Roundhouse

You're heading up Chalk Farm Road in a part of North London that's equal parts gritty and creative, and suddenly you spot this striking cylindrical building – it's impossible to miss. The Roundhouse is a proper institution, housed in what was literally a Victorian engine shed, and the circular architecture creates this weirdly intimate atmosphere despite holding nearly 3,300 people. Whether you're catching an emerging band, an established act, or experimental theatre, there's something about performing in the round that makes everything feel more immediate and electric.