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.
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.
Divas Exhibition
A celebration of iconic female performers through fashion, photography, and music memorabilia at the world-renowned V&A.
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.
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.
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
London's brand-new world-class centre for illustration opens in a beautifully converted Victorian waterworks in Clerkenwell, celebrating the art form beloved by generations. The inaugural programme pays homage to its namesake, Sir Quentin Blake — the iconic illustrator of Roald Dahl's most beloved works — with a debut exhibition of his theatre and performance-inspired drawings, alongside a second show exploring identity and mental health through vibrant prints. A landmark new cultural destination for the capital.
The Truth at the Apollo Theatre
Stephen Mangan and Ardal O'Hanlon star in this wickedly funny West End comedy about two couples whose comfortable assumptions unravel into gleeful chaos at a dinner party. Florian Zeller's sharp-clawed comedy The Truth crackles with dark wit, perfect comic timing and the kind of marital comedy that only the best playwrights can make look effortless. A brilliantly entertaining evening of laughter on Shaftesbury Avenue from the team behind The Father and The Son.
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.
Cyrano de Bergerac – RSC at Noel Coward Theatre
The RSC's critically acclaimed adaptation of the classic tale of unrequited love and poetic genius comes to the West End for a strictly limited summer season. This inventive production breathes fresh life into Rostand's swashbuckling romantic hero, blending wit, pathos, and theatrical flair in equal measure. One of the most anticipated theatre transfers of the season.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.