and are sure to bring with them the very best of funk rock. Expect anthem after anthem from the living Hall of Fame members, as the group that brought us Californication and By the Way make Christmas come early. You’d have to be tripping to miss it!

Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform at the O2 Arena on 18^th December 2016, for further information or to book visit here.

The Game at the O2 Arena

Jayceon Taylor is a West Coast MC who spends most years on the “naughty list”; however, that doesn’t mean The Documentary double platinum rapper can’t put on a show. Expect old school gangsta rap, bravado and showmanship from the Dr Dre-affiliated How We Do artist.

The Game will perform at the O2 Arena on 19^th December 2016, for further information or to book visit here.

James Arthur at KOKO

You can catch Syco sweetheart James Arthur in the capital, where the midlands lad will be crooning tracks off his new album, Back from the Edge.

James Arthur will perform at KOKO on 20^th December 2016, for further information or to book visit here.

James Taylor quartet at the Jazz Cafe

There’s something for everyone this Christmas. The James Taylor quartet will be keeping it groovy, whilst showcasing an eclectic range of musical influences. Expect good vibes from the group who brought us some very famous film soundtracks.

The James Taylor quartet will perform at the Jazz Cafe on 22^nd December 2016, for further information or to book visit here.

The Temper Trap at Shepherd’s Bush Empire

If midnight mass isn’t your thing, why not head down to Shepherd’s Bush Empire, where Aussie boys The Temper Trap will be performing a sweet symphony of their own. 

The Temper Trap will perform at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 22^nd December 2016, for further information or to book visit here.

DJ Zinc at Ministry of Sound

Boxing day blues? Head on down to Ministry, where rave scene veteran DJ Zinc is sure to spin a smile back onto your face.

DJ Zinc will perform at Ministry of Sound on 26^th December 2016, for further information or to book visit here.

Lucas Cumiskey