Cheekily known as the New York of Europe, London's history in the entertainment industry has made it a staple for budding theatre buffs and music geeks alike. Be it the high society culture of London's fashionable West End, or the underground music scene of clubs such as Clerkenwell's infamous Fabric, or Camden's KOKO and Jazz Cafe, both of which are famed for hosting some of the most up-and-coming artists to date. It is with this in mind, that we at StubHub are excited to offer you all the London entertainment tickets around, giving you the chance to experience this incredible city, along with some truly exciting events in the process.

London's top theatre shows

Considering London's West End strip, there are countless shows that are worth sinking your teeth into. Depending on what you like, London has more than enough of shows to keep you entertained, be it comedy, a musical or a bit of good old fashioned Drama. For all of those musical buffs, shows such as Wicked, Mamma Mia and Matilda The Musical, while those wanting something with a little more can check out JK Rowling's extremely popular two-parter playHarry Potter and the Cursed Child and The Lion King, while comedy fans should definitely check out the critically acclaimed Book of Mormon show, for something that you definitely won't regret.

London's big festivals and sports events

Of course, the theatre isn't the only thing London has going, as the city can now boast home to some of the UKs biggest festivals and tours. While both the Wembley Arena and the O2 Arena are frequently visited from some of the world's top artists along with the odd festival, the British Summer Time festival is actually hosted at London's massive Hyde Park, and frequently features an impressive roster of artists, all in the same day! Likewise, Capital's Summertime Ball, now hosted in the ever-impressive Wembley Stadium, has been a staple of London's summer calendar since 2009.

It's difficult not to mention Wimbledon when talking of London's top sports events, and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has remained a centre for all things athletics in recent years. Though for some of the most exciting sporting events, one need not look further than Wembley Stadium, with the stadium recently making history for one hosting biggest boxing events in the UK, when Anthony Joshua clashed with Wladimir Klitschko!

Travelling round London

Any seasoned traveller to London will tell you that if you want to experience London at its most quintessential, then an Oyster card is a must. After purchasing and loading up your card, the city is indeed (to excuse the pun) your oyster, with the card valid for tube, bus, Docklands Light Railway and The Emirates Air Line (a cable car between Greenwich and the O2). Politics aside regarding taxis and ubers and the like, the city itself is relatively easy to navigate, with many of the options giving you the perfect chance to experience all that London has to offer.

Events in London