Events in London

Economic briefing with the Bank of England

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 10:00

BusinessLDN

Conference

An expert-led briefing with the Bank of England to unpack current UK and London economic conditions, labour market signals, and the inflation and rate outlook across 2026. Ideal for finance, policy, and business professionals seeking pragmatic insights into monetary policy and macro risk.

Joe Bonamassa @ Royal Albert Hall

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:45

Royal Albert Hall

Music

Joe Bonamassa headlines a blistering blues-rock set at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall on May 6, 2026. Expect searing guitar tones, soulful bends, and crowd-pleasing riffs in a grand, intimate-sounding hall.

Jethro Tull @ London Palladium

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:00

The London Palladium

Music

Jethro Tull headlines the historic London Palladium for an evening of classic progressive rock. Expect flute-driven riffs, intricate arrangements, and high-energy renditions of fan favorites inside the iconic West End theatre.

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields at Sacred Grounds

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:30

Sacred Grounds

Music

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields performs at Sacred Grounds in London on May 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM, delivering refined classical repertoire with precise strings and lush orchestral color in an intimate venue.

Network - 50th Anniversary

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 13:25

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Network (1976) at Prince Charles Cinema to mark its 50th anniversary; a drama about an anchor's farewell and the ratings-driven media frenzy.

Makaya McCraven at Union Chapel

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:00

Union Chapel

Music

Makaya McCraven performs a genre-blending jazz set at Union Chapel in London, delivering an intimate, cinematic live experience inside the iconic church venue with emotive improvisation and rich, room-filling acoustics.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:30

Piccadilly Theatre

Theater

Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York sparkles with Broadway spectacle, romance and cabaret glamour, a dizzying night of song and dance—closing July 26, 2026.

Hastings International Piano Concert

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 14:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

An international piano recital at London's Wigmore Hall as part of the Hastings International Piano Concert series. Renowned pianists perform a refined program in an intimate, prestigious recital setting.

Redman plus guests

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:00

Electric Brixton

Music

Rap legend Redman headlines a high-energy hip-hop night at Electric Brixton in London, with guests. Doors open at 7pm and the show runs until 11pm, presented by Horizon Promotion & ChipShop. A must-see urban music event in the storied Brixton venue.

Sabrina Claudio @ Roundhouse

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:00

Roundhouse

Music

Two-time guest Sabrina Claudio headlines an evening at Roundhouse in London, with Sam Fischer as a special guest. This sleek R&B concert blends intimate acoustics in the iconic circular venue with polished vocals and moody production for a memorable live music experience.

David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:30

Hackney Empire

Lecture

Historian David Olusoga explores how firearms reshaped empires, wars and crime across centuries, weaving gripping storytelling with new insights into guns' social and political impact in this evening lecture at Hackney Empire.

Smart Homes to Smart Risks: Understanding IoT Security and Privacy

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:45

Royal Institution

Lecture

Explores how smart home devices create security and privacy risks, with practical safeguards for connected homes. A concise science lecture at the Royal Institution that demystifies IoT vulnerabilities and explains what users and developers can do to protect data and networks.

Ungrounding Book Talk with Eyal Weizman

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:45

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Lecture

Join Eyal Weizman, director of Forensic Architecture, for a book-talk celebrating the launch of Ungrounding. The discussion probes how violence, conflict, and environmental factors intertwine in Israel and Gaza, through investigative perspectives presented by Weizman at ICA.

Community Garden Action Days 3

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 14:00

Imperial College London

Community

Join a hands-on Community Garden Action Day at Imperial College London. Volunteers will help with planting, weeding, and tidying the campus garden, meeting on campus at 1pm. Great for students, staff, and locals who love the outdoors, sustainability, and community building.

Present With Impact Sessions 2

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 14:00

Blackett Building, Imperial College London

Workshop

A practical workshop at Imperial College London's Sherfield Building exploring effective presentation skills. Learn how to structure talks, engage audiences, handle questions, and deliver with confidence in interdisciplinary settings. This session is the second in the Present With Impact series.

The Music of The Lord of The Rings

Thu, 7 May 2026

Hackney Empire

Music

An immersive orchestral tribute at Hackney Empire honoring The Lord of the Rings score by Howard Shore, performed by the Mystery Ensemble in a cinematic concert that brings Middle-earth to life.

Chiaroscuro Quartet with Nicolas Baldeyrou (clarinet)

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

An intimate chamber recital at Wigmore Hall featuring the Chiaroscuro Quartet with clarinetist Nicolas Baldeyrou. Expect refined, precise interpretations of celebrated quartet repertoire in a renowned London venue on 6 May 2026 at 7:30 PM.

A Generation [Pokolenie]

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:20

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Classic Andrzej Wajda drama Pokolenie (A Generation, 1955) screening at Prince Charles Cinema; a stark 1950s Polish tale of youth facing WWII.

David Keenan & Andrew O’Hagan: Boyhood

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:00

London Review Bookshop

Literature

David Keenan and Andrew O’Hagan discuss Boyhood at the London Review Bookshop, a intimate literary event that threads memory, place, and coming-of-age storytelling in a warmly lit, bookish setting.

Governor’s Lecture Series – Reliving World War II

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:00

Chelsea Old Town Hall

Lecture

In London's Chelsea, the Governor’s Lecture Series features Lucy Colback examining how a generation was shaped by World War II, drawing on her book Afterbursts for insight into memory, conflict, and resilience.

Becoming nature positive

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:30

London School Of Economics

Film

Screening of the documentary Becoming Nature Positive at the London School of Economics' Global School of Sustainability, followed by a discussion on practical paths to nature-positive futures and biodiversity protection. The event invites students and professionals to engage with environmental storytelling and policy implications in an urban campus setting.

After @ Village Underground

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:00

Village Underground

Music

Live music performance by After at Village Underground in London. The venue's gritty, industrial space hosts a late-evening show with electronic textures and a vibrant club-night atmosphere.

Caribbean Politics: Decolonisation, Republicanism & Reparations

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 18:30

University College London (UCL)

Lecture

Join a scholarly talk at UCL examining Caribbean politics and the British monarchy, with emphasis on decolonisation, republicanism and reparations. The discussion places colonial legacies within contemporary constitutional debates and explores historical and political implications.

Jutes @ KOKO

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:00

KOKO

Music

Indie-pop act Jutes headlines KOKO in London, with Ally Nicholas as support, delivering catchy hooks in an intimate, indoor venue. A lively, high-energy night of contemporary indie at one of London’s iconic clubs.

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