Events in London

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

The London Palladium

Theater

At the London Palladium, What's Love Got To Do With It? delivers a dazzling theatre night, Tina Turner swagger on stage with blistering jukebox hits, sparkly costumes and a roaring, grand-scale energy.

The Moth London GrandSLAM Championship

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Theater

The Moth London's GrandSLAM Championship brings bold, true-life stories from top local tellers to the Queen Elizabeth Hall stage. Expect intimate, funny, and moving performances as finalists compete in a high-stakes, live storytelling contest.

Rival Consoles at KOKO

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

KOKO

Music

Rival Consoles and Ben Lukas Boysen bring immersive electronic sets to KOKO in London, delivering a double bill of synth-driven live performances in the iconic venue with moody atmospheres and high-energy grooves.

Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko Songlines Encounters

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

Kings Place

Music

A night of Malian ngoni mastery as Bassekou Kouyaté teams with Amy Sacko for Songlines Encounters at Kings Place Hall One. Expect spine-tingling string lines, intricate call-and-response, and an intimate world-music concert in a renowned London venue.

Ne-Yo & Akon Live at The O2 Arena, London

Fri, 8 May 2026

The O2 Bubble, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0PE, United Kingdom

Music

Two global hitmakers Ne-Yo and Akon headline The O2 Bubble in London, delivering a high-energy night of R&B and pop. Expect crowd-pleasing vocals, big hits, and an electric arena atmosphere in one of London's premier venues.

Tonus Peregrinus: The Eton Choirbook – Crossroads of the Renaissance

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

Tonus Peregrinus presents Renaissance sacred choral works from the Eton Choirbook in a historically informed program. Performed at the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, the ensemble delivers pristine polyphony and expressive vocal blend that illuminates crosscurrents of the Renaissance.

Brian Dillon & Olivia Laing: Ambivalence

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:00

London Review Bookshop

Literature

Two acclaimed writers, Brian Dillon and Olivia Laing, discuss Ambivalence at the London Review Bookshop on May 7, 2026 at 7pm. This intimate literary talk probes doubt, perception, and the art of contradiction in contemporary writing.

Bugge Wesseltoft @ Vortex Jazz Club

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:45

Vortex Jazz Club

Music

Experience a late-evening jazz double bill as Bugge Wesseltoft teams with Mark Wastell at the intimate Vortex Jazz Club in London. Expect piano-driven improvisation, spacious textures, and tactile electronics in a dim, club-lit setting that rewards attentive listening.

La Dolce Vita

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:10

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

La Dolce Vita screens at Prince Charles Cinema: Fellini’s 1960 Rome epic follows Marcello Mastroianni through decadence and longing, with timeless imagery, wit and cinematic grandeur.

The Best in Stand Up

Thu, 7 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.

The Sounds of Soul: A Colemine Showcase

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

Experience a night of soulful, groove-forward live music as Colemine Records brings its roster to The Jazz Cafe. Expect tight horn sections, vintage soul vibes, and contemporary edge in an intimate London setting.

Rationale @ HERE at Outernet

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:00

HERE at Outernet

Music

Rationale headlines a live London show at HERE at Outernet. Expect polished vocal hooks and moody soul-pop textures delivered in the venue's immersive, multimedia setting. A high-energy, intimate concert experience blending modern R&B-infused pop with cinematic production.

Oscar Jerome @ Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Fri, 8 May 2026

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Oscar Jerome performs a live jazz set at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. An intimate, high-caliber night of contemporary jazz in a world-famous venue.

The Royston Club @ Roundhouse

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:00

Roundhouse

Music

Catch The Royston Club in an indie rock night at London's iconic Roundhouse. Expect moody guitar lines, punchy rhythms, and a vibrant, intimate atmosphere on the historic Roundhouse stage.

Another Round [Druk]

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of the Danish comedy-drama Another Round (Druk) by Thomas Vinterberg at Prince Charles Cinema on May 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM.

Quartet in Autumn

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

Dalston Den

Theater

Quartet in Autumn unfolds in 1970s London as four coworkers approach retirement, quietly marking time through daily rituals and slowly turning the season of life.

I’m Not Being Funny

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

Bush Theatre

Theater

Piers Black performs a sharp, witty solo show at Bush Theatre Studio, blending stand-up rhythm with intimate storytelling. This comedy-theatre piece questions what makes us laugh and why, inside an intimate studio setting in London.

The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr @ Hootananny

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:30

Hootananny

Music

High-energy live show at Hootananny Brixton as The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr deliver a punchy ska/reggae-tinged set in an intimate London venue. Expect crowd-pleasing grooves, tight horns, and sing-along hooks that define a classic Brixton night out.

Soul Masters Collide: Kendra Morris + Parlor Greens + Taylor Williams

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

Soul Masters Collide at Jazz Cafe pairs Kendra Morris, Parlor Greens and Taylor Williams in a velvet-voiced, groove-forward night of soul and jazz, inside the intimate, neon-warm Soho venue.

Strictly: The Professionals

Fri, 8 May 2026

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

Theater

Strictly: The Professionals hits 1-4 Argyll St, London, a sharp, intimate theatre night built on wit, precision and professional flair, in a classic West End‑style setting.

Clermont-Ferrand: International Competition 2026

Fri, 8 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Screening of the Clermont-Ferrand International Competition 2026 at The Garden Cinema. This program showcases award‑quality short films in a competitive lineup, traveling from the famed festival to a London indie venue. A chance to discover bold new voices and compact, powerful storytelling in a welcoming cinema setting.

Argentine season launch: Live music + Wild Tales

Fri, 8 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

Kick off The Garden Cinema's Argentine season with a screening of Wild Tales, paired with live music. An intimate indie-cinema experience that fuses gripping Argentine storytelling with a live score, offering a memorable evening of film and performance in a cozy, art-focused venue.

Ryan Harris @ The Garage

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 20:00

The Garage

Music

An intimate evening with Ryan Harris at The Garage in London. This solo singer-songwriter show pairs heartfelt storytelling with deft guitar work in a venue renowned for its warm, intimate vibe. Doors open at 7:00 PM on May 7, 2026.

The Godfather Part II on 35mm - Intro by Asif Kapadia

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:00

Rio Cinema

Film

Rio Forever presents a rare 35mm screening of The Godfather Part II, introduced by Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia at Rio Cinema. A must-see archival treat in Hackney, capturing one of cinema's most acclaimed sequels in pristine print.

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