Events in London

London Marathon 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Canary Wharf

Sports

Watch thousands of runners tackle the iconic 26-mile course from Greenwich Park to The Mall, cheered on by huge crowds along Canary Wharf and central London. London Marathon 2026 promises electric race day energy, record pace moments, and a festival atmosphere for spectators.

Fabric Night: Rhadoo, Margaret Dygas, Cem Özden & Guests

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

fabric

Nightlife

Fabric Night at BRIC in London features Rhadoo, Margaret Dygas, Cem Özden and guests, a marathon session from 23:00 to 08:00 that winds through deep house, techno, and hypnotic hour-long sets.

Impact Investing Conference

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Kensington Conference and Events Centre

Conference

London-based Impact Investing Conference focusing on ESG, blended finance, and sustainable investing with keynote speakers from leading financial institutions.

Welcome to Hollywood Ball

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Roundhouse

Nightlife

Welcome to Hollywood Ball electrifies the Roundhouse with glamorous nightlife energy, neon-lit stages, retro Hollywood vibes, and DJ sets that keep the brick arches pulsing all night.

TCS London Marathon

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 10:30

Blackheath Common

Sports

Join the iconic TCS London Marathon, kicking off at Blackheath and finishing on The Mall. A premier mass-participation road race famed for its electric city crowds, elite athletes, and a celebration of endurance through central London.

Andy McKee @ LVLS

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

LVLS

Music

Andy McKee brings intimate acoustic-guitar magic to LVLS in London, weaving looping melodies and percussive tapping through a moody, candlelit room that celebrates his virtuosic fingerstyle.

Y U QT & Very Special Guest (All Night Long) – 4 Saturdays at Phonox

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 23:00

Phonox

Nightlife

Phonox in Brixton hosts a four-Saturday residency: Y U QT headlines with a Very Special Guest for an All Night Long club night, spinning electronic beats from late evening through the long night. Expect peak-time DJ energy, sleek venue vibes, and a dancefloor charged with top-tier guest sets.

Kokuho: A Kabuki Salon

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Screening of Kokuho: A Kabuki Salon at The Garden Cinema, offering a nuanced look at Kabuki theatre and salon culture. The English-language film blends Japanese performance with intimate cinema storytelling in a stylish venue. A cross-cultural art pick for theatre lovers.

North London Book Festival

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Alexandra Palace

Family

Family-friendly book festival at Alexandra Palace in North London offering storytelling, a poetry-writing session with Simon Mole, and dress-up activities for kids. A day of reading and imagination for young book lovers and their families, set in a welcoming venue with vibrant activities.

Laura Bates: The New Age of Sexism

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Alexandra Palace

Literature

Author Laura Bates discusses her book The New Age of Sexism at the North London Book Festival, held at Alexandra Palace. The talk offers timely analysis and is ideal for readers interested in gender equality and contemporary feminism.

Pentatonix at The O2

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 19:00

The O2 Arena

Music

Pentatonix electrify The O2 in London with their signature a cappella harmonies, dazzling vocal fireworks and stadium-scale energy inside one of the city's grand, cavernous arenas.

Natasha Brown: Universality

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Alexandra Palace

Literature

Author Natasha Brown discusses Universality at the North London Book Festival, held at Alexandra Palace. An insightful talk exploring themes of identity and society in contemporary fiction, with a follow-up Q&A.

Woman In The Dunes

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Woman in the Dunes (1964) at Prince Charles Cinema—a claustrophobic, psychological thriller about an entomologist entangled with a desert widow.

Ensemble Molière

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Chamber-music program by Ensemble Molière at Wigmore Hall in London. An intimate, refined classical recital featuring precise ensemble playing in the storied, acoustically revered venue. The 11:30 am concert promises a graceful stroll through elegant repertoire in a welcoming concert atmosphere.

Verdi: Requiem & Jamie Powe: Gun Mass

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 19:30

Cadogan Hall

Music

Cadogan Hall hosts Verdi's Requiem alongside Jamie Powe's Gun Mass, a towering evening of epic chorus, operatic drama, and contemporary edge in one of London's elegant concert halls.

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 17:00

The Shaw Theatre

Theater

A glow-in-the-dark ballet adaptation of Sleeping Beauty lights up London's Shaw Theatre with dazzling choreography and glowing costumes.

Natalie Haynes: No Friend to This House

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Alexandra Palace

Literature

Natalie Haynes discusses No Friend to This House at the North London Book Festival, held at Alexandra Palace. This author talk invites readers to explore history, feminism, and storytelling in a grand, atmospheric venue.

Simon Mole: A First Book of Dinosaurs and Bugs

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Alexandra Palace

Family

Join Simon Mole at Alexandra Palace for a family-friendly reading packed with playful poems, wacky games, and audience participation. The show celebrates dinosaurs and bugs, sparking imagination and a love of reading in young children and their families.

Author Talk: Kate Pankhurst at North London Book Festival

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Alexandra Palace

Literature

Author Kate Pankhurst speaks at the North London Book Festival held at Alexandra Palace, sharing insights into her work and the art of storytelling. The talk invites book lovers to a historic London venue for an engaging literary conversation and audience Q&A.

Rachel Parris: Introducing Mrs Collins

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Alexandra Palace

Literature

Author talk at the North London Book Festival as Rachel Parris presents Introducing Mrs Collins at Alexandra Palace. A lively, insightful discussion featuring excerpts and background on the novel, with Parris sharing storytelling insights in a warm festival setting.

Mini Museum: Stone Age Springtime

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Headstone Manor and Museum

Family

A hands-on family workshop at Headstone Manor and Museum where kids explore Stone Age life through playful activities inspired by real flint discoveries. Families uncover how early people lived and spark curiosity about prehistory.

Kate Muir & Charlotte Mendelson

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Alexandra Palace

Literature

Two acclaimed authors, Kate Muir and Charlotte Mendelson, take the stage at Alexandra Palace for an author talk at the North London Book Festival. This engaging session offers insights into their latest works, writing craft, and the world of contemporary fiction in a grand historic setting.

Caya by Fabric Neverdogs All Night Long

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

fabric

Music

Caya headlines an all-night set at Fabric with Neverdogs, delivering pounding electronic beats from 23:00 to 04:00 in London's iconic nightclub. A high-energy, club-night experience with immersive visuals and non-stop dancing until dawn.

Randall Goosby and Zhu Wang: Violin & Piano Recital

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

A distinguished violin-piano recital featuring Randall Goosby and Zhu Wang at Wigmore Hall in London. Expect a refined program pairing Romantic era masterworks with contemporary pieces, delivered in the hall’s renowned intimate acoustics.

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