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 …
Step into a festive wonderland and join the Chelsea Pensioners for a magical storytelling experience set in a beautifully decorated Christmas-themed room. In this interactive session, children …
This much-loved festive event is back for 2025! Head over to the South Bank to celebrate the season. Enjoy live music featuring Christmas favourites, a special art activity for children, and …
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 …
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 …
Every December, something truly magical happens in Richmond. For the past 12 years, hundreds of cycling Santas have wrapped up warm, jumped on their bikes, and pedalled 15.5 km through the …
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, …
The Dance Floor at Sadler’s Wells East is a public space offering a range of free dance activities and events for people of all ages and backgrounds. The programme includes dance classes, …
How’s this for a bargain? Craft beer specialists The Five Points Brewery are offering a 90-minute tour and tasting on Saturdays, which includes 4 x 1/3-pint samples of Five Points beers …
Feeling blue? Try a swing dancing session with Swing Patrol in the amazing ballroom at Bishopsgate Institute. Get moving and lift your mood with this fun and joyful dance, which has its roots in …
The Independent Ceramics Market brings together a community of ceramic artists & DIY potters, providing a unique opportunity for market-goers to browse a diverse range of …
The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK’s prison system to communicate and change their lives through art. The exhibition features works by prisoners, secure …
Fancy a spark of inspiration? Let the cards be your guide at Plume. On selected Tuesdays from 7pm, take a seat in their secret snug for a free tarot reading with speakeasy vibes. Check dates …
Journey back in time on a walking tour that explores the seedier side of London’s history, where Shakespeare found his inspiration from medieval misfits and Dickens exposed Victorian …
Just so we’re clear, OTB in chess lingo stands for ‘Over The Board’ – in other words, actual irl chess played with real boards, real pieces, real people and one of those …
Morocco Bound’s regular Thursday night jazz sessions are hosted by different musicians, including NOISE (New Original Improvised Sound Ensemble), forward thinking jazz and live …
In the tradition of Brick Lane Music Hall’s beloved festive variety shows, this winter brings a brand new production: The Magic of Christmas. With a blend of live music, comedy and cabaret, …
The Bishopsgate Institute’s Special Collections and Archives holds one of the most extensive and fascinating collections on LGBTQIA+ history, politics and culture in the UK from the late …
Sake is the new, cool, pairs-with-all-food drinks choice of the year; here’s how to get ahead of the game and learn all about it. Join Kanpai’s weekly brewery tour to discover the …
Walk off that roast dinner and spend Sunday in the East End of London, wandering along Columbia Road flower market in the sunshine. Offering everything from bouquets to bedding plants and …
Famous for its Brutalist architecture, the Barbican Centre is in the heart of the City of London, and is home to a concert hall, two theatres, two art galleries, three cinemas, a library and a …