Heaven landed in London in 1979 and became hugely popular on London’s gay scene, even being credited as a game-changer in terms of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s remained a major destination ever since. It was the venue for the 1982 Nick Cave gig that’s still talked about today, where New Order played live for the first time post-Joy Division, and it’s still home to iconic shows today from the likes of Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, The Garden and Rina Sawayama, to name a few. Plus their drag and club nights (home of the renowned G-A-Y party) have gained Heaven worldwide acclaim. But be warned, they’re known for their long queues and strict entry policies, so go equipped with a plan B.