All events, festivals, and things to do in London
Suzie Miller's acclaimed courtroom drama returns to the West End for a limited run. Starring Rosamund Pike, this intense production has already seen sold-out success and is a highlight of the spring theatre calendar.
Wyndham's Theatre
Sat 2 May
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
The largest exhibition of the late Queen's fashion ever mounted, featuring 200 items from her life. It offers a unique look at royal history through the lens of style.
The King's Head Theatre
The highly anticipated new branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum opens in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It features the inaugural exhibition 'The Music is Black: A British Story' and a permanent gallery titled 'Why We Make'.
V&A East Storehouse
Museum · 4.7 ★
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.
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Sat 4 Jul
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).
The O2
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.
Eventim Apollo
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.
Museum of Youth Culture
Museum · 5 ★
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.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Water park · 4.1 ★
A fresh, all-new production of the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie. This version promises a thrilling, contemporary take on the classic feline spectacle in the iconic open-air setting.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Performing arts theater · 4.7 ★
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.
Royal Albert Hall
Acclaimed singer Cara Dillon brings her storytelling and song show to Cadogan Hall. It is a highly regarded performance following the release of her latest album and book.
Cadogan Hall
A major new West End revival of the classic rock musical, starring Eurovision star Sam Ryder. This production brings the acclaimed open-air staging indoors for a powerful theatrical experience.
Dominion Theatre
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.
Tate Modern
Art gallery · 4.5 ★ · Free
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).
Hyde Park
A new exhibition at The Wallace Collection exploring the museum's history during wartime. It offers a unique look at cultural diplomacy and the preservation of art under pressure.
The Wallace Collection
Art museum · 4.8 ★
A sleek, 30-seat counter-only hand roll bar in Soho focusing on precision and quality. Chef John Randy De Guzman offers a modern, indulgent take on traditional omakase techniques.
Kumori Handroll Bar Soho
Restaurant · 5 ★
Chef Jimmy Garcia's new concept at the South Bank, celebrating a decade of his cooking by the river. The menu centers on rotisserie chicken with elevated sides in a casual, riverside setting.
Rotate
Bar · 4.3 ★