Five gigs to see this week (July 15-21)

David Smyth rounds up the best gigs to catch this week
Thinking inside the Lovebox: Major Lazer
David Smyth15 July 2016

Lovebox

July 15-16, Victoria Park, E3 (08700 600 100, loveboxfestival.com)

This year the eclectic festival boasts dancehall pop from Major Lazer, rap from Run the Jewels, grime from Stormzy and a legend in the form of George Clinton. The biggest draw, however, ought to be the chance to see the reformed LCD Soundsystem.

Somerset House Summer Series

Until July 17, Somerset House, WC2 (0844 847 2461, somersethouse.org.uk/music)

This summer’s all-too-short collection of outdoor shows in the Neoclassical courtyard by the Thames wraps up with singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti tonight, French dance veteran St Germain tomorrow and James Lavelle’s UNKLE project on Sunday.

Last Shadow Puppets

July 15-16, Alexandra Palace, N22 (0870 444 5556, alexandrapalace.com)

Artic Monkey Alex Turner and his pal Miles Kane have reignited their retro 2008 side project with much success, landing Turner his seventh number one album on the trot.

Kelis

July 16, Jazz Cafe, NW1 (0844 847 2514, thejazzcafelondon.com)

The R&B singer turned cookbook-writing chef has proved much more popular over here than in her native US. This is her third show at the Jazz Cafe this month.

Pet Shop Boys

July 20-23, Royal Opera House, WC2 (020 7304 4000, roh.org.uk)

For their only UK concerts of the year, Tennant and Lowe leave the traditional touring circuit behind for four Opera House shows they’re calling Inner Sanctum, with design by Es Devlin and choreography by Lynne Page

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