August 2023 Events in London

Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House

Historical Highlights Tours return to Somerset House, inviting visitors to discover its varied and surprising history. In a newly upgraded one-hour experience, their guides will take you on a …

Great British Beer Festival

Organised annually by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), the Great British Beer Festival has been running for over 40 years. With around a thousand different drinks available, organisers call it …

Wild Food Walks – Foraging in London

Made In Hackney is the UK’s first fully vegan community cookery school and charity, working with and inspiring communities to share and develop the skills and knowledge to grow/forage, cook and …

Black-Owned Hackney Night Market

Hackney’s Black-Owned Night Market, in collaboration with Black Eats LDN, showcases the best black-owned street food and some serious shopping. Enjoy vegan and non-vegan food, cocktails, …

West Norwood Feast

West Norwood Feast is back with four hubs: Village Green, Food Fair, Fresh and Green and Artisans’ Market with crowd favourites—like street food, arts, crafts, vintage items and local produce on …

Brixton Windmill Open Days

Brixton’s 200-year-old mill opens its doors for public tours from 8 April until 10 October. The guided tours are scheduled on the second weekend of each month, with a few on event days and …

London Anime and Gaming Con 2023

Run by the folks over at Animeleague, London Anime and Gaming Con returns once again for a full weekend of madcap fun. Despite the name, the event covers a wide variety of anime-adjacent …

The London Craft Gin Cruise

The London Craft Gin Cruise is a leisurely cruise along the Thames taking in the sights of central London, as gin experts recount its colourful history in the capital. Tickets include a souvenir …

In The Neighbourhood (NBHD) from All Points East

Get an early start to the Bank Holiday weekend with this four-day freebie in Victoria Park. In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, the local community, businesses, organisations and …

The Roundhouse Comedy Festival

Some of the biggest names in comedy hit Camden’s Roundhouse this August, for what looks to be London’s coolest new comedy festival. Headline stars include Katherine Ryan, Dylan Moran, Nish Kumar …

Unseen Tours

Unseen Tours supports vulnerably-housed individuals to develop, curate, and lead guided walks in different neighbourhoods of London. Their brilliant guides, being formerly homeless, know the …

Camden Fringe

If Edinburgh’s a bit of a trek, head to the Camden Fringe instead this August. Featuring over 200 acts across over 20 venues throughout Camden (and edging out into Highgate to Covent …

Summer Stage at St Martin’s Courtyard

Get your summer vibe on with a series of free live music performances in St Martin’s courtyard. Find a shady spot, pull up a deckchair, grab a cold one and chill. There will be music for a …

Notting Hill Carnival

August bank holiday weekend is time for Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street party. It’s a colourful, vibrant celebration of all things multicultural, and especially …

Free Jazz Sundays in Bermondsey Square

Make the most of the lazy summer afternoons with free jazz sessions in the sunshine on the first Sunday of the month. Music is from Stephen Pierre and the Jazz Collective, featuring students and …

The Wander Project at Kew

Planning on heading over to Kew Gardens this summer? Don’t miss the Wander Project. Kew has invited a host of inspiring leaders to help develop five new trails through the Gardens, with …

The Luna Open Air Cinema 2023

Watch films under the stars in beauiful locations all over London this summer. Luna Cinema screens blockbusters, classic movies and recent Oscar-winning films in parks, palaces and even lidos …

Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis

This summer, the Hayward Gallery will present Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis, a timely exhibition exploring how international contemporary artists are helping to reframe our …

The Serpentine Pavilion 2023

The Serpentine Galleries are situated either side of the Serpentine Bridge in Kensington Gardens and next to the annually-changing Pavilion. Exhibitions are free; you can either drop in or book a …

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® is back at the Leicester Square Theatre with an all-new production of their hit show Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Much Ado About Nothing. It’s just like your school …

GDIF: Greenwich & Docklands International Festival 2023

London’s biggest free outdoor performing arts festival is happening across the Greenwich and Docklands area with a programme of theatre, circus, dance and street arts. This annual event is …

Black Venus at Somerset House

Black Venus examines the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture, bringing together the work of over 20 Black women and non-binary artists. Over 40 …

Wembley Park Live

Heads up, music lovers; free live music is returning to Wembley Park for a jam-packed programme of live performances. From 4th May to 30th September, finish the week right and ease into your …

Free Minigolf at Canary Wharf

Brighten up your afternoon with a free game of minigolf on an irresistibly cheery course designed by art duo Craig & Karl. Artists Craig Redman & Karl Maier, famous for their fun, bold …