Events in London

Home Education Event - Zip around London!

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 11:00

London Transport Museum

Family

Families explore how to zip around London using public transport at the London Transport Museum. This educational session covers safety basics, greener travel tips, and practical independence skills for young travellers, blending hands-on activities with a downtown museum setting.

What do the local elections results mean for London?

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 10:00

BusinessLDN

Conference

Join a London policy briefing at BusinessLDN examining what the local election results could mean for the capital’s political map. Tony Travers CBE (LSE) outlines potential shifts in governance and party dynamics, chaired by John Dickie, Chief Executive of BusinessLDN.

Renaud Capuçon & Igor Levit: Violin & Piano

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon and pianist Igor Levit deliver a masterful violin-piano recital at Wigmore Hall in London. The program showcases intimate dialogue between instruments, refined virtuosity, and a memorable chamber-music evening in an iconic concert hall.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra @ Royal Albert Hall

Tue, 12 May 2026

Royal Albert Hall

Music

Experience a night of classical grandeur as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, conducted by Vasily Petrenko with violinist Ray Chen. A program of beloved orchestral staples in a prestigious, historic venue.

Jurassic Park

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Jurassic Park (1993) at Prince Charles Cinema, Steven Spielberg's sci-fi adventure about a dinosaur theme park gone wrong.

Broken Social Scene @ Rough Trade East London

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:00

Rough Trade East

Music

Broken Social Scene performs at Rough Trade East London, delivering their expansive indie rock with lush harmonies and propulsive guitars. The intimate shop-turned-venue sets the stage for a high-energy evening in London, blending textures and crescendos from their celebrated catalog.

Denis Kozhukhin piano recital

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 14:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Old Rope (New Material)

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:30

The Comedy Store

Comedy

Stand-up line-up Old Rope (New Material) at The Comedy Store London with Tiff Stevenson, Desiree Burch, Ray O’Leary, Michael Odewale, Mark Steel and more.

David Olusoga

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Lecture

David Olusoga brings history to life on Cadogan Hall's stage, weaving vast narratives with cinematic flair in a stately London venue that loves thoughtful storytelling.

Cowboy Junkies

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:30

The London Palladium

Music

The Cowboy Junkies enchant London with hushed harmonies and atmospheric alt-folk at the iconic London Palladium, delivering a moody, cinematic night of soul-searching songs.

M.O.P. @ Electric Brixton

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:00

Electric Brixton

Music

M.O.P. brings a high-energy hip-hop night to Electric Brixton in London. The duo delivers pounding beats, hard-hitting verses, and crowd-chantable hooks in a classic London venue, promising a dynamic, crowd-filled show.

Stephen Sanchez at Roundhouse

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:00

Roundhouse

Music

Stephen Sanchez headlines a live night at Roundhouse, London, delivering his signature indie-pop ballads in a soaring, iconic venue. Expect heartfelt vocals, shimmering melodies, and a vibrant, crowd-engaging performance.

Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 19:45

Royal Institution

Lecture

A science lecture at the Royal Institution titled 'Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning' exploring how the brain learns, the quirks of cognition, and what a decade of neuroscience reveals about memory and intelligence.

Still Pointless – BalletBoyz at 25

Tue, 12 May 2026

Sadler's Wells Theatre

Theater

Sadler's Wells hosts BalletBoyz's Still Pointless, a brand-new production marking 25 years since Pointless, blending irreverent wit with precise dance that celebrates a quarter‑century of fearless movement.

EdTech World Forum

Tue, 12 May 2026

Kensington Conference and Events Centre

Conference

London's Kensington Conference and Events Centre hosts the EdTech World Forum, spotlighting AI‑driven learning, immersive technologies and next‑gen eLearning through talks, demos and hands‑on workshops.

Digitalised childhood and the Gandhi-Tagore Legacy

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 18:30

University College London (UCL)

Lecture

Explore how digitalisation reshapes childhood and what Gandhi and Tagore’s legacies imply for education and ethics. This 5:30 pm lecture at UCL’s Institute of Advanced Studies invites scholars to discuss history, philosophy, and the future of learning in a digital age.

Arrival

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 19:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of Denis Villeneuve's Arrival (2016) at Prince Charles Cinema, a sci-fi drama about humanity’s first contact with alien visitors.

How (not) to Argue Against Meritocracy

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 19:00

University College London (UCL)

Lecture

An evening lecture at UCL examining the strengths and limits of meritocracy. The talk challenges assumptions about fairness and talent, offering theoretical and practical perspectives on how merit-based systems shape opportunity and policy. Aimed at students and the public, it invites lively debate.

Evening Woodcarving Taster Workshop

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

Experience a relaxed evening of woodcarving in London. This 2-hour taster workshop at Craft Courses London guides beginners through basic chisels and carving techniques in a friendly, hands-on session.

Enriched learning environments for bilingual literacy

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 19:00

University College London (UCL)

Conference

A scholarly lecture at UCL IOE exploring how enriched learning environments support bilingual language and literacy development. The talk synthesizes current research and classroom strategies to support multilingual learners.

Ismael Serrano

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 20:30

EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

Music

Ismael Serrano performs at EartH in Hackney for an intimate singer-songwriter evening, weaving folk-inspired melodies with storytelling. Expect lyrical guitar, soulful vocals, and a warm, intimate atmosphere inside the iconic Evolutionary Arts Hackney venue.

Little Women [2019]

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 16:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Screening of the 2019 Greta Gerwig adaptation of Little Women at Prince Charles Cinema, a family-friendly drama following the March sisters across post-C Civil War New York and Paris.

Hito no Chikara - The Power of Human Strength

Tue, 12 May 2026

Peacock Theatre

Theater

London's Beacon Theatre hosts YAMATO's new production Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human Strength, following Wings of the Phoenix with a potent fusion of taiko, theatre and luminous storytelling.

AI EDUCATION CONFERENCES UK 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026

Kensington Conference and Events Centre

Conference

At Kensington Conference and Events Centre, AI EDUCATION CONFERENCES UK 2026 gathers educators and tech innovators for the EdTech World Forum 2026, a leading UK/Europe hub for AI‑powered learning and policy.

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