Events in London

Future Labs, AWS & Rail Data Marketplace: Hack the Rail Experience

2026-04-08T09:00:00

Amazon Corporate Office LHR16, 1 Principal Pl, London EC2A 2FA, UK

tech

A one-day hackathon at Amazon's London office hosted by Future Labs, AWS, and Rail Data Marketplace. Teams of technologists work on real-time UK rail customer-experience challenges, aiming to move beyond retrospective surveys with live insight tools.

Belle and Sebastian @ Royal Albert Hall

2026-04-08T18:45:00

Royal Albert Hall

music

Belle and Sebastian perform at Royal Albert Hall's Loft, London, blending intimate indie pop with a grand, candlelit-hall atmosphere for a magical, up-close London night.

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Royal Festival Hall

music

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall, conducted by Kirill Karabits with Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider as soloist. The program also features works by Thorvaldsdottir and Bruch, adding contemporary color to the Romantic Beethoven.

Jessie J @ London Palladium

2026-04-08T18:45:00

The London Palladium

music

Jessie J headlines the London Palladium, delivering powerhouse vocals, dazzling pop-soul hits, and a high-glam, high-voltage performance in one of London's most iconic venues.

Escape Room Adventure

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Palace Theatre

family

Join a one-day immersive drama workshop at Polka Theatre in London, inspired by The Shivers. Families explore secrets, spies and puzzles through games, improvisation and role-play, with a thrilling escape-room twist designed for kid-friendly adventure.

I Can’t Sleep: storytelling and craft

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Horniman Museum and Gardens

family

Join a family-friendly morning of storytelling at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, followed by hands-on craft activities inspired by the stories. A welcoming, imaginative session for kids and their grown-ups in a landmark London museum.

Freddie Gibbs @ O2 Academy Brixton

2026-04-08T19:00:00

O2 Academy Brixton

music

Freddie Gibbs headlines O2 Academy Brixton, joined by redveil, delivering hard hitting hip hop, cinematic samples, and raw streetwise storytelling in Brixton's iconic brick walled venue.

Patricia Nolz, Malcolm Martineau

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

music

A classical vocal recital at Wigmore Hall featuring soprano Patricia Nolz with pianist Malcolm Martineau, performing Schumann, Wolf, and Zemlinsky. An intimate program of lieder in a celebrated London venue, blending lyrical singing with sensitive piano accompaniment on 8 Apr 2026.

Smart care: Teamwork, AI, and modern nursing

2026-04-08T10:00:00

King's College London

lecture

Experts from King's College London explore how teamwork and artificial intelligence are transforming healthcare delivery. The talk highlights interprofessional collaboration and practical AI applications in modern nursing.

Sheila E. and the E-Train

2026-04-08T20:00:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

music

Renowned percussionist Sheila E. performs with the E-Train for a high-energy jazz-funk night at Ronnie Scott's in London on April 8, 2026 at 8pm. Expect tight grooves, virtuosic drumming, and an intimate club atmosphere.

Storytelling through Art and Play

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

family

Families explore storytelling through art and play at Dulwich Picture Gallery. This hands-on session invites children and caregivers to co-create and imagine together, turning gallery spaces into a playful storytelling workshop.

Patricia Nolz mezzo-soprano with Malcolm Martineau, piano

2026-04-08T19:30:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

music

A refined classical vocal recital at Wigmore Hall featuring mezzo-soprano Patricia Nolz accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau. An intimate evening of lyrical art-songs performed in an renowned concert venue, showcasing a seamless blend of voice and piano artistry.

Company of Elders – They Look Like People

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Sadler's Wells Theatre

theater

An intimate contemporary dance piece by Company of Elders at Sadler's Wells East, featuring Clarke, John-William Watson, Charlotta Öfverholm, Joshua Cartmell and Amelia Hawkes. Expect precise ensemble movement and thought-provoking storytelling in a London venue.

The Bad Sleep Well

2026-04-08T12:00:00

Prince Charles Cinema

film

Screening of Akira Kurosawa's 1960 neo-noir The Bad Sleep Well at Prince Charles Cinema, a tense Hamlet-inspired tale of corruption in postwar corporate Japan.

Arlo Parks @ CIRCUIT Kingston

2026-04-08T19:00:00

fabric

music

Arlo Parks headlines Fabric London with intimate, lyric rich indie pop and shimmering electronic textures, turning the club’s neon labyrinth into a warm, storytelling filled night you will want to replay long after the encore.

Design Baby: Play Build Play

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Victoria and Albert Museum

workshop

Design Baby: Play Build Play is a free, family-friendly workshop at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington. On 8 April 2026 at 10:00, families explore how babies play can inspire simple design ideas through hands-on activities in a welcoming museum setting.

Mascot Craft Workshop

2026-04-08T10:00:00

National Army Museum

family

Join a free family-friendly mascot craft workshop at the National Army Museum in London, inspired by Army mascots as you design and make your own mascot. Two sessions are listed: 8 April at 10:00 and an additional date on 10 April.

Lost Highway

2026-04-08T15:00:00

Prince Charles Cinema

film

Lost Highway at Prince Charles Cinema in London: David Lynch's 1997 neo-noir shown on the big screen, weaving two surreal tales of deceit and desire, tied by the same actress in both stories.

Fireside Chat: Guy Podjarny

2026-04-08T17:30:00

incident.io, 66 City Rd, London EC1Y 2AL, UK

lecture

Join tech luminary Guy Podjarny for a Fireside Chat at incident.io in London as he discusses AI-native development, developer security, and the shifting landscape of software tooling. Podjarny, founder of Tessl and Snyk, shares insights from building developer-focused security platforms and AI-powered development.

Craig David @ Eventim Apollo

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Eventim Apollo

music

Craig David brings silky R&B and club energy to the iconic Eventim Apollo in London, where the vaulted theater vibe meets glossy hits and a night of feel-good nostalgia.

Dinner with Cormega

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Brix LDN

music

Join rapper Cormega for a dinner-and-performance night at Brix LDN, blending hip-hop storytelling with jazz-infused grooves. This intimate London event promises curated bites, a buzzing atmosphere, and a rare live set from a hip-hop icon.

Gladiator

2026-04-08T20:10:00

Riffraff Kino/Bar

film

Ridley Scott's Gladiator lights up Riffraff Kino/Bar in Zurich, a screening where epic scale meets intimate bar chatter, as the crowd cheers Maximus beneath warm, amber cinema lighting.

I Voci Secreti - Virtuoso Women’s voices in Italy

2026-04-08T13:00:00

Barts Great Hall City Of London

music

London’s Barts Great Hall hosts I Voci Secreti, a concert of virtuoso Italian women’s voices. The program highlights luminous Italian vocal repertoire, delivering refined, expressive performances in an intimate, historic setting.

Screening Larry Sultan's Favourite Films

2026-04-08T18:45:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

film

Two films chosen by photographer Larry Sultan are screened: Take the 5:10 to Dreamland (1974) by Bruce Conner and Safe (1995) by Todd Haynes. Presented to accompany Water Over Thunder: Selected Writings, the ICA program spotlights experimental cinema and Sultan's influence through a cinematic diptych.

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