London vs Manchester gig scene — a fan's guide

Two UK capitals of live music compared: venues, festivals, and how to diary both cities in Radar.

Radar venue map of gigs attended

London scales from the O2 to 200-cap rooms in an evening. Manchester punches with Co-op Live, Albert Hall, and a festival calendar built for indie and dance.

Radar city pages cover both — search gigs in London or Manchester, log past nights, and watch your map fill in.

Travelling between cities for tours? One diary keeps your history honest whether the show was Brixton or the Ritz.

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