Cyrano De Bergerac
London's Noel Coward Theatre hosts Cyrano de Bergerac, a large-hearted stage drama acclaimed for wit, romance, and poignant humanity. This production brings poetic dialogue and bold performances to a timeless tale of love, courage, and words.
Cleansed
Cleansed, a stark and visceral drama by Sarah Kane, stages at Almeida Theatre in London with intense language and bold staging, delivering a challenging, unforgettable experience about love, pain, and power.
Broken, Burnt, Buried: Ritual Lives of Objects in Ancient Egypt
Explore how ritual objects illuminate life, death, and belief in ancient Egypt at UCL's Museums and Collections. The exhibition traces votive offerings, vessels, and other artifacts through hands-on context and expert interpretation, offering fresh perspectives on material culture.
Objects as portraits: Still life oil painting summer school
Objects as portraits still life oil painting summer school at MATERIAL Gallery in London invites artists to give everyday items a soulful glow through hands-on practice and playful exploration.
Tao of Glass
Tao of Glass at Soho Place in London weaves life, loss and a single guiding question into a contemplative theater experience—where luminous glass, sound and movement invite you to find your own spark of inspiration.
Kew’s New Carbon Garden
Kew Gardens in London unveils the Carbon Garden, a permanent outdoor installation that blends planting and innovative design to showcase sustainable urban gardening.
Queer Open Mic
An inclusive queer-friendly open mic at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre inviting performers of all kinds to take the mic—sing, speak, dance or perform in any style. No instruments required; a welcoming space to share art, build community, and inspire future acts in a safe, supportive setting.
Pakistan's Spiritual Benju Master: Ustad Noor Bakhsh
Experience the spellbinding sounds of Pakistan's spiritual benju master, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, live at The Jazz Cafe. A rare instrumental showcase blending traditional strings with jazz-inflected atmosphere in an intimate London venue.
The Human Condition - Part 2 - Road to Eternity
Screening of Masaki Kobayashi's The Human Condition Part 2: Road to Eternity (1959). The film follows Kaji as he is conscripted into the Japanese army and guides his men through brutal WWII battles, testing duty against humanity in Kobayashi's epic wartime meditation.
The Car Man
Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man returns to Sadler’s Wells for a thrilling dance-theatre reinterpretation of Bizet with a gripping score.
Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography
Step into a century of American urban life through iconic photographs at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Portrait of a City traces how photographers captured people and spaces that built modern cities, offering a vivid, immersive view of American urban life.
Dog Man - The Musical
Dog Man fans headline a family-friendly musical adaptation at Queen Elizabeth Hall, bringing their favorite hero to life on stage.
Life drawing summer school
Life drawing summer school at MATERIAL Gallery in London invites everyone to explore gesture and form, with guided exercises, relaxed critique and artist-led sessions in a bright, brick-walled space.
Death note the musical
Death Note the Musical storms the Barbican Centre in London, weaving Gothic suspense with explosive stagecraft, razor-lit projections, and a chilling score that turns the iconic theatre into a neon-soaked battleground of fate and justice.
Jazz Cafe Festival 2026
Jazz Café Festival 2026 sweeps through London's iconic Jazz Café, delivering multiple sets, shimmering sax lines, and a convivial, late-night vibe under warm, copper-toned lighting.
East Africa's New Generation: The Zawose Queens
In London’s Jazz Café, East Africa’s New Generation: The Zawose Queens deliver vibrant Afro-jazz, spirited taarab-infused melodies, and radiant vocal harmonies that light up the intimate room.
A Modern-Day Jazz Story: Courtney Pine
Jazz icon Courtney Pine headlines a thoughtful performance at The Jazz Cafe, tracing his modern-day storytelling from 1986 to 2026. Expect virtuosic saxophone, inventive arrangements, and an intimate club atmosphere in this late-evening London show.
We Out Here Festival 2026
We Out Here Festival 2026 is a four-day camping music festival curated by Gilles Peterson in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire. The program spans jazz, soul, world, and electronic sounds in a rural setting, offering eclectic live performances and a relaxed countryside vibe.
Sabrage
Sabrage at Lafayette, King’s Cross, is a decadent circus-theatre fuse where sharp-edged storytelling meets Southern charm, a daring late-night spectacle that sizzles with cabaret glitter and velvet danger.
Samples & Seconds Sale - Crafty Fox Market at The National Theatre
One-day Samples & Seconds Sale by Crafty Fox Market at the National Theatre foyer, celebrating independent makers with huge discounts, quirky gifts, and a busy lineup of traders.
Hurvin Anderson
Experience Hurvin Anderson's intensely colourful paintings at Tate Britain. This exhibition surveys his vibrant explorations of memory and identity, blending bold palettes with nuanced landscapes in a striking gallery setting.
Paulo Nimer Pjota: Encantados
Free contemporary art exhibition Encantados by Paulo Nimer Pjota at South London Gallery. The indoor show features immersive installations and sculptural works blending magical realism with contemporary practice, opening Aug 23, 2026.
Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo lights up Hampstead Theatre in London, the European premiere of the five-time Tony-winning musical, a sharp, inventive coming‑of‑age story powered by fearless performances and sparkling wit.
Shez Raja feat. Guthrie Govan live at The Jazz Cafe
Shez Raja feat. Guthrie Govan live at The Jazz Cafe in London promises blistering guitar wizardry and smoky, soulful jazz fusion, with intimate vibes and a crowd hanging on every soaring lick.
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