Events in London

Jean Rondeau Harpsichord Recital

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

French harpsichordist Jean Rondeau performs a refined recital at Wigmore Hall on 1 May 2026 at 7:30 pm, presenting intimate Baroque and classical keyboard works in London's revered venue. Expect crystal-clear touch, elegant phrasing, and a focused, intimate concert experience.

Ivo Neame Trio with Walter Smith III

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

On May 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the Ivo Neame Trio performs with Walter Smith III at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. A refined evening of contemporary jazz in the club’s intimate, legendary setting, showcasing inventive piano-led trio interplay and standout saxophone solos.

Handel Water Music by Candlelight

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

Experience Handel's Water Music performed by a live ensemble in candlelit surroundings at the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields. This intimate Baroque concert in central London blends shimmering strings with a historic church setting. A romantic evening of period melodies in a celebrated venue.

FabricLive: Zeds Dead, Imanu, Caspa & Skeptical

Sat, 2 May 2026

fabric

Music

FabricLive at BRIC brings Zeds Dead, Imanu, Caspa & Skeptical for an all-night bass assault from 23:00 to 06:00, in a brick-walled venue that hums with low-end, neon glow, and dancefloor roar.

Catalan Future Icons: Maria Arnal & Queralt Lahoz

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

In London's Jazz Cafe, Catalan future icons Maria Arnal & Queralt Lahoz fuse hypnotic vocals with bold electro-pop, turning intimate venue warmth into a radiant, boundary-pushing duet.

Sherlock Holmes

Sat, 2 May 2026

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Theater

A stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre delivers a dramatic mystery as Holmes and Watson chase a mastermind behind a jewel conspiracy in London.

Luke Smith - Up Close and Personal

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Luke Smith delivers an intimate jazz set at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, offering up-close renditions of classic standards and contemporary tunes in the famed candlelit club. A refined, atmosphere-rich evening for jazz lovers.

The Best in Stand Up

Fri, 1 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.

Crack Cloud @ Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Music

Crack Cloud performs live at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), blending experimental post-punk textures with electronic undertones in a cutting-edge arts venue. Expect a moody, immersive show that pairs atmospheric guitars with cinematic synths, showcasing the band's restless creativity.

Haircut 100

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

The London Palladium

Music

Haircut 100 at the London Palladium brings jangly, sprightly new wave pop to a grand, art-deco stage, where bright hooks and breezy harmonies fill the historic, candlelit auditorium.

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Sat, 2 May 2026

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

Comedy

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv brings razor-sharp, approachable politics and pratfalls to 1-4 Argyll Street, fusing stand-up with character comedy in a London night that promises laughs, insight, and gasps.

Army v Navy 2026

Sat, 2 May 2026

Twickenham Stadium (Allianz Stadium Twickenham)

Sports

Witness the annual Army v Navy clash at London's Allianz Stadium, a storied sporting rivalry steeped in tradition. Expect roaring crowds, ceremonial pageantry, and hard-hitting action under the London night lights as two service teams battle for bragging rights.

Les Amis & SIRENE Live at The Jazz Cafe

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

The Jazz Cafe

Music

An intimate London night of jazz-forward world music at The Jazz Cafe. Featuring Les Amis, SIRENE, Changing Currents and more, this club-night promises high-energy live jazz and diverse global sounds in a vibrant, intimate venue.

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

St Mary Le Strand Church London

Music

A candlelit classical recital featuring Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata at St Mary Le Strand Church in London. An intimate evening of piano mastery in a historic church setting, blending intimate acoustics with the soft glow of candlelight.

Delta Heavy @ The Steelyard

Sat, 2 May 2026

The Steel Yard

Music

Delta Heavy brings high-energy drum-and-bass to The Steelyard in London, delivering pulsing basslines and stadium-sized drops in a gritty warehouse setting. A must for drum-and-bass fans seeking a club-night vibe.

Phonox: Sweely & David Triana

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 23:00

Phonox

Nightlife

Phonox in Brixton hosts a techno-leaning club night on 2026-05-01 with Sweely and David Triana delivering driving, hypnotic sets. The London venue is known for intimate, high-energy floors and late-night underground vibes, making it a must for clubbers seeking cutting-edge electronic music.

Frankie’s Guys

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Music

Frankie’s Guys at Cadogan Hall in London deliver a stylish, melodious set that blends indie-pop charm with soulful edge inside the intimate, acoustically rich royal-concert hall.

A Bigger Splash + Q&A

Sat, 2 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Film

A screening of the film A Bigger Splash at The Garden Cinema, followed by a post-screening Q&A. An intimate London venue moment that invites discussion about the film’s style, themes, and making-of.

Out With The Buckleys

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

Various venues, London

Music

Out With The Buckleys hit various London venues in spring 2026, delivering energetic indie-rock, sunny harmonies, and an intimate-tour vibe that threads through the city.

Aardman in Concert

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 16:30

Cadogan Hall

Music

Aardman in Concert at Cadogan Hall celebrating 50 years of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and friends with live orchestral scores.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Arthur and Lucas Jussen

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

An evening with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields featuring pianists Arthur and Lucas Jussen at St Martin-in-the-Fields. A refined London concert in a historic church, blending orchestral color with a dazzling piano-duo centerpiece.

Buena Vista Social Club @ Toulouse Lautrec

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Toulouse Lautrec

Music

Iconic Buena Vista Social Club delivers a Cuban son and Afro-Cuban jazz night at Toulouse Lautrec in London. This intimate club setting promises rich percussion, brass, and soulful melodies, blending history and salsa-flavored energy for a vibrant, late-evening concert.

Mathmagics! (family)

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 15:15

Royal Institution

Family

Join a family-friendly science event at the Royal Institution for Mathmagics!, a playful math-and-science program inspired by Christmas Lectures. Kids and adults explore curious ideas through demonstrations and hands-on activities in a welcoming, educational setting.

Crack Cloud

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Music

Crack Cloud, the Canadian experimental indie collective, performs live at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London, delivering an immersive blend of art-punk and unconventional soundscapes in a contemporary gallery setting.

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