Events in London

Complexity Science Symposium

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 10:30

Blackett Building, Imperial College London

Conference

A one-day interdisciplinary conference at the Huxley Building, Imperial College London, exploring complex systems, network theory, and data-driven approaches. The symposium features keynote talks, panels, and applied sessions linking theory to real-world research across disciplines.

CAVATINA Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 10:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Emerging collegiate ensembles perform refined classical repertoire in the intimate, historic Wigmore Hall during the CAVATINA Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition. Expect precise ensemble playing, lyrical lines, and top-tier chamber music in a prestigious London venue.

The Highways @ Royal Albert Hall

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 17:45

Royal Albert Hall

Music

London hosts a country-music lineup at the Royal Albert Hall as The Highways headline alongside Jon Pardi, Randall King, Kaitlin Butts, and Jack Van Cleaf. Expect soaring harmonies, twangy guitars, and a high-energy show in the iconic, acoustically rich hall.

Green Lung @ Various Venues

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 13:30

Music

Green Lung headlines a multi-venue Camden show featuring a slate of heavy psychedelic and doom acts across several venues. The lineup includes The Sword, Earthless, Truckfighters and more, delivering high-energy guitar-driven sets in a buzzing London music circuit.

The Neighbourhood at The O2

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 20:00

The O2

Music

Experience The Neighbourhood live at The O2 in London. This high-energy indie-rock show delivers punchy guitars, atmospheric synths, and crowd-pleasing anthems under sweeping arena lights, creating a vivid, immersive night for fans of bold, modern rock.

The Emirates FA Cup Final

Sat, 16 May 2026

Wembley Stadium

Sports

Witness the Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London, a storied football showdown on 2026-05-16 where the cup contenders battle for one of football's oldest prizes on the world-famous turf.

Royal Over-Seas League Gold Medal Final

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

The Royal Over-Seas League Gold Medal Final showcases top young classical instrumentalists competing for the prestigious prize, performed in Wigmore Hall's intimate recital venue in central London on 15 May 2026 at 19:30. A highlight of Britain's classical calendar.

Julian Lage @ Royal Festival Hall

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 20:30

Royal Festival Hall

Music

Jazz guitarist Julian Lage performs at London's Royal Festival Hall for an intimate evening of virtuosic improvisation and melodic invention in a grand concert hall setting.

Return of the Mortlake Tapestry – Garden Museum Talk

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Lecture

A formal afternoon at the Garden Museum explores the Mortlake Tapestry's journey home. Experts discuss its history, restoration, and cultural significance as the tapestry returns to the Garden Museum for a special lecture and reception.

The Keep

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Classic 1983 supernatural horror The Keep screens at Prince Charles Cinema, set in a WWII Romanian fortress that unleashes a deadly, otherworldly entity.

Silver Casting for Jewellery – One-Day Workshop (London)

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

Join a practical, hands-on one-day course in London to learn silver casting for jewellery making. This 6-hour workshop at Craft Courses London covers fundamentals, casting techniques, and finishing with guided instruction and all materials supplied.

Love, Actually and in Theory: Towards a robust science of love

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

Lecture

Public science lecture at The Royal Society in London exploring how rigorous research explains love, blending psychology, neuroscience, and theory to illuminate emotional bonds and social behavior with clear, evidence-based insights.

ORA Singers: Spirit of Place

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

The ORA Singers perform Spirit of Place at St Martin-in-the-Fields, a refined choral program that explores the sense of place through lush vocal textures. Set in the historic London church, the concert promises an intimate, acoustically rich evening with both contemporary and traditional works.

Fabriclive Takuya Nakamura X3 Butterfly Drs Doc Scott Bruk

Sat, 16 May 2026

fabric

Music

Fabric London hosts a late Fabriclive night headlined by Takuya Nakamura, X3 Butterfly, DRS, Doc Scott, and Bruk. From 23:00–05:00, the iconic club delivers pounding electronic and drum-and-bass rhythms in a dark, world-class setting.

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience In London's West End

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 20:30

President Hotel

Theater

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience returns to London's West End for its 13th year, a live, interactive comedy dinner show based on the iconic Fawlty Towers.

Pretty in Pink

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 19:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Pretty in Pink at Prince Charles Cinema in London screens the 1986 classic: Andie, Duckie and Blane navigate class and crushes with style, humor and heart on the big screen.

Wake in Fright

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 18:50

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Wake in Fright (1971): a psychological thriller about a teacher's desperate holiday spiraling into a remote Australian outback nightmare.

Play As We Are: A Symposium of Somatic Sound Practices

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 11:00

University College London (UCL)

Conference

An interdisciplinary conference at UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies exploring somatic sound practices. It features talks and discussions on embodied listening, movement, and sonic modalities in contemporary culture.

Members’ and Benefactors’ Spring Gardens Tour

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 15:00

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Community

Explore the Horniman Museum and Gardens on a guided Spring Gardens Tour exclusive to members and benefactors. Wander the outdoor grounds, learn about the site's horticultural history, and enjoy curated access with fellow supporters arranged by the museum.

Clinton Kane @ Islington Assembly Hall

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 20:00

Islington Assembly Hall

Music

Clinton Kane headlines Islington Assembly Hall in London for an intimate evening of modern pop-singer-songwriter tunes. Expect emotive vocals, melodic storytelling, and a polished live performance in a historic venue with great acoustics. A must-see for fans of contemporary, soulful pop.

Big Summer Kick-Off

Sat, 16 May 2026

Twickenham Stadium (Allianz Stadium Twickenham)

Nightlife

Experience a high-energy summer kickoff at Allianz Stadium in London. Big Summer Kick-Off brings stadium-sized party energy, late-night sets and a vibrant atmosphere to launch the season in style.

Spin physics in 2D van der Waals materials

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

Lecture

A focused lecture on spin physics in two-dimensional van der Waals materials, exploring spin-orbit coupling, magnetism, and prospective spintronic devices, hosted by The Royal Society in London.

Submotion Orchestra

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 20:30

EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

Music

Submotion Orchestra performs a live set at EartH in Hackney. Expect immersive electronic textures, lush downtempo grooves, and a club-by-the-venue vibe as fans pack into this renowned East London venue for a night of atmospheric electronica.

Biophysical immunoengineering: from insight to clinical application

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

Lecture

An evening lecture at The Royal Society exploring biophysical approaches to immunoengineering and their path from insight to clinical application, highlighting current research, translational challenges, and potential therapies.

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