Culture – Articles about London

Wandsworth Town BID has partnered with Southside Shopping Centre to host a month-long series of free events and activities this October to celebrate Black History Month.  Southside will host several exciting events throughout the month, starting with the renowned artist Kay Rufai bringing his S...

The Black Unity Bike Ride (BUBR) is a 16-mile cycling event celebrating Black Empowerment, Unity, and Love, welcoming participants of all backgrounds with a focus on the African and Caribbean communities. The journey takes place on the 3 August, starting at Leyton Sports Ground in East London and co...

A new survey has ranked major cities around the world according to the number of museums, theatres, concerts, galleries, and other cultural venues and attractions they feature. The analysis took in data on 40 major cities worldwide, from Melbourne and Cape Town to Samarkand and Santa Fe, including o...

Discuss, debate, and share your own words at Extra Second London, a monthly spoken word night with a specific theme each time. The June event takes place on 29th June with the evocative theme of Love & Death. The event has featured poets sharing their own work on the theme, as well as open mic s...

On May 17, Tate Modern is hosting an evening of engaging talks by some of the UK's most exceptional authors paired with limited-edition craft beer from Track, Beak and Verdant. Renowned authors, including Eliza Clarke, the Newcastle-born author of Boy Parts, David Keenan from Glasgow (known for This...

WORDTheatreUK invites you to Ladbroke Hall on 14th May for an evening of stories, poems, and music in support of OCEAN RISING, a​n initiative that encourages the public to engage with the ocean through cultural activities and innovative events.  Established by Schmidt Ocean Institute and Nekton...

We already know that London is one of the world's great hotspots for art, design, fashion, music, and culture, but a new study has officially ranked it as the best capital city in Europe for art lovers. E-commerce platform Ubuy has done the hard work and calculated the top 20 capitals in Europe for...

Taiwan might be pretty far away from London but a new cultural festival is bringing its vibrancy to the capital. Taiwan Festival kicks off on 12th April and continues until 27th April at Notting Hill's The Coronet Theatre, showcasing the work of more than 30 Taiwanese visual artists, theatre-makers,...

Ramadan 2024 is officially underway, meaning Muslims around the globe are embarking on a journey of reflection, prayer, fasting, and community bonding from the evening of Sunday, March 10, until Tuesday, April 9.  On Thursday, March 7, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, flipped the switch to igni...

Last week we brought you news that Wandsworth has been named as the new London Borough of Culture, replacing the outgoing borough of Croydon. As Croydon passes the baton to another South London borough, it's going out with a bang with a closing weekend of exciting cultural activities. Taking place b...

Art really is everywhere in London, and this weekend a British-Iranian artist is bringing a thought-provoking piece of performance art to one of the city's most famous landmarks, Tower Bridge. Artist and wheelchair user Anahita Harding will be on the bridge's glass walkway on 16th March, performing...

In London we're lucky to have so many cultural activities and experiences right on our doorstep, with major institutions and local initiatives all right here in the city. Since 2017, we've also had an official London Borough of Culture, with an initiative from the Mayor of London's office that choos...

There's an event happening that'll be exciting for foodies and history lovers. The Hellenic Centre in Marylebone, a cultural centre celebrating all things Hellenic, is holding a lecture with dinner included on 9th March to reveal all about the significance of food in Ancient Greece and how what was...

David Hockney recently revealed his latest creation, "Bigger Christmas Trees," at Battersea Power Station in South London, which now serves as Apple's U.K. headquarters.  Between 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily from December 1 to Christmas Day, two Christmas trees will illuminate the two towers...

Oxford Street, one of London's most famous shopping destinations, already has a reputation for festive cheer with its countless Christmas window displays and glittering illuminations. This year there's a new addition to the Christmassy scene and it's doing something positive for the planet as well a...

Nothing signals the start of the festive period more than the iconic Carnaby Christmas light switch-on, which is taking place on 8 November. The lights will stay on until early January, so there's plenty of time to see them. As the switch is flipped, the world-famous Carnaby Street will be transform...

MCM Comic Con, the ultimate celebration of pop culture, returns to ExCeL London from the 27th to the 29th of October, taking fans on a whirlwind three-day weekend of thrilling excitement.  Festival goers can expect a packed timetable of celeb talent, captivating panels, live perf...

Throughout the year, the dedicated team at Black History Walk offers educating guided walking tours across the city that focus on areas selected for their importance in Black History.  Your expert guide will delve into topics spanning architecture, freedom, slavery, and much more as you explore...

Throughout October, visitors to the Museum of London Docklands are invited to celebrate the rich history of Black Londoners and their significant contributions to shaping the city.  The museum hosts will be offering a series of free daily talks and weekend family storytelling sessions throughou...

From centuries-old historical landmarks to cutting-edge modern design, London architecture is eclectic and tells the city's fascinating stories. From the Medieval Tower of London and the avant-garde, contemporary Shard to the Brutalist Barbican and iconic London skyscrapers, London buildings are a k...

Celebrate local creativity in Tottenham at Markfield Road Festival, running between 8th and 10th September. There's a whole load of things happening at this free festival, including activities for all the family to get involved in. The event aims to celebrate creatives through art, music, discussion...

The Offbeat Sari exhibition at the Design Museum takes an in-depth look at this fascinating traditional dress, displaying dozens of contemporary saris by Indian designers, wearers, and craftspeople. The sari is a traditional women's garment from the Indian subcontinent, worn across a number of occas...

Street art is booming in London, with the city being named the best in Europe for street art in 2023 and Shoreditch being crowned the individual best area for seeing street art in any European city. Whether you're an artist or an enthusiast, if you've got the street art bug there are numerous places...

Held at the Lea Bridge Library in Leyton, People's Pavilion Festival is a free community festival that aims to empower and inspire young designers, makers, and creatives through a varied programme of entertainment and educational events. Taking place from 29 July to 11 August, People's Pavilion...

For years Londoners made the pilgrimage to Tottenham to stock up on affordable furniture and, as a bonus, meatballs. Whilst this North London branch of IKEA closed in August 2022, the vast space it was contained in is now set to become a new club and cultural centre for the city. It promises to be t...

East London arts venue Rich Mix is hosting the inaugural edition of a new international arts festival celebrating audiovisual art. Lightsounds Fest will take place between 20th and 22nd July and highlights audiovisual art as a medium in its own right. With a mixture of performances, concerts, instal...

We can't imagine that you're bored by now of hearing about London's venues, and the city itself, being crowned as the best of the best so we've got news of another great accolade that the city has achieved. Hybrid-hospitality brand The Social Hub has released its list of the top 10 cities in Europe...

Spotty dog lovers will be excited about POP+BARK's latest announcement: they're bringing their pop-up Dalmatian Café to Liverpool Street, opening July 23 at Devonshire Terrace. It's London's first-ever Dalmatian Café, where Dalmatian owners are encouraged to bring their furry friends along to meet a...

Seven Dials is Covent Garden's only village, lined with independent boutiques, vintage stores, quirky bars and iconic London architecture. The neighbourhood is a main character in London's city scene, so it's no surprise that heaps of activities are taking place to celebrate the King's Coronation. A...

Any art lover worth their salt in London is familiar with iconic artist duo Gilbert & George. If you're a fan then you'll soon be able to immerse yourself in their work even more with the opening of The Gilbert & George Centre in Spitalfields. In their typically-comic fashion, the pair will...

It’s only been a few weeks since London was yet again officially crowned the best city in the world, and already it can claim a new accolade. Now it’s been named as the best city in Europe for street art, beating off strong competition from the likes of Berlin, Madrid, and Rome. If you w...

The new London Ticket Bank initiative aims to provide access to cultural events for those who can't afford to buy tickets. Partner organisations will pledge unsold tickets for their events to the Ticket Bank, which will then pass on access codes to partner charities. These will then pass on the code...

The National Portrait Gallery, the first portrait gallery in the world and a major London attraction, has been closed since June 2020, taking advantage of the pandemic quiet to undergo extensive refurbishment. It has now finally revealed the date of its planned reopening in 2023. The rejuvenated Nat...

With a past spanning more than two millennia, London has a wealth of interesting historic sites where visitors can find out more about the evolution of this major global city. From original Roman remains and medieval fortresses to royal palaces, Victorian cemeteries and memorials to battlefield vict...