London remains a summer hotspot for Israelis, offering a blend of shopping, shows, and some of Europe's biggest music events without the hassle of camping or worrying about rain and mud. Here are some options:
Central Park Annual Celebration
What: Annual music festival with daily tickets, each day featuring performances aligned with the main act.
When: Various dates
Artists:
- Robbie Williams: Featuring '90s star Seal, Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes, and more.
- Shania Twain: Hosting The Corrs, Natalie Imbruglia, Anne-Marie.
- Kylie Minogue
- Stevie Nicks
- Andrea Bocelli: With guests Hans Zimmer, Seal, and half of the Bocelli family.
Location: Central Park, London
Highlights: Central location makes it one of the city's top summer attractions.
Wireless: Hip-Hop Party
Where: Finsbury Park
When: July 12-14
Artists:
- Doja Cat
- Nicki Minaj
- Future
- 21 Savage
- J Hus
- Sean Paul
What: Leading hip-hop festival outside the U.S., featuring top current artists and promising talents.
Highlights: Look out for rising stars like Ice Spice, Sexxy Red, and Tyla.
Kaleidoscope: Electronic Celebration
Where: Alexandra Palace Park
When: July 13
Artists:
- Ministry of Sound
- Soul II Soul
- Mr. Scruff
- The Go! Team
- Erol Alkan
- Artful Dodger
What: Annual electronic music festival with a nostalgic lineup. Perfect for those who haven't danced since the pound was worth 7.5 shekels.
Highlights: Located on the beautiful hill of Alexandra Palace, a lesser-known tourist area.
Junction 2: English Rave
Where: Boston Manor Park
When: July 26-28
Artists:
- Richie Hawtin
- Jeff Mills
- Jon Hopkins
- The Blessed Madonna
- Honey Dijon
What: A weekend summer rave featuring a variety of techno, house, and drum and bass styles.
Highlights: Starts at 12:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM, avoiding the early morning return home with tired legs.
South Facing: Indie-Pop and Reggae
Where: Crystal Palace Bowl
When: July 26 - August 11
Artists:
- Grace Jones
- The Roots
- De La Soul
- Róisín Murphy
- Damian Marley
- Popcaan
- Future Islands
What: A modest but attractive and accessible event focusing on hip-hop, reggae, pop, and indie-pop.
Highlights: The Roots and De La Soul: A dedicated day for these hip-hop legends, Grace Jones and Róisín Murphy: A shared day for these fantastic artists, Future Islands: For those who love sophisticated, emotional pop
All Points East: New and Old
Where: Victoria Park
When: August 16-25
Artists:
- LCD Soundsystem
- Pixies
- Justice
- Death Cab for Cutie
- Mitski
- Loyle Carner
- Kaytranada
- Nas
- André 3000
What: One of the most enjoyable music events in London and Europe, combining old and new in a relaxed atmosphere.
Highlights: LCD Soundsystem: Disco-rock fun, Pixies: Preceding LCD Soundsystem for added joy, Justice: Leading the rave event, Loyle Carner, Nas, André 3000: A mix of young and veteran talent, Mitski: Leading a stunning day of excellent creators.
Other Major Shows in London this Summer
- The Killers: Series of shows at the O2.
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Performing at Wembley.
- Travis Scott: Taking over the Tottenham football stadium.
- Pet Shop Boys: Greatest hits at the Royal Opera House.
- PJ Harvey: Massive show at Gunnersbury Park in August.
- Justin Timberlake: Two shows at the O2.
- Taylor Swift: Closing the summer at Wembley.