Events for Adults in London

Commodity Trading Week Europe

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

ExCeL London

Conference

Commodity Trading Week Europe takes over ExCeL London with industry-leading speakers on risk management, digitalisation, and market strategy, turning the exhibition halls into a hub of insight, deals, and networks.

Innovate Finance Global Summit

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Guildhall, London

Conference

Innovate Finance Global Summit at Guildhall, London brings fintech leaders together for visionary talks, live demos, and high-impact networking that shapes the future of global finance.

Painting with pastels: Portraiture course

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

Art

Painting with pastels: Portraiture course at MATERIAL Gallery, London, invites you to explore soft textures and expressive linework, guiding beginners and enthusiasts to capture character with confidence.

Life Science, Digital Health, Research Frontiers - Startups & Professionals

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Sycamore Covent Garden, Great Queen Street, London, UK

Conference

NextGen Science presents Medicine & Innovation Edition—a summit for founders, executives, and researchers in life sciences, biotech, and digital health. Meet peers, explore frontier research, and forge partnerships at Sycamore Covent Garden in London.

Project Forum

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Business Design Centre

Conference

Project Forum is a free-to-attend industry conference at the Business Design Centre featuring a thorough exposition, a structured seminar program, and targeted roundtable discussions that unite industry experts and seasoned professionals for networking and knowledge-sharing.

In conversation with Juergen Maier, Chair of Great British Energy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 10:00

BusinessLDN

Conference

Join Juergen Maier, Chair of Great British Energy, for an in-conversation breakfast briefing at BusinessLDN as he discusses the UK’s energy transition, renewables scaling, and investment catalysts shaping the sector.

An Introduction to Women in Print

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 · All day

William Morris Gallery

Art

Join a guided tour at William Morris Gallery for an introduction to women in print, exploring influential artists, print techniques, and the historical impact of women in graphic arts. The session brings the gallery's collection to life with engaging highlights and stories.

Introduction to Astronomy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Learn the basics of astronomy with expert tutors from Royal Observatory Greenwich

Workshop

Beginner-friendly astronomy course led by expert tutors from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This session at the National Maritime Museum explains celestial basics, stargazing concepts, and telescope usage in a hands-on, museum setting.

Dark City: Director's Cut

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Dark City (1998) at Prince Charles Cinema, a sci-fi thriller about a man in a haunted city controlled by The Strangers.

How can a better economics help address the climate crisis?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 14:00

University College London (UCL)

Lecture

Join an insightful talk at UCL on how better economics can address the climate crisis. The session links economic theory with climate policy, carbon pricing, and sustainable growth, followed by audience Q&A.

Kathleen Ferrier Awards Semi-Final 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Join rising classical vocalists at Wigmore Hall for the Kathleen Ferrier Awards Semi-Final 2026. An intimate, discerning concert in London's iconic recital venue with finalists performing repertoire as judges select the next prize-winning voice.

BSL Interpreted Tours of The Coming of Age

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Gallery 1

Community

Join a British Sign Language interpreted gallery tour of The Coming of Age at Wellcome Collection in London. This free, accessible community event guides visitors through the exhibition with a knowledgeable guide, highlighting context and the art on display.

Physics Colloquium: Neutrino Sector & DUNE

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Blackett Building, Imperial College London

Lecture

Dr. Sowjanya Gollapinni presents a physics colloquium on deciphering the neutrino sector with the DUNE experiment. The talk covers latest neutrino measurements, oscillation phenomena, and implications for beyond-Standard-Model physics. A formal, in-person event at Blackett Building, Imperial College London.

IAS Book Launch: Critical Conditions

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 18:00

University College London (UCL)

Literature

Join scholars at UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies for the launch of Critical Conditions. The evening features a brief introduction, a reading from the new book, and a moderated discussion on contemporary critical theory, offering a lively, academic atmosphere in a historic campus setting.

Journalism Technology London Meetup

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 18:00

Newspeak House, 133 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 7DG, UK

Tech

Journalism Technology London Meetup at Newspeak House gathers journalists, technologists, and technical journalists to explore how tech can strengthen the journalism sector. Doors open at 19:00 with light dinner, followed by short talks and a lightly facilitated discussion to grow a London media-tech community.

Ese Evening Lecture Series: Energy Transition

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 18:30

South Kensington

Lecture

An engaging evening talk at Imperial's South Kensington Campus exploring the energy transition through science, technology, and policy. Researchers and practitioners discuss innovations, challenges, and practical paths toward a sustainable future.

Cleo from 5 to 7 [Cléo de 5 à 7]

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 19:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Agnès Varda's 1962 drama Cléo de 5 à 7 at Prince Charles Cinema; Cléo spends two hours waiting for biopsy results, wandering Paris and reflecting on her life.

Alex Warren @ The O2

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 19:30

The O2 Arena

Music

Alex Warren electrifies The O2 in London with soaring pop-rock hooks and witty banter, as a stadium-sized crowd lights up under a sea of colors and the arena’s famous glow creates a night of high-energy, intimate spectacle.

Zakia Sewell in conversation with Lanre Bakare

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 19:30

Daunt Books Notting Hill

Literature

Zakia Sewell engages in a lively literary conversation with Lanre Bakare at Daunt Books Notting Hill. An intimate evening exploring contemporary writing, storytelling, and ideas in a beloved bookshop, with author insights and audience Q&A.

PRESIDENT @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:00

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Music

PRESIDENT headlines the neon-lit O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, delivering electric indie-rock through brick arches, soaring choruses, and a crowd-chant roar under the venue's intimate floor and balcony vibe.

Queer Minyan

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:00

London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

Community

Queer Minyan is a monthly Shacharit service for queer Jews and allies hosted by Jewish Autonomous Queers at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Doors open at 7pm; the service begins around 7:45pm with tefillin lending available, aiming to reach kaddish by about 8pm. A welcoming, inclusive space for prayer and fellowship.

Nieve Ella at The Lower Third

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:00

The Lower Third

Music

Nieve Ella performs at The Lower Third in London, delivering an intimate set of shimmering vocals and moody melodies inside the brick-walled room where close-up moments and warm acoustics elevate the night.

Frank London plays London

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Rich Mix, The Studio

Music

Trumpeter Frank London performs at Rich Mix's Studio in London, blending jazz with world and klezmer influences for an intimate evening of virtuosic trumpet and adventurous grooves.

Cooper Alan at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:00

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Music

Cooper Alan brings a country-tinged pop night to the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, where twangy guitars, heartfelt storytelling, and a candlelit, glittering venue fuse for a small-town mood on a grand stage.

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