
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Stage adaptation of Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest arrives at the Old Vic London. A gripping drama set in a psychiatric ward that probes power, individuality, and rebellion, brought to life by a seasoned cast in an iconic theatre.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?
At the London Palladium, What's Love Got To Do With It? delivers a dazzling theatre night, Tina Turner swagger on stage with blistering jukebox hits, sparkly costumes and a roaring, grand-scale energy.

Phantoms of July — UK Premiere
UK premiere of Julian Radlmaier’s fifth feature, Phantoms of July, screens at ICA. A witty, enigmatic comedy about a broken-hearted East German waitress and an Iranian YouTuber, weaving ghosts of the past with contemporary mysteries in a stylish European cinema setting.

Symposium | Seeds of Exchange: Canton and London in the 1700s
A livestream symposium accompanying Seeds of Exchange: Canton and London in the 1700s, examining early global trade links between Canton and London. Presented in conjunction with Garden Museum's exhibition, featuring expert talks on 18th‑century commerce and cultural exchange.
The Moth London GrandSLAM Championship
The Moth London's GrandSLAM Championship brings bold, true-life stories from top local tellers to the Queen Elizabeth Hall stage. Expect intimate, funny, and moving performances as finalists compete in a high-stakes, live storytelling contest.
What Next for London: Growth Commission Next Steps
Industry conference where London business leaders explore practical steps from the London Growth Commission to unlock the capital's growth. Attendees will hear insights on pro-growth measures, discuss next steps for implementation, and network with private-sector stakeholders at BusinessLDN on May 7, 2026.

Ne-Yo & Akon Live at The O2 Arena, London
Two global hitmakers Ne-Yo and Akon headline The O2 Bubble in London, delivering a high-energy night of R&B and pop. Expect crowd-pleasing vocals, big hits, and an electric arena atmosphere in one of London's premier venues.
Rival Consoles at KOKO
Rival Consoles and Ben Lukas Boysen bring immersive electronic sets to KOKO in London, delivering a double bill of synth-driven live performances in the iconic venue with moody atmospheres and high-energy grooves.
Change the Race Ratio: Leadership Representation Webinar
This online conference by BusinessLDN examines how to improve ethnic minority representation in senior leadership. It reviews the Race Ratio changes, presents data-driven insights, and shares practical strategies for organisations to foster fair leadership, with case studies and audience Q&A.
YCAT Public Final Auditions 2026
YCAT Public Final Auditions 2026 bring London's brightest young classical musicians to Wigmore Hall for the final round. Expect intimate, technically polished performances and a glimpse of future stars in one of the world's premier recital venues.
Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko Songlines Encounters
A night of Malian ngoni mastery as Bassekou Kouyaté teams with Amy Sacko for Songlines Encounters at Kings Place Hall One. Expect spine-tingling string lines, intricate call-and-response, and an intimate world-music concert in a renowned London venue.
Tonus Peregrinus: The Eton Choirbook – Crossroads of the Renaissance
Tonus Peregrinus presents Renaissance sacred choral works from the Eton Choirbook in a historically informed program. Performed at the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, the ensemble delivers pristine polyphony and expressive vocal blend that illuminates crosscurrents of the Renaissance.
LØLØ @ Electric Ballroom
Experience LØLØ live at the Electric Ballroom in London. A high-energy pop/electropop show inside the iconic Camden venue, delivering synth-driven hooks and dynamic crowd energy.
Brian Dillon & Olivia Laing: Ambivalence
Two acclaimed writers, Brian Dillon and Olivia Laing, discuss Ambivalence at the London Review Bookshop on May 7, 2026 at 7pm. This intimate literary talk probes doubt, perception, and the art of contradiction in contemporary writing.

Lunchtime Concert Emma Johnson Trio
Experience a refined lunchtime recital by the Emma Johnson Trio on the Imperial College London campus. This intimate classical concert offers accessible chamber music in a contemporary university setting, perfect for a midday cultural break for music lovers.
Bugge Wesseltoft @ Vortex Jazz Club
Experience a late-evening jazz double bill as Bugge Wesseltoft teams with Mark Wastell at the intimate Vortex Jazz Club in London. Expect piano-driven improvisation, spacious textures, and tactile electronics in a dim, club-lit setting that rewards attentive listening.

La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita screens at Prince Charles Cinema: Fellini’s 1960 Rome epic follows Marcello Mastroianni through decadence and longing, with timeless imagery, wit and cinematic grandeur.
Oscar Jerome @ Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Oscar Jerome performs a live jazz set at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. An intimate, high-caliber night of contemporary jazz in a world-famous venue.

The Sounds of Soul: A Colemine Showcase
Experience a night of soulful, groove-forward live music as Colemine Records brings its roster to The Jazz Cafe. Expect tight horn sections, vintage soul vibes, and contemporary edge in an intimate London setting.

The Best in Stand Up
Stand-up night featuring MC Stephen Grant and acts Andy Askins, Michael Odewale, Dane Buckley, and Lily Phillips at The Comedy Store in London.

Fires and Fascism
Fires and Fascism is a lecture at UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies examining the rise of fascist movements, their historical contexts, and their relevance to contemporary politics, with expert discussion and Q&A.

Book Launch: Trademarks and Free Speech
Join UCL Laws for the book launch of Trademarks and Free Speech, a critical exploration of how trademark rights intersect with free expression. Authors and scholars discuss legal theory, recent cases, and policy implications in a scholarly, university setting.
Rationale @ HERE at Outernet
Rationale headlines a live London show at HERE at Outernet. Expect polished vocal hooks and moody soul-pop textures delivered in the venue's immersive, multimedia setting. A high-energy, intimate concert experience blending modern R&B-infused pop with cinematic production.

The Cinema of Olaa Zhyzhko: Just Drifting + Olaa’s Ark
UK premiere of two short films by Olaa Zhyzhko (Just Drifting; Olaa’s Ark) at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. An intimate autofiction-influenced program exploring identity and perception, pairing immersive storytelling with concise cinematic form.
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