Events in London

Jean Rondeau Harpsichord Recital

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

French harpsichordist Jean Rondeau performs a refined recital at Wigmore Hall on 1 May 2026 at 7:30 pm, presenting intimate Baroque and classical keyboard works in London's revered venue. Expect crystal-clear touch, elegant phrasing, and a focused, intimate concert experience.

Ivo Neame Trio with Walter Smith III

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

On May 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the Ivo Neame Trio performs with Walter Smith III at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. A refined evening of contemporary jazz in the club’s intimate, legendary setting, showcasing inventive piano-led trio interplay and standout saxophone solos.

Handel Water Music by Candlelight

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

Experience Handel's Water Music performed by a live ensemble in candlelit surroundings at the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields. This intimate Baroque concert in central London blends shimmering strings with a historic church setting. A romantic evening of period melodies in a celebrated venue.

FabricLive: Zeds Dead, Imanu, Caspa & Skeptical

Sat, 2 May 2026

fabric

Music

FabricLive at BRIC brings Zeds Dead, Imanu, Caspa & Skeptical for an all-night bass assault from 23:00 to 06:00, in a brick-walled venue that hums with low-end, neon glow, and dancefloor roar.

"Quartet for the End of Time" | The Trans-Atlantic Ensemble

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

National Liberal Club Westminster

Music

An intimate chamber music recital by The Trans-Atlantic Ensemble performing classical quartet works, including the iconic Quartet for the End of Time, at the National Liberal Club Westminster. A refined evening of precise playing and lyrical expression in a historic London venue.

Catalan Future Icons: Maria Arnal & Queralt Lahoz

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

In London's Jazz Cafe, Catalan future icons Maria Arnal & Queralt Lahoz fuse hypnotic vocals with bold electro-pop, turning intimate venue warmth into a radiant, boundary-pushing duet.

Sherlock Holmes

Sat, 2 May 2026

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Theater

A stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre delivers a dramatic mystery as Holmes and Watson chase a mastermind behind a jewel conspiracy in London.

Kneebody – Reach (2 Shows)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 19:30

Vortex Jazz Club

Music

Grammy-nominated Kneebody brings their explosive jazz fusion to Vortex Jazz Club for two live shows. Expect blistering improvisation and high-energy grooves blending rock edge with virtuosic jazz in an intimate London venue.

GoldLink @ Eventim Apollo

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

Eventim Apollo

Music

GoldLink headlines a high-energy hip-hop night at London's iconic Eventim Apollo. Expect punchy flows, hard-hitting beats, and a vibrant live atmosphere inside the historic venue.

Luke Smith - Up Close and Personal

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Luke Smith delivers an intimate jazz set at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, offering up-close renditions of classic standards and contemporary tunes in the famed candlelit club. A refined, atmosphere-rich evening for jazz lovers.

The Best in Stand Up

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

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.

Crack Cloud @ Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Music

Crack Cloud performs live at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), blending experimental post-punk textures with electronic undertones in a cutting-edge arts venue. Expect a moody, immersive show that pairs atmospheric guitars with cinematic synths, showcasing the band's restless creativity.

Haircut 100

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

The London Palladium

Music

Haircut 100 at the London Palladium brings jangly, sprightly new wave pop to a grand, art-deco stage, where bright hooks and breezy harmonies fill the historic, candlelit auditorium.

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Sat, 2 May 2026

1-4 Argyll St, W1F 7LD London, United Kingdom

Comedy

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv brings razor-sharp, approachable politics and pratfalls to 1-4 Argyll Street, fusing stand-up with character comedy in a London night that promises laughs, insight, and gasps.

May Day: Goblin Band & Jim Ghedi at EartH

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 19:00

EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

Music

A May Day double bill at EartH Hackney pairing the Goblin Band with folk songwriter Jim Ghedi. Expect intimate storytelling, lush folk melodies, and a lively London night in a standout venue.

Foyles Spring Debuts Panel: Hosted by Julia Armfield

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

Foyles

Literature

Join Foyles for the Spring Debuts Panel hosted by Julia Armfield. A literary discussion featuring newly published authors and their debut works, exploring craft, themes, and the publishing journey. An intimate evening at the iconic Charing Cross Road bookshop.

Army v Navy 2026

Sat, 2 May 2026

Twickenham Stadium (Allianz Stadium Twickenham)

Sports

Witness the annual Army v Navy clash at London's Allianz Stadium, a storied sporting rivalry steeped in tradition. Expect roaring crowds, ceremonial pageantry, and hard-hitting action under the London night lights as two service teams battle for bragging rights.

Mandy

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 18:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Mandy at Prince Charles Cinema in London sweeps you into Panos Cosmatos’ 2018 horror—a surreal, moody forest nightmare where a vengeful odyssey unfolds.

Au Pairs @ Electric Ballroom

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

Electric Ballroom

Music

Live concert by the post-punk band Au Pairs at London's Electric Ballroom on May 1, 2026. Expect high-energy guitars, driving basslines and a punchy, clubby atmosphere in a historic venue.

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

St Mary Le Strand Church London

Music

A candlelit classical recital featuring Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata at St Mary Le Strand Church in London. An intimate evening of piano mastery in a historic church setting, blending intimate acoustics with the soft glow of candlelight.

Les Amis & SIRENE Live at The Jazz Cafe

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

An intimate London night of jazz-forward world music at The Jazz Cafe. Featuring Les Amis, SIRENE, Changing Currents and more, this club-night promises high-energy live jazz and diverse global sounds in a vibrant, intimate venue.

Delta Heavy @ The Steelyard

Sat, 2 May 2026

The Steel Yard

Music

Delta Heavy brings high-energy drum-and-bass to The Steelyard in London, delivering pulsing basslines and stadium-sized drops in a gritty warehouse setting. A must for drum-and-bass fans seeking a club-night vibe.

Lloyd Banks @ 229

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

229

Music

Lloyd Banks headlines a hip-hop night at 229 in London on May 1, 2026. The G-Unit star brings punchy East Coast rap and crowd energy to this intimate London venue.

Phonox: Sweely & David Triana

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 23:00

Phonox

Nightlife

Phonox in Brixton hosts a techno-leaning club night on 2026-05-01 with Sweely and David Triana delivering driving, hypnotic sets. The London venue is known for intimate, high-energy floors and late-night underground vibes, making it a must for clubbers seeking cutting-edge electronic music.

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