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Top London Events – September 2026

September 1st, 2026 | Amanda David

An eclectic mix of boat races, art events, comedy and street festivals!

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Best Ice Cream and Gelato in London

August 10th, 2026 | Amanda David

Ice, ice, baby.

Eating & Drinking

Top London Events – August 2026

July 21st, 2026 | Amanda David

Sun, fun and your summer to-do list.

Things to Do
London’s Best Outdoor Swimming Pools

July 17th, 2026 | Becky Lima-Matthews

From heated lidos to rooftop pools and wild(ish) swimming, here are 8 of London’s best outdoor swimming pools.

Health, Beauty And Fitness
Top London Events – July 2026

July 12th, 2026 | Amanda David

It's hot - and getting hotter.

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Visiting Notting Hill Carnival

July 12th, 2026 | Becky Lima-Matthews

Everything you need to know about Notting Hill Carnival

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Pride in London

June 17th, 2026 | LC Team

It's Pride month - get ready to party!

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Big Screens Showing Wimbledon in London

June 12th, 2026 | Amanda David

If you're game, get set.

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Top London Events – June 2026

May 24th, 2026 | Amanda David

Spicing things up for the summer.

Things to Do
Wild Food – Foraging in London

May 14th, 2026 | Amanda David

Foraging is a peak Cheapo activity: bang on trend, budget-friendly and a decidedly urban version of cool survival skills.

Eating & Drinking Things to Do
Where to See Bluebells in London

April 28th, 2026 | Amanda David

Ancient woodlands and a carpet of bluebells, without leaving London.

Things to Do
Top London Events – May 2026

April 19th, 2026 | Amanda David

Get your summer started early with our favourite things to do in May.

Things to Do
The Best Freebies for London Marathon Runners

April 14th, 2026 | George Major

Including over 150 places to get a free drink!

Eating & Drinking Health, Beauty And Fitness Lifestyle
City Farms in London

April 10th, 2026 | Amanda David

Pigs, lambs and llamas with London postcodes - who knew?

Things to Do
Best Easter Egg Hunts in London

March 30th, 2026 | Amanda David

Outwit the Easter Bunny at a London Easter Egg hunt.

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Top London Events – April 2026

March 20th, 2026 | Amanda David

Cheapo events to keep you and your wallet happy.

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The Best Places to See Cherry Blossom in London

March 11th, 2026 | Amanda David

It's cherry blossom time and we've got your sakura search sorted.

Things to Do

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Bermondsey Street Festival

If anywhere can pull off an urban/suburban village fete in the middle of London, it’s Bermondsey – and they do it so well. Now in their twentieth year, there’s a dog show, …

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11:00am – 7:00pm

Free

Festival

Bermondsey
Sat, Sep

19

The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man

Scandal brews as a disgraced ex-driver stands trial for stealing global superstar Lana Tonneti’s $20m necklace. But is Lana telling the truth? Throughout the show, analyze witness testimonies, …

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£35.00 – £45.00

Theatre

London Bridge
Sep 5

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Sep 19

Gabriel’s Wharf Arts Festival

Celebrate creativity and community at Gabriel’s Wharf with two days of free live entertainment on Saturday 5th and Saturday 19th September. Inspired by the spirit of the Festival of Britain, …

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12:00pm – 5:00pm

Free

Art

Festival

Bankside
Sat, Sep

19

Turning Earth Highgate Autumn Market

This September, Turning Earth joins the London Design Festival and Open House London with a day of handmade ceramics at its Leyton studio. The Turning Earth Autumn Ceramics Market returns to the …

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11:00am – 5:00pm

Free

Market

Leyton
Sep 19

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Sep 20

Kewpie Pop-Up

Kewpie Corporation is inviting Londoners to discover how one simple squeeze can transform one of the world’s most iconic sandwiches. Through a new experiential pop-up in Covent Garden …

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Free

Activity

Food

Covent Garden
Sun, Sep

20

The London Cycle Festival & VIA Criterium

London’s biggest celebration of cycling returns on Sunday 20 September 2026, bringing together riders, communities and cycling fans across the city. The London Cycling Festival, supported …

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Free

Activity