Things to do in London
London offers world-class events and experiences. Take in art at the Tate Modern. Foodies should visit Borough Market, and pop into a pub en route. Afternoon tea is a must. Cosy up in a candle-lit wine cave at the oldest winebar in London, Gordon's. Head to Shoreditch for a night out. Shop on Carnaby Street and at Selfridges. Don't miss the latest in our event listings below.
Want to learn your kefir from your kimchi? Hugh Thomas runs through the essentials for taking up fermentation, with links to relevant classes taking place in London.
Hugh Thomas • 16 Aug
Want to learn your kefir from your kimchi? Hugh Thomas runs through the essentials for taking up fermentation, with links to relevant classes taking place in London.
Hugh Thomas • 16 Aug
Speed-dating in an adult ball pit? A swim with singletons? Ditch the dating apps and swipe-right on one of these brilliantly bizarre dating events, as selected by Amy Dawson.
Amy Dawson • 13 Aug
Peckham native and CRXSS PLATFXRM curator Ivan Blackstock shares his favourite things to do in his hometown, revealing an area rich with creative possibilities and driven by a strong sense of community.
Thomas Hobbs • 13 Aug
Popular London events
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Wed, Aug 22, 6:30pm
10 Cable St, London
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Victoria Park, London
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Deptford Market Yard, London
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XOYO, London
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Thu, Aug 30, 7:30pm
Camden Roundhouse, London
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The Old Truman Brewery, London
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Electric Brixton, London
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NOW THATS A FESTIVAL, Dagenham
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All Bar One The O2, London
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London
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Ladbroke Grove, London
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HEAVEN NIGHTCLUB, London
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London has some of the best street art in the world. Marcus Barnes, an artist and writer, takes us on a tour of some of his favourite spots, explaining the story behind each piece.
Marcus Barnes • 7 Aug
London has some of the best street art in the world. Marcus Barnes, an artist and writer, takes us on a tour of some of his favourite spots, explaining the story behind each piece.
Marcus Barnes • 7 Aug
With National Rum Day on the horizon and sales of the spirit at an all-time high, Amy Dawson gives you the inside track on the capital's rum hotspots.
Amy Dawson • 3 Aug
The centuries-old art of letterpress is making a comeback. Fancy giving it a go? Here's what you need to know before you get inky fingers.
Thomas Hobbs • 3 Aug
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Fri, Aug 24, 3:00pm
The Prince Of Wales, London
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Thu, Sep 6, 7:00pm
St. Paul's Cathedral, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 10:00pm
Electric Brixton, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 12:00pm
Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am
Olympia, London
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Sat, Oct 20, 9:00pm
Troxy, London
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Thu, Sep 6, 5:00pm
93 Feet East, London
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Tue, Sep 11, 7:30pm
Islington Assembly Hall, London
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Mon, Sep 24, 6:30pm
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, London
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Tue, Sep 25, 6:30pm
Borough Market, London
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Thu, Oct 4, 9:00am
Institute of Directors, London
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Fri, Oct 5, 1:00pm
The Royal Horticultural Halls Lindley Hall, London
Business & Professional events
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Thu, Sep 6, 9:00am
University of Greenwich, Stockwell Street Library, London
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Fri, Sep 7, 10:00am
The Design Museum, London
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Mon, Sep 10, 8:30am
BFI Southbank, London
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Wed, Sep 12, 5:00pm
The Old Truman Brewery, London
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Thu, Sep 20, 6:00pm
WeWork Moorgate, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 9:00am
etc.venues Farringdon-Hatton Garden, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 8:30am
30 Euston Square, London
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Fri, Feb 1, 9:30am
Olympia London, London
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Thu, Sep 6, 9:00am
University of Greenwich, Stockwell Street Library, London
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Fri, Sep 7, 10:00am
The Design Museum, London
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Mon, Sep 10, 8:30am
BFI Southbank, London
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Wed, Sep 12, 5:00pm
The Old Truman Brewery, London
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Thu, Sep 20, 6:00pm
WeWork Moorgate, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 9:00am
etc.venues Farringdon-Hatton Garden, London
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Thu, Oct 18, 8:30am
30 Euston Square, London
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Fri, Feb 1, 9:30am
Olympia London, London
Performing & Visual Arts events
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Fri, Aug 24, 10:30am
Danceworks, London
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Wed, Sep 5, 6:00pm
RIBA HQ, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 2:00pm
Secret Location, London
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Wed, Sep 19, 9:45am
Cubic Theatre, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 9:00am
King's College London - Waterloo Campus, London
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Tue, Oct 2, 10:00am
The Royal Institution, London
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Sat, Oct 20, 11:00am
Chelsea Town Hall, London
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Thu, Oct 25, 7:00pm
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
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Fri, Aug 24, 10:30am
Danceworks, London
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Wed, Sep 5, 6:00pm
RIBA HQ, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 2:00pm
Secret Location, London
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Wed, Sep 19, 9:45am
Cubic Theatre, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 9:00am
King's College London - Waterloo Campus, London
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Tue, Oct 2, 10:00am
The Royal Institution, London
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Sat, Oct 20, 11:00am
Chelsea Town Hall, London
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Thu, Oct 25, 7:00pm
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Health & Wellness events
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Sat, Aug 25, 9:00am
Apex Room, London
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Sun, Aug 26, 9:30am
Birkbeck,, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am
Senate House, London
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Fri, Oct 19, 11:00am
Alexandra Palace, London
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Fri, Nov 2, 1:00pm
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London
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Tue, Nov 6, 9:00am
The King's Fund, London
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Wed, Nov 28, 9:00am
Truman Brewery, London
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Wed, Dec 12, 9:00am
Kings Place, London
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Sat, Aug 25, 9:00am
Apex Room, London
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Sun, Aug 26, 9:30am
Birkbeck,, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:00am
Senate House, London
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Fri, Oct 19, 11:00am
Alexandra Palace, London
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Fri, Nov 2, 1:00pm
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London
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Tue, Nov 6, 9:00am
The King's Fund, London
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Wed, Nov 28, 9:00am
Truman Brewery, London
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Wed, Dec 12, 9:00am
Kings Place, London
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Thu, Aug 30, 6:00pm
Logan Hall - at the UCL Institute of Education, London
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Sat, Sep 8, 10:00am
King's College London, Strand Campus, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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Sun, Sep 16, 10:00am
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 11:00am
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
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Sat, Sep 29, 10:30am
London
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Sun, Sep 30, 10:00am
Olympia, London
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Fri, Nov 9, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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Thu, Aug 30, 6:00pm
Logan Hall - at the UCL Institute of Education, London
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Sat, Sep 8, 10:00am
King's College London, Strand Campus, London
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Sat, Sep 15, 10:00am
Olympia London, London
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Sun, Sep 16, 10:00am
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London
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Sat, Sep 22, 11:00am
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
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London
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Olympia, London
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Olympia London, London
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