The National Gallery Free Creative Space

The National Gallery invites visitors of all ages to a free, drop-in Creative Space. Explore art hands-on with drawing, painting and building activities in accessible gallery spaces—no booking required—creating playful, family-friendly moments in a world-class setting.

Aquinas Piano Trio

The Aquinas Piano Trio presents a refined chamber program at Wigmore Hall, London. Enjoy intimate dialogue between piano, violin, and cello in a venue renowned for its pristine acoustics and intimate recital atmosphere.

Westminster Abbey choristership

Discover the world of Westminster Abbey choristers with a family-friendly view of the Abbey Choir School. This program highlights specialist musical training and performance opportunities in an iconic London setting, offering an engaging glimpse into a centuries-old choral tradition.

Vikings: The Immersive Experience

Step into Viking history at Vikings: The Immersive Experience at Dock X in London. This family-friendly show blends a Junior VR adventure for younger visitors with hands-on exhibits, offering an engaging, educational journey through Norse legend in a dynamic venue.

Louis Tomlinson @ The O2

Pop superstar Louis Tomlinson headlines The O2 in London, backed by Pale Waves, delivering a high-energy arena show with chart-topping hits and dazzling production. A premier London night of live pop.

City Cruises

Join a family-friendly Thames river cruise with a hop-on hop-off pass, sailing between Greenwich, Tower, London Eye, and Westminster Piers. See London’s iconic riverside landmarks from the water and plan your perfect day with flexible pier access.

Character Encounters

Step aboard the Cutty Sark in London for a family-friendly morning of character encounters with Captain Woodget, shipwright Jock Willis, the figurehead Nannie, and the ship’s cook James Robson. An interactive, storytelling glimpse into naval life aboard this historic ship, ideal for curious kids and parents alike.

Mezzo-soprano recital with pianist

A refined afternoon recital at Wigmore Hall featuring a mezzo-soprano with a pianist. The intimate program spotlights lyric vocalism and nuanced piano partnership in one of London’s iconic classical venues, delivering polished artistry in a storied concert hall.

Nile Wilson Gymnastics

Nile Wilson Gymnastics offers children's gymnastics, freestyle and acrobatic dance classes plus holiday camps in London's Queens Park area. Run by NWG Academy, the program helps kids build strength, refine motor skills and improve flexibility in a safe, playful environment.

Observatory Unlocked

Observatory Unlocked invites families to explore the Royal Observatory Greenwich in the Meridian Courtyard with Explainers. Enjoy talks on the Observatory’s hidden stories, solar observing sessions, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity about space.

Royal Drawing School

Young artists aged 10–18 can join the Royal Drawing School at its Shoreditch Studio for hands-on drawing courses. With links to London museums and galleries and online options, the program offers expert tuition, portfolio-building guidance, and rich creative exploration to nurture talent.

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Family-friendly day at Battersea Park Children's Zoo with daily zookeeper feeding talks, meet-the-chicks at Little Cheeps Nursery, plus storytime and weekend crafts. Explore outdoor adventure play areas and engaging animal encounters in a charming London park setting.

Nocturne

Nocturne is a new original musical rooted in Norwegian folklore and folk music. It invites the whole family on a mysterious, inspiring journey filled with enchanting music, puppetry and physical theatre at Jacksons Lane in London.

The Jolly Postman

An interactive exhibition at The Postal Museum celebrating 40 years of The Jolly Postman. Families explore the beloved children's book through hands-on displays and postal-themed activities.

Operation Mincemeat

Discover Sundays

Join Discover Sundays at the National Maritime Museum in London, where a different artist each week guides families through the collection with hands-on creative activities inspired by maritime objects. Explore galleries and make keepsakes as you engage with art, history, and the sea.

MakeBeth

MakeBeth is a playful, interactive craft-along retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth for families at Arts Depot in London. With live music, puppetry and hands-on activities, the show invites children to join in as the tale unfolds.

Emma Smith: Live Album Recording

Emma Smith performs at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club as she records a live album, turning the iconic London venue into a rolling studio for a night of intimate jazz. Expect heartfelt vocals, tight backing musicians, and fresh takes captured for a forthcoming release.

Johan Dalene (violin) & Jeneba Kanneh-Mason (piano) – recital

A refined chamber concert at Wigmore Hall featuring violinist Johan Dalene and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason in a violin-piano recital. Expect lyrical, intimate repertoire delivered in the acoustically famed London venue.

Community Healing Art Workshop

Experience a free community art workshop at the William Morris Gallery centered on self-expression, emotional healing, and personal empowerment through art, music, and meditation. A welcoming creative space with guided activities and shared reflection led by facilitators.

Shipkeeping Wednesdays

Learn how Cutty Sark is kept shipshape as a team of shipkeepers explains their daily preservation work and demonstrates maintenance tasks. A hands-on, family-friendly look at maritime preservation aboard the historic ship in Greenwich.

National Symphony Orchestra

Cadogan Hall hosts the National Symphony Orchestra, delivering a sweeping program of symphonic mastery, refined strings and heroic crescendos, in a candlelit hall that feels like a cultivated heartbeat of London.

Lady Blackbird @ Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Lady Blackbird brings her soulful jazz to Ronnie Scott's, London's iconic Soho club. This live, intimate performance promises soaring vocals and finely threaded jazz harmonies in a famed venue renowned for standout nights. A must-see modern jazz event in the heart of London on May 4, 2026.

Young Actors Theatre

Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI) offers 50+ weekly classes in acting, musical theatre, writing, and dance, using drama to build confidence, creativity, and wellbeing. A long-running, family-friendly program for young performers in Islington.