This August promises sun, fun and plenty to do — from carnivals and comedy to art classes and gin festivals!
Notting Hill Carnival
This year’s Notting Hill Carnival is back and bigger than ever. Taking over the streets of London for the August Bank holiday weekend, London’s largest street festival is more family-friendly on the Sunday with a Children’s Parade in the morning. Monday gets a bit more chaotic as everyone gets into the carnival vibe – expect parades, DJs, steel bands, Caribbean food and LOTS of dancing. The grand finale will feature over 60 bands performing in Powis Square on Monday, although once the parades have finished there are plenty of after-parties to keep the tempo going.
Notting Hill Carnival
West Norwood Feast
A market with crafts, vintage stalls and foodie treats – this is the perfect Sunday afternoon stroll. From April to December the event is held on the first Sunday of the month.
West Norwood Feast
Live at Morocco Bound – Comedy Night
There’s a new line up every month at this regular comedy night. Tickets are just a fiver and you can buy craft beer, wine or Bermondsey G&Ts on the night. Why not grab some mates and head into the weekend with a smile on your face?
Live at Morocco Bound - Comedy Night
| Advance sales: £5.00 | ||
London Unseen: Heritage Tours and Trails
London Unseen is a season of free trails, tours and events that celebrate the many incredible histories of the city, as told by communities, practitioners, artists and activists. See your city through a fellow Londoner’s eyes.
London Unseen: Heritage Tours and Trails
GDIF: Greenwich & Docklands International Festival
This free outdoor performing arts festival has events at a number of locations across the Greenwich and Docklands area. Check the website for details of the full programme, including theatre, circus, dance and street arts. Don’t miss some breathtaking performance art – for free!
GDIF: Greenwich & Docklands International Festival
Great British Beer Festival
An annual event run by the Campaign for Real Ale, this festival has been running for over 40 years so it attracts the best breweries around. There are over 900 drinks to choose from, along with a range of street food. It’s nicknamed the biggest pub in the world, so grab a stool and spend an afternoon sipping the best of Britain (and the rest of the world too).
Great British Beer Festival
| Advance sales: £20.00 | On the door: £24.00 | |
Neon Naked Life Drawing
Get that Full Moon Party vibe without leaving London. These classes give you professional life models in UV-reactive neon paint with fluoro accessories, a tutor, a dark room and all the colourful materials you need. The idea is to be creative and have fun, not to turn out a perfect portrait; beginners are welcome and drinks available to buy onsite.
Neon Naked Life Drawing
| Advance sales: £16.76 | On the door: £15.00 | |
This Bright Land
This Bright Land transforms the courtyard at Somerset House into a magical, colourful playground with day-and-night performances, music, dance, talks, workshops and more.
This Bright Land
Ongoing Events
Free Tango Classes | Until Sept 22nd | Spitalfields
Crate Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour | Until September 28th | Hackney
Underbelly Festival | Until September 29th | South Bank
Summer Season at Shakespeare’s Globe | Until October 18th | South Bank
Brixton Windmill Open Days | Until October 13th | Brixton
