Events in London

Conan Gray @ The O2

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 19:30

The O2

Music

Conan Gray headlines a high-energy pop concert at The O2 in London on May 12, 2026, supported by Esha Tewari. The arena show promises an immersive production, catchy anthems, and a vibrant, crowd-pleasing atmosphere in one of London's premier venues.

Guy Johnston cello and Melvyn Tan piano recital

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 14:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

An intimate classical duo recital at Wigmore Hall where cellist Guy Johnston joins pianist Melvyn Tan for a refined chamber-music program. Expect lyrical exchanges between cello and piano, refined phrasing, and a distinguished London performance in a storied venue.

Tuesday Tots Luna Loves Gardening Storytelling

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Family

Join Tuesday Tots for Luna Loves Gardening Storytelling at the Garden Museum on May 12, 2026 at 10:00. A free, kid-friendly workshop for toddlers with gardening-themed stories and hands-on activities in a welcoming museum setting.

Nikolai Lugansky Piano Recital

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Renowned pianist Nikolai Lugansky delivers a classical piano recital at Wigmore Hall in London. An intimate evening in one of the city’s premier recital venues, famed for superb acoustics and refined ambience.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:30

The London Palladium

Music

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox hits London Palladium with retro-pop reimaginings—swinging through eras, fresh takes on modern hits, performed in a grand theater setting that crackles with playful nostalgia.

Science in a changing world: A conversation for the next 200 years

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

Lecture

A thought-provoking evening at The Royal Society exploring how science is reshaping our world and what the next 200 years may hold. Leading researchers discuss challenges and opportunities in a formal, accessible setting.

El Topo

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 16:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

El Topo at Prince Charles Cinema in London threads Alejandro Jodorowsky’s 1970 cult epic into a mind-bending desert odyssey, as a young boy's rite of passage meets surreal, transformative cinema.

Joey Valence & Brae at Roundhouse

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

Roundhouse

Music

Joey Valence & Brae bring their high-energy pop-rap to London's iconic Roundhouse on May 12, 2026. Expect punchy hooks, bright production, and a dynamic live show in a historic venue.

Godzilla [Gojira]

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 18:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Godzilla returns at Prince Charles Cinema, London: Ishirô Honda's 1954 kaiju epic—a humane, melancholy blockbuster born from nuclear trauma, hauntingly intimate despite the monster rampage.

Crypt Close-Up: Quartet XII: Schubert and Cage – At the Edge of Sound

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

An intimate chamber evening as Quartet XII performs Schubert and John Cage in the Crypt Close-Up series at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London. The program juxtaposes Schubert's lyrical warmth with Cage's experimental edge, in a close, attentive listening setting within the historic church.

Bakerian Prize Lecture: Bioelectronics and body interfaces

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

Lecture

A Bakerian Prize Lecture at The Royal Society examining how bioelectronics creates technology interfaces with the human body, showcasing advances in sensors, implants, and interactive medical technologies.

After Hours

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 18:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Martin Scorsese's After Hours (1985) screens at Prince Charles Cinema. A surreal, darkly comic night in Manhattan as Paul Hackett's misadventures unfold, a cult classic renowned for witty dialogue and offbeat characters.

Isak Danielson @ The Tabernacle

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

The Tabernacle

Music

Norwegian singer-songwriter Isak Danielson performs at The Tabernacle in London. This intimate concert blends melodic storytelling with warm, polished arrangements as part of his UK tour, showcasing his singer-songwriter style in a historic venue.

Tempers

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Music

Live at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Tempers (Jasmine Golestaneh) brings tracks from the album Delusion, blending electronic textures with intimate, healing themes in a soaring, non-linear set.

Em Beihold @ The Garage

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

The Garage

Music

Live concert: Em Beihold headlines The Garage in London. A vibrant indie-pop set by the singer-songwriter, blending melodic hooks with introspective lyrics in a brick-walled venue known for its electric atmosphere and close-up performances.

Felt Pod Vessels

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

A 4.5-hour felt pod vessels workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn foundational felting techniques to sculpt pod-shaped vessels, guided by an experienced instructor in a relaxed studio setting. Perfect for textile lovers looking to make a practical handmade piece in London.

RnB Rising Star: Essosa

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

R&B rising star Essosa brings soulful vocals to The Jazz Café for a live night of intimate, groove-driven performances in London's iconic jazz venue.

Wiston sparkling wine tasting

Wed, 13 May 2026

The National Gallery

Food

Explore Wiston's sparkling wines in a gallery setting as a guided tasting led by colour at the National Gallery. This adults-only experience blends art and wine in a refined atmosphere, with expert notes and sensory insights—perfect for wine lovers and culture seekers.

Wasia Project @ 26 Leake Street

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:00

26 Leake Street

Music

Wasia Project headlines a live show at the iconic 26 Leake Street in London. An intimate indie performance in a gritty, graffiti-lined venue famous for its tunnel-like spaces, blending intimate vocals with moody guitar riffs.

Kensington Symphony Orchestra: Nielsen Symphony No. 5

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Music

An evening with Kensington Symphony Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, London, delivering Nielsen's Symphony No. 5—bold orchestral color, sweeping melodies, and a refined urban concert hall glow.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 21:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Andrew Dominik’s Jesse James epic plays at Prince Charles Cinema, where Brad Pitt rides a mythic line of danger and charm while Casey Affleck and Sam Rockwell kindle quiet jealousy into masterful suspense.

Tender Mercies

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 19:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Tender Mercies at Prince Charles Cinema spotlights Bruce Beresford's intimate drama about Mac Sledge, a down-on-his-luck country singer finding renewal through Rosa Lee—Duvall's restrained, Oscar-winning performance.

Republics of Knowledge: Nations of the Future in Latin America

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 18:30

University College London (UCL)

Lecture

This university lecture at UCL examines how Latin America's imagined futures are shaped by knowledge production and political imagination, exploring frameworks of sovereignty, education, and regional institutions.

The Phantom Of The Opera

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 15:30

His Majestys Theatre

Theater

The Phantom Of The Opera graces His Majesty's Theatre in London, where gilded balconies, grand orchestration and dramatic shadow-swept passion weave a timeless operatic spectacle.

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