Hotels for Marillion + Haunt the Woods

Marillion built their following through the neo-prog scene of the early eighties and have kept it through decades of shifting fashion, with fans who track every tour and know the deep cuts as well as the singles. A Friday night show means a full evening of it: a long set, a crowd that sings the quiet parts as loudly as the choruses, and little rush to be anywhere after. Haunt the Woods open, giving latecomers a reason to arrive early rather than drift in for the headliners alone.

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.