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.
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
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
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
Popular London events
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Fri, Aug 17, 7:00pm + 1 more event
Copeland Gallery, London
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Sat, Aug 18, 6:30pm + 1 more event
Flat Iron Square, London
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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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Sun, Aug 26, 12:00pm
Deptford Market Yard, London
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Sat, Sep 1, 10:00am
The Old Truman Brewery, London
This Weekend
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Fri, Aug 17, 7:00pm
D&AD, London
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Sat, Aug 18, 12:30pm + 1 more event
Flat Iron Square, London
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Sat, Aug 18, 12:00pm + 1 more event
Amba Hotel Marble Arch, London
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Sat, Aug 18, 11:00am
London
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Sun, Aug 19, 1:00pm
Proud Embankment, London
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Sun, Aug 19, 11:00am
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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
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
Amy Dawson investigates a new Spice Girls exhibition, taking place at Angel's Business Design Centre from late July to mid-August.
Amy Dawson • 26 Jul
A newbie when it comes to all-day partying? Thomas Hobbs shares some rave-saving words of wisdom, from what to eat beforehand to dancefloor etiquette.
Thomas Hobbs • 26 Jul
Music events
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Fri, Aug 17, 7:00pm
The Clapham Grand, London
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Sat, Aug 18, 1:00pm
Africa Centre, London
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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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Sat, Sep 15, 10:00pm
Electric Brixton, London
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Sat, Oct 20, 9:00pm
Troxy, London
Food & Drink events
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Sat, Aug 18, 10:00am
Newham Leisure Centre, London
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Tue, Sep 11, 7:30pm
Islington Assembly Hall, London
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24
Mon, Sep 24, 6:30pm
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, London
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25
Tue, Sep 25, 6:30pm
Borough Market, London
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4
Thu, Oct 4, 9:00am
Institute of Directors, London
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5
Fri, Oct 5, 1:00pm
The Royal Horticultural Halls Lindley Hall, 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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20
Sat, Oct 20, 11:00am
Chelsea Town Hall, London
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Sat, Feb 23, 8:00pm
O2 Academy Brixton, 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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19
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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2
Tue, Oct 2, 10:00am
The Royal Institution, London
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20
Sat, Oct 20, 11:00am
Chelsea Town Hall, London
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Sat, Feb 23, 8:00pm
O2 Academy Brixton, London
Business & Professional events
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Tue, Aug 21, 8:00am
etc.venues 155 Bishopsgate, London
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Thu, Sep 6, 9:00am
University of Greenwich, Stockwell Street Library, London
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7
Fri, Sep 7, 10:00am
The Design Museum, London
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10
Mon, Sep 10, 8:30am
BFI Southbank, London
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12
Wed, Sep 12, 5:00pm
The Old Truman Brewery, London
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20
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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Fri, Feb 1, 9:30am
Olympia London, London
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Tue, Aug 21, 8:00am
etc.venues 155 Bishopsgate, London
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Thu, Sep 6, 9:00am
University of Greenwich, Stockwell Street Library, London
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7
Fri, Sep 7, 10:00am
The Design Museum, London
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10
Mon, Sep 10, 8:30am
BFI Southbank, London
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12
Wed, Sep 12, 5:00pm
The Old Truman Brewery, London
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20
Thu, Sep 20, 6:00pm
WeWork Moorgate, London
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18
Thu, Oct 18, 9:00am
etc.venues Farringdon-Hatton Garden, 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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Tue, Sep 18, 2:00pm
Royal College of Nursing, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am
Senate House, London
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19
Fri, Oct 19, 11:00am
Alexandra Palace, London
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Tue, Nov 6, 9:00am
The King's Fund, London
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28
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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Tue, Sep 18, 2:00pm
Royal College of Nursing, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am
Senate House, London
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19
Fri, Oct 19, 11:00am
Alexandra Palace, London
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Tue, Nov 6, 9:00am
The King's Fund, London
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28
Wed, Nov 28, 9:00am
Truman Brewery, London
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12
Wed, Dec 12, 9:00am
Kings Place, 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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15
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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22
Sat, Sep 22, 11:00am
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
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30
Sun, Sep 30, 10:00am
Olympia, London
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27
Sat, Oct 27, 10:00am
Bush House, 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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15
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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Sun, Sep 30, 10:00am
Olympia, London
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27
Sat, Oct 27, 10:00am
Bush House, London
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Fri, Nov 9, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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