Concerts and musical events at Queen Mary
Queen Mary boasts some of the finest venues for music-making in London and within the entire university sector. Furthermore, the East End of London is fast establishing itself as one of the most vibrant and innovative parts of the capital in which art and culture are being presented. Queen Mary is part of this artistic regeneration and recognises the role the historic venues it now owns have had. Music at Queen Mary presents a range of exciting, inspiring and enriching events, be they performed by Queen Mary students, external artists or a mix of the two.
Upcoming Music Events
Discover upcoming concerts, live music events, performances and society socials.
Battle of the Bands – Queen Mary Heat
Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Cherry E3
Description: Join us for the Queen Mary University of London heat of Battle of the Bands, hosted at The Cherry E3. Come along to support the competing bands as they take to the stage!
Battle of the Bands – Queen Mary Heat
Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Cherry E3
Description: Join us for the Queen Mary University of London heat of Battle of the Bands, hosted at The Cherry E3. Come along to support the competing bands as they take to the stage!
Battle of the Bands – Finale
Date: Monday 23 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: London School of Economics (LSE)
Description: The Battle of the Bands competition reaches its finale at LSE. Join us for an exciting showcase of live music and performances from the competing bands!
Mile End Music Society Concert
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Octagon
Description: Join us for our Winter End of Term Concert! Come and see each of our fantastic ensembles play the pieces they've been working on this semester, combined with some soloists and bands!
For Bookings and further information: Please visit the Mile End Music Society’s Instagram page.
BL Music Autumn Concert
Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Time: expected to start at 7:00 PM
Venue: Old Library, Garrod Building, Whitechapel Campus
Description: Our biggest concert of the first term! Celebrate the incredible talent within BL Music, featuring performances from our ensembles, small groups and soloists.
Barts Guild
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: Great Hall, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, City of London
Description: TBC
BL Music Carol Service
Date: Monday 7 December 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: St Dunstan’s and All Saints Church, Stepney
Description: Join our choir and orchestra for our annual Christmas service, featuring traditional carols, readings and festive music.
Status: TBC – This event is not yet confirmed, as arrangements with St Dunstan’s Church are still being finalised.
BL Snowball Soirée
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Old Library, Garrod Building, Whitechapel Campus
Description: TBC
For Bookings and further information: Please visit the Barts and The London Music Society’s Instagram page.