July in London means long summer nights just made for festivals, rooftop bars, open-air cinema, music and exhibitions celebrating the culture, creativity and diversity of the city, so get out there and get involved! Pride in London Parade The massive annual London Pride Parade will make its colourful, joyous way once more throughout the city’s centre in celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities and the core values of visibility, unity, and equality. It’s free to turn up to show support and watch the parade in all its splendour, as flag bearers, floats and participants in dazzling outfits fill the streets. Hyper Japan Festival Curious about Japanese culture? Head to Hyper Japan, the UK's biggest J-culture event. There's shopping, entertainment, fashion, cosplay and plenty of food from the land of the rising sun. The event plays host to over 350 different exhibitors, and takes place over a three-day weekend. LatinoLife in the Park Featuring five stages with the hottest new talent from the Latin urban music scene and a huge range of Latin street food and drinks, this is the UK's largest Latin music festival. Watch Wimbledon Outdoors Check out our guide to finding your own local Henman Hill, complete with cheering tennis fans, bougie picnics and the inevitable rain delays. Summer by the River Hey London, summer's here! Enjoy a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre and pop-up events all summer long at the Scoop, or head to a pop-up bar for street food and drinks with a view. Wing Fest London We're very happy to see Wing Fest is back for 2025. This year 45 restaurants, street food traders and BBQ teams will cook a staggering 500,000 wings in the world’s biggest chicken wing festival. And if this is a bit of you, check put our expert guide to the Best Chicken Wings in London; thank us later. Soho Village Fete Wonderful urban village fete including a dog show, spaghetti-eating contest, a tug-of-war between the Soho police and fire brigade, a human fruit machine and the famous Soho Waiters’ Race. Don't miss this one, it's a corker. Somerset House Summer Series 2025 It must be summer; it's the return of the Summer Series, eleven nights of outdoor gigs in the iconic courtyard of Somerset House.
A Cheapo's guide to London
A Cheapo's guide to London
A Cheapo's guide to London