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Fri, 15 Aug – Sun, 7 Sep

The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s beastly, he’s…BACK!

Sat, 20 Sep

Between The Bridges - Bad Decisions

A massive interactive party where wild trivia collides with epic chaos!

Wed, 3 Sep – Fri, 5 Sep

Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working

Award winning Edinburgh Fringe comedy transfers to Arcola this September.

Sat, 13 Sep – Sun, 14 Sep

GLUE: Book Fair and Creative Programme

Celebrating artists, publishers and DIY book makers within visual arts and contemporary culture.

Wed, 30 Jul – Sat, 23 Aug

CLIVE

The world premiere of Michael Wynne’s new play CLIVE starring PAUL KEATING.

Thu, 28 Aug – Sun, 14 Sep

Portobello Film Festival 2025

Celebrating 30 Free Years!

Wed, 8 Oct – Sun, 23 Nov

Sean Scully: Mirroring

The Estorick Collection presents a special intervention by artist Sean Scully showcased alongside Giorgio Morandi.

Wed, 13 Aug – Sun, 5 Jan

SABRAGE

Smash hit spectacle Sabrage returns to Lafayette London due to popular demand.

Thu, 11 Sep – Sat, 11 Oct

Philip Ridley’s Tarantula and The Poltergeist

Two knockout performances. One wild, theatrical night!

Wed, 1 Oct – Thu, 20 Nov

K-Music Festival 2025

A thrilling Korean music experience you’ve never had before! K-Music Festival roars back for its twelfth year with its most…

Mon, 1 Sep – Sun, 28 Sep

Black Power Desk

A powerful reimagining and exploration of what it means to love and fight for freedom.

Sat, 27 Sep – Sun, 26 Oct

Happy Ending

Jimmy Essex and Billy Walker star in Ronnie Larsen’s Happy Ending at Waterloo East Theatre.

Wed, 24 Sep – Sat, 25 Oct

(the) Woman

Hijacked by motherhood, a burnt out, angry playwright struggles with identity and how she’s f*cking up.

Mon, 29 Sep – Mon, 20 Oct

Topless the Musical

A dark comedy, one-woman musical journeying through London’s sordid past from an open-top bus.

Tue, 4 Nov – Sat, 8 Nov

Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight

The sell-out success returns with four brand new spooky stories.

Fri, 10 Oct – Sun, 23 Feb

The Photographers’ Gallery Autumn Programme

The Photographers' Gallery presents Zofia Rydet, Boris Mikhailov +100 Years of The Photobooth.

Thu, 7 Aug – Sun, 14 Sep

Now Open: The Spell or The Dream

Major new work by Somerset House Studios artist Tai Shani is now open.

Mon, 15 Sep – Sat, 22 Feb

THE PRODUCERS

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers transfers to the Garrick Theatre.

Wed, 3 Sep – Sat, 6 Sep

Copenhagen Collective The Genesis

A breathtaking acrobatic show from the Copenhagen Collective is coming to London’s Peacock Theatre.

Sat, 6 Sep

Rob Knox London Film Festival

After 16 years the final ever Rob Knox London Film Festival will be held at Picturehouse Central.

Fri, 29 Aug – Sat, 13 Sep

Deaf Republic

A deaf boy is killed for disobeying orders he couldn’t hear. The next day, the whole town wakes up deaf.

Wed, 3 Sep – Sat, 6 Sep

We Should Have Never Walked on the Moon

An immersive takeover from two powerhouse dance companies, 50 performers and 1 iconic building.

Wed, 27 Aug – Sat, 4 Oct

The Pitchfork Disney

A beautiful stranger enters a home locked against the outside world....

Wed, 19 Nov – Tue, 16 Dec

Jobsworth

Critically acclaimed comedy about surviving capitalism, Jobsworth, transfers to London.

Sat, 16 Aug – Tue, 26 Aug

JUNIPER BLOOD

Mike Bartlett’s powerful new play explores the true cost of pursuing our ideals in an imperfect world.

Thu, 21 Aug – Mon, 25 Aug

FrightFest 2025

Be prepared for the weird, the wild and the wonderful as FrightFest 2025 announces its line-up.

Tue, 19 Aug – Sat, 13 Sep

A Manchester Anthem

Nick Dawkins’ A Manchester Anthem comes to Riverside Studios, London and Hope Mill theatre, Manchester.

Wed, 1 Oct – Fri, 31 Oct

Voiced: The Festival for Endangered Languages

A brand-new festival with voices being heard loud and clear in a celebration of LANGUAGE.

Thu, 31 Jul – Sat, 6 Sep

“Worship Paintings”, by Tanya Ling - at The Mayor Gallery

Tanya Ling's newest exhibition showcases meditative oil-on-linen line works, merging fashion's precision with spiritual…

Thu, 31 Jul – Sun, 31 Aug

‘Play II” by Connor Gottfried - at StolenSpace

This series of interactive retro gaming sculptures blend art and play, exploring nostalgia, tech’s impact on identity, and…

Fri, 1 Aug – Sat, 30 Aug

CTRL+Paint - at Rhodes Contemporary

In the newest exhibition at Rhodes, Lino Lago overlays Old Master portraits with digital “glitches” in gold leaf, probing…

Sat, 23 Aug

RALLY Festival 2025

RALLY festival champions London’s underground scene, pulling in big hitters like Ben UFO, Floating Points (live set), Black…

Fri, 22 Aug – Mon, 1 Sep

James Mason - at Jazz Cafe

Jazz-funk and soul visionary James Mason makes an incredibly rare, incredibly welcome, live appearance at the Jazz Cafe,…

Fri, 5 Sep – Sat, 27 Sep

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Cast announced for brand new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Fri, 19 Sep

Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life

Screening of the silent masterpiece Grass (1925) with live music by Peyman Yazdanian.

Fri, 1 Aug – Sat, 30 Aug

Go round the Houses with a Palace of Westminster Tour

All those in favour say ‘Aye!’

Wed, 26 Nov – Sun, 30 Nov

Ideal Home Show Christmas

Bring Christmas Home at the Ideal Home Show Christmas, returning to Olympia London this November!

Wed, 26 Nov – Sun, 30 Nov

The Cake & Bake Show

Get ready for five deliciously fun days as The Cake & Bake Show returns to Olympia London from 26-30 November 2025!

Fri, 19 Dec

KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY

Keith & Kristyn Getty are bringing their ‘Home for Christmas’ concert to London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Thu, 9 Oct – Fri, 7 Nov

Massimiliano Pelletti: Metamorfosi

Bowman Sculpture presents the second UK solo exhibition by contemporary Italian sculptor Massimiliano Pelletti.

Thu, 23 Oct – Sun, 16 Nov

Moominvalley in November

Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November, is brought to the stage as a new musical.

Tue, 9 Dec – Wed, 31 Dec

DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CATFORD CAT

Join Dick and his Cat in an elaborate musical extravaganza inspired by the Windrush Generation – purr-fect!

Fri, 22 Aug – Sat, 6 Sep

Dancing City 2025

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) announces the line-up for Dancing City.

Thu, 24 Jul – Sun, 5 Jan

Future of Food

A major new exhibition on the future of food now open at the Science Museum.

Wed, 17 Sep – Sat, 11 Oct

EMMA

Rose Theatre announces the cast for Ava Pickett’s new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic rom-com Emma.

Wed, 26 Nov – Sun, 13 Apr

Caravaggio’s Cupid

Caravaggio’s masterpiece, which has never been seen in public in the UK, will go on display at London’s Wallace Collection.

Mon, 21 Jul – Tue, 2 Sep

Hullabaloo

An Extraordinary World of Adventure, Animals & Imagination!

Fri, 21 Nov – Sun, 12 Jan

Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story

Laugh your stockings off to this profoundly silly and staggeringly naughty new adults-only pantomime!

Tue, 23 Sep – Sat, 11 Oct

Mistero Buffo

The award-winning adaptation of Dario Fo’s modern masterpiece Mistero Buffo returns to London this autumn!

Sat, 19 Jul – Sat, 23 Aug

Maiden Voyage

Full Cast Revealed for World Premiere of New Musical ‘Maiden Voyage’ at Southwark Playhouse.

Thu, 6 Nov – Wed, 26 Nov

Ben Edge: Children of Albion

The Fitzrovia Chapel presents Children of Albion, a powerful new exhibition by London-based British artist Ben Edge.

Wed, 1 Oct – Sun, 23 Feb

Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden

The largest institutional exhibition of original prints by the acclaimed British artist Howard Hodgkin to date.

Tue, 9 Sep – Sat, 20 Sep

Vermin

A sardonic horror story of love, loss and obsession unearthed by a rat infestation.

Thu, 9 Oct – Sun, 12 Jan

Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World

National Portrait Gallery stages first major exhibition dedicated to the ground-breaking fashion photography of Cecil Beaton.

Thu, 23 Oct – Sat, 15 Nov

Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl

A heartfelt and hilarious look at the pain of extreme shyness.

Mon, 8 Sep

Swag Age in Concert

The Korean musical revolution lands in London making its electrifying West End debut for one night only.

Sun, 31 Aug

Guts + Glitter: A Musical Theatre Fundraiser

West End stars announced for Guts + Glitter, a glorious one night concert in aid of LGBTQIA+ youth charities.

Mon, 1 Sep – Tue, 30 Sep

Totally Thames Festival 2025

Celebrating the River Thames’ past, present and future with an incredible season of events for 2025.

Fri, 17 Oct

AGM 2025

AGM presents an evening of bold performance, showcasing the innovative work of artists in residence and beyond.

Thu, 4 Sep – Sun, 28 Sep

Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler

Sigmund Freud and Adolf Hitler never met. But what if they had?

Sat, 13 Sep – Sun, 14 Sep

London City Ballet Momentum

Reborn and returning for 2025 with a fresh, dynamic programme blending grace and innovation.

Wed, 10 Sep – Sun, 21 Dec

Ketty La Rocca: You You

Estorick Collection presents the first UK museum exhibition dedicated to Ketty La Rocca.

Thu, 18 Sep – Sun, 12 Oct

Love Quirks

Love, laughter and everything in between; Love Quirks: A New Musical makes its UK debut this September.

Wed, 3 Sep – Sat, 27 Sep

The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return

What begins with corner-shop gin and noughties beats spirals into a survival story that’s tragically familiar.

Fri, 17 Oct – Sun, 19 Oct

Bloomsbury Festival 2025

An inspiring programme of culture, arts, science, literature, performance, discussion, debate and family events.

Thu, 18 Sep – Sun, 21 Sep

Chelsea Arts Festival

London’s most inspiring new arts and culture festival is coming to Chelsea.

Sat, 13 Sep – Sat, 25 Oct

THE HARDER THEY COME

Full cast announced for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East.

Thu, 2 Oct – Sun, 16 Feb

The 90s Tate Britain

Explore a decade characterised by its bold creativity and rebellious spirit.

Sat, 24 May – Sat, 22 Nov

STEREOPHONIC

Step into the studio with the new West End play hailed as ‘an extraordinary, electrifying odyssey’ (The Guardian).

Thu, 16 Oct – Sat, 8 Nov

Hot Mess

New romcom musical Hot Mess transfers to Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Fri, 1 Aug – Sat, 8 Nov

Minnie Driver in Every Brilliant Thing

Minnie Driver will perform in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, with the season now extended.

Mon, 28 Jul – Sat, 30 Aug

Saving Mozart

A bold new musical based on a powerful true story of passion, defiance, and music that refused to die.

Tue, 30 Sep – Sat, 11 Oct

My English Persian Kitchen Returns

A life-affirming play filled with the mouth-watering flavours of Iran, with live cooking on stage!

Sat, 18 Oct – Sun, 22 Jun

Women in Print: 150 Years of Liberty Textiles

Exploring the evolving influence and status of women in textiles over the past 150 years.

Thu, 28 Aug – Sun, 31 Aug

Éireann by A Taste of Ireland

From the creators of A Taste of Ireland comes a bold new evolution — Éireann by A Taste of Ireland, a reimagined…

Wed, 24 Sep – Mon, 29 Sep

Liberty Festival 2025

This September Liberty Festival 2025 brings a wonderful celebration of disabled artistry to Wandsworth.

Mon, 2 Jun – Wed, 27 Aug

Go Wild This Summer At Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

Looking for a family-friendly adventure in London this summer? Battersea Park Children’s Zoo has a host of exciting events…

Sat, 6 Sep

Nanpa Básico

Columbian rap star Nanpa Basico to perform first ever UK show in September!

Wed, 8 Oct – Sat, 18 Oct

Syncopated

World premiere of Syncopated uses displaced jazz rhythms to mirror disrupted lives, relationships and historical narratives.

Thu, 18 Sep – Sun, 21 Sep

Chelsea Arts Festival

Joining the festival programme are two of the art world’s most engaging and lively voices, David Shrigley and Kate Bryan.

Thu, 10 Jul – Sun, 12 Oct

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025

The prestigious painting competition returns to the National Portrait Gallery for 2025.

Sat, 2 Aug – Tue, 26 Aug

London Canal Museum Summer 2025

Summer family fun at the London Canal Museum!

Wed, 22 Oct – Sat, 25 Oct

Our Time

Amici Dance Theatre Company honours founder Wolfgang Stange in a powerful new production.

Mon, 1 Sep – Tue, 30 Sep

September Events at the National Maritime Museum

Highlights include the spectacular Pirates exhibition & the annual Caribbean Takeover.

Mon, 1 Sep – Tue, 30 Sep

September Events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

The last chance to watch an astronomy show in London’s only Planetarium before closure for renovation.

Mon, 1 Sep – Tue, 30 Sep

September Events at Cutty Sark

Highlights this September include climbing the famous masts of Cutty Sark & Listening to traditional sea shanties.

Sat, 4 Oct

Stuntman

SUPERFAN are taking their high-octane smash hit Edinburgh Fringe show Stuntman on tour!

Wed, 1 Jan – Thu, 2 Jan

Being Human - at Wellcome Collection

The permanent exhibition that explores health, identity, and the human condition, with over 50 artworks and objects that…

Tue, 8 Jul – Fri, 17 Oct

Finger Talk - at Wellcome Collection

Step away from a hearing-centred world and immerse yourself in a world of art crafted from British Sign Language, where…

Thu, 26 Jun – Sun, 2 Feb

Thirst: In Search of Freshwater - at Wellcome Collection

A compelling exhibition thatexamines freshwater as both a life source and a determinant of global health, and the role that…

Thu, 17 Apr – Sun, 16 Nov

1880 THAT: Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader - at Wellcome Collection

An innovative, curated exhibition on deafness, the importance of language, and language as home, '1880 THAT' refers to the…

Fri, 14 Mar – Sun, 14 Sep

Zines Forever! DIY Publishing and Disability Justice - at the Wellcome Collection

This exhibition at the Wellcome Centre explores how zines have amplified disabled voices and fostered disability justice.

Tue, 4 Feb

That’ll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day – 40th Year Anniversary Show at the London Palladium.

Fri, 27 Jun – Sun, 21 Sep

Dennis Morris: Music + Life

Discover music, culture and Black British identity through the lens of Dennis Morris.

Fri, 27 Jun – Sun, 28 Sep

Variations: V3 Model Collapse

Major new solo exhibition from British multimedia artist Felicity Hammond opens at The Photographers’ Gallery.

Tue, 24 Jun – Sun, 7 Sep

Connecting Thin Black Lines

A major group exhibition and event programme curated by Lubaina Himid is now open at the ICA.

Wed, 1 Oct – Sat, 18 Oct

The Soon Life

Labour in the time of lockdown: The Soon Life comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Fri, 5 Sep – Sat, 11 Oct

Seagull: True Story

“It’s Chekhov with teeth, for anyone who believes theatre should still matter.” - (Stage and Cinema)

Fri, 1 Aug – Sat, 27 Sep

Every Brilliant Thing

Promotional images released for the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing-Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod & Jonny Donahoe.

Mon, 21 Jul – Mon, 24 Nov

Murder, She Didn’t Write Extra Dates

Murder, She Didn’t Write announces further West End dates following sell-out London debut.