LIVE MUSIC · LONDON
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 live music shows worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the ABBA Voyage Express Bus from London, with concert options, transport details, ticket value, timing, and practical booking advice.
“ABBA voyage excellent experience. Went as a group so it was seamless evening.”
Enjoy a three-hour Thames dinner cruise with live jazz, a three-course meal, sparkling wine, and views of London's famous landmarks.
“It was a wonderful way to end our Last night in London. The band was excellent. The staff were excellent. It was a great experience. Would definitely do it again”
Review of The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre, with seating advice, value tips, access details, and what to expect in London.
“The play was fantastic. Everything was well designed and executed. Great performance by the cast and absolutely superb costumes!”
Review of London’s Dinner and Jazz Cruise on the Thames, with landmark views, dinner quality, seating tips, timing advice, and value guidance.
“The meal and jazz band was great but be careful of the timing. We were told to be at the boat 15 min before the sailing time of 8pm , we turned up at 20min to 8 and the boat was almost ready to go and all the seats by the window had been allocated. Boat left at 7.50pm 10min before the time given.”
Review of The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre, with practical tips on timing, age rules, venue, sounds, and value.
Jazz Notes at Soho’s Spice of Life brings live jazz, open jams, good food, and a relaxed Sunday afternoon atmosphere for $13.
“Brilliant! I enjoyed my time spent Staff are friendly and welcoming Very uplifting spirit of music and instruments plus different players with different body expressions; l get carried away too”
Review of London’s 58th Street Jazz Age Experience, with six-course dining, live jazz, cabaret, pricing, food, timing, and practical tips.
“We came for 15th anniversary celebration last night. What a fantastic evening. The food, ambience and entertainment was out of this world. You don't expect such place exists in Peckham.”
Review of London’s one-hour Candlelight Concert at St Mary Magdalen Church, with classical music, Prosecco, prices, access, and practical tips.
Bach to Baby family concerts in London bring live classical, jazz and folk music to young children in relaxed, welcoming 45-minute shows.
“The four children in our party ranged from 8 mths to 2 yrs and they all had a wonderful time joining in, wandering about, watching the pianist who made it all fun. The programme was just the right length.”
Spend a Sunday afternoon with live jazz, guest jam sessions, food, and drinks at Soho’s historic Spice of Life for $13.64.
“Great music and great atmosphere. Will definitely go back soon. Their food looks great, next time I'll come early for lunch.”
Review of London’s private Christmas lights tour with mulled wine, festive history, St Martin-in-the-Fields concert, and National Gallery visit.
“My wife booked it for our trip and it was an awesome tour! Even though I know a lot about Christmas traditions, I didn't know about Prince Albert and how he changed the course of Christmas history, so I am glad we came! Thank you Valerie and team!”
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