Events in London

Afro-Psychedelic Future Soul: NoMBe

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

NoMBe brings Afro-psychedelic future soul to London's Jazz Café, fusing sun-kissed grooves with cosmic keyboards and live sax in an intimate room where eyelids droop as percussion blooms and synths shimmer into a spellbinding night.

Mercedes Sosa: The Voice Of Latin America

Thu, 14 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Screening of Mercedes Sosa: The Voice Of Latin America, a documentary portrait of the Argentine folk icon. The Garden Cinema hosts an intimate screening that traces her music, resilience, and impact on Latin American social movements.

North London Laughs

Thu, 14 May 2026

Alexandra Palace

Comedy

North London Laughs brings a lively stand-up night to Alexandra Palace. Expect sharp, relatable humor from a rotating lineup in a warm, intimate theatre setting. A casual, social night out in a historic London venue.

Pharmaceutical Social Media Conference

Thu, 14 May 2026

London City Center, London

Conference

London conference exploring innovative social media strategies to engage healthcare professionals and patients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Karnivool @ Roundhouse

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 20:00

Roundhouse

Music

Live in London: Karnivool (with Intervals) headlining Roundhouse in a high-energy progressive rock night. Expect intricate guitar work, soaring melodies, and a powerful atmosphere inside the iconic Roundhouse venue.

John Scofield @ Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Fri, 15 May 2026

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Guitar legend John Scofield headlines Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, with Gerald Cleaver’s Black Host backing the set. Expect fiery jazz guitar, inventive improvisation, and an intimate club atmosphere that captures the venue’s legendary vibe.

Quatuor Ébène

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Quatuor Ébène performs a classical chamber concert at Wigmore Hall in London. The acclaimed French string quartet delivers refined ensemble playing in an intimate recital room, offering a program of cherished chamber works on a spring evening.

The Photograph

Thu, 14 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

The Garden Cinema in London hosts The Photograph, a stylish indie drama that folds graceful storytelling into a cozy, artful screening space for a memorable, intimate film night.

Ellen Allien @ FOLD

Fri, 15 May 2026

FOLD

Music

Techno icon Ellen Allien headlines FOLD in London for a pulsating electronic night. Expect immersive synth textures, driving beats, and a club-ready atmosphere in the intimate FOLD venue.

Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 13:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Step into Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis at London’s Prince Charles Cinema: a 107-minute 2001 anime noir where humans and robots coexist under simmering anti-robot factions. Detective Shunsaku Ban tracks Dr. Laughton as a powerful patron guards a tragic past and the radiant girl Tima.

Yung Bleu @ Electric Ballroom

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 20:00

Electric Ballroom

Music

Yung Bleu brings his chart-topping hip-hop to London's Electric Ballroom. This high-energy live show delivers hard-hitting rap tracks, glossy production, and a late-night vibe that defines a headlining night in the city.

Skinshape @ O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 20:00

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Music

Skinshape headlines a night of indie and psych-pop at the iconic O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, with YUUF joining the bill. Expect shimmering guitar hooks, lush synths, and immersive live textures in a storied venue. A vibrant, intimate-feel concert in a celebrated West London venue.

Gabrielle Aplin

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 20:30

The London Palladium

Music

Gabrielle Aplin lights up the legendary London Palladium with intimate indie-pop storytelling, delicate piano lines, and luminous vocals that lift a classic venue into a warm, radiant night of modern folk.

London Coffee Festival 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 · All day

Old Truman Brewery

Festival

London Coffee Festival returns to the Old Truman Brewery for a caffeine-fueled celebration with 275 stalls, tastings, and live barista demonstrations, spotlighting London's vibrant specialty-coffee scene and coffee-inspired bites.

Patents and Standards 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026

University College London (UCL)

Conference

Two-day conference at UCL Laws on Patents and Standards, May 14–15, 2026. Explore how patent regimes interact with standard-setting, IP policy, and innovation across industry and academia.

Photo London 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 · All day

Aldwych

Art

Photo London 2026 showcases vintage and modern photography in its eleventh edition, with a Discovery section and a dynamic mix of galleries. Held in London at Aldwych with a new Olympia venue, the fair brings iconic images and emerging work together for a premier photography event.

Sassy 009

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Music

On May 14, 2026, Sassy 009, the shape-shifting live project from Oslo-based Sunniva Lindgård, performs at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts, blending electronic textures with intimate vocal storytelling in a contemporary arts setting.

Orion Orchestra

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Music

Orion Orchestra performs at Cadogan Hall in London, delivering luminous chamber tones, precise ensemble, and a rich blend of classical and contemporary repertoire in a refined, acoustically stunning evening.

Picture This: David Harewood and John Wilson in conversation

Fri, 15 May 2026

The National Gallery

Conference

Picture This: David Harewood and John Wilson in conversation at MATERIAL Gallery, London, blends sharp cultural insights with musical memory inside a clean, white-walled space perfect for debate and connection.

Lunchtime Concert: Dan Shao (Flute) and Annie Yim (Piano)

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 14:00

Imperial College London

Music

An elegant lunchtime recital featuring Dan Shao on flute and Annie Yim on piano at Imperial College London. The intimate classical program offers a refined afternoon of chamber music on May 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

After Life (1998)

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 21:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Kore-eda's After Life (1998), a Japanese philosophical drama about recently deceased souls choosing a memory to take into eternity, shown at Prince Charles Cinema.

The Best in Stand Up

Thu, 14 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.

London Eye Fast Track Flexi

Fri, 15 May 2026

The Riverside Rooms

Family

Skip-the-line London Eye Fast Track Flexi ride at Riverside Rooms on the South Bank; a quick ticket option for tourists and families.

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea

Fri, 15 May 2026

Hackney Empire

Comedy

Josh Widdicombe brings his Not My Cup Of Tea tour to Hackney Empire in London. A sharp, self-deprecating stand-up show from the UK comedian, delivering fresh takes on modern life in a warm theatre setting.

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