Articles about London

Rocket Padel is a giant of the padel world, having at one point run the biggest padel club in the world at the time. Though they took a hit during the pandemic, they've been hard at work on expansion since, opening the largest indoor padel club in the UK just last year, in Bristol. Now they've set t...

Established in 2020 to address the lack of East and Southeast Asian representation in the arts, Queer East Festival is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. The 2024 edition, running in London in April and later across the UK, features a diverse range of LGBTQ+ cinema, including contemporary...

Get ready foodies, a big event is hitting Regent's Park this summer, packed full of food and entertainment. Taste of London is back for 2024, and this one's extra special because it's the 20th anniversary of the festival. Taking place between 12th and 16th June, it's all about indulgent dining, deli...

Following the closure of “The Burnt City”, the world's leading immersive theatre company is gearing up for a new show. Founded in 2000, the award-winning Punchdrunk has revolutionised theatre by placing audiences at the centre of its immersive performances, earning recognition as one of the most inf...

Considered the most prestigious award for the Nordic bar industry, the Bartenders' Choice Awards recognise excellence in the cocktail industry primarily in the Nordic region, but cast their gaze further afield as well. At this year's awards, held in Copenhagen on 18 March, more than 500 industry pro...

On 3 April, Viajante87 in Notting Hill will host a unique supper club in London featuring Bolivian chef Marsia Taha from Gustu, ranked 23rd in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023, and Argentina's Florería Atlántico, 30th in The World's 50 Best Bars 2023 list.  This event, part of The Cultu...

The annual Somerset House Summer Series returns to the prominent London arts centre this July, bringing along a star-studded line-up of musicians across eleven nights.  Each year, Somerset House takes advantage of its splendid courtyard to host a series of intimate gigs by renowned artists duri...

Ticket reseller Live Football Tickets analysed the home grounds of the 20 Premier League clubs this season, comparing them with the number of recorded crimes on their grounds to determine the most dangerous Premier League stadiums in the country. Comparing the average number of annual spectators wit...

Launching at the V&A in summer 2024, “NAOMI: In Fashion” delves into the boundary-breaking career of model and cultural icon Naomi Campbell, one of the most famous people in the history of fashion. Produced in collaboration with Campbell, the exhibition displays pieces from her extensive wardrob...

Hot cross buns are a beloved staple of the Easter season, but while the spiced treats have a very pleasant flavour, we wouldn't exactly call them decadent. That's about to change thanks to Din Tai Fung. The acclaimed Chinese restaurant group is introducing a luxurious twist on the classic Good Frida...

If sustainable luxury shopping is your goal, Hostem at Blue Mountain School in Shoreditch might be your ideal destination. This unique space not only emphasises the artistry of creation through one-off commissioned projects but also maintains these items as part of a lasting collection. Within the s...

Notting Hill Carnival has a well-deserved reputation as the biggest and loudest party of the summer, but another well-loved carnival is making its return to London this year. Hackney Carnival has not taken place since 2019, being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and in 202...

In the 1950s–1970s, Brazilian art flourished with a rich variety of styles following the initial modernist movement. The exhibition "Some May Work as Symbols: Art Made in Brazil, 1950s–70s" at Raven Row in Spitalfields showcases a blend of abstraction, symbolism, and figuration from that era. ...

Blondies Brewery, the Leyton spin-off of Clapton's legendary rock 'n' roll dive bar Blondies, is hosting a spring market this Saturday. Blondies Brewery opened in 2023 as a welcome addition to the local community, serving not just as a rocking evening bar, but also a pleasant café and a venue for al...

Worried About Henry, the promoters of legendary bass music club nights at top venues around the UK, are celebrating their tenth birthday this year. Established in 2014, WAH have made a name for themselves by booking top DnB, Bass, and Garage acts for memorable parties in more than 20 cities, as well...

Organised by CinemaItaliaUK, a charity promoting Italian culture and cinema in the UK since 2014, the fourth edition of the Donne di Mafia mini film festival will take place at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. Focusing on the role, presence, and agency of women in the Italian mafia, as well as thei...

Located in a historic Georgian building, Somerset House is a prominent arts centre bringing together various artists, professionals, and organisations in the fields of arts, culture, and social innovation. It hosts a varied programme throughout the year, but on select nights, you can explore it afte...

From 29 March to 9 May, Battersea Power Station will be hosting the SmileyWorld art trail. Making its London debut, the art trail features fifteen sculptures with a recognisable Smiley on one side and an art piece by a renowned artist interpreting the Smiley's emotion in their own way on the other.

It might be hard to believe it right now, but warmer weather is just around the corner. All the signs are here – flowers are bursting into bloom, birds are chirping, joggers are cautiously exposing their calves, and outdoor cinemas have begun revealing their schedules for the 2024 spring/summer seas...

The Michelin-starred Elystan Street in Chelsea is considered one of the top restaurants in the capital, with renowned chef Phil Howard serving up exquisite European fare in an elegant setting, complete with old-school service and hospitality. Indulging in one of Elystan Street's tasting menus is a t...

O2 Academy Brixton is a historic London concert venue that has hosted gigs by some of the biggest stars in the world during its 50 years of operation. The Grade II-listed venue closed down in December 2022 following a fatal crowd crush at a gig by Asake that left two people dead. The tragic incident...

Fresh off her wins at this year's Grammys and Brit Awards, American RnB star SZA will be bringing her acclaimed album “SOS” to London's Hyde Park this summer. BST Hyde Park is showing no signs of letting up with the high-profile line-up announcements. Following the likes of Kylie, Stevie Nicks, and...

The Jazz Cafe is a historic London live music venue, having drawn in fans of jazz, hip hop, club music, and other sounds for almost four decades now. Regularly hosting big-name acts from across the music spectrum, The Jazz Cafe has, somewhat surprisingly, never dabbled in the festival business, but...

The Boat Race Company has announced that the 2024 Gemini Boat Race crews will be publicly unveiled at Battersea Power Station on 13 March at 7.30 pm, marking the first time the naming of the crews is a public event.  The unveiling event at Battersea Power Station will begin with introductions b...

After a strong February showing with a bunch of talented chefs making their way to Fitzrovia, Carousel's kitchen residencies show no sign of letting up. The wine bar's March line-up features an exclusive preview of one of the buzziest new London openings of the year so far, as well as more some of t...

In light of the recent Willy Wonka debacle in Glasgow, when a Wonka-themed immersive experience was such a rip-off people ended up in tears, the police got involved, and it made international headlines, it's not exactly the best time to be announcing another experience revolving around a beloved chi...

London is a city renowned for its stellar wining and dining scene, where some of the best chefs and creative concepts collide to offer diners experiences that transcend more than just a meal. Among the bog-standard dining spots, you'll find heaps of restaurants that go beyond serving exceptional foo...

At the 2024 AA Rosette Awards, held in London, the world's most decorated female chef added the highest number of Rosettes awarded on the night to her trophy case. The AA Rosettes are one of the top culinary honours a restaurant can attain, respected by many because they have a habit of highlighting...

All Points East, the annual multi-day music festival taking place in London's Victoria Park across two summer weekends, has a habit of building its line-ups around major stars, and it's no different this time around. The latest act to join previously announced headliners Loyle Carner, LCD Soundsyste...

Since its inception in 2009, the Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF), an annual fixture in South East London, has been showcasing the finest independent films from across the globe. The acclaimed film festival boasts a varied selection of genres and hosts screenings in distinctive ven...

On 2 March, the accomplished musician will be bringing their unique brand of forward-thinking, avantgarde pop to Eventim Apollo. Fever Ray is the alias of Karin Dreijer, one half of acclaimed Swedish electronic duo The Knife. The musician has found solo success due to their specific vocal style, unu...

The City branch of Cinnamon Kitchen is hosting an exclusive supper club this weekend. Cinnamon Collection head honcho Vivek Singh is bringing back the Fantastic Five Supper Club this weekend, reuniting with the four finalists of the 2020 edition of BBC's “MasterChef: The Professionals” – Santosh Sha...

Helmed by chef-owner Alexis Noble, Wander is one of Stokey's hidden dining gems, serving a changing menu reflecting Noble's travels and culinary exploration in a welcoming, relaxed setting. Noble is also a passionate ceramics artist, using her own pottery not just in the restaurant but also selling...

Famed dog event experts Pop+Bark are bringing all the furry Samoyeds you can shake a stick at to London's first Samoyed café in March. Pop+Bark organise innovative dog events and have been featured on the likes of “Dragons' Den”, ITV, Evening Standard, and more. In March, they're organising a one-of...

Woodbury House is hosting “The Lost Archive of Andy Warhol,” an eagerly-awaited solo exhibition by William John Kennedy that features thirty rediscovered signed photographs of iconic artist Andy Warhol, taken in the early 1960s. The new exhibition sheds light on the iconic figure of Andy Warhol hims...

Pioneering Shoreditch wine bar Oranj will turning over the kitchen to Helen Graham, an accomplished chef and food writer, throughout March. Helen Graham is the former Executive Chef of the beloved Bubala restaurants, where her experienced approach to plant-led cuisine helped shine a new light on veg...

The famous English singer-songwriter and inescapable earworm author is the next guest chef at the viral Fallow spin-off. Fowl is a buzzy spot in the heart of London, launched by the team behind the acclaimed Fallow. The recently-opened restaurant's beak-to-feet concept made waves on social media wit...

RnB superstar Usher has announced a series of huge shows at The O2 in London next year. Fresh off his blockbuster performance at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show and with a brand-new album in tow, multi-Grammy-winning RnB artist Usher is finally coming back to London. The pioneering musician's las...

The Pem's trailblazing chef will be teaming up with four acclaimed female chefs for a series of exclusive collaborative dinners in March. Sally Abé is an acclaimed chef who's considered one of the rising stars of the current culinary scene, and her restaurant The Pem is one of the top spots in the U...

The BST Hyde Park festival has announced its next headliner and we just can't get her out of our mind. Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, whose long and storied career has experienced a resurgence recently thanks to last year's viral smash “Padam Padam”, is joining Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, S...

On World Book Day, Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station is hosting a book tasting session in the sky. Lift 109, Battersea Power Station's glass lift that takes you to the top of one of the building's iconic chimneys, often hosts special events as part of its “Lift 109 Lates” series, and one of them i...

Celebrating the Indian festival of colours and love, participants can rock up to the Square Mile restaurant with their friends and family – and start pelting each other with paint. Holi is a major Hindu festival celebrating colours, love, and spring, with images of thousands of participants across I...

UPDATE 28/06: The show has been cancelled due to illness in the band. Seattle music icons Pearl Jam are back with a new album this year, and with new music comes a new worldwide tour. The good news for fans in London is that we're included and the band will be playing a gig at Tottenham Stadium on 2...

The Bermondsey Beer Mile aperitivo bar is introducing a curated kitchen offering designed to inspire people to get the most out of moments together. These Days, a drinks brand popularising spritzes served fast from the tap, bottle, or can, is adding a culinary offering to its flagship bar in Bermond...

Legendary Australian rockers AC/DC are returning to the UK this summer on their first proper European tour in eight years. They'll be shaking us all night long twice as their Power Up Tour makes its way to London's historic Wembley Stadium. The Power Up Tour will take the Hall of Fame rockers across...

Socca, a French Mediterranean bistro that opened a year ago in Mayfair, is celebrating its first birthday by introducing a meticulously curated afternoon tea experience. The intimate restaurant Socca is a vibrant spot featuring playful murals and artwork. Backed by Claude Bosi, it represents the mul...

The festival in Crystal Palace Park has revealed the headliners for two more of its open-air concerts. Taking place in the historic Crystal Palace Bowl across multiple summer weekends, South Facing Festival brings a varied line-up to South London, building its programme around each day's headliners.

With the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest conveniently located in Sweden and coinciding with the 50th anniversary of ABBA's historic win, many fans will be hopping overseas to experience the bonkers music event in person. If you're one of them, you're in luck – it just so happens that we have a crack te...

At the 2024 edition of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars awards, London-based establishments took up nearly half of all the spots – but not the top one. Voted on by more than 200 key people in the hospitality industry, including bar operators, bartenders, drinks writers, suppliers, and others, the Top 50 Coc...

Step into the Victorian era at The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret, where the team will guide you through the surgical practices once performed in this historical space.  The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret is Europe's oldest surviving surgical theatre, originally...