London Events on Monday 18th August 2025
Things to do on 18 Aug include enjoying a leisurely ride along the Regent's Canal with Jason's Trip, and going on a walking tour of Royal London
Theatre shows & Musicals
Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
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
Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
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
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
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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
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
Family & Kid’s events
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
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
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
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
Royal & Religious events
Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service
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
Guided Tour: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights
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 (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 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
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
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 – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night
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 – 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 (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
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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
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 – 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 Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Sports events
Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly
Wembley Stadium Guided Tour – Pitch & Changing Rooms See the changing rooms and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and lift a replica FA Cup
Day Trips & Excursions
Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle & White Cliffs Tour Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
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 Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
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Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip Drive to the Cotswolds to see Shakespeares birth-place and Anne Hathaways cottage
Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Things to do in London on 18 August – Despite our best efforts, we can’t find a single interesting historical event that happened on the 18 August. Honest! So how about just going to watch one of London’s parades instead? The Dismounting Ceremony and Changing the Guard at Horse Guards are often overlooked.