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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.

Sun, 12 Jul

BOY BLUE

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announces the return of Boy Blue in the Park as part of the series of one-off events.

Tue, 14 Jul – Wed, 15 Jul

Ali in Wonder(Eng)land

Refugees and migrants share lived experience in Alice in Wonderland theatre reimagining.

Thu, 9 Jul – Sat, 18 Jul

Summer in The Ditch 2026

Summer in The Ditch is back for a third year of boundary pushing queer performance and live art.

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.

Sat, 4 Jul

Henry Patterson Sings Broadway

Rising star Henry Patterson brings Broadway Maybe to life for one-night-only!

Wed, 17 Jun – Fri, 26 Jun

34TH Raindance Film Festival

34TH Raindance Film Festival: Some Films Can’t Wait - 10 days of crucial cinema.

Tue, 14 Jul – Sat, 18 Jul

YFX 2026: A Festival of Young Dance

Calling all young dance makers, dance enthusiasts and dance newbies. Get ready to take over Sadler’s Wells East!

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.

Wed, 10 Jun

Queer Theatre’s podcast Rosie Jones

Rosie Jones announced as special guest on The award-winning Show People Podcast with Andrew Keates.

Wed, 8 Jul

Rubén Blades

Legendary Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades Announces First London Show Since 2018.

Thu, 11 Jun – Sat, 20 Jun

John Constable in Hampstead

Join in the Constable 250 celebrations at Burgh House.

Wed, 10 Jun

BISHI – MAYA: The Birth of a Superhero

A boundary-pushing live performance blending classical traditions with electronic sound and immersive visuals.

Tue, 23 Jun – Sun, 28 Jun

Monarchs Anonymous

History’s most chaotic royals are back for a group therapy session of epic proportions!

Tue, 16 Jun – Sun, 21 Jun

Hot Pot

A new play set over a shared meal examining friendship, gay identity and the small betrayals of adult life.

Mon, 11 May – Sat, 11 Jul

CARE

A life affirming play about the elusive connection between loss and rebirth.

Sat, 13 Jun – Sun, 5 Jul

RON

A bold, genre-defying solo show at Riverside Studios this June.

Fri, 10 Jul – Tue, 14 Jul

Blue Mist

An aspiring British Pakistani journalist grapples with representing his community authentically within a biased media agenda.

Sun, 21 Jun

Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Ar*e for England

Exploring the beautiful game's ugly side in the West End for one night only.

Mon, 11 May – Sun, 5 Jul

Raising Gays

New musical brings pride, parents and plenty of heart to the Garrick Theatre.

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.

Fri, 12 Jun – Fri, 3 Jul

A to B

A new coming-of-age love story of possibilities set against a Caribbean soundtrack.

Fri, 1 May – Tue, 30 Jun

606 Club May & June

May Shows, June Previews and Jazz on the Lawn at Fulham Palace, July.

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.

Thu, 11 Jun – Sun, 14 Jun

A Life in Four Seasons

Vivaldi’s masterpiece reimagined in an electric new dance work.

Thu, 7 May – Sat, 6 Jun

An Ideal Husband

Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy uncovers love, betrayal and scandal that prevails in modern, affluent London.

Sat, 20 Jun – Sat, 12 Sep

ARCADIA

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

Thu, 4 Jun – Sun, 28 Jun

How To Make a Mess

An unapologetically, delicious, mouth-watering new musical serves up a Love Letter to Nigella Lawson.

Tue, 21 Jul – Sun, 26 Jul

Good For Her!

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

Thu, 2 Jul – Sat, 11 Jul

Noda Map’s -320°F

A Faustian descent through myth, memory and other bad ideas.

Tue, 21 Apr – Fri, 12 Jun

The Queen and the Playwright

New photographic exhibition features rarely seen images from the Queen’s visit to the Czech Republic.

Thu, 30 Apr – Sun, 12 Jul

False Idol: Sian Fan

A new installation by Somerset House Studios member, Sian Fan.

Sat, 6 Jun

The Artists’ Fair 2026

Somerset House Studios' annual alternative artist-led market returns for its fourth edition.

Fri, 19 Jun

RnB Summer Ball

RnB Summer Ball launches with RnB Royalty headliners Jodeci, TLC & Blackstreet.

Thu, 25 Jun

The Windrush Suite & Echo in the Bones

The UK’s finest musicians across jazz, classical and contemporary music assemble for a landmark concert.

Tue, 27 Oct

Jorge Drexler

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

Wed, 6 May – Sat, 6 Jun

FLUSH

A comedy drama exploring sisterhood set within one nightclub bathroom.

Sat, 11 Jul

Shanay Holmes

Award-winning West End star Shanay Holmes announces debut solo concert at Cadogan Hall.

Thu, 7 May – Sat, 13 Jun

Quartet in Autumn

A wry and poignant ode to ageing, friendship and the strange poetry of everyday life.

Fri, 10 Apr – Fri, 12 Jun

Desire to Create: Baťa’s Architecture of Belonging

New exhibition at the Czech Centre exploring Tomáš Baťa's legacy in the UK.

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.

Sat, 2 May – Sat, 6 Jun

Sherlock Holmes

A thrilling new adventure, hurtling through the streets of London and down the River Thames to the heart of Regent’s Park.

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.

Sat, 25 Apr – Sat, 18 Jul

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

An uplifting new musical that tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba.

Tue, 24 Mar – Sun, 12 Jul

Konrad Mägi

Dulwich Picture Gallery announces first UK exhibition on Konrad Mägi to open in March 2026.

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.

Sat, 24 Oct – Sun, 21 Jun

Women in Print: 150 Years of Liberty Textiles

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

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