The months leading up to Christmas are perfect time for music lovers. There are plenty of fantastic gigs and music events taking place from big concerts to charismatic small gigs. If you are looking for something fun to do in these last two weeks of November, then here are five music events you should keep in mind.

1. Mastadon, November, Various Locations

Plenty of bands are touring excessively in November and one of the gigs you should go see is Mastadon. This metal band will guarantee to provide you with awesome guitar tunes and memorable hits.

You can find tickets to the concerts from Ticketmaster. The band is performing on various UK locations throughout November. For instance, Mastadon is in Belfast on November 20^th, in Manchester on November 24^th and in London on November 28^th.

2. Linkin Park, November 23-24, 02, London

Linkin Park has been making music for a number of years now and you can see them performing at the O2 once again. The band has just released their sixth studio album The Hunting Party and you’ll get to hear a mixture of new songs as well as the old classic hits.

If you like a bit of electric tunes mixed with raw guitar sounds, then this gig might be the right one for you. You’ll most likely end up going home with a sore throat and loads of fun memories.

3. Celtic Woman, November 23, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

If you are looking for something a bit different, then Celtic Woman concert is always worth visiting. The group is performing in London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane at the end of November and you can still find tickets to the event.

The production has everything you could wish from a fun night out. You’ll get to enjoy bagpipes and dancers, with the full live band and choir being the perfect way to kick-start your festive season. Celtic Woman will also perform all the biggest hits from The Call to Danny Boy.

4. Dirty Dozen, November 21, Brooklyn Bowl, O2, London

Good old-fashioned brass bands are hard to find these days, but luckily, you can enjoy Dirty Dozen in November if you are into this type of music. The band is performing at O2’s Brooklyn Bowl, so you’ll also get to snack on delicious foods and enjoy a few cocktails while you jam with the guys.

The music is definitely a great mixture of jazz, blues and big band. You can enjoy funky saxophone sounds and amazing raspy vocals. If you want to have a good night out, then Dirty Dozen’s gig is definitely worth checking out.

5. Le Guess Who? November 20-24, Utrecht, the Netherlands

Finally, if you can take a few days off and go travelling, then you should head down to the Le Guess Who? festival in the Netherlands. It is a perfect music festival that features different genres from rock to indie music.

In addition, the gig venues are breath taking, as you can experience live music from clubs to cathedrals! Lonely Planet has also ranked Utrecht as one of the “Unsung Cities” of the world, so you don’t want to miss this fantastic music event. FestTicket.com is currently selling packages to the festival, starting from £24 per person.