Sadiq Khan has hailed London’s “record-breaking summer of music” with Harry Styles’ 12-night run at Wembley set to inject £1.1billion into the capital’s economy alone.
The O2 is also is expecting its busiest August ever with more than a dozen sell-out shows, including Ariana Grande doing her only gigs outside of North America with 10 performances, Olivia Dean with six performances this year and Lily Allen with three.
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny will become the first Latin American artist to headline a major UK arena when he plays at Tottenham Stadium.
The new 3,800-capacity British Airways ARC in Olympia will see Self Esteem perform and feature a five-night residency from Van Morrison.
The London Stadium is set to welcome more than 350,000 fans for Take That and Metallica.
Festivals are taking place in Alexandra Palace, Victoria Park, Brockwell Park and Crystal Palace.
Entertainment company Live Nation will be welcoming 3.1 million fans across nearly 300 shows this summer, with over 40 per cent taking place in club and grassroots venues.
City Hall said the “world-leading line-up” will provide a “huge boost to the capital’s economy” attracting 7.5million visitors and bring in a total of £2.7billion in revenue.
Styles’ record run at Wembley Stadium is predicted to inject £1.1 billion into the local economy alone.
Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, said: “Music fans can look forward to a record-breaking summer as our incredible stadiums, parks and grassroots venues bring millions together to enjoy the very best performances.
“From Harry Styles’s record run at Wembley Stadium, to Bad Bunny becoming the first Latin American artist to headline a major UK stadium, and Ariana Grande giving her only performances outside North America in the O2, we’ll be welcoming some of the world’s biggest artists to our stages.
“It shows why London is the undisputed capital of music and will provide a huge boost to our economy, as we build a better London for everyone.”
Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, added: "London is once again proving itself to be one of the world's music capitals, with a fantastic, record-breaking summer of music ahead.
“The impact of big tours across London is enormous for hospitality businesses. Gig-goers fill pubs, bars and restaurants both before and after shows, driving incredible footfall and much-needed sales for venues across the city."
