Events in London

Ensemble intercontemporain

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 16:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

London’s Wigmore Hall hosts Ensemble intercontemporain for a program of cutting-edge contemporary classical works. The renowned French ensemble brings precise, expressive performances to a refined concert hall, showcasing innovation in modern chamber music.

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.

DJ Twista @ Electric Brixton

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 17:00

Electric Brixton

Music

DJ Twista headlines Electric Brixton in London with a heavyweight lineup featuring General Levy, The Ragga Twins, Dillinja and more. A bass-heavy, high-energy club night blending dancehall, jungle and electronic sets in a famed Brixton venue.

Eurovision Grande Finale Screening & Cabaret Show

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 19:00

West End

Theater

Experience Eurovision's grande finale projected at The Phoenix Arts Club, paired with a lively cabaret show in London’s West End. Enjoy a stylish, intimate club setting as dazzling performances accompany the evening's finale screening. A festive, adults-only celebration of music, theatre, and community.

Cook with the Seasons May (Saturday)

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Food

Join Garden Museum's Food Educator Ceri for a hands-on cooking class exploring how to cook with seasonal May produce. Learn practical techniques and flavors using fresh herbs and garden vegetables, with tastings in the atmospheric museum setting.

PHOENIX - Rose Run

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 09:30

Woking, Surrey

Sports

Join the PHOENIX - Rose Run on May 16, 2026 at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking. Choose your challenge from 5km to ultra with flexible start times and a scenic Surrey countryside route through wine country.

L.GU. @ Riverside East

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 15:00

Riverside East

Music

Electronic lineup at Riverside East in London features L.GU. alongside Ophånim, Molly, EMBRZ, Estiva, Trilucid, Pete K, MXV, Fejká, OCULA, ALLKNIGHT, Lipless, and Tim Green. A pulsing, late-afternoon show in a contemporary riverside venue promises immersive beats and a vibrant club vibe.

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.

Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

Join a hands-on carpentry workshop in London focused on bench crafting. Over 4 hours at Craft Courses London, you'll learn safe tool use, measuring, and joinery to build a sturdy Wildwood-style bench. Perfect for hobbyists wanting practical woodworking skills.

Crochet Plant Pot Workshop with Heather Orr

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

Join Heather Orr for a 2½-hour crochet plant-pot workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn step-by-step crochet techniques to fashion a decorative plant pot, in a friendly, hands-on session ideal for beginners and hobby crafters alike.

Robin Ince: Let the Quiet Ones Rise Launch

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:30

Kings Place

Comedy

Robin Ince headlines the Let the Quiet Ones Rise Launch at Kings Place, a sharp, science-flavored stand-up night in an intimate London venue. Expect witty banter, playful speculation, and crowd energy as this launch marks a new chapter for Ince's comedy.

Printing on textiles & Polaroid transfers – Alternative Photography Taster Course

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

Join a 6-hour craft workshop in London exploring how to print photos on textile, ceramic, and Polaroid transfers. This hands-on session by Craft Courses London covers alternative photography techniques and surface transfer ideas for creative printmaking.

Rocky at 50 Run

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 10:00

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU

Sports

Join the Rocky at 50 Run in Staines on May 16, 2026, starting at The Last Hop. Runners can tackle 3km to 50km, earn a themed medal, and push themselves on a scenic, community-supported course.

The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 19:45

Royal Institution

Lecture

Join a science lecture at the Royal Institution as experts explain how microbes drive fermentation and flavor in everyday foods. From sourdough to yogurt, discover the biology behind fermentation, its culinary applications, and what microbial metabolism reveals about cuisine.

Millennium Mambo

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 15:35

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Millennium Mambo at Prince Charles Cinema in London.

Synth Powerhouse: Test Pressing: Wally Badarou + ddwy Live

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

Synth Powerhouse: Test Pressing brings Wally Badarou and ddwy to Jazz Cafe for a live, pulsing spectrum of retro-futurist keyboards and bold electronic grooves in a high-energy London night.

Kili and LWE Present: okgiorgio

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:00

Colour Factory

Music

Kili and LWE present Italian musician and producer okgiorgio for a live show at Colour Factory. This intimate 7:00 PM–10:00 PM evening features a full-set performance from the Italian artist in a contemporary venue, blending melodic electronics with refined production.

Drop-in and Draw

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Art

Join a family-friendly, drop-in drawing session at Dulwich Picture Gallery as part of the Dulwich Festival. Create together with guided prompts and open sketching in a welcoming gallery setting—perfect for kids and adults alike.

Stained Glass for Home and Garden

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

Join a one-day stained-glass workshop at Craft Courses London in Leighton Buzzard to learn basic cutting, leading, and soldering. Create a small decorative panel for home or garden and take home your finished piece.

The Best in Stand Up

Sat, 16 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.

Anetha, Chippy Nonstop, dogheadsurigeri + Tatyana Jane

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 23:00

Colour Factory

Music

Four renowned electronic acts collide for a late-night party at Colour Factory: Anetha, Chippy Nonstop, dogheadsurigeri, and Tatyana Jane. Expect trance euphoria followed by hammering techno in a high-energy club atmosphere, running from 10 PM Saturday through 4 AM Sunday.

Example @ O2 Academy Brixton

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:00

O2 Academy Brixton

Music

Experience a live rock concert at O2 Academy Brixton in London. Expect a high-energy set inside the iconic, intimate-venue space, with top-tier sound and a buzzing Brixton crowd on May 16, 2026.

David August Live at Milton Court Concert Hall

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:00

Milton Court Concert Hall, Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Music

German electronic artist David August performs a live set at Milton Court Concert Hall, part of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. Expect immersive electronic textures and a refined atmosphere inside a prestigious, acoustically celebrated venue.

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.

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