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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DocHouse: Hill Station + A Person of the Forest

2026-04-15T20:00:00

Curzon Cinemas Limited

Film

Two documentaries—Hill Station and A Person of the Forest—screened at Open City Documentary Festival, exploring colonial legacies and extractive histories in Sierra Leone and Indonesia.

Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra

2026-04-15T20:30:00

Cadogan Hall

Music

Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra brings fiery Iberian warmth to Cadogan Hall, London, with lush strings and radiant brass, crafting a dynamic, passionate program in Cadogan Hall's intimate, candlelit acoustic.

Smell training: communicating olfactory perceptions

2026-04-16T01:00:00

University College London (UCL)

Lecture

An interdisciplinary lecture program at UCL Bartlett exploring how humans perceive and convey olfactory information. The series combines talks and smell-training exercises, running Apr 16–Jul 2, inviting researchers, students, and professionals to probe scent language, perception, and sensory design in daily life.

A beautiful twist on condensed matter

2026-04-15T19:00:00

The Royal Society

Lecture

Join The Royal Society for an engaging lecture on condensed matter physics, tracing elegant twists in materials science and recent advances shaping quantum technologies. A rigorous, accessible talk in a historic science venue.

Changing the Arrangements of Society — Experimental Performance Workshop

2026-04-16T01:00:00

Rich Mix

Workshop

An interactive workshop at Rich Mix led by Onyeka Igwe, exploring radical theatre as a tool for reimagining society. Through dramaturgical games, live readings, and prop making, participants engage with anti-colonial thinkers and performative experiments as part of the Open City Documentary Festival.

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