London Events on Friday 16th May 2025
Things to do on 16 May include watching the new musical The Devil Wears Prada with songs by Elton John, and going on a walking tour of Royal London
Theatre shows & Musicals
![The Devil Wears Prada](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-devil-wears-prada.webp)
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
![Magic Mike Live](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/magic-mike-live.webp)
Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
![Cabaret](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/cabaret.webp)
Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
![Matilda - The Musical](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/matilda-the-musical.webp)
Pay no fees Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical - Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson2
![Wicked](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/wicked.webp)
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road1
![Tina - The Tina Turner Musical](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-tina-turner-musical.webp)
Save up to 35% 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
Music concerts & Comedy gigs
![Mamma Mia The Party](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/mamma-mia-the-party.webp)
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
Family & Kid’s events
![Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/virtual-reality-experience-at-dna-vr.webp)
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
Royal & Religious events
![Royal London From Saxons to Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/royal-london-saxons-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour.webp)
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](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/professional-photoshoot-outside-buckingham-palace.webp)
Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir
![Westminster Abbey Evensong](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/westminster-abbey-evensong.webp)
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service9
![St Paul's Cathedral Evensong](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/st-pauls-cathedral-evensong.webp)
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free5
Politics & Military Parades
![Changing of the Guard Walking Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/changing-of-the-guard-walking-tour.webp)
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](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/changing-the-guard-buckingham-palace.webp)
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights10
![Changing the Guard at Horse Guards](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/changing-the-guard-horse-guards.webp)
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded6
![Dismounting Ceremony at Horse Guards](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/dismounting-ceremony.webp)
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards7
![Ceremony of the Keys](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/ceremony-of-the-keys.webp)
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years6
Bus, Boat, Taxi & Train Tours
![Private Tour Black Taxi Tour of London](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/private-black-taxi-tour-of-london.webp)
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
![London Private Underground and Tube Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/london-private-underground-and-tube-tour.webp)
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 Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/highlights-self-guided-scavenger-hunt-and-tour.webp)
Scavenger hunt – Self-guided tour of Londons landmarks See ten of Londons most famous landmarks while solving clues on a mobile app
![The Murder by Trafalgar Square Interactive Game Experience](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/the-murder-by-trafalgar-square.webp)
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](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/jack-the-ripper-walking-tour-with-ripper-vision.webp)
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](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/da-vinci-code-walking-tour.webp)
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](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/harry-potter-movies-walking-tour.webp)
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
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.