Events in London

Aardman in Concert

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 16:30

Cadogan Hall

Music

Aardman in Concert at Cadogan Hall celebrating 50 years of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and friends with live orchestral scores.

Mathmagics! (family)

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 15:15

Royal Institution

Family

Join a family-friendly science event at the Royal Institution for Mathmagics!, a playful math-and-science program inspired by Christmas Lectures. Kids and adults explore curious ideas through demonstrations and hands-on activities in a welcoming, educational setting.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Arthur and Lucas Jussen

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

An evening with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields featuring pianists Arthur and Lucas Jussen at St Martin-in-the-Fields. A refined London concert in a historic church, blending orchestral color with a dazzling piano-duo centerpiece.

Buena Vista Social Club @ Toulouse Lautrec

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Toulouse Lautrec

Music

Iconic Buena Vista Social Club delivers a Cuban son and Afro-Cuban jazz night at Toulouse Lautrec in London. This intimate club setting promises rich percussion, brass, and soulful melodies, blending history and salsa-flavored energy for a vibrant, late-evening concert.

Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 19:45

Royal Institution

Lecture

Explore what counts as understanding in AI research and how researchers validate breakthroughs at the Royal Institution. The talk examines explainability, data, and the meaning of trust when machines learn, offering a thoughtful evening for curious minds.

Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio: Nueva Timba

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Étienne de Crécy @ Onyx

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 23:30

Onyx

Music

French electronic pioneer Étienne de Crécy headlines Onyx in London with Joris Delacroix behind him. A late-night club show delivering punchy electro-house vibes, high-energy beats, and a sleek, intimate venue setting.

The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 17:00

Greenwood Theatre

Theater

An interactive courtroom drama at Greenwood Theatre in London where the audience acts as the jury, listening to testimonies and deciding the verdict in a diamonds-and-lies theft thriller involving a high-profile necklace.

Songs & Stories: Ian Shaw & Jean Toussaint

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Two jazz luminaries, Ian Shaw and Jean Toussaint, share songs and stories in an intimate Ronnie Scott's night in London. Expect lush vocal lines, sparkling horn solos, and a quintessential club atmosphere.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in Concert

Sun, 3 May 2026

Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP London, United Kingdom

Music

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in Concert returns to Kensington Gore, London, with full orchestra breathing life into Tolkien's saga as the score swells around iconic visuals.

Fiesta Flamenca

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:30

Hackney Empire

Theater

Fiesta Flamenca brings flamenco superstar Macarena Ramirez to Hackney Empire for a powerhouse evening of feverish footwork, live music, and a cast of 100+ dancers and musicians in one of London’s largest flamenco showcases.

I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 15:30

Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue

Theater

London West End theatre production of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo Theatre, a political satire following Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby.

Yes @ London Palladium

Sun, 3 May 2026

The London Palladium

Music

Iconic prog-rock legends Yes perform at the historic London Palladium on May 3, 2026. Expect classic harmonies, intricate guitar work, and a powerful live sound in this legendary West End venue.

Met Opera 2025-26: Eugene Onegin

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas Limited

Film

From Curzon Cinemas in London, the Met Opera screens Eugene Onegin as a cinematic treat, with Asmik Grigorian returning as Tatiana after her acclaimed Butterfly debut, delivering heartbreak on the big screen.

Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman

Sun, 3 May 2026

London Coliseum

Music

Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman storms the London Coliseum for a one-night orchestral rock spectacular, with the ENO Orchestra sculpting Jim Steinman's greatest hits into thunderous, cinematic grandeur.

Claptone @ Exhibition White City

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Exhibition White City

Music

Claptone headlines an energetic electronic night at Exhibition White City in London, joined by Solardo and Alec Monopoly. Expect punchy house-infused sets, immersive visuals, and a high-energy club-night vibe in a spacious exhibition venue.

Next Wave of Latina Artists: Latinas of London

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

Next Wave of Latina Artists: Latinas of London at Jazz Cafe showcases rising London talents with infectious rhythm, smoky vocals and cross-cultural fusion in a vibrant club setting.

The Best in Stand Up

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 19:30

The Comedy Store

Comedy

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

Dom Whiting Presents Drum & Bass On The Boat

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Tower Millennium Pier

Music

Dom Whiting presents Drum & Bass On The Boat, a high-energy sunset DnB party aboard a Thames boat at Tower Millennium Pier in London. Expect bass-heavy electronic sets, festive riverside vibes, and a summer-night crowd.

Queer Horror Nights: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with Shadow Cast

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Rio Cinema

Film

Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) screen at Rio Cinema with a live Shadow Cabaret from London's queer cabaret scene, featuring drag kings and queens throughout the screening and a late-night cabaret finale.

Firangi at Naughty Piglets

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Naughty Piglets

Food

Firangi brings a French-South Asian dinner residency to Naughty Piglets in Brixton, serving inventive dishes like amritsari kulcha with marmite-honey glaze and scallop crudo with nimbu pani. Limited run Apr 14–May 2, 2026, at this intimate London restaurant.

Zlatomir Fungcello & Ariel Lanyi piano recital

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Two pianists Zlatomir Fungcello and Ariel Lanyi deliver a refined piano recital at Wigmore Hall, pairing lyrical classical repertoire with intimate acoustics in a premier London venue.

GBH @ New Cross Inn

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 19:00

New Cross Inn

Music

GBH and Commoner bring their high-octane punk set to London's New Cross Inn. Expect raw, pogo-ready riffs and crowd-chant choruses in an intimate club atmosphere that fans of classic UK punk won’t want to miss.

CREEPER @ Islington Assembly Hall

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Islington Assembly Hall

Music

British rock band Creeper headlines Islington Assembly Hall in London for an energetic evening of post-punk-inspired rock. Expect soaring guitars, theatrical vibes, and a packed, intimate indoor venue on May 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

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