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London Events on Friday 16th May 2025

Things to do on 16 May include enjoying a leisurely ride along the Regent's Canal with Jason's Trip, and watching Stiletto - a new operatic musical at the Charing Cross Theatre

Theatre shows & Musicals

Stiletto

Stiletto – A new musical at the Charing Cross Theatre An operatic new musical that tells the story of how Venetian boys dreamed of finding fame at the opera

My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre The charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the transformative power of childhood imagination

Clueless - The Musical

Clueless at Trafalgar Theatre – With music by KT Tunstall A romantic comedy based on the cult classic 1990s movie with music by pop singer KT Tunstall

Oliver

Oliver – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John

Hadestown

Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre

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Magic Mike Live

Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show

Cabaret

Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life

Six

SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales

Les Miserables

Save up to £62 Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution

Matilda - The Musical

Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson

Wicked

Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road

Witness For The Prosecution

Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room

Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding

Back To The Future - The Musical

Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical

Hamilton

Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Save up to 34% TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre The story of Tinas life from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end

Music concerts & Comedy

Various artists

Sofar Sounds secret concert in a surprise location Get hold of an invite to a secret concert held in a surprise venue somewhere within London

Art & Museum exhibitions

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 See the best nature photos from this years prestigious wildlife photography competition

Family & Kid’s events

IFS Cloud Cable Car

Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre

Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London

DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play

Immersive & VR Experiences

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards

Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls

Piccadilly and Soho Beer Bike Tour

Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks

Twilight Soho Food & Drinks Tour

Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants

The Chocolate Cocktail Club

The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar

Restaurants & Afternoon Teas

The Ritz Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil

Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill Three Course Lunch for Two

Gordon Ramsays Savoy Grill – 3-Course Lunch for Two Treat yourself to a 3-course meal in the luxurious surroundings of Gordon Ramseys Savoy Grill

London Vintage Bus Tour Thames Cruise Fish & Chips

Vintage Bus Tour with River Cruise + Fish & Chips Sightseeing tour on a vintage bus with a boat tour and fish and chips in a London pub

TING Restaurant at Shangri-La The Shard Three Course Dinner for Two

Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper

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Mamma Mia The Party

Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA meal at the O2 Arena Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing

Classical Music & Operas

Warren Mailley-Smith

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight at 1901 Arts Club Enjoy a glass of champagne while listening to Warren Mailley-Smith performing piano works by Chopin

Royal & Religious events

Royal London From Saxons to Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour

Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history

Professional Photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace

Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir

Westminster Abbey Evensong

Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service

St Paul's Cathedral Evensong

Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free

Politics & Military Parades

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

Guided Tour: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights

Changing the Guard at Horse Guards

Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded

Dismounting Ceremony at Horse Guards

Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards

Ceremony of the Keys

Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years

Bus, Boat & Train Tours

Jason's Trip

Jasons Trip – Canal boat from Little Venice to Camden A painted canal boat that runs down the Regents Canal from Little Venice to Camden Lock

No26 Bus

No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses

Big Bus Tours

Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included

Tootbus Tour

Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich

See London By Night

See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night

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City Cruises

City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge

Ghost Bus Tour

Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital

Thames River Sightseeing

Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich

London Private Chauffeur-Driven Sightseeing Tour

Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car

Private Tour Black Taxi Tour of London

Black Taxi Tour – Private sightseeing tour in a London cab Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab

35 minute London Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London

London Private Underground and Tube Tour

Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square

Sightseeing walks

London Palaces and Parliament Walking Tour

Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster

Hidden London Walking Tour

Hidden London Walking Tour – The secret side of the City Explore some of the atmospheric alleyways and medieval courtyards around the old City

The Murder by Trafalgar Square Interactive Game Experience

The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes

London Da Vinci Code Walking Tour with a Guide

The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church

London Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour

Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies

Sports events

Indoor Skydiving with iFLY at The O2

Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly

Day Trips & Excursions

Leeds Castle Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London

Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions

Stonehenge Windsor Castle and Bath from London

Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath

Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle

Windsor Castle Stonehenge and Oxford Day Tour from London

Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach

Cotswolds Tour from London with 2 course Lunch

Cotswolds Coach Tour from London with 2-Course Lunch Take a trip through the pretty little villages of the Cotswolds and enjoy a 2-course lunch

Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London

Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach

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From London The Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbey

Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbeys village See the Cotswolds and Churchills birthplace and the village from Downton Abbey

Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London

Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains

Stonehenge Half-Day Tour from London with Admission & Snack Pack

Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London

Things to do in London on 16 May – The famous London diaryist Samuel Pepys died on this day in 1703. He is said to have watched the Great Fire of London approaching from the steeple of All Hallows by the Tower church (next-door to the Tower of London). The church is worth a visit today for the museum in the crypt.