How DJs get booked in London
London venues, promoters, community radio and upcoming DJ gigs, and how to pitch them. Free DJ EPK on StageOS.
By StageOS · Updated
London is the UK's biggest DJ city: hundreds of nights a week across clubs, bars, warehouses and community radio. Most DJs get their first bookings through warm-up slots, local nights and radio shows, then build from there. Below are the London venues and promoters on StageOS, upcoming dates and open calls, so you can find the nights that play your sound and pitch them with one link.
When to pitch in London
- Autumn and winter: club season, New Year's Eve and January events.
- January to April: summer festivals, day parties and terraces book up.
- All year: community radio slots and local residencies, the usual way in.
Venues in London that book DJs
Promoters booking DJs in London
- Origins (11 upcoming)
- Columbo Music (5 upcoming)
- Brick Lane Jazz Festival (2 upcoming)
- FORM (2 upcoming)
- Live Nation UK (2 upcoming)
- Lone Collective (2 upcoming)
- Release (2 upcoming)
- Transmissions (2 upcoming)
- 93 Live (1 upcoming)
- Action! Presents (1 upcoming)
- AEG Presents (1 upcoming)
- Bad Vibrations (1 upcoming)
Upcoming DJ gigs in London
- Rolling Ritmo & Night Tube Halloween Special · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Number 90
- Tessellate x Origins · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at EartH
- AW26: Halloween pt.1 · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at KOKO
- Luke Alessi All Night Long · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at NT's Loft
- George Daniel b2b Oscar Farrell · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Palais
- NEVERMIND HALLOWEEN · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Phonox
- Batu (All Night Long) · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Village Underground
- BCCO: BIIANCO, FENIM0RE, future.666 & ÜBERKIKZ · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at E1
- VOODOO HALLOWEEN BALL 2026 · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Electrowerkz
- Division Sounds Presents Night Of The Dead Halloween Special · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Basing House
What's on in London: all 163 upcoming
Open calls for DJs
- BBC Introducing LIVE United Kingdom 2026 (London, United Kingdom)
- LOOPFEST United Kingdom 2027 (Shrewsbury, United Kingdom)
- In It Together Festival United Kingdom 2027 (Port Talbot, United Kingdom)
London DJs on StageOS
Get your free EPK and pitch these venues
One link with your mixes, photos, gigs and booking details, ready to send to London promoters and venues.
Create my free EPKFrequently asked questions
How do new DJs get gigs in London?
Warm-up slots, local nights and community radio shows are the usual first steps. Pitch promoters whose nights fit your sound, with an EPK link and a recent mix.
Do London promoters want an EPK?
Yes. One link with mixes, photos, past gigs and how to book you saves them time. StageOS gives you this free.
Where can I find DJ open calls in the UK?
StageOS lists festival and event open calls across the UK and you can apply in a couple of minutes.