The Best Music Events in London This January
Even in the bleak, joyless month of January, London comes through with a few special events take make subzero journey's home somewhat worth it, from world music raves to smokey jazz tributes.
By Charlie Walker | Updated Jan 8 2025
Acid Arab - at HERE, Outernet
Denmark St 11 Jan 2025
The biggest name in eastern electronic music graces Tottenham Court Road for an unforgettable night of cross-cultural musical glory.
Darius Brubeck plays Dave Brubeck - at Jazz Cafe
Jazz Cafe 12 Jan 2025
The eldest Brubeck son performs the classic 'Time Out' in full, along with some of his own work in South African jazz at London's biggest jazz venue.
Mount Kimbie present ‘Tunnelvision’ - Phonox Residency
Phonox 10 Jan 2025 to 31 Jan 2025
Electronic wizards turned indie pop-rock darlings, the shapeshifting Mount Kimbie take over Brixton's Phonox for four Friday's in January, each of them more genre-blending than the last.
Deptford Northern Soul Club - at MOTH Club
MOTH Club 17 Jan 2025
Start 2025 the right way, with one of the countries best party's, presented by two vinyl-loving Northern Soul DJ's who have taken their record box the country over.
Habibi Funk in London - at Village Underground
Village Underground 25 Jan 2025
The acclaimed world music label takes over Shoreditch's Village Underground for a rare London party, playing even rarer Middle Eastern and African grooves.
A Guy Called Gerald and The Jungle Drummer - at Jazz Cafe
Jazz Cafe 22 Jan 2025
Trailblazing, boundary-pushing dance act plays the classics live alongside The Jungle Drummer, promising an intimate yet raucous evening of live dance music.
Femi Kuti and The Positive Force - KOKO
KOKO 24 Jan 2025
Veteran Afrobeat artist and torchbearer of the Ransome-Kuti dynasty, Femi returns to his birthplace with his merry band for a joyful, dance-heavy evening at the KOKO/
