Inspired by the area's reputation as London's creative hub, the 1234 Shoreditch festival features performances from over 50 of some of the East End's most popular bands and DJs on large stages. Tickets also give you entry to after-parties.  Read more

1802 is the bar, lounge and dining room of the Museum in Docklands and shares the museum's original warehouse premises. Cocktails are the order of the day after work when Canary Wharf's well-paid executives come to let off steam. It also serves substantial modern European dishes.  Read more

Once, 333 helped to kickstart the now-infamous Hoxton revival - the glammed-up clubs of the West End giving way to the off-kilter, eclectic stylings of East London bohemia. That first flush of fun has passed, but the club is still going strong.  Read more

World's biggest 80s festival at Scone Palace Perth, features live music, funfairs, fireworks, discos, live karaoke and comedy. Performers include UB40, Chesney Hawkes, Lightning Seeds, Marc Almond, Right Said Fred and Sinitta.   Read more

93 Feet East is a multi-faceted bar, club and live music venue in London's East End. See cutting-edge live performances or spend a night on the dance-floor. On summer nights, step outside to the cobbled courtyard for al fresco drinks.  Read more

Designed by Aberdeen architect Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen Music Hall has been a premier venue in the city centre since 1822 and a celebrated landmark in Union Street. Today it hosts concerts of all genres, from pop, rock and jazz to classical.  Read more

The biggest acoustic festival in Europe features folk, celtic, rock and pop music on four stages, artists include The Animals, The Move and Wildfire Folk. Other activites also available are various stalls, craft activities, beer tents, belly dancing and healing and yoga classes. The camping facilites at the festival are more luxury than the usual camping with hot showers and nice toilets.   Read more

The sounds of Africa hit Liverpool's Sefton Park each summer during the Africa Oyé festival. This showcase of live African and Caribbean music presents world-class artists and is the UK's major African music event.  Read more

As the festival season winds down, the Alchemy Festival in Lincolnshire provides one more weekend of hedonism. The line-up includes Space Ritual and New Groove Formation, whilst relief in the form of a chill-out area is provided by Psychedelic Breakfast.  Read more

Set in former St Peter's Catholic Church, Alma de Cuba is a fashionable Liverpool bar with a mezzanine restaurant and remaining elements of religious design. Sip a martini or mojito while enjoy Sunday Gospel Brunch or the weekend Brazilian dancers.  Read more

Every Saturday, this weekly mash-up at Bar Music Hall packs in a young, mixed, fashionably freaky and gay-friendly crowd. Polysexual make-up deviants rock and rave alongside indignant youths as Ya Mum Yr Dad, Moloroid and guest DJs spin house, electro and techno.  Read more

The Ulster American Folk Park hosts the annual Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival. North American and European bluegrass musicians appear at the gathering, which draws more than 5000 visitors every year to the unique setting of the outdoor museum.  Read more

The August Féile in West Belfast is Europe's largest community-led festival. The programme features internationally renowned acts, exhibitions, discussions and debates, library events, drama, Féile FM radio station, community events, a carnival parade, an international food fair, sport, tours and walks.  Read more

A chic hotspot in Liverpool's Albert Dock, Babycream is a contemporary restaurant, bar and nightclub with views over the water and DJs playing lounge music. The styling combines brick, slate and wood with soft sofa seating and curtains of lights.  Read more

A former Victorian warehouse, Bar Music Hall's vast space is dominated by a 120-foot central pewter bar, serving cocktails and imported beer. There's a regular programme of DJs and live music, and the walls showcase modern art and photography.  Read more

With free entry, the vibe at Barbazza is a friendly one, aimed at the young professional. Regular nights include Rock Karaoke and Saturdays feature local DJ Tich McCooey on the decks.  Read more

Hundreds of party people gather in War Memorial Park for live music and performance at the annual two-day Basingstoke Live festival. Local talent is well represented and music ranges from rock to jazz. Best of all, it's free.

A celebration of Black music and art, the British Arts and Street Sounds festival takes place at venues across Birmingham. Events range from UK hip-hop dancing and sound system nights to critical debates on race and cultural identity.  Read more

Bath Guitar Festival presents a programme of workshops and creative technology courses at venues around town. Featuring some of the best classical and popular guitarists in the world, the majority of courses take place at the Michael Tippett Centre.

Over nearly two weeks, the magnificent surroundings of Britain's finest Roman city are graced with the world's best music. From classical to jazz, world music and beyond, the Bath International Music Festival presents its annual musical extravaganza.  Read more