May 2025
Past events
23 Oct>
Museum
Discover the future of our planet at the Natural History Museum's latest exhibition
6 Jun>
Theatre
Peckham Fringe kicks off for another year
25 Sep>
Activity
Try your hand at chess at Old Spitalfields Market's weekly games
3 May>
Festival
Multitudes: Marina Abramović takes on Erik Satie and more at new arts festival
18 May>
Festival
Queer East Festival screens bold cinematic works from Asia
31 Aug>
Entertainment
Between the Bridges will kick off the summer season with free drinks
5 May>
Exhibition
The Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition is back
15 Nov>
Exhibition
The blingiest exhibition of them all is coming to the V&A
21 Jun>
Exhibition
A new exhibition spotlights a new generation of South Asian artists
27 Dec>
Exhibition
Ahoy, mateys! Visit Greenwich for a swashbuckling showcase of pirate life
2 Nov>
Exhibition
Making Egypt explores ancient creativity at the Young V&A
4 May>
Exhibition
The Hayward Gallery is celebrating 50 years of a pioneering punk feminist's work
29 Jun>
Exhibition
Step onto the runway at Lightroom's new immersive experience
26 May>
Exhibition
The World of Tim Burton is finally coming to London
27 Dec>
Entertainment
The Friends Experience: The One in London launches in August
29 Jun>
Entertainment
Dance the night away at this Mamma Mia party
27 Dec>
Theatre
“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” looks to be a major West End hit
4 May>
Festival
Polygon Live LDN to transform Crystal Palace Park into multisensory playground
21 Jun>
Activity
A fun sip-and-paint event has come to London from the Netherlands
5 May>
Culture
Canalway Cavalcade returns to Little Venice this May
30 Aug>
Food & drink
The UK's oldest sake brewery invites you behind the scenes
8 Jun>
Entertainment
Monthly sea shanty nights bring historic tea clipper to life
4 May>
Bar
Blackhorse Beer Mile marks three years with a big birthday bash
5 May>
Culture
Cosmic Rhapsody premieres at the Barbican with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
5 May>
Musical
Sing your heart out at a Wicked rooftop screening in Stratford
11 May>
Festival
Open City Documentary Festival brings thought-provoking stories to the forefront
11 May>
Expo
Pick up a masterpiece or two at Hampstead's Affordable Art Fair
10 May>
Food & drink
Get a free tattoo with your iced matcha at this Blank Street pop-up
11 May>
Head to Peckham for the hottest festival line-up in London this year
12 Oct>
Museum
You can tour an actual working windmill in Brixton
11 May>
Culture
Covent Garden marks 50 years of street performance with all-day piazza party
18 May>
Festival
Get your caffeine fix at the London Coffee Festival 2025
18 May>
Culture
London's most prestigious book fair is back – and it's in full bloom
15 May>
Activity
Lighting talk
18 May>
Festival
A weekend of wellness at Feel Good Festival
17 May>
Bar
Celebrate Eurovision 2025 at Hackney Church Brew Co.
17 May>
Culture
Abbeville Road goes car-free for a day of community fun
18 May>
Festival
London's biggest free festival turns 10 this May
16 Jul>
Bar
Vino & vibes: Inside Humble Grape's summer tasting line-up
25 May>
Lifestyle
Brompton Cross gets a floral makeover
22 May>
Restaurant
Natty Can Cook brings Caribbean flavours to Camden
19 Oct>
Exhibition
The British Museum invites you to Ancient India
24 May>
Concert
VSQ are bringing their smashing classical interpretations of pop hits to London
23 May>
Festival
Wide Awake 2025 reveals full line-up and it's a peach
23 May>
Festival
Wide Awake Festival announces first wave of acts for 2025
24 May>
Festival
2025 festival season gets a significant shakeup
14 Jun>
Restaurant
This afternoon tea comes with a live illustrator
24 May>
Festival
Peggy Gou to headline Field Day 2025
24 May>
Festival
Field Day reveals next wave of acts for its 2025 edition
26 May>
Festival
The Tacover to end all Tacovers
26 May>
Food & drink
Try a Black Lines cocktail at their King's Cross pop-up this bank holiday weekend
25 May>
Festival
X marks the spot: Here's the first line-up drop for Cross The Tracks festival
20 Jul>
Activity
Craft, chill, and have a mindful Sunday
27 May>
Concert
Kylie Minogue is heading out on a big UK tour in 2025, including London
26 May>
Festival
Dancehall legend Popcaan joins this year's City Splash Festival
28 May>
Bar
Humble Grape hosts exclusive £20 tasting of 25 Bourgogne Wines
8 Jun>
Culture
A full-scale replica of Columbus's ship is docking by Tower Bridge this spring
31 Aug>
Exhibition
The Barbican's immersive new exhibition wants you to rethink sound
1 Jun>
Bar
Pub in the Park returns with a new London home
30 Aug>
Museum
Here are the rare days The House of Dreams throws open its doors
28 Jun>
Restaurant