By Grand Central Rail
Summer is in full swing, and what better way to spend your weekend than experiencing your favourite artist live with your favourite people? Whether that be a long overdue catch-up with friends back home, or a summer date night with your person, we’ve got you covered. Explore the venues hosting summer concert series this year, complete with a timeline of events, other fun things you can do in the area and how to get there with Grand Central.
Quick round-up of some of the best London live music venues
- BST Hyde Park: Featuring big names like Maroon 5, Duran Duran & Lewis Capaldi
- Wembley Stadium: Hosting global superstar Harry Styles and many more
- Royal Albert Hall: The Perfect venue for intimate performances
BST Hyde Park
BST (British Summer Time) Hyde Park is a series of live music concerts in London held every summer in the famous Hyde Park. This iconic green space spans 350 acres, making it the ideal spot for open-air concerts during the summer months.
BST Hyde Park events in summer 2026:
Ateez UK exclusive show: Sunday 28 June 2026
Maroon 5 Hyde Park debut: Friday 3 July 2026
Mumford & Sons homecoming show: Saturday 4 July 2026
Duran Duran and special guests the Scissor Sisters: Sunday 5 July 2026
Lewis Capaldi’s biggest UK festival deadline: Saturday 11 July & Sunday 12 July 2026
Getting there with Grand Central
We offer direct trains to London from several major stations across both Yorkshire and the North East, including York and Sunderland.
Hop on the train to London King's Cross, and you’ll be just 3 to 4 miles away from Hyde Park. The easiest way to get to the venue from there is to take the direct Piccadilly Line tube from King’s Cross St Pancras to Hyde Park Corner or Knightsbridge, which takes around 15 minutes.
Extend your day near Hyde Park
If you’re thinking of going to the park early, explore things to do nearby before your night of London live music:
Rent a pedalo on Serpentine Lake, located right inside Hyde Park
Visit the Serpentine Galleries and explore the contemporary art
Take a stroll along the world-famous Oxford Street for an unforgettable shopping experience
Histroy lovers can walk south of the park to explore the Natural History Museum
Visit the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
Explore the Kensington Palace and Gardens
Wembley Stadium summer concert series
Each summer, the iconic Wembley Stadium transforms from the winter sports season into a legendary open-air live music venue, typically running from June right through to early September. The world-famous stadium has a capacity of 90,000 and hosts performances by global superstars.
Explore what’s on at Wembley this summer:
Harry Styles: Together, Together: 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 & 29 June, 1, 3 & 4 July 2026
My Chemical Romance: 8, 10 & 11 July 2026
Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour 2026: 18, 19, 22, 24, 25 & 28 July 2026
Luke Combs - My Kinda Saturday Night Tour: 31 July, 1 & 2 August 2026
The Weekend - After Hours Til Dawn Tour: 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 August 2026
Bon Jovi - Forever Tour: 4, 6 & 9 September 2026
Getting there
The best way to get to Wembley is to take the train to London King's Cross, then take the tube from King’s Cross St. Pancras to Wembley Park. This tube operates every 10 minutes and takes around 21 minutes to reach Wembley Park Station.
You’ll then need to take a 15-minute walk to the stadium, but you can make it fun by stopping off to explore along the way!
Things to do near Wembley Stadium
Want to make the most of your London live music events? Discover all the things you can do close by to Wembley Stadium to make a day or even a full weekend out of the concert:
Take a stroll through Union Park
Explore the Wembley Park Art Trail
Shop for a last-minute concert outfit at the London Designer Outlet
Grab some food & drinks at BOXPARK Wembley, just a stone's throw away from the stadium, with an array of global street food vendors to choose from
Watch a musical at Wembley Park
The Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a historic concert hall situated in South Kensington. It first opened in 1871 under Queen Victoria, and since then, leading artists from around the world have performed under its roof. Having a capacity of only 5,272 guests, it’s the perfect location for an intimate live music experience in London.
Discover what’s on this summer:
Metropolis Music presents Ray LaMontagne: Monday 8 June 2026
Raymond Gubby presents Ministry of Sound Classical 2026: Saturday 13 June 2026
Elvis Costello and the Imposters with Charlie Sexton: Monday 15 June 2026
Jess Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra: Tuesday 30 June 2026
The Temptations and The Four Tops: Friday 3 July 2026
How do I get there?
The best way to get to the Royal Albert Hall while avoiding London traffic is to travel by train. Hop on one of our regular direct trains to London King’s Cross, and from there you can catch the tube and head to either South Kensington or High Street Kensington tube station. You’ll then have a 10-15 minute walk from the station to reach the venue.
Alternatively, you can skip both the walk and the tube and get a taxi straight from London King’s Cross to the Royal Albert, but you’ll have both London traffic and taxi prices to consider.
Things to do near Royal Albert Hall
Why not make the most of your day and explore the area surrounding the Royal Albert Hall before your night of live music in London:
Browse the Science Museum and experience interactive exhibits
Explore the Victoria and Albert Museum
Visit the Albert Memorial, located right across from the hall
Enjoy a spot of shopping on Kensington High Street
Experience the famous Natural History Museum
Experience live music in London with Grand Central
Whether you’re travelling to the big city with friends to see big names like Lewis Capaldi at Hyde Park, or you’re heading for an intimate concert with your significant other at the Royal Albert Hall, we want you to start your day off right with a relaxing, stress-free journey.
Book direct to summer concerts in London with Grand Central. Enjoy an extra 25% off Advance tickets with our Student savings, and up to 50% off when you use it alongside a Railcard.