ChessFest 2026
More than 25,000 people, including stars from the BBC’s chess show Chess Masters: The Endgame, are expected to descend on London’s Trafalgar Square on Sunday, July 13, for ChessFest 2025. Last …
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Soho Village Fete & Waiters’ Race
If you do one thing this weekend make it this fabulously eccentric village fete; it includes a dog show, spaghetti-eating contest, a tug-of-war between the Soho police and fire service, morris …
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Somerset House Summer Series 2026
The Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns to their iconic courtyard in July with eleven nights of gigs from both new and established music artists from around the world. In …
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Cocktails in the City
Cocktails in the City is basically London’s most convenient cocktail crawl; three days of sampling around 20 of the city’s best-loved bars in pop-up form, all in a gorgeous private …
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Japan Matsuri Festival
Forget the flights, you can enjoy a little piece of Japan right here in the middle of London. Japan Matsuri is a free annual celebration of Japanese culture; expect music, magic, dance, tasty …
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Bloomsbury Festival 2026
Established in 2006, the annual Bloomsbury Festival is a lively blend of science, arts and culture. Events this year include street parties, dance and music performances, scientific exhibitions, …
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Coram’s Fields Fireworks Display
The Coram’s Fields Fireworks display is back on bonfire night itself, the 5th November – and guess what? It’s free! With performances from local children, fairground rides, delicious …
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London Gaming Market 2026
London Gaming Market is the city’s biggest (and perhaps only) regular market dedicated solely to games and game culture. It’s a regular grab bag of bargains, with everything from retro consoles …
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Crypt Live
Fancy an evening out with a difference? Take a look at Crypt Live. Enjoy performances from leading artists in jazz, folk, country, soul, blues, and West End Theatre, held in the crypt at …
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Free Tequila Masterclass
Want to dive deeper into the world of tequila? This autumn, The Bloomsbury Club transforms into a gallery-meets-cocktail lounge with ‘The Artist Series’, a three-month celebration of art, …
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The Top Secret Comedy Club
It’s not really that secret, given it’s the highest-rated comedy club in the UK, but it’s very Cheapo. Get in for just to see a mix of new up-and-coming talent and established …
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Unseen Tours
Unseen Tours are guided walking tours with a difference; being formerly homeless, the guides know the streets intimately and will show you the real London through their personal knowledge of the …
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The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Every year since 1947 the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been given to London by the people of Norway as thanks for Britain’s support during World War II. There is a lighting …
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Bar Icons at Underbelly Boulevard
Join “absolute tornado of a cabaret star” Aidan Sadler, accompanied by Soho piano virtuoso Natasha Panas, bringing icons into the Bar at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. Fresh off their …
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Free Tequila Masterclass
Want to dive deeper into the world of tequila? This autumn, The Bloomsbury Club transforms into a gallery-meets-cocktail lounge with ‘The Artist Series’, a three-month celebration of art, …
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Free Workshops at Apple Stores
Looking to level up your iPhone videos or photography? Apple run a range of free creative workshops and sessions for everyone from newbies to those looking to make the most of new features and …
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The Poetry Pharmacy
Practise some self-care at the Poetry Pharmacy on Oxford Street, a unique literary apothecary offering poetry as comfort, joy and remedy. Visitors are invited to browse books and their signature …
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Kitsch-mas Magic at Miracle
Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, Miracle promises an even bigger dose of kitsch Christmas magic this year. Guests will step into a festive wonderland filled with nostalgic alpine touches, …
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Ronnie Scott’s – The Late Late Show
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is a Soho institution and no trip to London is complete without a visit. Established in 1959, the legendary club has played host to the world’s musical greats, …
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Gourmaze: A Dessert Treasure Hunt
Get the most from your weekend with all the fun of an escape room, a walking tour, and a dessert-a-thon in one! Solve riddles sent to your phone to follow a 2-3 hour walking tour of some of …
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FLOW, Thereafter at Outernet
A new mind-bending immersive experience at Outernet will take visitors on a unique and thrilling journey through the imagination. FLOW, Thereafter opens on 16th October 2025, and will see giant …
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Leicester Square Christmas Market 2026
One of London’s most famous squares is getting its regular festive makeover, with a Christmas market of alpine-inspired stalls filled with hand-crafted goods, delicious food and mulled wine. …
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Skate Leicester Square
Take a spin around Leicester Square on ice skates and really get into the Christmas spirit. Glide effortlessly around the beautifully designed circular rink in London’s iconic Leicester …
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