All events, festivals, and things to do in London
The legendary Nobel Prize-winning musician returns to London for a five-night residency at the Royal Festival Hall. These intimate shows are part of his ongoing 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' tour.
Royal Festival Hall
Tue 8 Dec
Somerset House is hosting a major retrospective of M.C. Escher, featuring over 150 original works including his famous impossible staircases. The exhibition also includes interactive illusion rooms like an Infinity Mirror Room and a forced-perspective chamber.
Somerset House
Tourist attraction · 4.4 ★
The Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace has undergone a major re-display, doubling the number of artworks on view to 120 paintings. The collection features masterpieces by Dutch Masters, Caravaggio, and Rubens, now presented with improved lighting and new emerald-green silk wall hangings.
Buckingham Palace
Cultural landmark · 4.5 ★
Kasabian has announced their 'Nothing Gets Better Than This' UK tour, which includes a major London date at The O2 Arena. The band will be supported by The Vaccines on this tour.
The O2
Fri 18 Dec
The UK's largest horror film festival returns to Leicester Square for its 26th year with a record-breaking 82 films. The programme includes 24 world premieres and features high-profile genre directors.
ODEON Luxe West End
Movie theater · 4.5 ★
The world's largest city museum is opening in Smithfield, featuring over seven million objects including Roman treasures and Banksy artworks. The museum is housed in a restored Victorian market building and will be free to visit.
London Bus Museum
Museum · 4.7 ★
The acclaimed Studio Ghibli and RSC stage adaptation is set to leave the West End in early 2027. It remains a highly recommended, magical theatrical experience featuring spectacular puppetry.
Gillian Lynne Theatre
Thu 3 Dec
A new summer pop-up at Battersea Power Station featuring a large roller-skating rink, fairground rides, and a boardwalk bar. The venue offers a variety of activities including skate lessons, fitness classes, and silent discos throughout the summer.
New Cross Inn
Fri 16 Oct
The Grammy-winning country star has announced a 2027 UK arena tour, with a headline show at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. Tickets for the February 26, 2027 performance go on sale May 15.
OVO Arena Wembley
Fri 26 Feb
A unique, community-focused cafe in Vauxhall that encourages patrons to linger, offering over 60 types of tea and home-baked cakes. The venue doubles as a performance space in the evenings, hosting poetry, jazz, and murder mystery nights.
Tea House Theatre
Tea house · 4.2 ★ · $$
A new comedy musical written by Tom Leopold and Harry Shearer that satirizes the life of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. The production features musical numbers and a comedic look at the power dynamics of 20th-century American politics.
King's Head Theatre
Point of interest · 4.6 ★
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.
Alexandra Palace
Sat 31 Oct
Top international climbers will scale 16-metre walls and perform deep-water solo climbs at the Royal Docks. The free event also features DJ sets and interactive workshops.
Royal Docks
Tourist attraction · 4.6 ★
Pop legends Duran Duran headline the British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park this Sunday. The event features support from Nile Rodgers & Chic and Scissor Sisters, with a full day of music on the Great Oak Stage.
A pop-up rooftop beach returns to the Centrale and Whitgift Centre car park this August, featuring family-friendly activities during the day and a new adults-only 'Beach Club' series on Thursday evenings. The event offers themed nights with DJs, live entertainment, and food.
Central Hall Westminster
Event venue · 4.6 ★
A new creative hub founded by the late Lee Alexander McQueen has opened in Tottenham, featuring affordable artist studios and a public gallery space called House of Bandits. The site is housed in restored Georgian townhouses and includes a cafe.
Sarabande Foundation - High Road
Association or organization · 5 ★
A performing arts festival returning for its 20th year, featuring over 400 shows across 20+ small venues in Camden, Islington, and Westminster. The programme includes a diverse mix of theatre, comedy, dance, and spoken-word performances.
Camden Town
Sublocality level 1
The annual free-to-attend festival returns in September, offering the public rare access to exclusive buildings across London. Participating sites include Senate House, St Pancras Clock Tower, and the BBC Broadcasting House.
Open House Festival
Event venue · 5 ★