Rita Ora to Morrissey: 5 smaller London gigs with famous headliners this week

While London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set to welcome US rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers this weekend, the capital will also host some other recognisable names at some of the city’s smaller venues. Here are five gigs around town which have some familiar headliners.

One of the most well-known acts to play a more intimate gig in the capital this week is former Smiths frontman Morrissey. Another familiar name is Rita Ora, who will perform to London crowds in celebration of her new album You & I.

American rapper JID, who has collaborated with Imagine Dragons, 21 Savage and Offset, will perform at the Eventim Apollo. Across the city, the Alexandra Palace will host Ben Howard, who has more than 4.5 million monthly Spotify listeners and had chart success following his debut 2011 album Every Kingdom.

Finally, King Princess, known for her track 1950, which rose to popularity on social media upon its release, will perform at Camden’s KOKO this evening.

Here’s everything you need to know about their upcoming shows, including when doors open and the nearest train/ tube stations to the concert locations.

Rita Ora at Pryzm Kingston

When: July 20

When do doors open?: 8.30pm

When will Rita Ora hit the stage?: 9.30pm

Address: 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP

Nearest train station: Kingston via South Western Railway (Links to Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City).

Morrisey at Troxy

When: July 22

When do doors open?: 7pm

Address: 490 Commercial Rd, London E1 0HX

Nearest train station: Limehouse via DLR

JID at Eventim Apollo

When: July 21

When do doors open?: 7pm

Address: 45 Queen Caroline St, London W6 9QH

Nearest tube station: Hammersmith

Ben Howard at Alexandra Palace

When: July 22

When do doors open: 5pm

Address: Alexandra Palace Park, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

Nearest tube station: Bounds Green

King Princess at KOKO 

When: July 18

When do doors open?: 7pm

Address: 1a Camden High St, London NW1 7RE

Nearest tube stop: Mornington Crescent