Events in London

Mura Masa @ The Cause

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 17:00

The Castle

Music

Mura Masa headlines The Cause in London with Angelita, Anu and Proc Fiskal. An intimate electronic night at the iconic venue features synth-heavy sets, pulsing bass, and immersive visuals that fuse tropical-tinged beats with experimental textures.

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.

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.

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.

"Quartet for the End of Time" | The Trans-Atlantic Ensemble

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

National Liberal Club Westminster

Music

An intimate chamber music recital by The Trans-Atlantic Ensemble performing classical quartet works, including the iconic Quartet for the End of Time, at the National Liberal Club Westminster. A refined evening of precise playing and lyrical expression in a historic London venue.

North By Northwest

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest screens at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1959 cross-country chase starring Cary Grant.

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.

Violin and Piano Recital

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 14:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

Violin and piano recital at Wigmore Hall featuring a renowned violinist and pianist. The program highlights intimate chamber music with lyrical violin lines and sensitive piano accompaniment, in a storied London venue on May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

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.

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Relive Peter Weir's 1975 thriller Picnic at Hanging Rock at Prince Charles Cinema in London, where a sunlit school picnic near Hanging Rock spirals into mystery and eerie tragedy.

Silver Casting for Jewellery Making: One-Day Workshop

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

An in-person, six-hour workshop in London teaching silver casting for jewellery making. Hosted by Craft Courses London on May 1, 2026 (10:00–16:00), this hands-on session covers basic casting techniques and finishing to produce a small jewellery piece in a friendly studio setting.

Flowering Fruits with Wild Life Drawing

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Workshop

Join a relaxed life-drawing workshop at the Garden Museum as you sketch flowering fruits and garden wildlife, guided to capture seasonal detail. A creative session that blends botany with observational drawing inside the museum's charming setting, perfect for artists of all levels.

Kneebody – Reach (2 Shows)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 19:30

Vortex Jazz Club

Music

Grammy-nominated Kneebody brings their explosive jazz fusion to Vortex Jazz Club for two live shows. Expect blistering improvisation and high-energy grooves blending rock edge with virtuosic jazz in an intimate London venue.

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.

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.

GoldLink @ Eventim Apollo

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

Eventim Apollo

Music

GoldLink headlines a high-energy hip-hop night at London's iconic Eventim Apollo. Expect punchy flows, hard-hitting beats, and a vibrant live atmosphere inside the historic venue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foyles Spring Debuts Panel: Hosted by Julia Armfield

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

Foyles

Literature

Join Foyles for the Spring Debuts Panel hosted by Julia Armfield. A literary discussion featuring newly published authors and their debut works, exploring craft, themes, and the publishing journey. An intimate evening at the iconic Charing Cross Road bookshop.

May Day: Goblin Band & Jim Ghedi at EartH

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 19:00

EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

Music

A May Day double bill at EartH Hackney pairing the Goblin Band with folk songwriter Jim Ghedi. Expect intimate storytelling, lush folk melodies, and a lively London night in a standout venue.

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.

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