House Events in London

About House

House music originated in the Chicago club scene during the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily rooted in the underground African American and LGBTQ+ communities. Characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor kick drum at a moderate tempo of 115 to 130 BPM, the genre typically features synthesizers, Roland drum machines, and soulful vocal samples. Its hypnotic rhythms and off-beat hi-hat patterns evolved from disco and funk, emphasizing a steady, driving groove designed for continuous dancing and euphoric club atmospheres. As a foundational pillar of modern electronic dance music, house maintains a strong semantic connection to garage and techno while heavily influencing contemporary pop production.

Also known as: House music

House events in London - FAQ

What is House music?

House music originated in the Chicago club scene during the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily rooted in the underground African American and LGBTQ+ communities. Characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor kick drum at a moderate tempo of 115 to 130 BPM, the genre typically features synthesizers, Roland drum machines, and soulful vocal samples. Its hypnotic rhythms and off-beat hi-hat patterns evolved from disco and funk, emphasizing a steady, driving groove designed for continuous dancin…

What House events are in London?

Mood tracks all upcoming House events in London - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's House events or upcoming shows this week.

What are the characteristics of House music?

House music scores high on danceability (95%), commerciality (85%), valence (80%), and lower on grit (30%), organicness (25%). These qualities shape the typical House sound at live events and club nights.