Samuel Laurence Cunnane: Blue Road
The Hayward Gallery, in partnership with the RC Foundation, Taiwan (R.O.C.), will present Samuel Laurence Cunnane: Blue Road. This will mark the Irish artist’s London debut and the fifth …
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Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life
Threads of Life is Berlin-based Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota’s first major solo exhibition in a London public gallery. The intricate takeover will see the artist weave immersive works from …
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Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart
The first major UK survey of work by leading Chinese artist Yin Xiuzhen invites visitors to step into her spellbinding world. Spanning the entire lower-level galleries, the exhibition will bring …
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IWA Canalway Cavalcade 2026
A bank holiday celebration of London’s nautical-dwelling communities, this is the 42nd anniversary of IWA Canalway Cavalcade. The free event takes place in Little Venice along the Grand …
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Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Exhibition
The highly-anticipated Sony World Photography Awards exhibition returns to Somerset House this Spring. Visit the iconic venue to uncover remarkable photographs from the past year and delve into …
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La Linea – The London Latin Music Festival
La Linea, London’s biggest and longest-running Latin music festival, returns in spring 2026 with another vibrant celebration of sound, story and culture across venues throughout the capital. …
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Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan
Celebrating the harmony of form and function in contemporary Japanese craft, Hyakkō presents works in clay, glass, wood, leather, metal and bamboo from more than 120 artists, craftspeople and …
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Hot Sauce Society
Did you know that the UK’s biggest hot sauce festival takes place in Peckham every year in May? The festival features over sixty craft hot sauce traders from all over the country, so you …
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Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival
The Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival, which has been running since 1976, is a celebration of the puppet Mr. Punch who has been entertaining Londoners since the 17th century. Punch …
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Gin and Rum Festival
The touring spirit festival lands in London at St John’s Church at Hyde Park for a day of gin and rum–based drinks sampling. Punters can sip from a selection of over 120 different gins, …
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Eurovision Grande Finale Screening & Cabaret Show
The Phoenix Arts Club, London’s iconic theatrical members’ club and award-winning cabaret venue, is thrilled to share with you the biggest night of the year: their Eurovision Grande Finale …
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Wild Food Walks – Foraging in London
Forage London is a collective of independent foraging teachers offering London wild food walks (and beyond, including forest and coastal foraging), bringing a wealth of practical experience and …
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Feel Good Festival at Hampton Court Palace
The Feel Good Festival celebrates mind, body and soul in the beautiful grounds and gardens of Hampton Court Palace. Previously the Artisan Fayre, you can still browse a range of wellness …
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Sarnie Party
London’s ultimate sandwich festival, Sarnie Party, is back with a bite. Sarnie Party returns for a second year following a huge debut in 2024 with partners Deliveroo, Kraken Rum and Heinz. Set …
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Westfield’s Good Festival
This flagship sustainability event returns to Westfield London (16-18 May) and Westfield Stratford City (23-25 May) with a vibrant programme of free workshops, masterclasses, and eco-conscious …
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Kensington Dollshouse Festival
Prepare to have your mind blown at the Kensington Dollshouse Festival. See hand-made needlepoint cushions smaller than a thimble, fingernail-sized crystal chandeliers that actually light up, …
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London Coffee Festival 2026
The London Coffee Festival is back, bringing coffee lovers and the coffee industry together at the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch. What’s on at London Coffee Festival A lot of fine …
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Urban Village Fete 2026
A free, modern take on the traditional British summer fete, celebrating design, art, music and craftmanship. The Urban Village Fete takes place in Greenwich’s Central Park (the green space …
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Photo London 2026
This year’s Photo London is an exciting mix of vintage and modern photography, returning for its landmark tenth edition at Somerset House. Galleries from around London and the world gather …
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Big Fat Quizbox Shoreditch
Grab your mates and head over to BOXPARK Shoreditch on Monday evenings for Big Fat Quizbox – your weekly dose of trivia, silliness and massive prizes! Tickets are just each OR you can …
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show
A staple in every gardener’s calendar, the Chelsea Flower Show is one of the UK’s institutions and is great for anyone with a love of gardening, landscaping, design and all things …
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MCM Comic Con – May 2026
Cosplayers, film geeks, and graphic novel fans gather under one colourful roof to pledge their pop cultural allegiance during the biannual MCM Comic Con. This is part one of the UK’s …
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Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!
Following a sell-out performance in 2024, UK Queen of Poetry Allie Esiri will once again be hosting a star-studded night of Shakespeare poetry, scenes, speeches and comedy readings this month in …
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