BEST Events In London Today
Thursday, August 28, 2025

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...

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• Pitch and Run London

  8:00 am
  Meet outside St Paul's Cathedral
  St. Paul's Churchyard
  London, EC4M 8AD
  

  Make new friends in the startup space and run 5km. Meet outside Dion Bar, St Pauls - start at 8:00 am. The route goes down Millennium Bridge and comes back through the Golden Jubilee Bridges if you want to catch up. A community to support each other in Life, Running, Fundraising, Career Moves, etc. Pitch and run is about supporting each other!  EVERYONE is welcome, founders, funders, employees of startups, fans of startups etc!

• Warner Brother's Studio Tour - Harry Potter

  9:00 am
  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. 

• Saturday Art Club

  10:00 am
  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!

• We Jam - Be A RockStar!

  10:00 am
  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.

• Tate Modern

  10:00 am
  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.

• Lost Jungle Adventure Golf Course

  10:00 am
  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.

• Hidden City Games

  10:30 am
  City of London
  London,
  

  Exhilarating immersive games by HiddenCity. Treasure-hunt style adventures. Race across the city against the clock. Accept the challenge and find yourself on a thrilling journey across London, with clues that come into your phone – exchange messages and calls with characters from the story, speak to people you meet, find objects, and move through indoor and outdoor locations as you venture across the capital.

• Visit the William Wallace Memorial

  10:30 am
  St Bartholomew's Hospital
  W Smithfield
  London, EC1A 7BE
  

  If you have a bit of Scottish in you, then you might wish to visit the William Wallace memorial. A plaque unveiled 8 April 1956 stands in a wall of St. Bartholomew's Hospital near the site of Wallace's execution at Smithfield. Place some flowers, drink a wee dram and perhaps give a battle cry in honor of this fallen Scottish hero.

• Free Walking Tour of London

  11:00 am
  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.

• Beefeater Distillery Tour

  11:00 am
  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.

• Twinings Café on the Strand

  11:00 am
  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.

• Tours of Buckinham Palace and other Royal Residences

  11:30 am
  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.

• Afternoon Tea at The Ritz

  11:30 am
  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.

• Seven Dials Market

  12:00 pm
  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.

• Pasta Evangelists Pasta Academy

  12:00 pm
  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.

• Afternoon Tea at Café Royal

  1:00 pm
  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.

• The Theatre Cafe

  1:00 pm
  The Theatre Cafe
  99 St. Martin’s Lane
  London, WC2N 4AZ
  

  With theatrical memorabilia adorning the walls and regular live performances from the stars of the West End and Broadway, it’s the place for any theatre fan. Sing your heart out at one of our open mic events, or just relax and sip a cocktail while you choose which show to see next. If you want your favourite musical theatre song played during your stay, just put in a request. With a menu including pizza, nachos, cakes and more, as well as coffees, alcohol and the stagiest cocktails around. Open every day except Monday. Check website for hours.

• Visit Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

  1:00 pm
  Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
  159 Hoxton Street
  London, N1 6PJ
  

  Hoxton Street Monster Supplies was established in 1818, though the exact details of why, and by whom, have tragically been lost to history. They pride themselves on being London’s, and quite possibly the world’s, only purveyor of quality goods for monsters of every kind. "When you buy one of their tins of fear, or jars of brain jam, you don't just get a great stocking filler or something to liven up your breakfast table, you know that you're helping to support the business of the imagination with the next generation." Open Tuesday through Saturday.

• Token Studios Workshops

  1:30 pm
  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!).

• Watch the pelican feeding at St. James Park

  2:30 pm
  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.

• Tours of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

  3:00 pm
  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.

• Piccadilly and Soho Beer Bike Tour

  3:00 pm
  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.

• Ping Pong and Drinks at Bounce

  4:30 pm
  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.

• Aga Khan Center Tours

  5:00 pm
  Aga Khan Center
  10 Handyside Street
  London, N1C 4DN
  

  Designed by Japanese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Fumihiko Maki, the Aga Khan Centre is designed to represent the values of openness, dialogue and respect for pluralism. The architecture incorporates a collection of six gardens, courtyards and terraces that provide an insight into the diversity and influence of Islamic landscape design around the world and through history. Tours of the Aga Khan Centre are available most Thursdays starting at 5pm and Saturdays at 11am. A maximum of 10 places are available for each tour. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are free.

• London Zoo Lodges

  5:00 pm
  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!

• The Cauldron Co

  5:30 pm
  The Cauldron Co
  5d Stoke Newington Rd
  London, N16 8BH
  Signature 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.

• The Big London Bake

  6:00 pm
  The Castle Tooting
  38, Tooting High Street
  London, England SW17 0RG
  Challenge 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.

• Alcotraz: Cell Block Two One Two

  6:30 pm
  Alcotraz Penitentiary
  Shoreditch, 212, Brick Lane
  London, England E1 6SA
  Hidden 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.

• Circus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

  6:30 pm
  Circus London
  27-29 Endell Street, Covent Garden
  London, WC2H 9BA
  Circus is a restaurant conceived to give guests an amazing evening of escapist pop-up performances, without compromising on the incredible quality of the food. For over 10 years, we’ve been serving up delicious pan-Asian cuisine designed for sharing – created and overseen by Executive Chef Andrew Lassetter; and wowing people with a carefully chosen and ever-changing troupe of fire-breathers, contortionists, hula-hoopers and gravity-defying aerialists. All accompanied by an extensive wine list and signature cocktails from our late-night bar.

• The Cloak and Dagger Tour

  7:30 pm
  The George Inn Yard
  77 Borough High Street
  London, SE1 1NH
  

  An Experience like no other! London’s best Interactive and immersive tour will take you on a journey through time you will not forget! You will be met at the entrance of the George Inn by a figure from history in full costume. They will guide you and your fellow travellers on a tour that will dive into the dark, disgusting and horrible side of London’s history. After the tour you will be led back to the George Inn, where in it’s beautifully historic setting two actors will recreate a true story of murder and revenge in the very room in happened 300 years ago!

• Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

  7:30 pm
  President Hotel
  56-60 Guilford St, Russell Sq
  London, WC1N 1DB
  

  Welcome to our Faulty Towers. Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter.  Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside the BBC's iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out. With over 70% of each performance improvised, this is the completely immersive and highly interactive comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!

• The Brightest, Freshest, Alternative Stand Up Comedy

  8:00 pm
  Grove Bar and Restaurant
  83, Hammersmith Grove
  London, England
  

  Stand up comedy, which is just a short walk from Hammersmith tube station and the Apollo. The Grove bar and restaurant is an award-winning restaurant, which is often visited by celebrities, such as: Alan Sugar, Adrian Charles, Bill Bailey and Olly Murs.
  Comedy night starts at 8 and finishes at 9pm. Show features up and coming comedians on the London scene.

  To ensure a safe and fun evening, could you please ensure the following:

  - You visit our venue only if you or anyone you have been in contact with are not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
  - You use our sanitiser stations that are provided on arrival and around the venue for your safety and convenience.
  -Respect one another’s personal space, and keep your distance where indicated.
  - We will be using digital thermometers to check comedians and audiences temperature as they come into the gig.
  - You arrive on time at 8pm, we don’t start when you arrive. Be punctual.
  - You understand the venue reserve the right to refuse admission / service.
  - Drink responsibly.

Virtual Events Today

• Zazen Meditation

  7:00 am
  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.

• Frank Lloyd Wright Sites to Swap Virtual Visits

  10:00 am
  Virtual
  Phoenix, AZ
  

  The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, announced today Wright Virtual Visits, a social media initiative highlighting Frank Lloyd Wright-designed public sites that are currently closed due to COVID-19. A dozen partner sites from around the country will allow virtual visitors to explore some of Wright’s most treasured buildings. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. PST beginning April 2, each site will share a short video tour of another site via social media. These tours will help each site’s social media followers discover and experience new places and raise public awareness for all of these important landmarks.

• Adult Musical Theater Intermediate Tap

  11:00 am
  Virtual
  Scottsdale, AZ
  

  Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
  
   

• Virtual Book Clubs

  12:00 pm
  Virtual
  Chicago, IL
  

  Chicago Public Library offers a variety of book clubs for all ages! Children, teens, and adults alike can join on various days. See the Chicago Public Library website for times and days.

• National Theater at Home

  12:00 pm
  Virtual
  London, England
  

  Discover our exclusive collection of unforgettable British theatre. More fantastic plays are added every month, so there’s always something new to look forward to.

• Virtual Broadway Experience

  5:00 pm
  Virtual
  New York City, NY
  

  Get the stage-door experience right from your living room - no matter where you are in the world! Book a one-to-one online meet-and-greet with a Broadway star from the comfort of your own home, including cast members from Wicked, Mean Girls, Hamilton and more! Choose from:Beetlejuice, Aladdin, Anastasia, Mean Girls, Hamilton, Wicked, Hadestown.

• Modern Dance Class - Phoenix Center for the Arts

  6:00 pm
  Virtual
  Phoenix, AZ
  

  A modern dance class with Shaniece Brazwell. Sponsored by the Phoenix Center of the Arts. Shaniece will lead us in a special 45-minute "small space" modern movement class. Use a part in your home, no matter the size, to move and breath and engage! This class is open to all ages and skill levels! Dance from the comfort of your own home. Dance like no one is watching... because no one is! This is a virtual online dance class, live every week starting at 6pm Phoenix time.

• The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams

  7:30 pm
  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.