Events in London

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ritual Egyptian Pottery Workshop at UCL

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

University College London (UCL)

Workshop

Explore how pottery and ritual intersect in ancient Egypt in this hands-on workshop at UCL. Attendees will examine artifacts, learn clay techniques, and discuss daily life and ceremonial practice from the ancient world.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom screens at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1984 action adventure of 119 minutes, plunging Indy from Old Shanghai to India in search of a mystical stone.

The Dark Crystal

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Film

Jim Henson and Frank Oz's The Dark Crystal returns to Prince Charles Cinema, a 1982 fantasy epic where Jen must restore balance as the Skeksis and Mystics clash and a fragile prophecy nears fulfillment.

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.

Connect London Boat Party & Club Event

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 14:00

Protocol London

Music

Connect Ibiza presents Connect London Boat Party & Club Event at Protocol London (Vauxhall). Featuring Space Brothers and Lange, this high-energy electronic night blends party-on-the-water vibes with a top-tier club line-up in a sleek riverside venue.

SOSA Presents COCO Open Air at The Cause

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 14:00

The Cause London

Music

SOSA Presents COCO Open Air lands at The Cause in London for the summer, delivering the first ever outdoor edition of COCO with sunlit sets, vibrant tunes and a lively open sky club vibe.

Woolf Quartet at Wigmore Hall

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 14:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Music

An intimate chamber concert by the Woolf Quartet as part of the Royal Academy of Music / Wigmore Hall Learning Fellowship. The program highlights refined string-quartet repertoire in Wigmore Hall, combining high-level performance with learning opportunities for audiences and emerging musicians.

Jubilee Hall Trust - Run for your Life

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Heath Playground, London, NW5 1, United Kingdom

Sports

Join the Jubilee Hall Trust for Run for Your Life at Heath Playground, London on May 2, 2026. Choose 2K, 5K, or 10K routes with scenic views and support a worthy cause.

Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 19:45

Royal Institution

Lecture

Explore what counts as understanding in AI research and how researchers validate breakthroughs at the Royal Institution. The talk examines explainability, data, and the meaning of trust when machines learn, offering a thoughtful evening for curious minds.

Nothing But Life: The Cinema of Rita Azevedo Gomes

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Film

ICA presents a screening/retrospective of Rita Azevedo Gomes's cinema, rooted in literature, theatre and art history, highlighting language, performance, and space with the director's signature clarity and subtle strangeness.

Étienne de Crécy @ Onyx

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 23:30

Onyx

Music

French electronic pioneer Étienne de Crécy headlines Onyx in London with Joris Delacroix behind him. A late-night club show delivering punchy electro-house vibes, high-energy beats, and a sleek, intimate venue setting.

Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio: Nueva Timba

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Terrarium Workshop: Natural Landscapes

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Workshop

Join Dulwich Picture Gallery's Head Gardener, Jack Townson, for a terrarium workshop exploring natural landscapes. Create a miniature garden in glass and learn terrarium techniques in this sell-out session. Price £60 (concessions £54) with limited spaces.

Sound Bath: Deep Listening with Othman Haddad

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

INDABA Yoga Studio

Wellness

An immersive sound bath led by Othman Haddad at INDABA Yoga Studio in London, guiding participants through deep listening with rhythmic drumming and overtone chanting to settle the mind and reconnect with inner wisdom. Expect a meditative, healing experience that blends sound healing with mindful presence in a calming studio setting.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in Concert

Sun, 3 May 2026

Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP London, United Kingdom

Music

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in Concert returns to Kensington Gore, London, with full orchestra breathing life into Tolkien's saga as the score swells around iconic visuals.

Metal Fabrication for Artists and Designers

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Workshop

Join a two-day metal fabrication workshop at Craft Courses London for artists and designers. Learn core metalworking techniques, finishing, and safe studio practice in a hands-on session in central London. Priced at £280, this course builds practical skills and creative confidence in a supportive maker environment.

The Flying Bath

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Little Angel Theatre

Theater

A charming puppet show for ages 2-5 at Little Angel Theatre, The Flying Bath runs May 2–July 12. A playful, family-friendly performance with imaginative puppetry and gentle storytelling in a cozy London venue.

Songs & Stories: Ian Shaw & Jean Toussaint

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 21:00

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

Two jazz luminaries, Ian Shaw and Jean Toussaint, share songs and stories in an intimate Ronnie Scott's night in London. Expect lush vocal lines, sparkling horn solos, and a quintessential club atmosphere.

The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 17:00

Greenwood Theatre

Theater

An interactive courtroom drama at Greenwood Theatre in London where the audience acts as the jury, listening to testimonies and deciding the verdict in a diamonds-and-lies theft thriller involving a high-profile necklace.

Yes @ London Palladium

Sun, 3 May 2026

The London Palladium

Music

Iconic prog-rock legends Yes perform at the historic London Palladium on May 3, 2026. Expect classic harmonies, intricate guitar work, and a powerful live sound in this legendary West End venue.

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