The company that manages the Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds and Latitude Festivals - and owns the 11 O2 Academy venues - has said it will increase security following the Paris terror attacks.
Global concert firm Live Nation, which also owns the Shepherd's Bush Empire, the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff and Ticketmaster, says it is acting "in an abundance of caution".
Eighty-nine of the 129 people killed on Friday night were shot by a gunman who opened fire at the Bataclan concert hall during a gig by The Eagles Of Death Metal.
Live Nation said in a statement: "The safety and security of our shows, fans and venues continues to be our highest priority.
"Due to the recent events in Paris and in an abundance of caution we have implemented heightened security procedures globally.
"However, because of the sensitive nature of these protocols, we cannot elaborate further on the specific details."
AEG, the world's second largest events promoter, which operates the O2 Arena in Greenwich and Wembley's SSE Arena, has also tightened its security operations.
It said: "We will continue to enforce the enhanced security in place for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, as well as increase our general venue security operations at this time.
"Venue security is monitored at all times to ensure the safety of all our visitors and we ask that they allow extra time for security checks when entering the venue."
U2, Foo Fighters, Years & Years, Motorhead, and Marilyn Manson are among the bands that have cancelled performances in Paris this week due to concerns over security.
Rudimental were due to play at the Bataclan on Thursday.
U2 have pledged to return to Paris and perform their show "at an appropriate time", while the Foo Fighters told fans: "In light of this senseless violence, the closing of borders, and international mourning, we can't continue right now."
The Eagles Of Death Metal were due to play another 21 shows across Europe but have now returned to the US.
Alternative metal band The Deftones - who had been in the audience at The Bataclan on Friday night and were due to perform there over the weekend - have also cancelled their tour and flown home to California.
The extra security measures at music venues across the UK coincide with the unprecedented decision to deploy armed police at Wembley Stadium for the international friendly between England and France.
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