Art Wednesday 23 April
Turner's Kingdom: Beauty, Birds and Beasts Exhibition
Exhibition of 15 animal and bird paintings by J.M.W. Turner at Turner's House in Twickenham on loan from British public collections.
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Entertainment Wednesday 23 April
Sinners Film Release by Ryan Coogler
Historical horror epic with Michael B Jordan set in 1932 Mississippi blending drama, romance, musical and supernatural elements in cinemas from April 18.
Entertainment Wednesday 23 April
Queer East Festival
Celebrate boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ artists from East and Southeast Asia with film, performance, art, literature, and dance across iconic London venues including BFI Southbank and The Barbican.
Entertainment Wednesday 23 April
Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Pop-up Experience
Immerse yourself in Chanel's interactive pop-up celebrating the new Chance Eau Splendide fragrance with games, photo ops, candy floss, makeup consultations (£60), and a party with DJs on 1 May.
Food Wednesday 23 April
The Riverside Market Soft Launch at Fulham Pier
Explore South West London’s new culinary and cultural destination featuring vendors like Tinie Tempah’s Raps, Goila Butter Chicken, and Aussie-inspired Happy Endings, overlooking the Thames.
Food Wednesday 23 April
Wine Tombola at Gloria Trattoria
Discover five blind-tasted Sardinian wines, enjoy a burrata-laden tutti prodotti tower, and a chance to win a trip to Sardinia’s Olianas Winery, led by head of wine Marica.
Nightlife Wednesday 23 April
Japanese Happy Meal at Archive & Myth
Experience a speakeasy-style bar offering a curated trio of drinks including Sapporo premium beer, KAY Sake sipper, and a Japanese slipper cocktail with Yuzu-infused sake and Midori.
Food Thursday 24 April
Jimmy's BBQ Club – Summer Season
Al fresco pop-up restaurant on South Bank serving a six-course tasting menu with local produce and table barbecuing. A live fire pop up restaurant with an interactive BBQ built into every table on the Southbank and a street food space downstairs, serving a riverside dining experience.
Entertainment Friday 25 April
Poetry Pyjama Party
A cosy night of writing, sharing, and slippers inviting first-time or inexperienced poetry performers to workshop writing and read their work in a comfortable space. Led by Ella Dorman-Gajic and includes writing exercises, games, and an optional open mic sharing. Pyjamas are highly recommended.
Entertainment Friday 25 April
Performance Festival 2025
V&A museum festival exploring the theme of illusion with live performances, talks, screenings, and workshops for all ages, many free. The V&A’s annual Performance Festival returns with a 10-day programme exploring the theme of illusion. Expect shadow puppetry, zine-making workshops, screenings from BalletBoyz, immersive audio experiences, and talks on classical dance and forgotten women magicians. Most events are free, but some need booking.
Music Friday 25 April
Brick Lane Jazz Festival
The Brick Lane Jazz Festival returns for a weekend of live jazz performances featuring headline acts like Laraaji, Adi Oasis, and Ragz Originale. Discover emerging and legendary jazz acts performing at the Truman Brewery and nearby venues, showcasing London's vibrant, genre-blending jazz scene. The 2025 edition features artists like Laraaji, Adi Oasis, and Ragz Originale.
Nightlife Friday 25 April
Joia Battersea Rooftop Season Launch Party
Enjoy the return of rooftop season with DJ Fat Tony, Iberian-inspired hot dogs, and small plates by chef Henrique Sá Pessoa; tickets include two tokens redeemable on food or drinks.
Comedy Saturday 26 April
Don't Stop I'm About To Jazz - Comedy Jazz Show
Stand-up comedy show with live music at Leicester Square Theatre featuring comedians and comedy musicians.
Entertainment Saturday 26 April
Wicked Sing-Along Screening
Outdoor sing-along screening of Wicked at the Rooftop Film Club in Peckham with live audience participation.
Entertainment Saturday 26 April
King's Day Celebration
Dutch national holiday celebration at the Dutch Church with market stalls, food and drink, raffle, prize for best orange dress, and Dutch anthem.
Entertainment Saturday 26 April
Tweed Run
Fashionable cycling event with competitions for best dress, moustaches, nicest bikes, and stops for tea, picnic, and cocktail in London streets and parks. An impeccably well-dressed jaunt around central London with hundreds of cyclists dressed in vintage tweed, including vintage bikes, tea breaks, a picnic stop, and a prize for Best Dressed.
Entertainment Saturday 26 April
Classic Car Boot Sale
Weekend event in King's Cross featuring pre-1990 vehicles, vintage shopping, food and dancing plus vintage garment care advice at the Repair Shop. An upscale car boot sale featuring rare classic vehicles selling vintage fashion, homewares, and collectables with mobile eateries and DJs playing vintage vinyl in King's Cross. A vintage market selling old-school threads, music, and bric-a-brac from vintage cars, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Entertainment Saturday 26 April
Chronic Youth Film Festival
A weekend of screenings and events at Barbican showcasing emerging and underrepresented filmmakers, including the UK premiere of the film Tiger. Two-day film festival at the Barbican curated by young people aged 16-24, screening new and UK premiere films, themed 'Against All Odds'.
Entertainment Saturday 26 April
Red Roses vs France Women’s Rugby Game
Watch England’s Red Roses take on France in the Guinness Women's Six Nations game at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium, with half-time entertainment by Rizzle Kicks for a family-friendly day out.
Family Saturday 26 April
Let There Be Light: Children's Talk
Physics talk at Royal Institution for children aged 10+ about the existence of light, followed by an adults event in the evening.
Family Saturday 26 April
Books in the Park Festival
Literary festival with talks, guided walks, workshops and cheese tasting for adults and children at Beckenham Place Park. A literary festival set among the trees at Beckenham Place Park with author talks, workshops, kids’ storytelling, nature walks, a pop-up bookshop, and local food stalls.
Food Saturday 26 April
Italian Bottomless Brunch
New Italian-themed bottomless brunch at The Market Kitchen & Terrace in 22 Bishopsgate, including prosecco or Aperol spritz and access to the Horizon 22 viewing gallery.
Food Saturday 26 April
Engel Bar Summer Terrace Opening and Champagne Brunch
Relax at Engel Bar’s new outdoor terrace in the City with spritzes, chilled rosé, German hot dogs, schnitzels, and a decadent Champagne brunch every Saturday.
History Saturday 26 April
Unusual Islington Walking Tour
Guided walk revealing hidden alleyways, secret gardens, and architectural oddities in Islington.
History Saturday 26 April
HistFest
A weekend of history talks, discussions and live performances covering topics like Titanic, Ancient Mesopotamia, Auschwitz, Jane Austen, and royal scandals at the British Library. A weekend of history talks, discussions, and live performances covering topics like Elizabeth I, the Titanic, Ancient Mesopotamia, Jane Austen, and the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz.
Music Saturday 26 April
Squid Live Concert at Roundhouse
Catch the art-rock band Squid performing their third album in full, blending post-rock, art-rock, electronica, and folk influences.
Music Saturday 26 April
Jazz Brunch at 108 Brasserie
Monthly jazz brunch in Marylebone featuring unlimited antipasti, salads, seafood, seasonal brunch dishes, and desserts with live music.
Music Saturday 26 April
Multitudes Festival
Festival at Southbank Centre featuring orchestral music, dance, visual art, and poetry. Includes performances by Multi-Story Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A new arts festival featuring classical music remixed with spoken word, film premieres with live scores, and responses to contemporary exhibitions.
Music Saturday 26 April
La Linea Latin Music Festival
Latin music festival with shows including Francisco, el Hombre's farewell at Jazz Cafe and Queer Salsa Takeover at Brixton House.
Music Saturday 26 April
Gladiator in Concert
Screening of Gladiator at Royal Albert Hall accompanied by Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing Hans Zimmer's score live to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary.
Nature Saturday 26 April
Beekeeping Course
Two-day beginner course focused on urban beekeeping, covering husbandry skills, bee diseases, hive components, and making beekeeping equipment.
Theatre Saturday 26 April
Womb Party - Dance Theatre
Interactive dance theatre show exploring reproductive justice and power of choice at The Place.
Art Sunday 27 April
Salt Cosmologies Exhibition
Free exhibition at Somerset House featuring an 80m-long fabric installation about Britain's imperial salt taxation in India, plus related indoor exhibits.
Comedy Sunday 27 April
Comedy Hypnosis Show
Mind reading and comedy hypnosis show by Daniel Sinclair at Backyard Comedy Club with impressive live predictions and hypnosis acts.
Comedy Sunday 27 April
Shoot From The Hip Improv Comedy Show
Improv comedy with chaotic games and epic scenes at Clapham Grand.
Entertainment Sunday 27 April
Netball Super League: London Pulse vs Cardiff Dragons
Netball match at the Copper Box Arena in the Olympic Park with London Pulse playing Cardiff Dragons.
Entertainment Sunday 27 April
Wayzgoose Annual Event
Annual letterpress-themed fair with stalls selling printing supplies, paper, printed items, and second-hand books at St Bride Foundation.
Entertainment Sunday 27 April
Lazy Flea Spring Flea Market
Vintage market at Chiswick House and Gardens featuring 30+ traders selling homewares, clothing and jewellery.
Entertainment Sunday 27 April
Vintage Superstore Market
Vintage and pre-owned clothing market by weight at Big Penny Social in Walthamstow with no minimum spend.
Entertainment Sunday 27 April
Chelsea Women vs Barcelona Femeni UEFA Women's Champions League Semi-final
Football match at Stamford Bridge featuring Chelsea Women against Barcelona Femeni. Family-friendly event with activities and tickets starting from £10.
Family Sunday 27 April
Craft and Chill Sundays
Crafting sessions for adults at Well Bean Co Café with all materials provided, pay-what-you-can, focused on folk art textiles this month.
Family Sunday 27 April
London Marathon 2025
Annual marathon event with thousands of runners, notable for road closures and bus diversions along the route.
Food Sunday 27 April
Bottomless Sushi Feast at Inamo with Easter Sushi Chick
90-minute unlimited sushi and Asian tapas feast featuring a special seasonal Easter Sushi Chick available until April 27, priced at £27.95 with Time Out offer.
Food Sunday 27 April
Parisian-style Sunday Feast at Henri
Enjoy a new Sunday lunch menu featuring dry-aged roast duck crowned with confit duck leg and cassoulet, alongside duck fat frites and rhubarb and tonka bean custard mille feuille in Covent Garden.
Henri, 14, 15 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8QH Whole duck for four £120; half duck for two £60 Website
Food Sunday 27 April
Cheffy Masterclass with Atul Kochhar and Ashok Kumar
Join celebrated Indian chefs Atul Kochhar and Ashok Kumar for a lip-smacking masterclass featuring techniques and traditions of modern Indian cuisine, including dishes like marinated chicken murg malai tikka and meabass moilee with coconut and turmeric.
History Sunday 27 April
Drink, Death & Debauchery Walking Tour
Foundling Museum walking tour about 18th-century London's liquor history and William Hogarth's Gin Lane artwork, including a pub stop.
Music Sunday 27 April
Ring Out! - National Open Youth Orchestra Performance
Relaxed concert at Barbican with world premieres of piano concerto and new commissioned pieces by young disabled and non-disabled musicians.
Theatre Sunday 27 April
Madama Butterfly Opera
Puccini's Madama Butterfly performed by Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with antique kimonos and Japanese garden set at Fairfield Halls.
Theatre Sunday 27 April
The Piaf Story - Musical Theatre
Musical storytelling show about Edith Piaf's life performed by Susan Black at Theatre at the Tabard, with two performances.
Art Monday 28 April
AdWomen Exhibition
Celebration of 100 years of women in advertising showcasing historic adverts and women's roles over the last century at the Museum of Brands.
Art
Frameless 360° Immersive Art Experience
Experience 42 masterpieces reimagined through cutting-edge technology with hypnotic visuals and dazzling scores at Marble Arch, tickets available with discount.
Art
Noah Davis Retrospective at Barbican
A retrospective of Los Angeles painter Noah Davis’s figurative works blending everyday Black life and dreamlike visions with political urgency.
Art
Leigh Bowery Exhibition at Tate Modern
Celebration of Leigh Bowery’s multifaceted artistry from club promoter to fashion designer, featuring his innovative looks and collaborations.
Art
Edvard Munch Art Exhibition at National Portrait Gallery
Catalogue of the Norwegian expressionist's portraits including more than just 'The Scream', highlighting his influence through intimate and energetic works.
Art
Ed Atkins Exhibition at Tate Britain
A vast survey of 15 years of work by contemporary artist Ed Atkins including videos, sculpture, installation, sound, painting, drawing, and 700 Post-It note sketches.
Art
Cartier Exhibition at Victoria & Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibition of over 350 Cartier objects including jewels, watches, and tiaras, featuring historical pieces and celebrity associations.
Art
Nora Turato Solo Exhibition at Institute of Contemporary Arts
UK debut of Croatia-born Nora Turato featuring her text 'pools' created with found language from media, conversation and online content.
Art
Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition
Over 300 striking global images by more than 60 photographers, including wildlife, architecture, and portraiture, at Somerset House.
Art
Antony Gormley Early Lead Sculptures Exhibition
Explore the early lead sculptures of Antony Gormley from the mid-1970s to the 1990s, showcasing the foundation of his iconic sculptural works.
Entertainment
W London Film Club Private Screenings
Film lovers’ intimate 38-seater cinema experience in the West End including cocktail, popcorn, with upgrades to 2-course meals and prosecco, starting at £24.
Entertainment
Queer East Festival – East & Southeast Asian Film and Arts
Film, theatre, dance, and art performances by LGBTQ+ East and Southeast Asian makers at the Rio Cinema, BFI Southbank, and ICA.
Family
Books in the Park Literary Festival
Author talks, guided walks, writing workshops, and children’s programs hosted in Beckenham Place Park with free and ticketed events.
Food
Bottomless Dim Sum and Prosecco at Leong’s Legend
Unlimited dim sum offerings including pork buns, soup dumplings and crab meat xiao long bao with prosecco from £24.95 in Chinatown with Time Out Offers.
Food
Sushi Kyu Omakase Dining Experience
Taste wallet-friendly omakase featuring sashimi, nigiri sushi with Akazu vinegar-seasoned rice, and a great selection of sake and karaoke in Soho's Sushi Kyu.
Nature
Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival
Experience 10,000 tulips in full spring bloom with expert talks and themed craft activities in the historic palace gardens.
Theatre
The Glass Menagerie Reworking at The Yard Theatre
A contemporary, music-infused revival of Tennessee Williams' classic drama focusing on family dynamics in a dreamy no-place setting.