Events in London

Fabric London Night: Del Garda, Zabiela, Nicolas Lutz

Sun, 17 May 2026

fabric

Nightlife

Late-night techno marathon at Fabric London featuring Francesco Del Garda, James Zabiela, Nicolas Lutz, Binh, Katya Azaad and Wax Material. From 23:00 to 07:00, the legendary club will pulse with cutting-edge electronic sounds across its famed rooms, inviting dancefloor explorers for a full-on underground experience.

Education World Forum

Sun, 17 May 2026

Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London

Conference

The Education World Forum 2026 brings global education leaders together to explore innovative solutions for inclusive, future-ready education systems.

A Guy Called Gerald @ FOLD

Sun, 17 May 2026

FOLD

Music

London club FOLD hosts A Guy Called Gerald in a high-energy electronic night, with Alicia, Total, CCL and more on the bill. Expect a club-ready mix of deep house and techno, immersive visuals, and a late-night vibe inside FOLD's intimate, famed venue.

2026 Basketball Play-Off Finals

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 13:30

The O2 Arena

Sports

London hosts the 2026 Basketball Play-Off Finals at The O2, a high-energy double-header that crowns the British season with both the Women’s and Men’s finals on one spectacular afternoon. Doors open at 12:30, with the Women’s final at 13:30 and the Men’s final at 16:45, delivering top-tier basketball in a landmark venue.

Re:Mind Film Festival presents Stoma

Sun, 17 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Screening from the Re:Mind Film Festival featuring Stoma at The Garden Cinema. A thoughtful, intimate look at lived experiences around stomas, typically accompanied by a Q&A, in a charming London venue.

Queer East Festival 2026

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Film

Queer East Festival 2026 is a cross-disciplinary film festival at the ICA on May 17, 2026, presenting boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema and moving-image works from East and Southeast Asia and their diaspora. Expect screenings, live arts, and immersive programs that explore queer stories across continents and cultures.

Seven Samurai [Shichinin no samurai]

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 12:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Catch Kurosawa's Seven Samurai at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1954 epic where a veteran swordsman recruits six allies to defend a village, a masterclass in suspense, action, and human drama.

Wimbledon Half Marathon

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 10:00

Wimbledon and Putney Commons

Sports

Kick off at Wimbledon Common for the Wimbledon Half Marathon, a scenic road race through Wimbledon with a great vibe, medals, goodies and a team warm-up to start. A classic London running event that attracts athletes of all levels.

Liya Petrova violin and Adam Laloum piano recital

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 12:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Two eminent soloists perform a violin-and-piano recital at Wigmore Hall. Liya Petrova (violin) and Adam Laloum (piano) present a refined program of chamber repertoire in the resonant London venue, renowned for its intimate acoustics and attentive audience.

Emmylou Harris @ Royal Albert Hall

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 19:30

Royal Albert Hall

Music

Grammy-winning singer Emmylou Harris headlines a London show at the Royal Albert Hall, joined by Jim Lauderdale and First Time Flyers for a memorable folk-country evening in one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Paul Simon

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 20:30

The London Palladium

Music

Paul Simon at Forest Hills Stadium delivers timeless folk-rock storytelling under Queens summer skies, weaving classic hits with intimate guitar-and-voice warmth in a legendary open-air show.

Country for Kids

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 11:00

Royal Albert Hall

Family

Country for Kids at the Royal Albert Hall is a family-friendly musical event for children aged 4–11, designed as a relaxed, expressive experience with no pressure to stay still or quiet. A fun, kid-centred introduction to country vibes in central London.

Wimbledon 10K

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 10:00

Wimbledon and Putney Commons

Sports

The Wimbledon 10K is a 10-kilometre road race launching at Wimbledon Common, looping through leafy Wimbledon streets in London. Expect a great vibe, a finish medal, goodies, and a team warm-up before the start—perfect for runners of all levels seeking a friendly, communal race atmosphere.

Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 20:30

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Comedy

Jonathan Van Ness sparkles at Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Hot & Healed, a high-gloss stand-up show blending fearless humor, hair-throwing charisma, and tender truths in a swanky West End setting.

Willie Colón: Salsa Forever

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

Willie Colón commands Salsa Forever at London's Jazz Cafe, where blazing brass, thunderous rhythms, and tropical heat fuse in a club that feels like a classic Caribbean fever dream.

Sunday Sessions Cherry Blossom Workshop

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Workshop

Join a Sunday workshop at the Garden Museum celebrating cherry blossoms. This free session offers hands-on exploration of blossoms, buds, and seasonal garden design in a relaxed, artsy setting.

Ati242 @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 20:00

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Music

Electronic act Ati242 headlines a live show at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, with Stabil on the bill. A high-energy night of pulsing techno and club-ready rhythms in the iconic venue, featuring immersive sound and stage visuals.

Southern Grit

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 10:00

Herne Hill Velodrome

Sports

Join a one-day gravel cycling adventure starting at Herne Hill Velodrome. This fully supported ride weaves gravel and single-track trails south of the Thames, kicking off with coffee and finishing with pizza and beer— a social, outdoor ride through London’s cycling routes.

Maisie Peters @ Union Chapel

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 18:00

Union Chapel

Music

Maisie Peters performs a live pop/singer-songwriter show at Union Chapel in London. The intimate church venue promises warm acoustics, melodic hooks, and intimate storytelling that fans love in a memorable evening of contemporary indie-pop.

Machine Head @ O2 Academy Brixton

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 19:00

O2 Academy Brixton

Music

Machine Head headlines O2 Academy Brixton in London, delivering thunderous riffs, brutal vocals and a wall of sound that roars through the Brixton venue. This high-energy metal night showcases a veteran act in one of London's iconic rock clubs, promising a memorable live show.

The Comedy Store Players

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 20:30

The Comedy Store

Comedy

The Comedy Store Players ignite The Comedy Store in London with fearless improvised sketches from a rotating lineup—David Reed, Ruth Bratt, Josie Lawrence, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Steve Edis—plus On Piano.

Tinariwen @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

Mon, 18 May 2026

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Music

Tinariwen brings its hypnotic desert blues to the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London. Expect hypnotic Tuareg guitar grooves, expansive rhythms, and a compelling, high-energy live performance in an intimate, iconic venue.

Lawrence of Arabia

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 12:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screen David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia at Prince Charles Cinema: a 1962 epic of T.E. Lawrence guiding Feisal's revolt, spanning deserts and daring raids in a sweeping, immersive big-screen experience.

Phoenix Dragon's Eye Race 1

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 10:00

Cranleigh, Surrey

Sports

Join the Phoenix Dragon's Eye Race 1 on May 17, 2026 in Cranleigh, Surrey. Choose from 5km to ultra distances through the scenic Hurtwood Park, offering challenging terrain and camaraderie for runners of all levels.

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