Hotels for Europe - The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour

Four decades on from the anthem that made them a household name, the Swedish rockers return with the songs that defined arena rock in the eighties. Expect a set built around soaring keyboard lines, big choruses and the kind of power ballads that still fill dance floors at weddings. Anniversary tours like this draw a mix of lifelong fans reliving their youth and younger listeners curious what the fuss was about.

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.