Editor's Pick
Donell Jones & Ginuwine at Troxy
Troxy · London
Two R&B legends on one stage — Troxy's art deco ballroom makes this a proper night out.
Friday, 24 July
Carl Craig at The Jazz Cafe
The Jazz Cafe · London
Detroit techno legend Carl Craig in one of London's most intimate music rooms — a rare chance to hear a master at close range.
Esther Rose @ The Grace
The Grace · London
New Orleans-rooted country singer Esther Rose brings her warm, unhurried sound to an intimate Highbury room.
Historic London Pub Tour
Cheapside · London
Walk the same streets as Shakespeare and Pepys, pint of history included — a proper Friday night in the City.
Sapphics At The Pub
The Owl & Hitchhiker · London
A queer women's social at a neighbourhood pub, raising money for local causes while you meet your people.
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Bruno Mars at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium · London
Bruno Mars brings his full Vegas-polished show to Wembley — expect a two-hour singalong with 90,000 strangers.
Songer at Rough Trade East London
Rough Trade East London · London
Catch Songer in the intimate setting of Rough Trade East — a proper record-shop gig with that can't-replicate-it atmosphere.
Oliver Heldens at KOKO
KOKO · London
Dutch house heavyweight Oliver Heldens takes over KOKO's ornate Victorian theatre for a night of deep, driving sets.
Quantum Leap Great 80's Band - Downtown Crown
119 Crown Park Ave · Gaithersburg
Quantum Leap brings their 80s set to Downtown Crown's outdoor stage — grab a lawn chair and meet fellow fans after at the strip's bars.
Sunset Sounds and Summer Rhythms with Rise Band
Woodmont Triangle · Bethesda
Rise Band brings Motown, jazz, and funk to Woodmont Triangle — outdoor seating, dancing encouraged, geared toward singles looking to connect.
Exploring Del Ray and Four Mile Wetlands Walking Tour
Braddock Road Metro · Alexandria
A neighbourhood walk through Del Ray's indie strip into Four Mile Run wetlands — good exercise with actual scenery.
Blue at CIRCUIT Kingston
CIRCUIT Kingston · Kingston Upon Thames
Early-2000s pop group Blue take the stage at Kingston's live music venue — a nostalgia hit for anyone who grew up with them.
Volleyball - B/BB at Bluemont Park
Bluemont · Arlington
Intermediate pickup volleyball under the open sky at Bluemont — show up solo and find your team.
Creative Upcycling Workshop
W6 0NE · London
Tina Aileen leads a hands-on session turning old materials into something worth keeping.
Family Fitness Fun Day
Tottenham Community Sports Centre · London
Free taster sessions and games at Tottenham's community sports centre — a solid way to burn off a Friday.
For the Sons
Calvary Church Of God In Christ · London
A quiet, open-door gathering at Calvary Church for anyone carrying something heavy right now.
Chalk at Electric Ballroom
Electric Ballroom · London
Chalk takes the Electric Ballroom stage on a Friday night — a solid pick if you know the band.
Singles Meet and Mingle Happy Hour and Dinner
4915 St Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 · Bethesda
Cocktails and conversation at a cozy Bethesda spot — show up solo, leave with plans.
Happy Hour Explorer Series - Inca Social Rosslyn
Inca Social · Arlington
A relaxed excuse to try Inca Social's happy hour bar deals in Rosslyn — show up between 3–7pm and see who else wandered in.
Saturday, 25 July
Editor's Pick
The Flaming Lips at Somerset House
Somerset House · London
Wayne Coyne's psychedelic circus lands in one of London's most stunning courtyards — a genuinely rare pairing of artist and venue.
Editor's Pick
Just Vibez at South Bank - Soca & Steel Pan Extravaganza
Southbank Centre · London
75 years of steel pan in the UK celebrated with two days of soca and sunshine on the Thames — free with RSVP.
Editor's Pick
Soweto Kinch at Royal Festival Hall
Royal Festival Hall · London
Three of the UK's most inventive jazz and electronic artists share one stage on the South Bank — a rare Saturday-night lineup.
Editor's Pick
Reggae & Soca Family Fest
Riverside East (Stratford) · London
Caribbean rhythms, food, and culture fill Riverside East — a genuine all-ages afternoon that feels like a community celebration.
Editor's Pick
KT Autism Family Event
Kensington Temple · London
A dedicated day for autism families — sensory-friendly activities and real community support in one place.
Editor's Pick
Mystery Jets at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road · London
Mystery Jets in a craft brewery taproom — intimate gig, cold pints, no bad seats.
Editor's Pick
Save the Parish Summer Conference
St Bartholomew the Great · London
Five years of parish advocacy marked with choral evensong and drinks at one of London's oldest churches.
Editor's Pick
Taste of Korea for Summer
London Good News Church · London
Korean street food, café drinks, and culture fill a West London church hall — free all day.
Editor's Pick
London Speed Friending by Daisy Connections
The Station Master - Marylebone · London
Professionally hosted speed friending in Marylebone — neuroinclusive and introvert-friendly, so the format actually works for people who hate this kind of thing.
Eric Johnson at Islington Assembly Hall
Islington Assembly Hall · London
Guitar legend Eric Johnson brings his precise, luminous playing to one of North London's most characterful mid-century venues.
We're Not Really Strangers Social
Upside On Moore Food Hall · Rosslyn
Card-game-guided conversations for 18–25s who'd rather go deep than small talk — solo arrivals are the norm.
Glitch Garden at Colour Factory
Colour Factory · London
An immersive art experience inside one of East London's most colour-saturated spaces — worth it for the visuals alone.
Sorted Live: Back To Their Old School
Sorted Food's hit formats collide in one chaotic live weekender — school-themed, food-fuelled, and best experienced with friends.
Lesbian Pub Night - Hosted by Lesbian Supper Club
Garden Bar · London
A sold-out regular for good reason — Garden Bar fills with great energy and a tight-knit crowd.
Lux Afrique Polo Day 2026
Hurtwood Polo Club · Ewhurst Green
The world's largest African polo festival returns to Hurtwood — champagne-lawn atmosphere with serious sport on the field.
Perspective: The Narrative Showcase
The Source, Source Studios · Stratford
Local storytellers take the stage at Source Studios for an evening of varied voices and narrative styles.
Summer Family and All Ages Event
Islington Ecology Centre · London
Free nature songs and activities at Islington's ecology centre — a genuinely lovely summer morning for little ones.
AG Fest 2026
Copthall Playing Fields · London
Full-day music fest at Copthall's open fields — a solid summer Saturday out.
London Summer Vibes Festival 2026
29, 32 The Oval · London
A full-day mix of live music and street food at The Oval — solid summer Saturday out.
Canada Water's Craft & Flea
Dockside, Canada Water · London
Dockside makers market with independent artisans — good for picking up something handmade and genuinely original.
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Bishop Dr. Edward Hovsepian-Mehr
Emmanuel Centre · London
A community gathering to honour the life of Bishop Dr. Edward Hovsepian-Mehr at Emmanuel Centre.
Service of Thanksgiving for Bishop Dr. Edward Hovsepian-Mehr
Emmanuel Centre · London
A community gathering to honour a beloved bishop's life and legacy at Emmanuel Centre.
Coffee Meetup #49
Quincy Park · Arlington
A low-key weekly gather at Quincy Park — grab your coffee first and show up.
Sunday, 26 July
Editor's Pick
Noura Mint Seymali at The Jazz Cafe
The Jazz Cafe · London
Mauritanian griot powerhouse Noura Mint Seymali brings desert blues and electric ardine to one of London's best intimate venues.
Editor's Pick
Secret Gardens, Hidden Churches Walking Tour
In front of St Stephen's Walbrook/Starbucks, where Bucklesbury meets Walbrook (exit 8 Bank underground) · London
A guide who actually knows the City reveals hidden courtyards and medieval churchyards most Londoners walk past daily.
Editor's Pick
Mauritius Open Air Festival 2026
Copthall Playing Fields · London
Mauritian sega music, street food, and craft stalls take over Copthall Playing Fields — a rare full-culture day out for the whole family.
Editor's Pick
The Big Lazy Flea at Chiswick House & Gardens
Chiswick House and Gardens · London
Vintage and independent stalls spread across the grounds of a Palladian villa — a genuinely lovely way to spend a summer Sunday.
Benjamin Clementine at Somerset House
Somerset House · London
Benjamin Clementine performing at Somerset House's iconic courtyard — one of London's most atmospheric summer concert settings.
A10 Show & Shine at IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford · Cambridge
Classic cars gleam on the tarmac at one of Europe's great air museums — a rare combo of automotive and aviation history in one afternoon.
Liz Callaway at The Crazy Coqs
The Crazy Coqs · London
Broadway veteran Liz Callaway brings her cabaret show to one of London's most intimate supper-club stages.
Aloisius @ EartH
EartH · London
A deep lineup of left-field artists takes over EartH for a full Sunday of adventurous sounds.
Judi Jackson at KOKO
KOKO · London
Judi Jackson's deep-soul voice fills one of London's most beloved venues — a proper Sunday-night treat.
Slow Jams Brixton Summer RnB Day Party
PERGOLA BRIXTON · London
Brixton's beloved Slow Jams crew bring their signature RnB sound to Pergola for a proper summer afternoon session.
Hollywood Comes to London: West End Cinemas Walking Tour
TKTS · London
A guided walk through the West End's golden-age picture palaces, tracing the glamour behind the marquees.
JK Flesh at Oslo
Oslo · London
Harsh noise and industrial heaviness from JK Flesh and co. — Oslo's tight room makes it hit harder.
AWR 5k and 10K Family Fun Day
National Trust - Osterley Park and House · Isleworth
A 5k or 10k through Osterley Park's grounds — one of west London's most underrated backdrops for a morning run with the family.
Modern Church Tea Gastronomic Experience
Union Chapel, Sunday School Hall Entrance · London
Global bites and live music inside a historic chapel — a genuinely transportive afternoon for curious eaters.
Mat Pilates in the Park
Battersea Park · London
Free mat Pilates in Battersea Park, then coffee at Pear Tree Café — a low-key way to move and meet people.
BLNK CANVAS Brunch & Day Party - Hip Hop Made Me Do It
STK Steakhouse - Strand · London
Hip hop and R&B soundtrack a sit-down brunch that spills into a full day party at STK — dress up, show up.
Introduction to Natural Dyes Workshop
Camden Art Centre · London
Learn to pull rich colour from onion skins and beetroot at Camden Art Centre — a genuinely useful skill wrapped in a relaxed afternoon.
Locker Room Presents: Island Gyal - Bashment & Soca Special
Antro · London
Locker Room's 3rd birthday brings bashment and soca to Antro — a proper party for anyone who knows the nights.
Brixton Rooftop Party
Brixton Storeys · London
Catch the city skyline from Brixton Storeys with live music — free if you arrive before 6pm.
Take a Hike at Cabin John Regional Park
Cabin John Regional Park · Bethesda
Shaded woodland trails at Cabin John make this a rare summer hike that won't leave you sweating through your shirt — all skill levels welcome.
Ladbroke Grove Party Night Saturdays at Portobello Shack
Portobello Shack · London
DJ Vernan Success keeps the dancefloor moving at this weekly Portobello institution — a proper local night out.
Selecta J at Stonex Stadium
Stonex Stadium, Saracens · London
Selecta J takes the Stonex Stadium stage for a summer night set — good pick if you're after live music with a proper venue feel.
1TimeOnly: Rooftop Brunch & Day Party
STK Steakhouse – Stratford · London
Bottomless drinks on a Stratford rooftop — a one-off day party that runs well past brunch.
Motions
art'otel London Hoxton, Powered by Radisson Hotels · London
A summer arts event at Hoxton's art'otel — worth checking the full programme before you go.
Monday, 27 July
Editor's Pick
Ustad Noor Bakhsh at The Jazz Cafe
The Jazz Cafe · London
The 80-year-old Balochi guitar master plays London rarely — an intimate evening of music rooted in centuries of tradition.
Allysha Joy at AMP Studios
AMP Studios · London
Five artists including kora master Kadialy Kouyaté share the intimate AMP Studios stage — a rare lineup for a Monday night.
Isaac Levi at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden · London
Catch Isaac Levi live in one of Hackney's most beloved secret gardens — a rare outdoor gig with serious atmosphere.
Alva Leigh at Green Note
Green Note · Camden
Alva Leigh brings her folk-soul sound to Green Note, one of Camden's most intimate venues.
Caylee Hammack at The Lower Third
The Lower Third · London
Nashville singer-songwriter Caylee Hammack brings raw, personal country to an intimate Lower Third crowd.
Calm in the Chaos: A Family Adventure
Jean Stokes Community Centre · London
Parenting Unlocked leads kids and parents through emotions via art and play — a rare session that's genuinely useful for the whole family.
The Solomon Gundy Band at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club · London
A Monday night at Ronnie Scott's never disappoints — Solomon Gundy bring their groove to one of the world's great jazz rooms.
East London Vintage Kilo Sale
Hackney, E2 9BY · London
Pay by the kilo for vintage clothing — a genuinely cheap way to overhaul your wardrobe in an afternoon.
Isatta Sheriff at University of Westminster
University of Westminster - Cavendish Campus · London
Catch Isatta Sheriff live on campus — an intimate arts night worth your Monday evening.
Lazy Jane at The Shacklewell Arms
The Shacklewell Arms · London
Lazy Jane takes the Shacklewell stage on a Monday night — a solid indie pick for anyone who knows this room.
Torus at George Tavern
George Tavern · London
Catch Torus live at one of East London's most storied music venues — a proper pub gig with atmosphere to match.
Kingman Island Walk
Metro-Stadium-Armory · Washington
A 3.4-mile evening loop through Kingman Island, starting and ending at Stadium-Armory Metro — no car needed.
Tuesday, 28 July
Mychelle at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden · London
Mychelle plays one of London's most beloved pocket gardens — an intimate summer evening that rarely disappoints.
Nick Harper at Golden Hinde
Golden Hinde · London
Intimate acoustic set from cult guitarist Nick Harper inside a Tudor warship — a genuinely unusual Tuesday night out.
Snowboy And The Latin Section at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club · London
Snowboy brings his Latin percussion mastery to Ronnie Scott's iconic stage — a Tuesday night that earns its reputation.
Joshua Ray Walker at The Lower Third
The Lower Third · London
Texas singer-songwriter Joshua Ray Walker brings his raw, story-driven country to an intimate Soho basement — a proper night out for fans who like their music close.
edbl at Sofar Sounds
Sofar Sounds · London
Sofar's intimate secret-venue format means edbl plays close enough to feel like a private session.
Finn Carter at Upstairs @ Ronnie's
Upstairs @ Ronnie's · London
Catch Finn Carter at one of London's most intimate jazz venues — a proper Tuesday-evening set worth planning around.
Bennett Coast at The Lexington
The Lexington · London
Bennett Coast brings their coastal indie sound to one of Islington's best small stages.
Florette Lunchtime Maximalist Salad Pop-Up
The Good Life Eatery · London
Free maximalist salads from Florette, served up at Good Life Eatery in Marylebone — solid lunch-break detour.
Linda Farrow Sample Sale
18 Fitzhardinge Street · London
Designer frames at up to 90% off — worth the detour if you've been eyeing Linda Farrow's sunglasses at full price.
Emerging Technologies and Future Challenges
CCLS, Room 3.1, Queen Mary, University of London, · London
An academic panel unpacking how digital shifts reshape everyday life — best for the professionally curious.
Lunchtime Masterclass Series: Leading AI Transformation
A business school prof unpacks AI transformation lessons — best for professionals, not a family outing.
Wednesday, 29 July
Editor's Pick
Summer Family & Nature Fun Event
Islington Ecology Centre · London
A rare chance to explore Gillespie Nature Reserve with the kids — hands-on nature discovery in the middle of the city.
An Evening with Rory Sutherland: The World According to the Wiki Man
Emmanuel Centre · London
Rory Sutherland live on why humans are gloriously irrational — expect ideas that rewire how you see everyday decisions.
LGBTQ+ Beginner and Intermediate Ballet Class
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre · London
Ballet for all levels in a genuinely welcoming space — good for building strength and meeting people.
Wolfmother @ O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire · London
Wolfmother's arena-sized riffs hit one of London's best mid-size rooms — a rare chance to hear them up close.
Palace For Life Football Training Sessions (Ages 5-11)
The Old Cricket Ground | Crystal Palace Park · London
Crystal Palace Park makes a brilliant backdrop for a morning of proper football coaching — ages 5–11, run by the Palace For Life Foundation.
Your Health Matters: Healthwatch Southwark Community Health Roadshow
Urban Village Hall · London
Free NHS health checks and blood type testing in one place — useful, no-fuss, walk right in.
Thursday, 30 July
Editor's Pick
Cloudscapes and Cottages: John Constable in Hampstead
Burgh House · London
A free curator-led talk tracing Constable's time in Hampstead, right in the neighbourhood he painted.
Editor's Pick
Poetry at Lala Books: Anthony Joseph & Keith Jarrett + Open Mic
Lala Books · London
Two sharp voices in contemporary poetry share the mic at a beloved indie bookshop, followed by an open floor.
Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet Screening
Lower Marsh · London
Baz Luhrmann's neon-soaked classic plays outdoors on Lower Marsh — grab a drink from a local spot and settle in.
Pentagram Talk with Pablo Martin
Pentagram Design · London
Rare chance to hear MUBI's Creative Director talk craft at Pentagram's studio — a proper evening for design obsessives.
Preloved Designer Handbag & Clothing Sale
Dray Walk Gallery · London
Verified preloved Prada, Gucci and Chanel at up to 80% off — worth arriving early for the best finds.
Speedy Dating
Buster Mantis · London
Fast-paced singles night at Buster Mantis — one of Hackney's most characterful bars.