Events in London

Suzi Quatro @ London Palladium

2026-04-15T19:30:00

The London Palladium

Music

Rock icon Suzi Quatro lights up the historic London Palladium, delivering fierce guitar swagger and evergreen hits in a high-energy evening that makes this iconic venue feel electric and intimate all at once.

Africa Prize Lecture: Bats and hidden biodiversity in Africa

2026-04-15T19:00:00

The Royal Society

Lecture

An engaging Royal Society Africa Prize Lecture exploring how bats illuminate hidden biodiversity across Africa, revealing ecological roles, conservation stakes, and innovative methods for uncovering unseen species in the region.

Kurt Elling @ Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

2026-04-15T18:30:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Kurt Elling @ Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London.

Transcription: Ben Lerner and Octavia Bright

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Foyles

Literature

An intimate literary evening at Foyles in London, featuring readings and conversation with Ben Lerner and Octavia Bright around Transcription. A bookish showcase of contemporary fiction and poetry by two acclaimed authors.

The Tree of Life

2026-04-15T16:05:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life (2011) at Prince Charles Cinema. A visually lush, philosophical drama following the O'Brien family in Texas, exploring memory, faith, and the meaning of existence. An intimate, acclaimed arthouse cinema experience on the big screen.

Deborah Levy: My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein

2026-04-15T20:45:00

Purcell Room

Literature

Renowned author Deborah Levy discusses her new novel My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein on the Purcell Room stage at the Southbank Centre. Expect sharp insights into Parisian literary circles, Levy's deft prose, and an intimate evening of reading and conversation.

Marlon Williams @ Islington Assembly Hall

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Islington Assembly Hall

Music

Marlon Williams graces Islington Assembly Hall with smoky country-tinged indie, The Maes in tow, weaving heartfelt ballads and electric twangs under balcony lights.

Natalie Williams & Jamie Safir Trio

2026-04-15T21:00:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Natalie Williams and the Jamie Safir Trio bring an evening of stylish jazz to Ronnie Scott's in London. Expect swinging vocal lines, tight piano and drums, and an intimate club atmosphere that’s legendary in the city’s jazz scene.

WU LYF @ Village Underground

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Village Underground

Music

Indie rock outfit WU LYF headlines Village Underground in London, delivering soaring guitars, thunderous rhythm, and immersive energy for a gritty, club-show experience that captures the band's anthemic live sound.

Audition

2026-04-15T16:15:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Takashi Miike's Audition (1999, 115 mins) screens at Prince Charles Cinema, London—a disturbing horror thriller where a fake dating service spirals into chilling, unforgettable dread.

AWS AI In Practice #4

2026-04-15T18:00:00

AutogenAI

Tech

Join AWS AI In Practice #4 at AutogenAI for a hands-on look at real-time accessibility powered by Signapse. CTO Alex Le Peltier and Daniel Jones discuss how AI can sign for the world in real time, from Heathrow flight announcements to Netflix streams, in a focused, professional tech meetup.

Gwendoline Riley in conversation with Max Liu

2026-04-15T19:30:00

Daunt Books Marylebone

Literature

Gwendoline Riley chats with critic Max Liu in a moderated conversation at Daunt Books Marylebone, exploring Riley’s craft and recent work in an intimate London bookstore setting and offering readers behind-the-scenes insights into her fiction.

Ellen Kent Farewell Opera Tour: Carmen

2026-04-16T01:00:00

Alexandra Palace

Theater

Attend the Ellen Kent Farewell Opera Tour: Carmen at Alexandra Palace. This touring production of Bizet's Carmen brings lush vocal performances, vivid costumes, and grand staging to a historic London venue for an unforgettable operatic experience.

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: A Practical Introduction & Real World Applications

2026-04-15T20:00:00

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

Lecture

Practical introduction to Zero-Knowledge Proofs that shows how you can verify facts without revealing sensitive data, with real-world applications beyond academia. The talk moves from core concepts to scalable, privacy-preserving use cases, hosted at Newspeak House in London.

Blue @ Eventim Apollo

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Eventim Apollo

Music

Blue, along with 911, lights up the regal Eventim Apollo in London with soulful alt-rock textures and soaring harmonies, a sweeping show under grand balconies and thrilled fans.

Olivia Cuttill Quintet

2026-04-15T19:45:00

Vortex Jazz Club

Music

London-based trumpet player and composer Olivia Cuttill leads her eponymous quintet for a night of inventive jazz at the Vortex Jazz Club. Expect bold melodies, sparkling improvisation, and a tight, intimate club atmosphere that showcases award-winning talent.

Shorts Block 5

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Genesis Cinema

Film

London Independent Film Festival 2026 presents Shorts Block 5, a curated program of short films screening at Genesis Cinema in Mile End. Experience bold storytelling across genres in an intimate London cinema as part of LIFF.

Pz’, Jeune Morty, Paxslim, Andi, Ms* Gloom (NTS 15)

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Colour Factory

Nightlife

An electronic music night at Colour Factory featuring Pz’, Jeune Morty, Paxslim, Andi, Ms* Gloom and guests, presented by FORM and NTS (NTS15). Running 7:00 PM–11:00 PM, this London venue promises underground club vibes and a diverse lineup.

WIRED Health

2026-04-16T01:00:00

Outernet London, London

Conference

WIRED Health brings bold healthcare tech minds to Outernet London, turning a futuristic space into a hub for demos, talks, and cross-disciplinary ideas shaping the next era of medicine.

ATProto London Hacknight

2026-04-15T18:00:00

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

Tech

ATProto London Hacknight at Newspeak House gathers developers and enthusiasts to discuss ATProto, the open decentralized protocol powering Bluesky, and to hack on projects in a friendly, collaborative setting.

Chase the Sun QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Riverside East, 5 Thornton Street, London, E20 2AD, United Kingdom

Sports

Join the Chase the Sun 5k & 10k at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London for an evening run on a fast, flat course. Choose 5k or 10k, earn themed medals, and soak up a festive, supportive vibe as dusk settles over the stadium grounds.

Skye Newman @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

2026-04-15T20:00:00

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Music

Skye Newman brings intimate indie-pop to the iconic O2 Forum Kentish Town, where brick arches meet neon lights and her soaring vocals twist through punchy guitars in an unforgettable London night.

Primitive Man @ New Cross Inn

2026-04-15T19:00:00

New Cross Inn

Music

Heavy doom night erupts at New Cross Inn in London as Primitive Man share the bill with Kollaps and Sea Bastard, delivering a thunderous, wall-of-sound set in a gritty, intimate pub.

DEPARTURES + Q&A

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Rio Cinema

Film

A British comedy-drama about a tumultuous relationship told through monthly secret trips to Amsterdam, leading to dramatic fallout, introduced by a post-screening Q&A at Rio Cinema in London.

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