The time has finally come. With Freedom Day long behind us, music events have returned from hibernation in full force. Here’s a selection of club nights and festivals in London this month hand-picked by us to save you the search for your next motive…

Cross The Tracks Presents Full Steam | 6 + 8 August

South Facing Festival is a brand new outdoor concert series coming to Crystal Palace Park this summer. Kicking off with Full Steam by Cross The Tracks, a two-day event with live performances from Kojey Radical, Ghetts, Pip Millett, IAMDDB, Jamz Supernova, Corinne Bailey Rae, Cymande and Soul II Soul.

Visions Festival | 7 August

A day festival at The Oval in Hackney featuring artists like Flohio, Keyah/Blu and NiNE8 Collective.

Mantra @ Phonox | 7 August

Mantra is back for their re-opening party which sees special guests Sam Wise, Lord Apex and CVSS join resident p-rallel.

51st State Festival | 7 August

51st State Festival makes a return this weekend to Trent Country Park in North London for their 6th edition celebrating the heritage of underground and OldSkool dance music.

Metrofest | 8 August

For the OldSkool R&B and hip-hop lovers, Metrofest is London’s first ever festival dedicated to the culture.

Cloud X Festival | 8 August

Hosted on the open air terrace of Studio 338, Cloud X Festival is a new festival which promises outdoor house party vibes, the best of UK R&B and melodic rap.

Timedance @ The Pickle Factory | 13 August

Batu - among the best techno DJs out there - brings his pioneering label and party Timedance to Pickle. Not to be missed!

Rhythm Section @ Colour Factory | 14 August

Rhythm Section parties are back in full swing with label-head Bradley Zero and special guests like Zakia, Anu and Bruce.

Moxie @ Village Underground | 21 August

Percolate presents DJ Moxie at Village Underground for a colossal 7-hour-long set.

FABRICLIVE | 27 August

It’s carnival weekend. And despite no carnival, Keep Hush and Bone Soda team up to offer carnival vibes in abundance with a smashing line up featuring Juls, Jyoty, Bambii and Beauty Blender (A.G B2B Manara).

Recess Weekender | 27 - 30 August

Presented by No Signal, Recess Weekender is a three-day event across Colour Factory, Box Park Wembley and The Cause in celebration of Notting Hill Carnival.

Yam Carnival | 28 August

Yam Carnival is a celebration of Black culture from across the globe, with live performances from NSG, Patoranking, Pa Salieu, Ari Lennox, Focalistic, Honey Dijon, Sef Kombo and Kitty Amor to name just a few. Expect an immersive experience of culture, food, music and more.

Maiden Voyage | 29 August

A perfect mix of jazz, electronic and alternative music at the second edition of Maiden Voyage in a never-before-used London park setting.

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