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Thu, 5 Nov – Sat, 7 Nov

Ekleido present Femina

The highly anticipated new work from award-winning choreographic duo Ekleido.

Sun, 20 Sep – Sun, 22 Nov

Kings Place Autumn/Winter 2026 Jazz Season

Kings Place major Autumn/Winter 2026 Jazz Season featuring Dave Holland, Bill Laurance, Fergus McCreadie & more.

Sat, 5 Sep – Sat, 24 Oct

DARKLING

Linnea Berthelsen to make UK stage debut in Darkling by Titas Halder.

Wed, 9 Sep – Sat, 3 Oct

Fire Fire

A drama exploring class tensions in climate activism against a South Essex backdrop.

Thu, 8 Oct – Sun, 18 Oct

Don Black’s From The Heart

Don Black's From the Heart returns to the West End in its biggest and best incarnation yet.

Wed, 1 Jul – Sat, 25 Jul

Love’s Labour’s Lost & Much Ado About Nothing

Guildford Shakespeare Company brings together two of Shakespeare’s most delightful romantic comedies.

Wed, 2 Sep – Sat, 3 Oct

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf

A revival of a beloved text by Ntozake Shange - still as relevant as ever.

Thu, 22 Oct

Space Hamlet

High-octane, sci-fi musical Space Hamlet lands in London this October.

Tue, 1 Sep – Sun, 6 Sep

CALL ME ELIZABETH

Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, you are cordially invited to an audience with Dame Elizabeth Taylor!

Mon, 13 Jul – Sun, 26 Jul

Camden Schools Art Biennale

A major two-week exhibition bringing together the creative energy of Camden’s schools at the Lethaby Gallery.

Wed, 7 Oct – Sun, 1 Nov

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody

The musical parody of the hit TV series announces London transfer and UK cast.

Tue, 1 Sep – Wed, 30 Sep

September Events at the Royal Observatory

Explore Luke Jerram’s new tactile sculpture Mirror Moon up close this September.

Tue, 1 Sep – Wed, 30 Sep

September Events at the National Maritime Museum & Queen’s House

A full programme of events including a celebration of the moon with a week of talks and family activities.

Sun, 13 Dec

RnB Winter Ball 2026

RNB royalty Jagged Edge, B2K, SWV & Mario hit the UK for the spectacular RnB Winter Ball 2026.

Fri, 3 Jul – Sun, 16 Aug

Whatever the Weather

An immersive playscape experience inviting children and their grown-ups to play creatively together.

Tue, 8 Sep – Sat, 19 Sep

Sam Smith

Sam Smith 'To Be Free' UK show dates including an eight-night London residency.

Fri, 4 Sep – Sat, 24 Oct

Tartuffe (Remixed)

Bold, hilarious and heartfelt, Tartuffe (Remixed) reimagines Molière's timeless comedy through a Nigerian–Jamaican family.

Fri, 20 Nov – Sun, 8 Feb

Peter Walker - Peace Doves

Peter Walker returns to the Old Royal Naval College with iconic mass participation artwork Peace Doves.

Tue, 21 Jul – Sat, 25 Jul

Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder

Eurovision sensation Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Sat, 20 Jun – Sun, 9 Aug

Arthur

A brand-new legend for great adventurers.

Sat, 8 Aug

Thamesmead Festival 2026

London’s award-winning unique family festival returns featuring the incredible Natalie Williams’ Soul Family!

Mon, 18 May – Sat, 8 Aug

Dark of the Moon

A supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-town prejudices and the power of love.

Sat, 15 Aug – Sun, 6 Sep

Anansi the Spider

Cast announced for one of the greatest tales ever spun!

Thu, 15 Oct – Sun, 15 Nov

tell me straight & aggy

Paul Bradshaw’s critically acclaimed double bill tell me straight/aggy comes to the King’s Head Theatre.

Sat, 26 Sep

CAFÉ DEL MAR CLASSICAL

Brand-new orchestral show from the iconic international dance music brand.

Sat, 25 Jul – Sun, 26 Jul

Ensemble Festival 2026

Bigger and bolder than ever before, Certain Blacks Ensemble Festival 2026 returns for a seventh edition!

Sun, 29 Nov – Sun, 4 Jan

A Christmas Carol: The Pantomime

Watford's favourite Dame, Terence Frisch returns for A Christmas Carol: The Pantomime at Watford Palace Theatre.

Wed, 15 Jul – Mon, 20 Jul

Leighton House Miniature- Tour and Exclusive Viewing

A Leighton House miniature model by Mulvany & Rogers on display to celebrate museum anniversary.

Wed, 9 Sep – Sat, 31 Oct

Golden Boy

Artwork just released for Golden Boy featuring BAFTA winner Josh O'Connor.

Mon, 31 Aug – Thu, 10 Sep

Prey For Me

Raw, fearless, and impossible to ignore - a harrowing new thriller from emerging writer Tuula Costelloe.

Tue, 12 May – Sat, 1 Aug

THE TRAITORS - ACTS OF BETRAYAL

The stage version of the global hit The Traitors will play at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London, May 2027.

Fri, 26 Jun – Fri, 4 Sep

Robert Vano: Love You from Prague

First solo exhibition by internationally acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer Robert Vano opens in London.

Fri, 5 Jun – Sun, 4 Oct

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

The first museum in the UK dedicated to illustration, holding 40,000 of Blake’s drawings opens to the public.

Mon, 1 Jun – Fri, 25 Sep

The Old Royal Naval College Summer 2026

A dynamic programme of living history, live music & family fun to celebrate 300 years of the Painted Hall.

Sat, 1 Aug – Mon, 31 Aug

August Events at the Royal Observatory

Blast off on an unforgettable journey through space this Summer at the Royal Observatory.

Sat, 1 Aug – Mon, 31 Aug

August Events at Cutty Sark

Enjoy some fantastic family activities on board the Cutty Sark this Summer.

Tue, 22 Sep – Sat, 10 Oct

Amanda – The Night Before Me

Divina de Campo stars in the London debut of hit European musical Amanda – The Night Before Me.

Sat, 13 Jun – Sun, 6 Sep

Hot Mess - A New Musical

An original pop musical about love, hope, and the ultimate break up.

Wed, 3 Jun – Sun, 23 Aug

Infinities Commission nora chipaumire: Gadzi

Zimbabwean movement artist nora chipaumire selected to create Tate Modern’s Infinities Commission in 2026.

Sat, 20 Jun – Sat, 15 Aug

The Guilty

Russell Tovey returns to the Donmar Warehouse this summer in The Guilty, a real-time thriller by Chloë Moss.

Sat, 13 Jun – Sat, 5 Sep

Cyrano de Bergerac

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically acclaimed Cyrano de Bergerac transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre.

Thu, 8 Oct

The Nature of Forgetting

Theatre Re returns with 10th anniversary tour of The Nature of Forgetting, with a special London performance.

Sat, 16 May – Sun, 11 Jan

Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific

Explore a landmark exhibition of contemporary art featuring rare works by over 40 artists from 25 countries across the…

Sat, 25 Jul

Caribbean Takeover

Caribbean Takeover returns to the National maritime Museum to celebrate 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival.

Fri, 1 May – Fri, 31 Jul

Upstairs at Ronnie’s May - July

A fantastic line of jazz, soul, acoustic R&B and so much more at Upstairs at Ronnie’s.

Sat, 20 Jun – Sat, 12 Sep

ARCADIA

Brilliant minds, burning hearts and the unstoppable pull between chaos and order.

Tue, 21 Jul – Sun, 26 Jul

Good For Her!

Turning comparison culture into live chaos, Good For Her! returns to London.

Tue, 27 Oct

Jorge Drexler

Jorge Drexler announces London show at the Roundhouse as part of “TARACÁ” World Tour.

Mon, 30 Mar – Mon, 27 Jul

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Extends their West End run & UK tour until July 2026!

Thu, 4 Jun – Sun, 6 Sep

Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait

Explore the fascinating life, career and legacy of Marilyn Monroe through iconic portraits.

Fri, 27 Feb – Sun, 20 Sep

Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface)

Step into the sensory world of the London Underground at Guildhall Art Gallery.

Wed, 21 Jan – Sun, 30 Aug

My Neighbour Totoro

Find your spirit this half term with tickets to see My Neighbour Totoro from £25

Thu, 5 Mar – Sun, 20 Dec

Amongst the Trees and Terraces: Donald Towner

Burgh House announces major solo exhibition for 2026.

Thu, 8 Oct – Sun, 15 Feb

The 90s

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

Fri, 1 May – Sun, 4 Oct

NIGO: From Japan with Love

The first UK exhibition of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO.

Fri, 10 Apr – Sun, 18 Oct

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style

Celebrate the remarkable style and fashion legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in a new royal exhibition.

Sat, 17 Oct – Sun, 18 Oct

Musical Con 2026

Musical Con returns to ExCeL London, October 2026 for a spectacular fifth-anniversary celebration.

Tue, 1 Dec – Sun, 1 Feb

By Appointment Only: Romani Art, Culture and Heritage

Honouring the livelihoods, creativity and craft of the Romani communities and their contribution to British society.

Fri, 27 Nov – Sun, 1 Mar

Art Deco: The Golden Age of Poster Design

100 years of art deco style inspires a season of events and a new exhibition at London Transport Museum.

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