Events in London

Paul Simon @ Royal Albert Hall

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:01

Royal Albert Hall

Music

Paul Simon performs at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, delivering his enduring singer-songwriter catalog in a grand London setting. The intimate ambiance of a legendary venue pairs with his deft storytelling for a memorable live experience.

Hilary Hahn & Tom Poster: Violin & Piano Recital

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

A refined classical violin-piano recital at Wigmore Hall featuring Hilary Hahn and Tom Poster. Expect intimate, virtuosic duets, rich tonal dialogue, and sparkling charm from two renowned soloists in one of London's premier chamber music venues.

Toots & The Maytals live at Electric Ballroom

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

Electric Ballroom

Music

Legendary reggae pioneers Toots & The Maytals headline a high-energy show at London's Electric Ballroom. Expect timeless ska and reggae favorites delivered with soulful vocals, thunderous horn sections, and crowd-pleasing sing-alongs in a classic club atmosphere.

The Tallis Scholars

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Music

The Tallis Scholars enchant Cadogan Hall in London with pristine Renaissance choral textures, pure vocal blend, and intimate reverence that makes centuries of polyphony feel vividly present.

The Mousetrap

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:30

St. Martin's Theatre

Theater

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre in London remains the West End's thrill-a-minute staple, the world's longest-running mystery that crackles with iconic suspense and classic stagecraft.

Christopher Cross @ London Palladium

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

The London Palladium

Music

Christopher Cross performs at the London Palladium, joined by Chris Difford, delivering classic pop-rock hits in an iconic West End theater. A polished, high-profile show in a historic venue that blends timeless melodies with live music energy.

RIO FOREVER X QUEER EAST: FANTASY OF DEER WARRIOR

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 19:30

Rio Cinema

Film

Screening of the 1961 Taiwanese curiosity The Fantasy of Deer Warrior, part of Rio Forever x Queer East. Dressed-as-animal characters enact a woodland intrigue—deer, elk, and a scheming fox—in a quirky, vintage adventure that showcases early Taiwanese cinema.

bbno$ @ O2 Academy Brixton

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

O2 Academy Brixton

Music

Canadian rapper bbno$ headlines a high-energy hip-hop night at O2 Academy Brixton in London. The indoor Brixton venue promises punchy rhymes, playful hooks, and crowd energy as bbno$ brings his signature flair to this buzzing live show.

Wesley Joseph

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:30

fabric

Music

Wesley Joseph headlines Fabric London for an electric late-night set in the club's neon-lit rooms. Expect soulful vocals fused with cutting-edge electronic textures as a rising UK act delivers a high-energy performance in an iconic venue.

Girli live at Rough Trade East, London

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

Rough Trade East

Music

Girli delivers a high-energy pop set at Rough Trade East in London. This intimate gig blends catchy hooks with brash, neon-tinged performance inside the iconic record store, promising a vivid, crowd-friendly night of indie-pop energy.

Hiss Golden Messenger @ Bush Hall

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

Bush Hall

Music

Hiss Golden Messenger performs at Bush Hall in London, delivering an intimate indie-folk evening. Expect warm guitars, soulful storytelling, and a moody, crowd-friendly set in the cozy venue.

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.

John Robins: Thirst - In Conversation

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:30

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Literature

John Robins discusses his moving memoir Thirst in a live conversation at Queen Elizabeth Hall, part of the Southbank Centre program. The stand-up comedian shares personal stories and reflections, blending wit with intimate storytelling in an engaging literary talk.

Paul Foot at Moth Club

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

MOTH Club

Comedy

Paul Foot performs stand-up at the Moth Club in London, delivering his signature surreal storytelling and razor-sharp one-liners in a lively, intimate club setting.

Daniel Trilling & William Davies: If We Tolerate This

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

London Review Bookshop

Literature

Two notable authors discuss their book If We Tolerate This, examining politics, media, and democracy in contemporary society. At the London Review Bookshop, Daniel Trilling and William Davies offer insights, readings, and a Q&A on pluralism and public life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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