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A Saturday night gig of this kind draws a crowd that treats the evening as a proper night out, arriving early and staying for the whole ride rather than slipping off after a couple of songs. Expect a full room, a warmed-up singalong atmosphere, and the kind of set that rewards fans who know every lyric. It's the sort of show people build the rest of their weekend around.

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.