Hotels for Julia Jacklin

An intimate singer-songwriter show built around close listening rather than spectacle. Expect a set drawn from her sharp, confessional albums, delivered with a full band and plenty of room for quiet moments alongside the louder guitar tracks. Friday evening crowds tend to be attentive and vocal between songs, with fans who know the lyrics well. It's the kind of gig where the between-song banter matters almost as much as the music itself.

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.