Events in London

Zeds Dead @ Fabric London

Fri, 1 May 2026

Databricks London

Music

Zeds Dead headlines an electric night at Fabric London, joined by Nina, IMANU, Skeptical, Caspa, SP:MC, Mystic State, Cimm and Hijinx. The club’s world-renowned soundsystem and immersive bass-heavy electronica promise a signature London club experience.

Talk and draw: Whistlejacket

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Workshop

Join a guided Talk and Draw workshop at the National Gallery inspired by George Stubbs' Whistlejacket. A short gallery talk pairs with hands-on drawing prompts, delivering a creative, studio-style drawing session amid the museum's iconic artworks.

Friday Lates student takeover: UAL Central Saint Martins

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Music

Friday Lates at MATERIAL Gallery in London showcases UAL Central Saint Martins talent with a student takeover—live music, bold performance, and late-night energy across art and sound.

Kiiōtō @ Kings Place

Fri, 1 May 2026

Kings Place

Music

Kiiōtō headlines a night of electronic music at Kings Place in London, joined by Lamb and Lou Rhodes. The trio blends lush synth textures with evocative vocals in a venue known for intimate, immersive concerts.

Sitar at sunset, inspired by Monet: Tommy Khosla

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Music

At MATERIAL Gallery in London, Tommy Khosla threads sitar melodies with Monet-inspired visuals as sunset bleeds across the room, fusing classical strings with impressionist mood for a spellbinding evening.

Competing at Cannes

Fri, 1 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Screening of Competing at Cannes at The Garden Cinema, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Cannes Film Festival and the pressure-packed world of competition among filmmakers. A must for cinephiles and festival-goers.

British Sign Language (BSL) Talk: Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Lecture

At MATERIAL Gallery in London, the British Sign Language Talk on Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse turns a lecture into a vivid, inclusive moment—live BSL interpretation, intimate gallery setting, and sharp insight into 19th‑century equine portraiture.

Members' Scratch Night

Fri, 1 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

An intimate screening night at The Garden Cinema featuring members' short films and rough cuts, offering a glimpse of emerging filmmakers in an inviting indie cinema setting.

Mura Masa @ The Cause

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 17:00

The Castle

Music

Mura Masa headlines The Cause in London with Angelita, Anu and Proc Fiskal. An intimate electronic night at the iconic venue features synth-heavy sets, pulsing bass, and immersive visuals that fuse tropical-tinged beats with experimental textures.

May Bank Holiday Yoga Retreat

Fri, 1 May 2026

Sivananda Yoga Centre London

Wellness

During the May Bank Holiday, London's Sivananda Yoga Centre hosts a restorative yoga retreat—meditation, asana, and community designed to renew body and spirit.

Jean Rondeau Harpsichord Recital

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

French harpsichordist Jean Rondeau performs a refined recital at Wigmore Hall on 1 May 2026 at 7:30 pm, presenting intimate Baroque and classical keyboard works in London's revered venue. Expect crystal-clear touch, elegant phrasing, and a focused, intimate concert experience.

FabricLive: Zeds Dead, Imanu, Caspa & Skeptical

Sat, 2 May 2026

fabric

Music

FabricLive at BRIC brings Zeds Dead, Imanu, Caspa & Skeptical for an all-night bass assault from 23:00 to 06:00, in a brick-walled venue that hums with low-end, neon glow, and dancefloor roar.

Curators' introduction to Zurbarán: Livestream (online access)

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Conference

Curators' introduction to Zurbarán streams live from MATERIAL Gallery in London, a thoughtful conference with talks and conversations around the House Members Exhibition, open to members online.

Ivo Neame Trio with Walter Smith III

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

On May 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the Ivo Neame Trio performs with Walter Smith III at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. A refined evening of contemporary jazz in the club’s intimate, legendary setting, showcasing inventive piano-led trio interplay and standout saxophone solos.

Handel Water Music by Candlelight

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

Experience Handel's Water Music performed by a live ensemble in candlelit surroundings at the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields. This intimate Baroque concert in central London blends shimmering strings with a historic church setting. A romantic evening of period melodies in a celebrated venue.

"Quartet for the End of Time" | The Trans-Atlantic Ensemble

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

National Liberal Club Westminster

Music

An intimate chamber music recital by The Trans-Atlantic Ensemble performing classical quartet works, including the iconic Quartet for the End of Time, at the National Liberal Club Westminster. A refined evening of precise playing and lyrical expression in a historic London venue.

Sherlock Holmes

Sat, 2 May 2026

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Theater

A stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre delivers a dramatic mystery as Holmes and Watson chase a mastermind behind a jewel conspiracy in London.

North By Northwest

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest screens at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1959 cross-country chase starring Cary Grant.

Violin and Piano Recital

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 14:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Violin and piano recital at Wigmore Hall featuring a renowned violinist and pianist. The program highlights intimate chamber music with lyrical violin lines and sensitive piano accompaniment, in a storied London venue on May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Catalan Future Icons: Maria Arnal & Queralt Lahoz

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

In London's Jazz Cafe, Catalan future icons Maria Arnal & Queralt Lahoz fuse hypnotic vocals with bold electro-pop, turning intimate venue warmth into a radiant, boundary-pushing duet.

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Relive Peter Weir's 1975 thriller Picnic at Hanging Rock at Prince Charles Cinema in London, where a sunlit school picnic near Hanging Rock spirals into mystery and eerie tragedy.

Silver Casting for Jewellery Making: One-Day Workshop

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

An in-person, six-hour workshop in London teaching silver casting for jewellery making. Hosted by Craft Courses London on May 1, 2026 (10:00–16:00), this hands-on session covers basic casting techniques and finishing to produce a small jewellery piece in a friendly studio setting.

Kneebody – Reach (2 Shows)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 19:30

Vortex Jazz Club

Music

Grammy-nominated Kneebody brings their explosive jazz fusion to Vortex Jazz Club for two live shows. Expect blistering improvisation and high-energy grooves blending rock edge with virtuosic jazz in an intimate London venue.

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Sat, 2 May 2026

1-4 Argyll St, W1F 7LD London, United Kingdom

Comedy

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv brings razor-sharp, approachable politics and pratfalls to 1-4 Argyll Street, fusing stand-up with character comedy in a London night that promises laughs, insight, and gasps.

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