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What's On in London This Week
New restaurants, best movies, and must-see events in London this week.
New Openings
Restaurants and bars worth knowing about
- 2210 — One of London's most technically impressive restaurants, 2210 has been added to the Michelin Guide. Known for its innovative tasting menu and precise technique. 4.6 stars, caribbean restaurant.
- Ibai — Ibai is a Basque-style steak restaurant in London that has been ranked the 7th best steak restaurant in the world by World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants list - making it the highest-ranking steak restaurant in the UK. The restaurant was praised for careful sourcing of produce, respect for Basque tradition, and being 'one of the most distinctive grill-led restaurants in London'. It was also the first restaurant in the UK to receive The Beef Advocate - Global Meat Standard Certification. 4.4 stars, restaurant.
- The Golden Tooth — The Papi team (who left their London Fields restaurant last month) are opening a new pub on Green Lanes. Following their successful restaurant background, this marks their entry into the pub scene.
- Frothee — Popular viral TikTok matcha cafe from King's Cross is expanding to Covent Garden. Hanife Hursit built a following documenting her first cafe's journey. 4.4 stars, cafe.
- Berenjak Mayfair — Third London restaurant from Berenjak brings Persian-inspired cuisine to Mayfair with a glamorous new spot. The review tests their latest location and new menu offerings. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, persian restaurant.
- The Orange — Belgravia pub shortlisted for National Pub & Bar Awards 2026.
- Burro — First solo restaurant from the chef behind acclaimed Trullo. Located in a peaceful courtyard in Covent Garden, serving Italian cuisine with warm, inviting atmosphere. 5 stars, restaurant.
- Impala — First solo restaurant from former Kiln head chef Meedu Saad, inspired by cooking from North London to North Africa, with Egyptian heritage influences from his father's background and summers near Ismailia on the Red Sea coast. 5 stars, restaurant.
- Cue Point — British Afghan BBQ restaurant Cue Point is going permanent after ten years as a pop-up. Teaming up with The Garden Bar pub in White City for their permanent location. 3.9 stars, barbecue restaurant.
- Aces Foodcraft — Jay Rayner (Financial Times) hailed this as "one of the most impressive openings in a long while" - an East/West hybrid from Romanian-born chef Alex Craciun, who was last seen in London 10 years ago as head chef. 4.9 stars, fine dining restaurant.
- Forza Wine at The National Theatre — Our favourite Forza Wine location - the balcony on top floor of National Theatre is perfect for sipping pét-nat. Open all-year round. 4.4 stars, wine bar.
- Brat — Shoreditch restaurant ranking #17 globally for steak. Known for quality grill cooking. 4.5 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, basque restaurant.
- Padella — Third Padella location joins their Borough and Shoreditch sites. The Trullo offshoot serves fresh pasta including legendary pici cacio e pepe and pappardelle with 8-hour Hereford beef shin ragu. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, italian restaurant.
- Empire Tavern — New Hackney pub-diner-co-working space on Mare Street, operated by the team behind Leytonstone Tavern and Tavern On The Hill. Modernist interior, food from Bone Daddy Burger, local brews from East London Brewing Co and Howling Hop. 4.6 stars, pub.
- Sova — Listening bar with record collection curated by Rough Trade and regular DJ nights. Central and Eastern European wines with Slavic snacks like slow-roasted peppers with anchovies, beef tartare on Borodinsky bread. wine bar.
- Burnt — Third location for popular bakery Burnt, opening in Bethnal Green. Known for innovative bakes and brunch offerings. 4.6 stars, barbecue restaurant.
- Miel — One of London's top bakeries according to The Telegraph's ranking of the best bakeries in Britain. Located on Warren Street in Fitzrovia, run by pastry chef Shaheen Peerbhai. Uses high-quality French ingredients including Normandy flour, Charentes butter, and Valrhona chocolate. All pastries and breads baked small-batch throughout the day. The newspaper praised its striped hazelnut gianduja croissant. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, bakery.
- Maki Nori — Soho's Maki & Ramen has opened an upstairs Japanese handroll bar called Maki Nori, expanding their offerings beyond ramen and sushi to include handrolls. 4.9 stars, japanese restaurant.
- Rossella Muswell Hill — Rossella, the popular Kentish Town Italian restaurant, is expanding to Muswell Hill with pizzas, pasta, and a signature tiramisu trolley. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, italian restaurant.
- Lennox — Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone has relaunched one of his Six by Nico venues in Manchester as Lennox, describing it as his 'most personal restaurant project to date'. The prolific chef has 15 Six by Nico restaurants opened in the past decade. 4.9 stars, restaurant.
- Arbequina — Tapas bar Arbequina opened with Ben Whyles and Ben Bateman three years after Oli's Thai. A second branch is opening in Oxford Covered Market later this spring. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, spanish restaurant.
- Oli's Thai — Rufus Thurston launched Oli's Thai with his wife Ladd in 2013, and followed up with tapas bar Arbequina in 2016. A second branch of Arbequina is opening in Oxford Covered Market later this spring. 4.6 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, restaurant.
- Osteria Vibrato — New Italian restaurant from Charlie Mellor (former owner of the Laughing Heart in Hackney). The cooking is described as precise, proud and purposeful. Mellor's previous venue was known for taking food very seriously and became a favourite among chefs and industry insiders. 5 stars, restaurant.
- Taq — The Notting Hill restaurant formerly known as Taqueria has been revamped with help from Jackson Boxer (of Dove). Now called Taq, it represents a 21st-century makeover of the 20-year-old taqueria. 4.5 stars, restaurant.
- Honest Burgers — Honest Burgers' signature 'The Honest' burger has been named the UK's best burger for 2026 at the National Burger Awards. Made with dry-aged beef, thick cut Wiltshire bacon, homemade beef and onion relish, XL cheese, pickles and diced onion, the winning sandwich is available exclusively at the brand's Smash + Grab site in Liverpool Street. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, hamburger restaurant.
- Blondies Kitchen — Blondies Kitchen at Selfridges is selling limited-edition stuffed Easter eggs filled with their signature cookie dough. The eggs are split and filled with cookie dough (three flavors to choose from), topped with mini eggs, rainbow sprinkles, and drizzled with chocolate, Kinder Bueno, or pistachio sauce. The treat costs £7.99 and comes in a box with a spoon.
- Clio — Ex-Pied a Terre head chef opens modern Greek restaurant on Chiltern Street, filling a vacant corner space. Notable for the chef's pedigree and the continued gentrification of this Marylebone stretch. restaurant.
- The Botanist Sloane Square — After 18 years with ETM group, Chelsea pub The Botanist is being taken over by Wren pubs and transformed back into a neighbourhood pub. 4.1 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, cocktail bar.
- Cometa — After years of interesting residencies from Mexican guest chefs, Carousel has turned its wine bar into a permanent Mexican seafood restaurant on Charlotte Street. The test drive review found it to be a sparklingly fresh Mexican take on seafood. mexican restaurant.
- Sale e Pepe Mare — Classic Knightsbridge restaurant Sale e Pepe has opened a seafood branch at The Langham London hotel. 4.5 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_EXPENSIVE, italian restaurant.
- Chatsworth Bakehouse — Chatsworth Bakehouse in Croydon has been named one of Britain's best bakeries by the Good Food Guide for 2026. Known for its famous sarnies like the vegan kimchi 'faceplant' and bhaji butty, plus pastries like chocolate orange bread pudding. Items sell out within minutes of pre-order going live. 4.8 stars, bakery.
- Burger & Beyond — Burger & Beyond came second in the signature round at the 2026 National Burger Awards, beating 15 other contenders. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, hamburger restaurant.
- Café Jikoni — The team behind the acclaimed Marylebone restaurant Jikoni (which received a five-star Time Out review) is opening Café Jikoni at the new V&A East Museum in Stratford. The 'no borders kitchen' concept will serve global fusion dishes like macaroni dhal, turmeric chicken pie, and butter beans aglio e olio with zhoug, alongside simpler options like sausage rolls and cakes. 4.1 stars, restaurant.
- Jupiter Burger — Highly regarded Jupiter Burger (from Greg Boyce of Dom's Subs) moving indoors for a spring pop-up in Tottenham at Pasero, after being available at Netil Market in London Fields. 4.4 stars, hamburger restaurant.
- Acme Taco at 40FT Brewery Walthamstow — Acme Fire Cult, which has been at 40FT Brewery's Dalston home since 2022, is now setting up in their Walthamstow brewery location. 4.5 stars, bar and grill.
- Lady of the Grapes — After seven years as one of the best wine bars in Covent Garden, Lady of the Grapes is expanding to Borough. The new location will be in one of the area's best-looking buildings, the Menier Chocolate Factory building. 4.6 stars, french restaurant.
- Around The Cluck at Old Fountain — Chef James Cochran's acclaimed fried chicken concept returns as a residency at family-run pub Old Fountain near Old Street. Known for its crispy, flavourful fried chicken. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, pub.
- Auguste — Replacing the recently closed Papi space in London Fields, Auguste is a new restaurant inspired by the Abruzzo region of Italy, focusing on skewers. store.
- Taverna Ermou — ERGON, who already run two Greek delis in London and represent artisanal Greek food producers, are opening a full-blown Greek restaurant in Marylebone. This is the next logical step for the business. 5 stars, greek restaurant.
- Kung Fu Mama — Following the success of their first location in Covent Garden (opened around a year ago by an Ottolenghi founder and Taiwanese noodle brand owner), Kung Fu Mama's Taiwanese noodle soups are expanding to Canary Wharf. restaurant.
- Fashion Becomes Tea at The Kensington — A new afternoon tea at The Kensington hotel, inspired by the V&A's 'Fashion Becomes Art' exhibition celebrating Elsa Schiaparelli. Features haute couture-inspired sculptural pastries with unexpected flavor pairings like caramel choux shoe (apricot gel and caramel chocolate), eye-shaped mandarin curd tart, and espresso mascarpone opera gâteau. Includes The Kensington's signature scones with clotted cream and jam. Optional Le Petite Bisou cocktail available for £80 package.
- Cantoast Bakery — Cantoast Bakery is bringing their Hong Kong-inspired French toasts to Marylebone. Known for their Chinese/Japanese bakery offerings, this marks a new opening in the area. bakery.
- Honey & Co Great Portland — Honey & Co transforms its last remaining Fitzrovia location (formerly Honey & Smoke) into a deli and wine bar, moving on from the Middle Eastern grill concept. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, middle eastern restaurant.
- Arôme Bakery — Arôme Bakery in Covent Garden has been named one of Britain's best bakeries in the Good Food Guide's annual list of the top 50 bakeries in the country. Known for exceptional pastries and baked goods. 4.6 stars, bakery.
- Bébéb Bob — Bébéb Bob, the Soho spin-off from Bob Bob Ricard, has closed. The restaurant specialised in rotisserie chicken, caviar, cocktails and champagne. Time Out previously praised it for its glamorous space with dangerously low-slung velvet seating, black marble tables and 1970s Playboy mansion energy. 4.7 stars, chicken restaurant.
- The Army & Navy — A 1930s-built boozer crowned Time Out's favourite pub in London last year. Located in the overlapping area between hipster territory and Arsenal fan heartlands, it's always rammed and rowdy on match days with a massive beer garden. 4.6 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, pub.
- Trèsind — Trèsind, a high-end modernist Indian restaurant originating in Dubai with an additional location in Mumbai, is coming to London. The restaurant describes itself as offering a modernist Indian dining experience. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_VERY_EXPENSIVE, indian restaurant.
- Supermarket of Dreams (Robin's Ramen pop-up) — Supermarket of Dreams in Notting Hill transforms into Robin's Ramen at night, serving a £10 pork belly chashu ramen with chicken broth and noodles. The pop-up runs Wednesday-Saturday dinner and Monday-Sunday lunch. 4.1 stars, meal takeaway.
- Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day — Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day returns on 14 April, giving away unlimited free ice cream at scoop shops worldwide. The brand aims to break their 2023 record of 1 million free scoops by giving away 1 million and 1 scoops. London's participating shop is located at 74 Wardour Street in Soho, where there is no limit on how many free cones guests can claim throughout the day. 4.2 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, ice cream shop.
- The Kensington Hotel — Fashion-themed afternoon tea tied to the new Schiaparelli exhibition at V&A South Kensington. Features surrealist menu with sculptural pastries including Le Choux Shoe (caramel choux bun with apricot gel) and The Iconic Atelier (mandarin curd tart shaped like an eye).
- Berenjak Mayfair — Berenjak is expanding from its original Soho location and Borough Market presence to open a new restaurant in Mayfair on Duke Street. After launching in Soho in 2018, the Persian restaurant has grown significantly. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, persian restaurant.
- Auld Shillelagh — The Auld Shillelagh in Stoke Newington has been ranked as London's best Irish pub for St Patrick's Day 2026. Known for serving an excellent pint of Guinness, this north London boozer hosts regular trad music nights and shows major Irish sporting fixtures. It narrowly beat Skehans in Nunhead to the top spot. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, irish pub.
- Flat Earth Pizza — The Bethnal Green pizza parlour opened on Cambridge Heath Road in 2022 after trialing their sustainable, plant-based concept at pop-ups. Known for vegetarian and vegan toppings like kimchi fiorentina and 'Hackney Hot', the restaurant had a sustainable approach with zero landfill and food waste 30% lower than industry average. Owners cited rising operating costs and government taxation as reasons for closure. 4.8 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, pizza restaurant.
- The Prince Edward — The team behind Julie's are reopening this Notting Hill pub, marking their move into the pub sector. They also plan to open a café and wine bar. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, restaurant.
- Dove — Dove restaurant makes only 10 of their cult-favourite 50-day dry-aged beef burgers per day, strictly first-come, first-served. The £18 burger features a thick patty with rare centre, lyonnaise (onion confit), pungent Italian gorgonzola caramelised with a blowtorch, on a glossy toasted potato roll. The beef is sourced from a special herd in Yorkshire. People have flown from across the world trying to get one, but no reservations are accepted. 4.4 stars, british restaurant.
- Sunseekr App — Sunseekr is an interactive app that tracks real-time sun exposure at pub gardens, cafes and restaurants across London. Users can see which outdoor terraces are currently in the sunshine and plan ahead with hourly forecasts. The app has expanded globally to 25 cities and recently added features including weather-aware notifications and user contributions. point of interest.
- Cockney's Pie & Mash — Cockney's Pie & Mash on Portobello Road – one of west London's last remaining pie and mash shops – is fighting to survive after the landlord reportedly doubled the rent from £31,500 to £64,000 per year. A petition has been launched to save the family-run business that has operated for more than 30 years. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, british restaurant.
- Ace Cafe — Legendary Stonebridge motorshub serving burgers and shakes since 1938, a pilgrimage site for petrolheads and vintage culture enthusiasts - order a chilli burger and a knickerbocker glory while soaking in the classic car atmosphere. 4.5 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, cafe.
- Jung Festival — London's first ever Korean food festival Jung Festival is coming to King's Cross Canopy Market, featuring 30 stalls with Korean street food, desserts, and vendors including Hoho London, Kiwa, Cheemc's fried chicken, and Hongdae Pocha. Named after the Korean concept of jeong (emotional bond through sharing food). 4.2 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, korean restaurant.
- Dalloway Terrace Spring Makeover — Dalloway Terrace has received its annual spring makeover featuring pastel colours, gorgeous flowers, and hand-drawn illustrations in collaboration with Elizabeth Scarlett and Pomelle Apéritif. The seasonal transformation includes a delightful afternoon tea served under the floral display, plus new items added to the à la carte menu. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_EXPENSIVE, breakfast restaurant.
- The Refinery – Regents Place — A live gospel choir and powerhouse vocalists perform soul and Motown classics including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé at The Refinery – Regents Place, accompanied by a two-course brunch, welcome drink, and cocktails. 4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, pub.
- Cinnamon Kitchen City 25th Anniversary — Cinnamon Kitchen City, the Indian restaurant from Executive Chef Vivek Singh, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special nine-dish sharing menu. The restaurant is located in a warehouse that once stored spices for the East India Company, adding historical significance to the dining experience. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_EXPENSIVE, indian restaurant.
- SicilyFEST — SicilyFEST takes over Islington's Business Design Centre for five days, offering Sicilian street food including fresh pasta, arancini, and cannoli, along with volcanic wines, Italian spritzes, and live performances by Italian musicians. 4.3 stars, event venue.
- Young's Pubs x Jameson St Patrick's Day Giveaway — Young's Pubs group has partnered with Jameson Irish Whiskey to give away 10,000 free drinks throughout March. Guests can claim a free Jameson, Ginger & Lime serve by downloading the Young's On Tap app, entering promo code JAMOGINGERLIME, and adding the drink to their basket. The promotion runs across all 270 Young's Pubs locations throughout March to celebrate St Patrick's Day. 3.1 stars, brewery.
- Dom's Subs — Dom's Subs is shutting down its City of London outpost on Cullum Street after being issued a notice of forfeiture by landlords. The cult sandwich shop, which has served mighty rolls to the City since 2021 and collaborated with the likes of Carhartt, Dishoom, Yard Sale and Big Zuu, cited struggles with rising rent and bills. The original Dom's Subs on Hackney Road is also no longer operating as a Dom's Subs, though the business will continue via a kiosk in Ludgate Circus. 4.7 stars, sandwich shop.
- Green Man — A 300-year-old pub with a roaring fire and legends of highwaymen, mentioned in a historical walk of Putney.
- Hell's Kitchen — Gordon Ramsay launches his TV-tie-in restaurant brand Hell's Kitchen in London this week, with a high-rise City branch of Bread Street Kitchen following as the 100th restaurant in his global empire. 3.9 stars, restaurant.
- French House — Legendary Soho pub where beer is only sold in half pints all year except for one day — Pints Day on 1 April, when full pints are served for the first time. The annual event started around 2000, features celebrity pourers (Suggs has poured for 23 years), and raises money for Soho Parish School with pints auctioning for over £100. 4.5 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, pub.
- Tobi Masa — Masayoshi 'Masa' Takayama, the cigar-smoking chef formerly of New York's celebrated Masa restaurant, opens his London omakase venue. Reviewer David Ellis appears flabbergasted by the opening, with the article posing the question of whether Tobi Masa serves the best omakase in London. 4.6 stars, restaurant.
- Dough Hands at Old Nun's Head — Dough Hands, the acclaimed pizza pop-up praised for mega New York-style pies with brittle crispy crusts, is ending its residency at the Old Nun's Head pub (named Time Out's best pub in London). The pizza was named one of the city's greatest. The pop-up will continue at the Spurstowe Arms in London Fields. 4.9 stars, pizza restaurant.
- Brutes of Mayfair — Brutes of Mayfair is a new neighbourhood bar opening on Bruton Place in April, focusing on stellar martinis served dry, wet, dirty or 'brutal'. The bar features a unique 'martini shop' concept with printed cards and a barometer to help guests choose their drink based on base spirit, style and even weather. Unusual garnishes include blue cheese olives, pickled onion monster munch, gildas and chicken scratchings. The aesthetic draws inspiration from old school tailor shops and British sports clubs, with staff wearing 1960s-inspired custom white bartender jackets by a Saville Row tailor. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_EXPENSIVE, restaurant.
- London's Best Rooftop Bars — Roundup of London's top rooftop bars offering drinks with views across the city. The article covers multiple venues across different areas of London. 3.9 stars, hotel.
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Events happening soon
- Inter Alia — Aussie playwright Suzie Miller's morally fraught legal drama transfers from the National Theatre to the West End. Rosamund Pike stars as a high court judge whose world is turned upside down by accusations against her son. Cast unchanged from sold-out NT run. 2 May, Wyndham's Theatre.
- Les Liaisons Dangereuses — Star-packed National Theatre revival of Christopher Hampton's classic adaptation of the French epistolary novel about manipulative aristocrats. Lesley Manville stars as the manipulative Marquise de Merteuil, with Aidan Turner as Vicomte de Valmont. Directed by the great Marianne Elliott.
- A Doll's House — Ibsen's proto-feminist classic gets an Almeida Theatre production starring the always incandescent Romola Garai. Directed by the inventive Jo Hill-Gibbins with a new translation by Anya Reiss promising to drag the play fully into the online era.
- WePresent Spring Show — Artist-led festival featuring exhibitions, panel talks from artists and directors, and short film screenings. Highlights include 'On Belonging' exhibition themed around identity, a library room with collaborative works, and cinema screenings. Free cocktails from Peckham Social 5-7pm daily and free brunch from Sela Rose.
- Age of Dinosaurs — Brand-new immersive VR experience created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum that allows participants to journey to prehistoric worlds and walk with dinosaurs. The full-body VR experience with haptic vests lets guests feel the weight of dinosaur footsteps and the rush of wind from pterosaurs. Available at Sandbox VR locations in Covent Garden, Wandsworth, and White City.
- As You Like It — A full production of Shakespeare's As You Like It featuring an entirely trans and non-binary cast and creative team. The production explores the play's themes of cross-dressing, mistaken identity and desire unbound by gender. The final night (eve of London Trans+ Pride) will be livestreamed globally with an introduction from actor Elliot Page. 19 Aug, Globe Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe.
- Wireless Festival 2026 — Ye (Kanye West) headlines all three nights of Wireless Festival 2026 at Finsbury Park, marking his first UK performances in 11 years. Presale tickets are available now via PayPal, with general sale starting April 8 at 12pm. Day passes cost £140.50, weekend tickets £360.50.
- One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest — Clint Dyer directs a new staging of Ken Kesey's novel at The Old Vic, starring Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera. A story of rebellion, colonialism and social structures set inside a psychiatric facility. 17 Apr, The Old Vic.
- Serial Killer Speakeasy – London — An immersive four-part theatre experience featuring four bespoke cocktails, where real-life tales of notorious serial killers (Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, Gein) unfold through dramatic live narration in a dimly lit speakeasy setting. After conquering the US, this adult-only experience lands at Glaziers Hall.
- Skindred - You Got This Tour — Newport metal trio Skindred announces a massive Halloween London headline show at Alexandra Palace as part of their 'You Got This Tour'. Support comes from Alien Ant Farm, Spineshank, and Orgy. The band will release their ninth studio album 'You Got This' on April 17 ahead of the tour. 31 Oct, Alexandra Palace.
- Wooster Group: Nayatt School Redux — Legendary New York experimental theatre company makes a very rare UK appearance with a restaging and multimedia dissection of their 1978 hit. Known for birthing talents like Willem Dafoe and Spalding Gray, their UK shows are rare as hen's teeth.
- The Tweed Run — The Tweed Run returns for its 18th year, inviting cyclists to dress in their finest tailored tweed pieces and ride through central London. The event passes by Savile Row and includes stops for tea, a picnic, and a final celebratory cocktail. Now in its 18th year, the event has been described by legendary street style photographer Bill Cunningham as 're-inventing the catwalk'. Tickets are £49 and include entry, rider's pack, and closing ceremony.
- The Passion of Jesus — Wintershall Players' annual spectacular free outdoor theatre production depicting the Easter story, with over 100 cast members and animals. A London Easter tradition.
- Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2026 — This prestigious exhibition at Somerset House showcases the world's finest contemporary photography. It features over 300 striking images, including the winning series from the Photographer of the Year.
- Secret Cinema — Secret Cinema is building a permanent flagship home at the Greenwich Peninsula, set to open towards the end of 2026. Currently they run immersive film screenings at various temporary locations.
- Now You See Me: Live — A spectacular stage adaptation of the 'Now You See Me' film series is coming to the London Coliseum for a five-week summer run. Endorsed by Lionsgate, this high-tech magic show features the Four Horsemen magicians in a slick, bombastic spectacle. Pitched for ages 5 and above, it's suitable for summer holiday entertainment.
- Alkaline Trio — Chicago punk trio Alkaline Trio announced a UK summer tour with a London show at Kentish Town Forum on July 4, 2026. The band is promoting their 10th studio album 'Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs'. Part of a larger tour including Birmingham, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, and three German dates. 4 Jul, O2 Forum Kentish Town.
- Laki Kane — Tropical cocktail bar and restaurant Laki Kane opens a new central London venue near Bond Street on April 2, giving away 5,000 free cocktails throughout April. The late-night venue features rum-led cocktails, Thai-inspired food, live entertainment, and a custom slot machine where matching 3 symbols wins free meals.
- Teeth 'n' Smiles — Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) delivers a forceful, impassioned performance as Maggie Frisby in David Hare's 1975 play about a disintegrating rock band at an Oxford student ball. The production is styled like a gig with songs written by Nick and Tony Bicat, tweaked by Taylor. 2 May, Duke of Yorks Theatre.
- Niall Horan at The O2 — Niall Horan announces a huge London show at the O2 Arena as part of his 'Dinner Party Live On Tour'. The singer will play his new album 'Dinner Party' live, with tickets going on general sale Thursday, April 2 at 10am (pre-sale March 31).
- Terrarium Workshop at Corner Corner — A 90-minute terrarium building workshop at Corner Corner in Canada Water where participants craft their own miniature ecosystem. Guests choose three plants (succulents or tropical), learn layering techniques from drainage to moss, and take home their creation. Priced at £35 including all materials.
- Veronica Ryan: Multiple Conversations — A new exhibition by the Turner Prize-winning artist at the Whitechapel Gallery, exploring themes of migration and memory.
- The Coming of Age — Wellcome Collection's big spring exhibition exploring perceptions of ageing through 120+ artworks and objects, ranging from sixteenth century woodcuts to contemporary collages. Features art, science and pop culture.
- Minecraft World — Minecraft World - the world's first Minecraft theme park land - is opening at Chessington World of Adventures as part of a £50m investment. Features a new rollercoaster, themed dining, interactive adventures and block-built playscapes.
- Museum of Youth Culture — The world's first Museum of Youth Culture opens at St Pancras Campus in Camden, housing 100,000 archival items documenting British subcultures from mods and punks to ravers and grime. Features rare memorabilia including a welding mask from the dawn of punk, original Sony Walkman, and Raleigh Chopper bike.
- Judas Priest — Legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest announce a huge headline show at Hammersmith Apollo as part of their 'Faithkeepers' tour in Europe. This is a standalone indoor UK performance with support from US heavy metal band Nevermore. The band is approaching 60 years since forming in Birmingham in 1969 and will perform classics like Breaking The Law and Painkiller. Tickets go on general sale Thursday, April 2 at 10am.
- John Proctor is the Villain — A critically acclaimed period drama about 2018 that brilliantly nails the intersection between #MeToo and a generation of school girls discovering what it was a reaction to. Transfers from Broadway with an excellent young cast and endlessly witty text.
- Leake Street Tunnel — This 300-metre long graffiti-covered tunnel beneath Waterloo station has been crowned the UK's best hidden artwork. One of the only places in London where graffiti is completely legal, attracting 64,800 annual searches and featuring in over 81,000 Instagram posts.
- Cecily Brown: Picture Making — British painter Cecily Brown's homecoming exhibition at Serpentine South, featuring works dating back to 2001 alongside recent creations. First major London show in years for the New York-based artist.
- The Wallace Collection at War — A free display at the Wallace Collection remembering two 1942 exhibitions held in the building when it was filled with Soviet propaganda. Features photographs, wartime art including works by Augustus John and Jacob Epstein, and memories of the wartime alliance with Russia.
- Trainspotting The Musical — The hit musical adaptation of Irvine Welsh's cult novel heads to the West End. The darkly comic tale of Edinburgh junkies returns in dramatic theatrical form.
- ABBA Voyage — A groundbreaking concert experience featuring digital avatars of ABBA accompanied by a live band in a custom-built arena. 24 Jul, ABBA Arena.
- Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs — The final weekend of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at Royal Albert Hall features Garbage on Saturday and Wolf Alice on Sunday, supporting the charity's work with young people.
- Space Toilet Tales — Interactive space-themed activity at the Science Museum where children can sit on a replica space toilet and ask experts about bathroom realities in orbit.
- Tate 2027 Exhibition Programme — Tate has announced its blockbuster 2027 programme featuring major exhibitions on Claude Monet, David Hockney (90th birthday), Edvard Munch, Sonia Boyce, Thomas Gainsborough (300th birthday), Baya, Nalini Malani and Lynda Benglis at Tate Modern and Tate Britain.
- Lego Biodiversity Super Builders — Family activity at the Natural History Museum where participants use Lego bricks to come up with solutions to environmental challenges facing the natural world.
- Tate Britain Garden at Chelsea Flower Show — Tate Britain debuts at the Chelsea Flower Show with a garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, featuring a Barbara Hepworth sculpture and inspired by Victor Pasmore's 'The Green Earth'.
- Belgravia In Bloom — Free flower festival returns with floral arches and sculptures popping up across Belgravia, creating a floral fairy tale world throughout the neighbourhood.
- Fairy Tales — A major free exhibition at the British Library exploring the world of fairy tales, making use of items from their collection. An immersive journey through fairy tale history.
- Angel Comedy Club @ Camden Head and Bill Murray — North London's premier free comedy venue running shows nightly, with RAW comedy免费晚间演出 and更高水准的演出 on Friday/Saturday. Regularly hosts surprise performances from major names like Dylan Moran and Simon Amstell. Multiple nightly shows.
- Duran Duran at Hyde Park BST — Duran Duran return to headline Hyde Park BST for the first London show in over three years. They will be joined by Scissor Sisters as main support, plus more acts TBA. This is Duran Duran's second time headlining the Great Oak Stage (first was 2022).
- Konrad Mägi — A vivid retrospective of the Estonian modernist painter, featuring over 60 visually arresting portraits and landscapes.
- Ballet of Lights: Cinderella — Ballet of Lights gives the Cinderella story a glowing makeover through dazzling fibre-optic light costumes and breathtaking choreography at Shaw Theatre. Family-friendly show with 20% discount available until March 26.
- Moth Club saved — The iconic Hackney venue has been saved from property developers after Hackney Council refused a planning application for residential flats next to the historic venue. Over 30,000 people signed a petition to support the independent venue.
- Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More — A new 360-degree immersive experience at Lightroom in Kings Cross celebrates Aardman's 50th anniversary with Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and more. The show features behind-the-scenes footage, never-before-seen outtakes and original animations across the walls, floor and ceiling.
- Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 — Reading & Leeds Festival announces next wave of artists for 2026, featuring Loyle Carner as special guest, plus a brand new stage 'The Warehouse' for dance music. Festival takes place August 27-30, 2026.
- A Place Beyond by Thomas J Price — Thomas J Price's tallest sculpture to date soars 18ft outside the new V&A East museum. The monumental bronze figure depicts a casual young person in trainers, jeans and baggy t-shirt, holding a phone and looking toward the horizon — continuing the artist's exploration of marginalised communities and modern identity.
- Boat Race — Annual rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge universities on the Thames. Women's race at 2.21pm, men's at 3.21pm. Free to watch from the banks.
- Love Supreme Jazz Festival — Europe's largest outdoor jazz festival returns to Glynde Place in East Sussex (about an hour from London) with headliners Ezra Collective (Friday), Loyle Carner (Saturday), and De La Soul (Sunday). Over 25 new artists announced including Kokoroko, Moses Boyd, Samara Joy, and more. Features additional experiences including wellness sessions, late-night performances in the woods, and family dance workshops.
- Pride in London 2026 & WorldPride 2032 bid — Pride in London has announced a bid to host WorldPride 2032, marking 60 years since London's first Pride march in 1972. Time Out is official media partner for Pride in London 2026, which kicks off July 4 with the annual parade. A successful 2032 bid would result in a 10-day festival with opening/closing ceremonies, two marches and a human rights conference.
- Tracey Emin: A Second Life — A landmark retrospective tracing 40 years of the artist's groundbreaking practice. The exhibition features iconic works alongside pieces never before exhibited.
- Banana Cabaret Farewell Festival — One of London's longest-running comedy clubs (operating since 1983) is closing after 40+ years, with a farewell festival featuring 45 acts across 11 shows throughout May. The festival will include performances from Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Jo Caulfield, Al Murray, Marcus Brigstocke, Stephen K. Amos and many more established comedians. Tim Vine and Harry Hill will make guest appearances at Best of Banana Cabaret shows every weekend in March and April.
- Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival — A month-long festival celebrating 20 years of the Roundhouse as an arts hub, featuring music, theatre, and dance performances.
- Grace Pervades — A new David Hare drama starring Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison. The play explores the lives of Victorian actors Henry Irving and Ellen Terry and arrives in London following a sellout run. 9 Jul, Theatre Royal Haymarket.
- Blenheim Palace Jousting Tournament — Blenheim Palace's annual Jousting Tournament returns for the first May bank holiday weekend. The Walled Garden is transformed into a medieval camp with archery, falconry and jester workshops, while the South Lawn hosts the main event - full-contact jousting on horseback.
- City Pop Waves Festival — The Japanese king of spangly, summery jazz fusion headlines a new London music festival called City Pop Waves at Crystal Palace Bowl. The legendary Tokyo-born guitarist will play a special extended two-hour show, with keyboardist Himiko Kikuchi also performing her 1987 masterpiece 'Flying Beagle' in full.
- PinkPantheress at Alexandra Palace — PinkPantheress brings her headline tour to Alexandra Palace following her successful 'Fancy That' and 'Fancy Some More?' mixtapes. Recently named Producer of the Year at the BRIT Awards – the first female musician to win this accolade.
- Loreen 'Wildfire' Tour — Eurovision winner Loreen brings her 'Wildfire' tour to Brixton Academy, promoting her first album since 2017.
- London Marathon 2027 (Two-Day Proposal) — The London Marathon is in talks to extend the 2027 event across two days, potentially opening the race to 100,000 competitors – a record-breaking figure with 50,000 runners on each day. The plans are for a one-off event and have backing from the mayor's office. A two-day event could raise around £130 million for charity.
- Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art — The first major UK exhibition dedicated to the legendary Italian fashion house. It showcases iconic designs, including collaborations with Salvador Dalí.
- Bibby Boys — Free photography exhibition documenting asylum seekers housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, Dorset, 2023. Photographers Theo McInnes and Thomas Ralph recorded relationships formed between the men on board and locals who created the Portland Global Friendship Group to support them.
- Theatreship — Canary Wharf's floating arts venue Theatreship (operating since 2024) is expanding with the arrival of Artship, an 80-year-old cargo vessel being converted into an arts hub. Programming mixes visual art, live performances, classical and electronic music. Has hosted BFI-supported silent film seasons with live scores.
- Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival — Britain's largest tulip heritage garden event, featuring over 100,000 bulbs across 80 varieties. The festival transforms the historic palace grounds into a vibrant, colourful spring display. 13 Jun, Hampton Court.
- SXSW London 2026 — SXSW London returns for its second edition with over 200 artists performing across east London's best music venues including Shoreditch Town Hall, XOYO, Colours Hoxton, Rich Mix and Village Underground. Headliners include critically acclaimed US rapper Earl Sweatshirt, Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage, moody electronic producer Sega Bodega, indie-rock outfit Circa Waves, post-punk band Shame, indie-pop singer Rachel Chinouriri, veteran DJ Pete Tong and Time Out's 2024 Londoner of the Year DJ AG.
- Diversity - Soul — The acclaimed dance troupe brings their latest high-energy production to the West End. Known for their precision and storytelling, this show is a major draw for dance fans.
- Ideal Home Show 2026 — The long-running exhibition returns to Olympia London, showcasing the latest in home design, technology, and lifestyle trends. 13 Jun, Hampton Court.
- Mini Genius Lab: Cool Science Experiments for Kids — Interactive mess-free science experience for children aged 6+. Features hands-on experiments guided by a 'mad scientist' character, including slime experiments and dry ice displays.
- Pokopia Garden London — Official Pokémon-themed garden experience featuring flora and elements inspired by video game Pokémon Pokopia. Includes virtual treasures for Pokémon GO players with new PokéStops and Gyms. Free to visit and located at Acton Mount in west London.
- A Taste of Home: African Cinema Series — A five-week journey through stories from the African continent, featuring free screenings every Wednesday throughout April. The series is devised by filmmaker Ifeoluwa Olutayo.
- Aquatics GB Swimming Championships — A high-energy sporting event where Britain's top swimmers compete for national titles. Held at the iconic Olympic venue, it offers a great atmosphere for sports fans.
- Manic Street Creature — Soaring musical of first loves and fresh starts at Kiln Theatre. Highlighted as a key opening with emotional resonance and buzz in theatre rundowns.
- Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 — Reading & Leeds Festival has announced its second wave of artists for 2026, including Loyle Carner, Gunna, Declan McKenna, and Holly Humberstone as special guests. The festival also introduces a brand new stage called 'The Warehouse' dedicated to dance music, featuring Skepta b2b Prospa, Bou, Hedex, and more. Headliners include Charli XCX, Florence + The Machine, Chase & Status, Dave, Raye, and Fontaines D.C.
- Lambling Weekend at Forty Hall — Forty Hall in Enfield hosts its annual Lambing Weekend, where visitors can get close to newborn lambs (including rare breeds like Lincoln Longwool, Boreray, Jacob, Manx Loaghtan and Norfolk Horns), watch falconry displays, meet pigs, cows and goats, and enjoy honey from on-site bees. The event features vintage fairground rides, Morris dancing, and food from Punjabi Shack, Limeface and Pizzagig, plus drinks from New River Brewery and organic wine from Forty Hall's own vineyard.
- Katie Melua — Katie Melua performs at Union Chapel in what promises to be an intimate summer jazz performance. 16 May, Village Underground.
- Brockwell Park Music Festivals 2026 — Four major music festivals in Brockwell Park have been officially approved by Lambeth Council after a lengthy planning debate. The festivals - Field Day, Cross the Tracks, City Splash and Mighty Hoopla - will take place from May 23-31, 2026. This follows a legal battle in 2025 won by anti-festival campaign group Protect Brockwell Park, requiring the events to now obtain proper planning permission.
- Tracey Emin: A Second Life — Dame Tracey Emin’s landmark and largest ever exhibition at Tate Britain explores life, love, heartbreak, pain, suffering and hope with raw human emotion. It draws visitors deeply into her world, making it a must-see for its intensity and encompassing nature of human experiences.
- Primavera Sound Barcelona — One of Europe's most prestigious music festivals returns to Barcelona June 4-6, 2026 with a lineup featuring The Cure, Gorillaz, Doja Cat, Wet Leg, and Ethel Cain at Parc del Fòrum.
- The Boat Race 2026 — Annual rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake.
Worth Watching
What to watch this week
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Donald Glover discusses voicing Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, sharing personal memories of playing Mario as a child. The article describes his father's early morning gaming sessions with the original Mario game and his current experiences playing Mario games with his own children. The film also features Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. 6.9/10, 98 min.
- The Misfits — A major two-month season at BFI Southbank celebrates Marilyn Monroe's 100th anniversary, accompanied by a UK and Irish cinema re-release of The Misfits (1961), directed by John Huston and starring Monroe alongside Clark Gable and Arthur Miller. 5.447/10, 94 min.
- Brazil on Film — BFI Southbank announces a major two-month season celebrating the rich and diverse history of Brazilian Cinema, showcasing classic and contemporary Brazilian films.
- Fuze — David Mackenzie directs Theo James and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a heist thriller where a group of men attempt to rob a bank while military and police are occupied defusing a bomb. Reviewers note its deft editing and unpredictable momentum. 5/10, 96 min.
- Ish — Peretta's debut feature follows two 12-year-old best friends navigating childhood against a backdrop of political tension and personal loss. The film is award-winning and marks BFI Distribution's release of this promising first feature. 8.6/10, 102 min.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — This highly anticipated sequel to the 2023 billion-dollar hit expands Mario's world into space. Featuring a star-studded voice cast including Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy, it is a vibrant, family-friendly animated adventure. 6.9/10, 98 min.
- The Drama — Starring Zendaya and Mamoudou Athie, this A24 release follows a couple whose relationship is tested by unsettling truths discovered just days before their wedding. It is one of the most buzzed-about indie releases this month. 5.3/10, 105 min.
- Akira — Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 anime returns to UK cinemas nearly four decades on. Roger Luckhurst examines whether it can speak to our 21st century condition in the new issue. 7.944/10, 124 min.
- Michael — This major biopic chronicles the life of pop superstar Michael Jackson, from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his global superstardom. It is expected to be one of the biggest box office draws of the month. 5.7/10, 105 min.
- Rebuilding — Directed by Max Walker-Silverman, this ruminative and moving portrait of resilience stars Josh O'Connor. It is a low-key gem that premiered at Sundance and is now arriving in UK cinemas. 6.8/10, 96 min.
- Pompei: Below the Clouds — A poetic documentary meditation on the fragile nature of Naples, featuring Vesuvius tremors, tomb raiders and patient Neapolitan Fire Brigade workers. Filled with sepulchral melancholy. 6/10, 114 min.
- Scarlet — After failing to avenge her father's murder, Princess Scarlet, wakes up in the "Land of the Dead." In this world filled with madness, if she does not achieve her revenge against her nemesis and reach the "No End Place," she will become "Void" and cease to exist. Can Scarlet find a way to live at the end of her endless journey? 6.118/10, 112 min.
- The King's Warden — In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong. 8/10, 117 min.
- How to Make a Killing — Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way. 6.8/10, 105 min.
- Scream 7 — When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. 6.184/10, 114 min.
- Project Hail Mary — Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. 157 min.
- The Drama — A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. 5.3/10, 105 min.
- Cold Storage — When a mutating, highly contagious fungus escapes a sealed facility, two employees – joined by a grizzled bioterror operative – must survive the wildest night shift ever to save humanity from extinction. 6.222/10, 99 min.
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die — A 'Man from the Future' arrives at an LA diner where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. 7.321/10, 134 min.
- Backrooms — A24 releases trailer for Backrooms, a horror film based on the famous creepypasta. Directed by Kane Parsons (aka Kane Pixels) in his directorial debut, the film features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass. The film imagines a vast, endless maze of monotonous rooms where people can become trapped. This follows the success of Markiplier's Iron Lung, showing studios' appetite for YouTuber-led horror projects.
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