BEST Events In London
The Event Oracle Knows ALL the FUN Events in the Great City of London. Select your date above then scroll for all the Arts, Entertainment, and Events in my Crystal Ball...
SEE ALSO: BEST London Magic
ALSO: BEST London Magic
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Warner Brother's Studio Tour - Harry Potter
Warner Brothers Studio London
Studio Tour Drive
Leavesden, WD25 7LR
Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the wizarding world. We offer visitors the ultimate opportunity to step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series.
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Saturday Art Club
Zoom Online Class
London, England
The Saturday Art Club is part of the National Saturday Club network and is our free weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16. We are currently running sessions online via Zoom, with material packs posted out in advance to members. Sessions take place 10am-1pm and are co-delivered by artists Amy Leung and Maru Rojas. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop new skills, make new friends, achieve a Bronze or Silver Art Award and showcase your artwork in a national exhibition!
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We Jam - Be A RockStar!
WeJam at Camden Guitars
23 Chalk Farm Rd
London, NW1 8AG
WeJam is the immersive experience that gives friends, families and colleagues the chance to form a band and play their favourite songs – even if they’re complete beginners. It’s a group activity that takes place in a recording studio, and an amazing alternative to Karaoke or Escape Rooms.
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Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Bankside
London, SE1 9TG
Explore modern and contemporary art from around the world. Entry to the gallery is free – there’s no need to book. Booking a ticket is recommended for exhibitions but some tickets may be available at the door. Members enjoy unlimited free entry to exhibitions with no need to book.
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A Taste of Bourough Market
Borough Market
Southwark
London, SE1 9AL
Join Celia Brooks on select Fridays to discover the secrets and delights of London’s oldest and most renowned food market. Explore the huge range of exceptional British and international produce available and learn all the fascinating facts about the Market’s rich history. Kicking off with a meet and greet session over drinks and pastries at a chic restaurant within the Market, you’ll then accompany Celia for an exclusive tasting tour.
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Lost Jungle Adventure Golf Course
Lost Jungle
Watford By-Pass, Edgware
London, HA8 8DD
The Lost Jungle London works on a pay and play basis, so bookings are not required, just arrive on the day and pay to play. Challenge your family, friends or work colleagues to survive 36 holes of extreme adventure golf at Lost Jungle London.
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Free Walking Tour of London
Covent Garden
No. 1, 7 The Piazza
London, WC2E 8HB
No other tour covers so many major London landmarks! Have your cameras at the ready as we walk past Westminster Abbey and the Big Ben, and see where the Queen and Prince Charles live as we stroll past Buckingham and St. James’s Palaces. On this 3-hour free walking tour you'll tick off many of London's must-see sites. Your gratuity-based London Free Tour starts in front of the Apple Store in Covent Garden and finishes by Westminster Abbey.
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View the Changing of the Guard
Buckingham Palace
London, SW1A 1AA
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is the ceremony where The King's Guard hands over responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace to the New Guard. There are several places you can go to watch this time-honored tradition with all its pomp and circumstance, and it's free!
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God's Own Junkyard
God's Own Junkyard
Unit 12 Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernhall Street
London, E17 9HQOpen on weekends only, this neon museum is a colored light overload. For fans of neon and flashy lit up things, this place is a Mecca of light. There's a bit of a bar and cafe, but you might visit just to see all the flash. You can even rent a sign if you see something you like for your next big event.
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Beefeater Distillery Tour
Beefeater Distillery
20 Montford Place, London
London, SE11 5DE
Begin through an interactive exhibition taking you through everything gin and Beefeater gin. Your host will then take you up to the tasting area where they will explain the key components that make Beefeater gin the world's most awarded. You will get a guided tasting of 3 London Dry Gins before being shown to the Still House where every single drop of Beefeater gin is distilled. Finally you head back to the bar for a perfectly made Beefeater G&T.
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Twinings Café on the Strand
Twinings Cafe on the Strand
216 Strand, Temple
London, WC2R 1AP
Join Twinings Tea for a cup at their new premium sampling bar. Move beyond the familiar with a daily selection of loose leaf teas and infusions, hand-chosen by an expert Brand Ambassador. Perhaps a new Twinings range has caught your eye? The tea bar gives you the opportunity to touch, smell and taste Twinings products for yourself.
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Tours of Buckinham Palace and other Royal Residences
Buckingham Palace
London, SW1A 1AA,
There are several exciting tours you can take at Buckingham Palace and other Royal residences, including Holyroodhouse and Windsor Castle. These include private tours, exhibitions, garden tours and many others. There is so much to see. Many of the tours are featured during spring and summer months, but there are some options throughout the winter months as well. So why not check out the iconic homes of the Kings and Queens of England.
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Afternoon Tea at The Ritz
The Ritz London
150 Piccadilly
London, W1J 9BR
Indulge in a slice of the finest British tradition and enjoy Afternoon Tea at The Ritz London. Whilst dining at The Ritz, savour a selection of finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve, and a mouth-watering range of exquisitely presented pastries and teacakes, replenished on request. As well as 18 different types of loose-leaf tea to choose from, why not sip a glass of Champagne to add some extra sparkle to the occasion. This most charming traditional Afternoon Tea in Mayfair is served in spectacular surroundings. The Ritz London is the only hotel in the UK to have a certified Tea Master, Giandomenico Scanu, who travels around the world to various tea plantations to source our wonderful teas.
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Seven Dials Market
Seven Dials Market
Earlham St
London, WC2H 9LX
Seven Dials Market is a membership organisation bringing together London’s most promising street food traders. This market is their first step indoors and provides a golden opportunity to keep driving things forward – to bring the culture and community together under one roof, to give independents a solid place to thrive in the heart of London and to show off just how great this city tastes. Open 7 days a week.
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Pasta Evangelists Pasta Academy
The Pasta Academy
62-63 Long Lane
London, EC1A 9EJ
Each class will be led by one of their expert Head Chefs. You’ll start with an aperitivo drink on arrival, including a typical Italian antipasti. Each masterclass will equip you with the skills to make your own pasta dough and create your own hand-rolled pasta shapes. At the end of the class they will cook your shapes for you and serve them with a delicious sauce. There are several locations other than Farringdon to choose from as well as different times and experience levels etc.
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Eye-Opener Tour of the British Museum
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London, WC1B 3DG
Taking place across the Museum, eye-opener tours provide a general introduction to different parts of the collection through a selection of fascinating objects. Choose from a number of tours, including the civilisations of Mesopotamia, the Islamic world, and Medieval Europe.
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Afternoon Tea at Café Royal
Hotel Cafe Royal
68 Regent Street
London, W1B 4DY
We are very proud to offer two very different experiences at Hotel Cafe Royal. The first being our Van Gogh afternoon tea served in the Oscar Wilde Lounge (formerly The Grill Room Est. 1865) and the second coming courtesy of Michelin starred chef, Albert Adrià who has designed his Sweet Afternoon Bubbles menu, a contemporary alternative to the traditional afternoon tea experience.
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Token Studios Workshops
Token Studios
76 Druid St
London, SE1 2AN
Fun, creative crafts, beauty workshops, and pottery experiences. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and self-expression. Token Studio is your ultimate creative playground. Grab your mates, your besties, your work crew – BYOB style – and get stuck into crafting cool stuff (think pottery, lipsticks, candles and just pure good times!).
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Watch the pelican feeding at St. James Park
St. James Park
St. James Park
London, SW1A 2BJ
First introduced to the park in 1664 as a gift from the Russian Ambassador, over 40 pelicans have since called the park home. Isla, Tiffany and Gargi, and our more recent new additions Sun, Moon and Star can often be found basking on their favourite rocks in the middle of the lake. You can often see them being fed between approximately 2:30pm and 3:00pm each day, next to Duck Island Cottage.
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Tours of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre
21 New Globe Walk
London, SE1 9DT
Take a Globe Theatre Guided Tour to hear the story of the original 1599 theatre, how the Globe battled to survive plague, fire and political oppression, and how one man’s vision saw it rise again after 400 years. Wonder at the craftsmanship and imagine how thousands of Londoners would once have packed in to see the greatest actors of the day. Every tour is led by one of our expert tour guides, in English, and is suitable for all ages. Information sheets are available in a number of languages.
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Piccadilly and Soho Beer Bike Tour
1, Regents Place, Piccadilly Circus
London, W1B 5EA
Enjoy a unique 15-person bike tour through the streets of London. Travel in style and experience London’s famous landmarks in a completely different way. Raise a toast with your companions as you go on a 1- or 2-hour tour. During your experience, cycle to local, world-famous pubs in London for a pint. Join a tour that has played host to James Corden, the Late Late Show, and the cast of Dark Phoenix. An onboard driver, host/barista will keep the drinks flowing and tunes rocking. Drinks are not included; please order on board. Select from several times throughout the day.
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Friday Drama Improv
The Shoestring Theatre
Oakley Road
South Norwood, England SE25 4XG
For 6-18 year olds! Members learn a range of theatre skills through drama games, improvisation, devising and acting, in a sociable and relaxed environment. All levels of experience are welcome, making this a fun, friendly and creative introduction to CYTO and performance.
Gain confidence, meet new people and learn something new! There's no audition to join our workshops, just register!
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Live Jazz and food
Dalston Jazz Bar
4 Bradbury Street
London, England
This Restaurant will serve you mystery exotic vegetables and meats. In case that line-up didn’t catch your attention, there’s one more option the restaurant has come up with: exotic vegan dishes.
Along with the live Jazz music. The restaurant offers some tamer options too: organic lamb, chicken and seafood, so don’t feel pressured to dive into the world of the exotic meats if you‘re planning on taking a visit soon.Dalston Jazz Bar is happy for guests to reserve a table to enjoy some drinks and the jazz too.
The live jazz starts at 4 until 10:00 every FRI,SAT and will take place outside in our garden (due to COVID-19 regulations).
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Ping Pong and Drinks at Bounce
Bounce
241 Old Street
London, EC1V 9EY
Welcome to Bounce, the home of ping pong. Get ready to eat, drink, play and party at either Bounce Farringdon or Bounce Old Street – for groups of 2 to 500 guests. Create memories around the table with classic ping pong, our high-tech interactive Wonderball games tables, plus beer pong and shuffleboard. Join us for an experience you won’t forget.
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Free Late Nights at the British Museum
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London, WC1B 3DG
Start your weekend at the British Museum with late opening on Fridays. Visit the Museum every Friday (except Good Friday, 18 April 2025) until 20.30pm. Attend an exhibition, explore the galleries or simply enjoy the largest covered public square in Europe.
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London Zoo Lodges
London Zoo
Outer Cir
London, NW1 4RY
Stay overnight at London Zoo - the ultimate experience for animal lovers! Set in the heart of London Zoo, enjoy a night's escape from the bustle of London without even leaving the city, and discover what happens at the Zoo after dark. Join them for exclusive after-hours tours before bedding down for the night in a private lodge, within roaring distance of our Asiatic lion pride. Both adult and family night options are available for the perfect staycation!
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The Cauldron Co
The Cauldron Co
5d Stoke Newington Rd
London, N16 8BHSignature potion-making experience with working magic wands at The Cauldron London. Join them for potions, book an event, or drop in for a spell at the molecular cocktail bar. The Cauldron London is an immersive, drinks-making experience that combines molecular mixology and fun science to bring fantasy worlds to life.
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Bombay Sapphire Gin Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd
London, SW1W 9TP
As you revel in the sights outside your window, delight your taste buds with the carefully curated Gin Afternoon Tea. This masterpiece has been crafted collaboratively by Bombay Sapphire and the skilled pastry chefs at Brigit's Bakery. Additionally, enjoy a trio of distinct and delectable Gin & Tonics from Bombay Sapphire's exquisite collection.
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The Big London Bake
The Castle Tooting
38, Tooting High Street
London, England SW17 0RGChallenge your friends at London's multi award winning bake off! All the ingredients are good to go, a top baker at your side, an irresistible monthly baking theme, an unforgettable experience and one winner. It’s time to unleash your competitive cooking streak.
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Phantom Peak Immersive Experience
Phantom Peak
Phantom Peak
Surrey, SE16 7PJ
Phantom Peak is a living, breathing town in the heart of London. Go on quests with live actors, uncover secrets, and shape your own story. Grab a drink by the waterfall, explore at your pace, and dive into a world that evolves every 3-4 months with each season. Step into a real-life video game. Your Adventure, Your Way.
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Alcotraz: Cell Block Two One Two
Alcotraz Penitentiary
Shoreditch, 212, Brick Lane
London, England E1 6SAHidden behind unassuming shutters lies Alcotraz, a secret prison staffed with guards to help you successfully smuggle liquor past the Warden and get it into the hands of the longest-serving inmates. Following the recent outbreak, The Warden has re-developed the prison to ensure maximum security for inmates and staff. Grab your gang, sit in your own private cell and safely enjoy one of London's most unique cocktail experiences.
Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's most infamous prison, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to enjoy a drink within an epic yet intimate environment. When convicted to Alcotraz, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by notorious bootlegger Clyde Cassidy to smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails.
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Ceilidh Club
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regent’s Park Road
London, NW1 7AY
Get a taste of Scotland in London. There will be a foot stomping band leading you through the moves. Suitable for those who are absolute beginners or advanced dancers.
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The Magic Hour
Sheraton Grand Park Lane
Piccadilly
London, W1J 7BX
The Magic Hour is London's finest parlour magic show. It was awarded the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award in 2019, Traveller's Choice Award 2020, and has been running every week for over 11 years to 5 star reviews and sell outs. Quite simply - it is an intimate immersive magic experience not to be missed.
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Adult Soft Play with Prosecco or Beer
KB02 Venue and Adult Play
220 Green Lanes, Palmers Green
London, England
Lose yourself at KB02, a unique ultraviolet, galaxy-themed arcade gaming bar that is home to the only adult soft play in London! If you’re feeling confident and fancy a challenge, why not give one of the many games a go? Check out the list above to see the games. KB02 offers a fantastic atmosphere, a quality of service and a private bar equipped with premium products at reasonable prices.
Virtual Events Today
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Zazen Meditation
Virtual
Santa Fe, NM
The zazen schedule is 7:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. MT and Wednesday Dharma Talks (5:30 p.m. MT). Join us online for the 7am and 5:30pm meditation on Upaya Zen Center’s YouTube page.
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Adult and Teen Ballet, Beginning or Intermediate Class with Natalia
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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Artistic women inspiring artistic women: Share our art and feel inspired
Virtual
Pasadena, CA
Come share your art and your wisdom with the Artistic Women Inspiring Artistic Women and experience:
• Creative inspiration
• Meaningful support
• Evocative discussion
• Illuminating insights
• Answers to artistic technique questions
• Creative Community
You are encouraged to bring a finished piece of art (painting, poem, mixed-media, jewelry, song, dance, ... whatever) or a work in progress, though this is not required! Come simply to share where you are in your creative process, and at the very least, come to take inspiration from the supportive, creative atmosphere, and to support others on their creative journey!
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Friday Night Bingo with Kids Need More
Virtual
New York City, NY
Have a blast playing BiNGO from the safety & comfort of your home while supporting children & families coping with the trauma of cancer, COVID- 19 and other life-threatening illnesses. Play your BiNGO Card for 5 Fabulous Rounds in the Zoom Party Room. Your card is good to play every round.
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The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
Virtual
New York City, NY
Seize this unique opportunity to watch opera every night of the week! Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.
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The Living Room Comedy Show
Virtual
Brooklyn, NY
The longest running stand-up comedy show in Brooklyn is continuing virtually! Hosted by Carrie Gravenson and Aaron Kominos Smith, it's still totally clean, it's still free, and it's still hilarious. The only difference is it is streaming live on Zoom (so actually in your living room). Fridays at 8pm (ET)/ 5pm (PT) join us from wherever you are to see some of TV's funniest comedians. You may be quarantined but everyone is invited. No restrictions on audience as we ask the comics to keep their acts clean.
