ABBA Voyage
The revolutionary digital concert experience features hyper-realistic avatars of ABBA performing all their greatest hits — Dancing Queen, Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All — backed by a live 10-piece band in a purpose-built 3,000-capacity arena.
Fairy Tales at the British Library
This enchanting family-friendly exhibition at the British Library journeys through centuries of fairy tales, showcasing rare original manuscripts, stunning illustrations, and interactive displays that bring beloved stories to life. From the Brothers Grimm to contemporary retellings.
Southbank Centre Summer Programme
Three venues — Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Haywood Gallery — host hundreds of events: classical music, jazz, contemporary art, comedy and more.
Divas Exhibition
A celebration of iconic female performers through fashion, photography, and music memorabilia at the world-renowned V&A.
Borough Market Summer Food Markets
London's oldest food market comes alive with seasonal summer produce, street food from around the world, and artisanal producers every week through summer.
Premier League Football – Summer Matches
The final matches of the Premier League season across London's iconic stadiums: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Stamford Bridge, and Selhurst Park.
Frank Sinatra The Musical — West End
A brand-new musical portrait of the legendary Rat Pack singer arrives in the West End, featuring a soundtrack of over twenty Sinatra classics including My Way, Fly Me to the Moon, and New York, New York. The production charts Old Blue Eyes' extraordinary career from Hoboken to Hollywood.
Zoo Nights at ZSL London Zoo
London Zoo opens its gates after hours for a series of atmospheric adults-only Friday evenings. Wander animal enclosures at sunset, sample street food and craft cocktails at themed bars, catch live music and DJ sets, and enjoy the zoo's beautiful Regent's Park setting.
Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition
The world's largest open-submission art exhibition, showcasing new works by emerging and established artists across all mediums.
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's most enchanting comedy comes alive in the open-air splendour of the Globe Theatre this summer. Performed in the round as the Bard intended, this production brings magic, mischief and moonlit romance to Southwark's iconic stage.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026
The world's largest open-submission art exhibition returns for its 258th edition, showcasing a breathtaking mix of painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and architecture from Royal Academicians and emerging artists alike. Over 1,500 works fill the Academy's magnificent galleries.
Wicked
The untold story of the witches of Oz continues to dazzle at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. With spectacular sets, a soaring score and unforgettable performances, Wicked remains one of London's most beloved musicals.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The eighth story in the Harry Potter series unfolds live on stage at the Palace Theatre. This multi-award-winning production transports audiences into a spellbinding theatrical experience that pushes the boundaries of stagecraft.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
The electrifying West End smash celebrating the life and music of Tina Turner. Featuring powerhouse performances and all the iconic hits, this biographical musical delivers a night of raw energy at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
Tower of London Summer Exhibition
Explore centuries of royal history and priceless treasures at one of London's most iconic landmarks. This summer exhibition offers exclusive access to rarely seen artefacts and immersive displays within the ancient fortress walls.
Les Misérables
The world's longest-running musical continues its legendary West End residency at the Gielgud Theatre. Victor Hugo's epic tale of revolution, redemption and love remains as powerful and moving as the day it first opened in London.
Summer at the British Museum — Trojan Exhibition
A landmark exhibition bringing the legendary city of Troy to life through extraordinary archaeological finds and immersive storytelling. From the Trojan Horse to Homer's heroes, this major show illuminates one of history's most enduring myths.
Royal Ascot 2026
The jewel in Britain's summer social calendar, Royal Ascot is five extraordinary days of world-class flat racing, high fashion, and Royal pageantry. Attended daily by the King and Queen, the meeting draws the finest thoroughbreds from across the globe to compete for over £10 million in prize money across 18 Group races. From the glamour of Ladies' Day (June 18) to the drama of the historic Gold Cup, Ascot is as much about the spectacle in the stands as on the track — an unmissably British experience just an hour from central London.
The Lion King
Julie Taymor's visionary staging of the beloved Disney story has been captivating London audiences for over two decades at the Lyceum Theatre. The breathtaking puppetry, costumes and music make this an unmissable theatrical landmark.
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Cameron Mackintosh's record-breaking arena concert spectacular brings Les Misérables to the Royal Albert Hall for a strictly limited season. Experience the beloved musical's soaring score — from I Dreamed a Dream to One Day More — performed on an epic scale with full orchestra, cast, and stunning production values that have thrilled audiences worldwide.
Taste of London Festival 2026
The world's greatest restaurant festival transforms Regent's Park into a gastronomic playground, uniting London's most celebrated chefs and restaurants for five extraordinary days of eating and drinking. Sample signature dishes from Michelin-starred kitchens, attend masterclasses hosted by the capital's top culinary talent, and discover the flavours driving London's endlessly inventive food scene — from established icons to the next generation of trailblazers.
Ideas Festival: British Academy
Three days of thought-provoking panels, debates and interactive exhibits bringing together researchers, fellows and guest speakers from across the sciences, humanities and social sciences. Explore the big questions shaping our world.
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular
Cameron Mackintosh's record-breaking arena spectacular plays a strictly limited four-night London residency at one of the world's most iconic venues, closing the grand finale of its global world tour. An all-star cast including Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks and Matt Lucas brings Victor Hugo's epic tale to life with full orchestra, spectacular lighting and the raw emotional power that has sold 1.5 million tickets across 30 cities. Les Mis hasn't played the Royal Albert Hall since its legendary 10th Anniversary Concert in 1995 — this is a once-in-a-generation theatrical event.
Lido Festival 2026
The second edition of this urban lakeside festival brings CMAT, Bombay Bicycle Club and Maribou State to East London's parks. Daytime food markets, art installations and a riverside bar make this a full-day destination.
Diablo Game Music Festival
Hear three decades of music from the Diablo video game series performed by a full orchestra and choir at the Southbank Centre. Led by series composers Ted Reedy and Derek Duke, this is a landmark concert for gamers and classical music fans alike.
West End LIVE 2026
The most spectacular free theatre event in the capital sees the stars of London's West End take to the stage at Trafalgar Square, showcasing over 60 different shows in a joyful celebration of the world-class musicals and theatrical productions that make the West End the envy of the globe. Entirely free to attend and open to all, this annual summer extravaganza draws enormous crowds to the heart of London for two unmissable days of top-tier performance.
Olivia Rodrigo
The Grammy-winning superstar brings her GUTS world tour to London for a night of chart-topping pop anthems.
London International Jazz Festival
Nine days of world-class jazz across venues throughout the capital, from intimate Soho clubs to grand concert halls. Celebrating the full spectrum of jazz — from traditional swing to avant-garde experimentation — with international and homegrown talent.
Tom Stoppard's Arcadia — West End
Tom Stoppard's dazzling masterpiece transfers to the West End for a strictly limited 12-week run. Weaving between 1809 and the present day in a single English country house, Arcadia is a scintillating exploration of mathematics, landscape gardening, love, and the nature of truth — widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century.
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Regent's Park
Shakespeare's most beloved comedy comes alive under the stars at London's most romantic outdoor theatre. The magical open-air setting of Regent's Park perfectly suits this tale of love, mischief and enchantment, with the canopy of trees forming a natural set. Evening and matinee performances available - picnics heartily encouraged.
Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon
An unmissable retrospective tracing how Frida Kahlo transformed from artist to global cultural phenomenon. Tate Modern brings together over 90 works alongside rare personal artefacts, photographs, and films to tell the story of one of the twentieth century's most compelling and recognisable figures. Essential viewing for art lovers.
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival 2026
London's premier free outdoor performing arts festival transforms Greenwich and the Docklands into a spectacular stage for world-class theatre, dance, acrobatics and light installations across ten magnificent days. GDIF 2026 showcases extraordinary international companies alongside homegrown talent in parks, squares and riverside spaces — all completely free to attend and one of the capital's great democratic cultural events. Hundreds of thousands flock to South-East London each year for performances that range from intimate street theatre to jaw-dropping large-scale spectacle.
Bad Bunny: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour
Global reggaetón superstar Bad Bunny brings his record-breaking DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour to London for two spectacular nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — his first-ever UK stadium performances. The Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican artist, who made history as the first non-English language act to be named Spotify's most streamed artist three years running, promises an electrifying show of Latin hits and high-production spectacle. With 120,000 fans expected across both nights, this is one of the hottest tickets of the London summer.
Wimbledon Championships 2026
The world's oldest and most prestigious tennis Grand Slam returns to the hallowed grass courts of SW19. For two weeks, the best players on the planet compete for the ultimate prize in tennis, with Centre Court and Henman Hill creating an atmosphere unlike any other sporting event. Strawberries, cream, and world-class tennis.
Pride in London 2026
Europe's most iconic LGBTQ+ celebration takes over central London for a day of colour, joy and community. The parade departs Hyde Park Corner at noon, winding through Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street and Oxford Street to Trafalgar Square. Over 30,000 participants, a million spectators, and free live stages throughout.
BTS: Arirang World Tour
K-pop royalty BTS make their long-awaited return to London with two landmark nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of their record-breaking Arirang World Tour. Performing in support of their fifth album, Arirang, the seven-piece group set a new attendance record at this venue, with over 120,000 fans expected across both shows. The tour's revolutionary 360-degree in-the-round stage design places the audience at the very centre of the experience — making these among the most technically ambitious concerts ever staged in London.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2026
The world's largest flower show unfolds against the extraordinary backdrop of Hampton Court Palace. Hundreds of show gardens, floral displays and horticultural innovations compete for gold medals, while celebrity gardeners, talks, and a vast floral marketplace make this five-day extravaganza an unmissable highlight of the summer.
Somerset House Summer Series
One of London's most atmospheric open-air concert series returns to the magnificent neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House. Ten nights of eclectic live music spanning indie, electronic, soul and world genres against a truly spectacular backdrop.
Southbank Centre's Summer Lates
Three Fridays of late-night cultural programming across Southbank Centre's venues. Live music, DJ sets, bar exhibitions and pop-up dining transform the riverside complex after hours. A different theme each week — worth staying up for.
BBC Proms 2026
The world's greatest classical music festival returns to the Royal Albert Hall for its 132nd season, bringing eight weeks of extraordinary orchestral performances. From rousing opening night fanfares to the iconic Last Night of the Proms, it's a uniquely British celebration of classical music at its most accessible and spectacular.
Fleet Street Summer Food Festival
The historic heart of London's publishing district transforms into a vibrant culinary destination for three days. Sample dishes from the City's finest restaurants, discover artisan producers and enjoy cookery demonstrations in the open air.
Sculpture in the City 2026
Now in its fifteenth year, Sculpture in the City transforms the medieval streets and gleaming towers of the Square Mile into an extraordinary open-air gallery. The free annual programme installs major contemporary sculptures among landmarks like the Gherkin and Lloyd's of London, offering a fascinating dialogue between art and architecture. Guided walks, family activities, and talks by featured artists deepen the experience, making it one of London's best free summer cultural events.
London Summer Music Festival
A vibrant three-day celebration of live music in the green expanse of Victoria Park. Featuring an eclectic lineup of emerging and established artists, this festival captures the spirit of a London summer with world-class sound and atmosphere.
All Points East Festival 2026
East London's beloved multi-weekend summer music festival returns to the sweeping green spaces of Victoria Park for another run of headline concerts. All Points East consistently delivers some of the biggest names in indie, electronic and alternative music in a relaxed festival setting with exceptional food, drink and a convivial atmosphere that keeps Hackney's summer buzzing for weeks. Previous headliners have included Björk, The Cure, Kraftwerk and Nick Cave — expect another unmissable bill across two weekends in August.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026
Europe's largest and most exuberant street festival returns for the August Bank Holiday weekend, flooding the streets of Notting Hill with the colour, music and infectious joy of Caribbean culture. Over one million revellers descend on West London for two days of steel bands, thunderous sound systems, extravagant masquerade costumes and the finest Caribbean street food in the city. Sunday's Children's Day is a family favourite, while Monday's Grand Finale parade — with dozens of floats and costume bands — is one of the most electric events in the entire London calendar.