Hotels for Ella Mai

An R&B evening built around a voice that moves easily between smooth ballads and sharper, groove-led numbers. Expect a crowd that knows the songs well enough to sing every hook back, and a set that leans into slow-building tracks meant for a proper singalong. Friday night gives the whole thing a loose, weekend-starting feel rather than a rushed midweek dash from work. Good one for anyone who wants their evening to run late without a work alarm looming.

A beautifully preserved art-deco theatre in Hammersmith, the Eventim Apollo is one of London's best-loved mid-size music venues, hosting touring bands, comedy and one-off gigs. The surrounding west London district blends riverside pubs along the Thames with the bustle of the Broadway's shops and cafés.

Hammersmith station, served by the District, Piccadilly and other lines, sits almost opposite the entrance. Booking a room nearby means you can spill out after the show straight into the neighbourhood's late bars and easy transport.