# Live Music in Ilford 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Ilford. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Aurora - Summer Carnival
  - **Description**: MattsBBQ x Eclipse present… a HISTORIC celebration 
20 YEARS of MattsBBQ,
Also featuring Notting Hill Carnival!
This is culture!About this EventMattsBBQ x Eclipse present… a HISTORIC celebrat
  - **Date**: Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/aurora-summer-carnival/100001988445549165
  - **Venue**: Forest Road Recreation Ground
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  - **Price**: min: 10, max: 136.64, currency: GBP
  - **Categories**: carnivals, performances, live-music, entertainment

## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Ilford

- **Event Name**: Aurora - Summer Carnival
  - **Description**: MattsBBQ x Eclipse present… a HISTORIC celebration 
20 YEARS of MattsBBQ,
Also featuring Notting Hill Carnival!
This is culture!About this EventMattsBBQ x Eclipse present… a HISTORIC celebrat
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/aurora-summer-carnival/100001988445549165
  - **Venue**: Forest Road Recreation Ground
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  - **Price**: GBP 10 to 137
  - **Categories**: carnivals, performances, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Special Kinda Madness - East London Ska & Reggae Festival - Hainault
  - **Description**: Headlined by Maxi Priest, one of the most successful British reggae artists of all time, performing classic hits that have defined reggae lovers rock for decades.

Legendary British reggae band Aswad also take to the stage with timeless reggae classics th
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/special-kinda-madness-east-london-ska-and-reggae-festival-hainault/200029897669642
  - **Venue**: Hainault Recreation Ground
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  - **Categories**: reggae, festivals, entertainment, parties, performances, music, art
- **Event Name**: Old Skool Vs UKG Bottomless Brunch with So Solid Crew Harvey
  - **Description**: 🔊 OLD SKOOL vs UKG: BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH 🔊

FEATURING A HUGE UK GARAGE SUPERSTAR ARTIST APPEARANCE! SO SOLID CREW HARVEY PERFORMING LIVE

The ultimate battle of the genres just got even BIGGER!

We aren't just bringing the vibes; we’re bringing the icons. Th
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/old-skool-vs-ukg-bottomless-brunch-with-so-solid-crew-harvey/200030093219551
  - **Venue**: Faces Essex
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  - **Categories**: bottomless-brunches, brunch, performances, art, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: UKG Vs RnB Bottomless Brunch
  - **Description**: UKG Vs RnB Bottomless Brunch | Saturday 18th July
Get ready for a high-octane battle of the beats! We’re pitting the garage classics of UKG against th
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/ukg-vs-rnb-bottomless-brunch/300042450125
  - **Venue**: Faces NightClub, UK
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  - **Categories**: bottomless-brunches, brunch
- **Event Name**: Godfathers of Garage 4th July @ Faces nightclub Gant hill Essex
  - **Description**: Godfathers of Garage at Faces nightclub Gants Hill, Saturday 4th July 10pm till 4am. Dj Norris da Boss + Creeds + ButterSboy.Birthday party....
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/godfathers-of-garage-4th-july-faces-nightclub-gant-hill-essex/300042443763
  - **Venue**: Faces
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  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Celebrities & Promoters meets Club & Radio Dj's
  - **Description**: You’ve seen them on TV…you’ve heard them on the radio. But have you ever seen them DJ?
For one night only, celebrities step behind the decksAbout this EventCelebrities & Promoters 'Take on' Radio
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/celebrities-and-promoters-meets-club-and-radio-djs/100001979182658610
  - **Venue**: Faces NightClub, 458-462 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, UK
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  - **Price**: GBP 15
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Balkan Village Band at the Walled Garden, Valentines Park
  - **Description**: The Balkan Village Band is extremely happy to return to the Walled Garden at Valentines Park for a special daytime performance.

FREE admission, and everyone's welcome.

Bring your own picnic or grab something yummy from the Garden's Cafe, on-site. We'll
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/balkan-village-band-at-the-walled-garden-valentines-park/200030174573057
  - **Venue**: Valentines Park
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## Trending Events in Ilford

- **Event Name**: MattsBBQ 2026: The Ultimate Festival - 20 Year Anniversary!
  - **Description**: THE ULTIMATE FESTIVAL 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY - In 2026, MattsBBQ turns 20 years old — and we’re celebrating the only way we know!About this Event🔥 MattsBBQ – 20 Year Anniversary Edition 🔥20 years of culture. 20
  - **Venue**: Forest Road Recreation Ground
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- **Event Name**: Aurora - Summer Carnival
  - **Description**: MattsBBQ x Eclipse present… a HISTORIC celebration 
20 YEARS of MattsBBQ,
Also featuring Notting Hill Carnival!
This is culture!About this EventMattsBBQ x Eclipse present… a HISTORIC celebrat
  - **Venue**: Forest Road Recreation Ground
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- **Event Name**: The London SKA & REGGAE Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Friday 19th June  4pm till 10.30pm
@ Hainault Recreation Ground,Ilford

The London SKA & REGGAE festival
A brand new annual event for Hainault celebrating the absolute best Ska and Reggae featuring the worlds finest live artists and djs 

MAXI PRIEST
  - **Venue**: Hainault Recreation Ground
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- **Event Name**: O’NEILL’S PRESENTS: THE ULTIMATE DESI NIGHT
  - **Description**: Get ready to dive into the best Desi vibes and party all night with awesome beats and good times!About this Event🌟 O’NEILL’S PRESENTS: THE ULTIMATE DESI NIGHT 🌟🚀 The Biggest Bollywood, Bhangra, Tollywood &amp
  - **Venue**: O'Neill's Ilford
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- **Event Name**: Festival of Cricket 🏏 2026 🏏
  - **Description**: 🇱🇰 Feel the Vibe of Home 🎪🎶🏏🥘🥂The Biggest UK–Sri Lankan Festival Is BACK! 

🏏 Festival of Cricket 2026 – UK 🇬🇧🇱🇰 #foc2026 

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration on 12th July 2026 at Hainault Recreation Ground 🎉 Experience a full day of thrilling cri
  - **Venue**: Hainault Recreation Ground
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- **Event Name**: Old Skool Vs UKG Bottomless Brunch Harvey Live PA
  - **Description**: OLD SKOOL vs UKG: BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH 
FEATURING A HUGE UK GARAGE SUPERSTAR SO SOLID CREW HARVEY PERFORMING LIVE
  - **Venue**: Faces NightClub, UK
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- **Event Name**: Rejoin EU March
  - **Description**: Big Ben. EU flags. Thousands of voices. 🇪🇺

On June 20th we march through London for our future, our freedom and our place back in Europe.

📍 Temple Station — 12PM
📍 Parliament Square Rally — 2:30PM
Brexit happened.
Now Britain speaks back.
  - **Venue**: Temple Station
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- **Event Name**: Special Kinda Madness - East London Ska & Reggae Festival - Hainault
  - **Description**: Headlined by Maxi Priest, one of the most successful British reggae artists of all time, performing classic hits that have defined reggae lovers rock for decades.

Legendary British reggae band Aswad also take to the stage with timeless reggae classics th
  - **Venue**: Hainault Recreation Ground
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- **Event Name**: Christmas inIlford Light Switch on Event 2026
  - **Description**: A celebration of festive cheer filled with fair rides, fireworks and amazing entertainment!About this EventIlford's Christmas Light Switch On Event – 21st November 2026!Join us for our annual Christmas Light
  - **Venue**: High Road
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Ilford?
  - **A:** Aurora - Summer Carnival (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Forest Road Recreation Ground), Special Kinda Madness - East London Ska & Reggae Festival - Hainault (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hainault Recreation Ground), Old Skool Vs UKG Bottomless Brunch with So Solid Crew Harvey (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm at Faces Essex), UKG Vs RnB Bottomless Brunch (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Faces NightClub, UK), Godfathers of Garage 4th July @ Faces nightclub Gant hill Essex (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 09:00 pm at Faces).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Ilford this weekend June 19–21, 2026?
  - **A:** Aurora - Summer Carnival (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Forest Road Recreation Ground), Aurora - Summer Carnival (Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 pm at Forest Road Recreation Ground).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Ilford in June 2026?
  - **A:** Aurora - Summer Carnival (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Forest Road Recreation Ground), Special Kinda Madness - East London Ska & Reggae Festival - Hainault (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hainault Recreation Ground), Old Skool Vs UKG Bottomless Brunch with So Solid Crew Harvey (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm at Faces Essex), Aurora - Summer Carnival (Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 pm at Forest Road Recreation Ground).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Ilford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Ilford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Ilford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Ilford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Ilford include Forest Road Recreation Ground, Hainault Recreation Ground, Faces Essex.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Ilford?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Ilford range from GBP 10 to GBP 137. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Ilford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Ilford include MattsBBQ x Eclipse, Special Kinda Madness, Paradise Brunch.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Ilford?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Ilford?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Ilford.

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