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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.I. Artificial Intelligence

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 18:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

A.I. Artificial Intelligence lights up the Prince Charles Cinema in London, Spielberg’s 2001 sci-fi drama about a robotic boy’s longing to belong, a visionary odyssey that still sparks questions about humanity.

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.

Nick Mulvey @ Troxy

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:00

Troxy

Music

Nick Mulvey headlines a live show at Troxy in London. Expect intimate folk-inspired songwriting, intricate guitar work, and soulful vocals in a high-energy evening at this iconic East London venue.

Jerron Paxton

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:30

EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

Music

Renowned folk-blues guitarist Jerron Paxton performs at EartH in Hackney for a roots-forward evening of intimate storytelling and masterful guitar work. The show blends traditional tunes with contemporary flair in this historic, vibrant London venue.

The Hoosiers @ Rough Trade East London

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:00

Rough Trade East

Music

The Hoosiers bring their indie-pop sound to Rough Trade East in London for an intimate live show. Expect catchy hooks, breezy melodies, and a lively evening inside the iconic record shop.

MIOAZ Live - PROFF & Just Her

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 22:00

XOYO

Music

London's XOYO hosts a high-energy electronic night with MIOAZ Live, featuring PROFF and Just Her. A late-evening club show with heavy basslines, immersive visuals, and signature XOYO atmosphere promises a memorable night on the London music scene.

2026 Basketball Play-Off Finals

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 13:30

The O2 Arena

Sports

London hosts the 2026 Basketball Play-Off Finals at The O2, a high-energy double-header that crowns the British season with both the Women’s and Men’s finals on one spectacular afternoon. Doors open at 12:30, with the Women’s final at 13:30 and the Men’s final at 16:45, delivering top-tier basketball in a landmark venue.

The Lottery Winners @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 20:00

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Music

Catch The Lottery Winners live at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London. This high-energy indie-pop night features Tom A Smith and The Tullamarines, delivering catchy hooks and punchy guitars in the buzzing, intimate London venue.

The Stickmen Project: Project IBZ Tour

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 22:00

XOYO

Music

The Stickmen Project brings its Project IBZ Tour to XOYO in London for an electrifying night of electronic music. Expect high-energy club beats, immersive visuals, and a signature blend of house/techno vibes at this renowned venue.

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