Things to do in London
London offers world-class events and experiences. See art at the Tate Modern Museum. Foodies shop Borough Market and visit a pub en route. Afternoon tea is a must. Cozy up in a candle-lit wine cave at the oldest winebar in London, Gordon's. Go to Shoreditch for a night out. Shop Carnaby Street and Selfridges. Don't miss the latest in our event listings below.
Speed-dating in an adult ball pit? A swim with singletons? Ditch the dating apps and swipe-right on one of these brilliantly bizarre dating events, as selected by Amy Dawson.
Amy Dawson • 13 Aug
Speed-dating in an adult ball pit? A swim with singletons? Ditch the dating apps and swipe-right on one of these brilliantly bizarre dating events, as selected by Amy Dawson.
Amy Dawson • 13 Aug
Peckham native and CRXSS PLATFXRM curator Ivan Blackstock shares his favourite things to do in his hometown, revealing an area rich with creative possibilities and driven by a strong sense of community.
Thomas Hobbs • 13 Aug
London has some of the best street art in the world. Marcus Barnes, an artist and writer, takes us on a tour of some of his favourite spots, explaining the story behind each piece.
Marcus Barnes • 7 Aug
Popular London events
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Wed, Aug 22, 6:30pm
10 Cable St, London
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Thu, Aug 23, 3:00pm
Victoria Park, London
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Thu, Aug 23, 7:00pm
Meet at Liverpool Street Station
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Sun, Aug 26, 12:00pm
Deptford Market Yard, London
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Mon, Aug 27, 7:00pm
XOYO, London
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Sat, Sep 1, 10:00am
The Old Truman Brewery, London
This Weekend
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Sun, Aug 19, 7:20pm
Wandle Park, Colliers Wood
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Sun, Aug 19, 7:30pm
The Phoenix, London
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Sun, Aug 19, 7:00pm
Old Queens Head, London
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Sun, Aug 19, 7:00pm
The Old Blue Last, London
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Sun, Aug 19, 7:30pm
Blue Shop Cottage, London
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Sun, Aug 19, 7:00pm
London Fields, London
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With National Rum Day on the horizon and sales of the spirit at an all-time high, Amy Dawson gives you the inside track on the capital's rum hotspots.
Amy Dawson • 3 Aug
With National Rum Day on the horizon and sales of the spirit at an all-time high, Amy Dawson gives you the inside track on the capital's rum hotspots.
Amy Dawson • 3 Aug
The centuries-old art of letterpress is making a comeback. Fancy giving it a go? Here's what you need to know before you get inky fingers.
Thomas Hobbs • 3 Aug
Hugh Thomas rounds up the hottest pop-ups, kitchen takeovers and guest chef nights taking place in August. Catch 'em while they're hot.
Hugh Thomas • 1 Aug
Music events
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Fri, Aug 24, 11:00pm
Electric Brixton, London
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Fri, Aug 24, 4:00pm
NOW THATS A FESTIVAL, Dagenham
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Fri, Aug 24, 3:00pm
The Prince Of Wales, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 10:00pm
Electric Brixton, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 12:00pm
Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham
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Sat, Oct 20, 9:00pm
Troxy, London
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Thu, Sep 6, 5:00pm
93 Feet East, London
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Tue, Sep 11, 7:30pm
Islington Assembly Hall, London
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Mon, Sep 24, 6:30pm
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, London
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Tue, Sep 25, 6:30pm
Borough Market, London
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Thu, Oct 4, 9:00am
Institute of Directors, London
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Fri, Oct 5, 1:00pm
The Royal Horticultural Halls Lindley Hall, London
Business & Professional events
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Thu, Sep 6, 9:00am
University of Greenwich, Stockwell Street Library, London
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Fri, Sep 7, 10:00am
The Design Museum, London
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Mon, Sep 10, 8:30am
BFI Southbank, London
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Wed, Sep 12, 5:00pm
The Old Truman Brewery, London
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Thu, Sep 20, 6:00pm
WeWork Moorgate, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 9:00am
etc.venues Farringdon-Hatton Garden, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 8:30am
30 Euston Square, London
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Fri, Feb 1, 9:30am
Olympia London, London
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Thu, Sep 6, 9:00am
University of Greenwich, Stockwell Street Library, London
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Fri, Sep 7, 10:00am
The Design Museum, London
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Mon, Sep 10, 8:30am
BFI Southbank, London
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Wed, Sep 12, 5:00pm
The Old Truman Brewery, London
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Thu, Sep 20, 6:00pm
WeWork Moorgate, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 9:00am
etc.venues Farringdon-Hatton Garden, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 8:30am
30 Euston Square, London
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Fri, Feb 1, 9:30am
Olympia London, London
Health & Wellness events
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Sat, Aug 25, 9:00am
Apex Room, London
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Sun, Aug 26, 9:30am
Birkbeck,, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am
Senate House, London
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Fri, Oct 19, 11:00am
Alexandra Palace, London
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Fri, Nov 2, 1:00pm
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London
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Tue, Nov 6, 9:00am
The King's Fund, London
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Wed, Nov 28, 9:00am
Truman Brewery, London
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Wed, Dec 12, 9:00am
Kings Place, London
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Sat, Aug 25, 9:00am
Apex Room, London
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Sun, Aug 26, 9:30am
Birkbeck,, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am
Senate House, London
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Fri, Oct 19, 11:00am
Alexandra Palace, London
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Fri, Nov 2, 1:00pm
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London
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Tue, Nov 6, 9:00am
The King's Fund, London
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Wed, Nov 28, 9:00am
Truman Brewery, London
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Wed, Dec 12, 9:00am
Kings Place, London
Performing & Visual Arts events
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Fri, Aug 24, 10:30am
Danceworks, London
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Sun, Aug 26, 10:00am
Ladbroke Grove, London
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Wed, Sep 5, 6:00pm
RIBA HQ, London
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Wed, Sep 19, 9:45am
Cubic Theatre, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 9:00am
King's College London - Waterloo Campus, London
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Tue, Oct 2, 10:00am
The Royal Institution, London
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Sat, Oct 20, 11:00am
Chelsea Town Hall, London
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Thu, Oct 25, 7:00pm
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
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Fri, Aug 24, 10:30am
Danceworks, London
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Sun, Aug 26, 10:00am
Ladbroke Grove, London
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Wed, Sep 5, 6:00pm
RIBA HQ, London
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Wed, Sep 19, 9:45am
Cubic Theatre, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 9:00am
King's College London - Waterloo Campus, London
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Tue, Oct 2, 10:00am
The Royal Institution, London
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Sat, Oct 20, 11:00am
Chelsea Town Hall, London
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Thu, Oct 25, 7:00pm
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Free events
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Thu, Aug 30, 6:00pm
Logan Hall - at the UCL Institute of Education, London
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Sat, Sep 8, 10:00am
King's College London, Strand Campus, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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Sun, Sep 16, 10:00am
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 11:00am
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:30am
London
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Sun, Sep 30, 10:00am
Olympia, London
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Fri, Nov 9, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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Thu, Aug 30, 6:00pm
Logan Hall - at the UCL Institute of Education, London
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Sat, Sep 8, 10:00am
King's College London, Strand Campus, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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Sun, Sep 16, 10:00am
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 11:00am
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:30am
London
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Sun, Sep 30, 10:00am
Olympia, London
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Fri, Nov 9, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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