The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody
The internationally acclaimed show The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody is a cheeky tribute that reimagines the galaxy far, far away through an immersive burlesque lens (no nudity or …
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Kensington & Chelsea Art Week – Public Art Trail
Kensington & Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) presents its seventh annual Public Art Trail this summer; the theme for 2024 is ‘Changing Landscapes’. An unmissable highlight on London’s …
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Camden Fringe
If Edinburgh’s a bit of a trek, why not head to the Camden Fringe instead this August? Returning for an 18th year with its biggest line-up yet, featuring more than 300 acts across over 26 …
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Summer Screens
Bring a blanket and picnic (or grab something from one of the local shops and restaurants) and settle down to watch a movie or your favourite sporting event at Summer Screens, Canary Wharf. This …
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Lunchtime Classicals at Canary Wharf
Free Lunchtime Classicals in Jubilee Park are back! Chill out to a range of classical music, from jazz trios to a string quartet, in the leafy setting of Jubilee Park. Alternate Wednesdays …
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Ride the Helix
Are you brave enough to take on the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide? Loop around 12 times during the 178m long slide which twists and turns around the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit …
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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 …
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Casa Mana – Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Tequila Pop-Up
Casa Mana is the new summer pop-up bar at The Folly by Drake & Morgan featuring award-winning small-batch handcrafted Teremana® Tequila, founded by the legend that is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ …
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Tower Hamlets – Summer of Fun
Families in Tower Hamlets can look forward to an exciting summer holiday season this year as the council’s Summer of Fun 2024 programme begins. Offering a variety of free inter-generational …
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Summer By The River Festival
Summer By The River Festival 2024 will again be held across three locations – The Scoop, Hay’s Galleria and The Pier. The Scoop will host a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre and pop-up …
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Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots
Serpentine presents Thoughts in the Roots, the most comprehensive institutional exhibition of Giuseppe Penone presented in the UK. On view from 3 April to 7 September 2025, the exhibition will …
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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 …
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Walthamstow-on Sea: Beach Vibes
Don’t fancy sitting in traffic for hours, or crammed into a train with no air-con? Don’t worry Cheapos, a day at the beach is closer (and cheaper) than you think; at Big Penny Social …
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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 …
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Whale on the Wharf
The newest addition to Canary Wharf’s permanent art collection can be found leaping from the dock at Water Street in Wood Wharf. Made from 5 tonnes of plastic waste found on Hawaiian beaches, …
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Open Water Swimming at Canary Wharf
Open water swimming returns to Canary Wharf for the summer, in partnership with Love Open Water. Whether you live or work locally or are just visiting the area, take a dip in the surprisingly …
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Summer Season at Shakespeare’s Globe 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe is without fail one of the cultural highlights of summer in London. It’s a rare chance to experience Shakespearean performances out in the open, as they were …
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The Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
Admit you’re still just a big kid and hop on this 7¼ inch gauge miniature railway in Brockwell Park for a return journey from Herne Hill Gates to the Brockwell Lido for the princely sum of …
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The Serpentine Pavilion 2025
The Serpentine Pavilion 2024 is Archipelagic Void, designed by Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his firm Mass Studies. Comprised of five distinct areas in a star shape, each structure …
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