1 STEVIE WONDER

Fresh from warming up for Barack Obama at the Democratic Party Convention in Denver, the Motown legend brings his greatest hits marathon across the Atlantic for the first time in a decade.
O2 Arena, Millennium Way, SE10 (www.theo2.co.uk 0871 2200260), Thur, Fri

2 MADONNA

After making a big splash in Cardiff two weeks ago, the mother of reinvention’s Sticky & Sweet tour comes to London. Expect burlesque outfits, hip-hop beats, plus digital duets with Britney and Justin.
Wembley Stadium (www.livenation.co.uk 0844 5765483), Thur

3 FOREVER HEAVENLY

Three-day mini festival celebrating the cult London label’s 18th birthday. Friday features Ed Harcourt, Doves, Cherry Ghost and Manic Street Preachers with more to follow from Edwyn Collins, Chemical Brothers and Beth Orton.
Southbank Centre, SE1 (www.southbankcentre.co.uk 0871 6632500), from Fri, until Sept 14

4 GLORIA ESTEFAN

Just days after turning 50, the queen of Cuban-American pop and American Idol co-star returns to Britain with a feast of Latin-flavoured hits and songs from her most recent album, 90 Millas.
Wembley Arena, Arena Square (www.whatsonwembley.com 0870 0600870), Wed

5 ASH

They may have given up making albums to embrace a download-driven future, but Downpatrick’s indie-rock trio are still bashing out mighty powerpop melodies. On the second of two back-to-back London shows tonight they play classic singles and B-sides, including the whole of their 1996 debut album 1977.
Astoria, Charing Cross Road, WC2 (www.carling.com/music 020-7434 9592), Sat

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