London Events on Thursday 19th September 2024
Things to do on 19 Sep include catching Moby's Play 25 Tour at the O2 Arena, and visiting the Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers exhibition at the National Gallery
Theatre shows & Musicals
Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist at the Other Palace 18th-century France meets modern pop in this brand-new musical about Marie Antoinette
Pay no fees I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical A hilarious parody about Gwyneth Paltrows fight for justice after her downhill skiing accident
Pay no fees The Rocky Horror Show starring Jason Donovan Do the Time Warp with Dr FranknFurter in his creepy old mansion at the Rocky Horror Show
Why Am I So Single? at the Garrick Theatre How can two best pals still be single when theyre soooo cool interesting and fun?
A Night With Janis Joplin – 1960s Queen of RocknRoll A jukebox musical celebrating the career of the queen of rocknroll Janis Joplin
Save up to 42% The 39 Steps – Comedy version of Hitchcocks spy thriller A hilarious comedy adaptation of Alfred Hitchcocks classic spy thriller
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Save up to £29 The Fabulist – A brand-new romantic comedy musical The story of a wandering magician who becomes smitten with an eccentric screenwriter
Romantic comedy Shifters at the Duke of Yorks Theatre A bittersweet new rom-com that follows two people reunited after years of being apart
Pay no fees Next To Normal – Tony Award-winning rock musical A Tony Award-winning rock musical about bipolar disorder and a far-from-average family
Mean Girls The Musical at the Savoy Theatre Tina Feys movie about the Queen Bees of North Shore High is now a West End musical
Best seat prices John Cleeses Fawlty Towers at the Apollo Theatre The classic TV comedy has been been turned into a West End play by John Cleese
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
Netflixs Stranger Things: The First Shadow A supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series
Mrs Doubtfire Musical - Robin Williams comedy classic The hilarious new musical adaptation of Robin Williams smash-hit comedy Mrs Doubtfire
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre A WW2 operation where we fooled the enemy by stuffing plans into a well-dressed corpse
The Choir Of Man - with a real working bar on-stage Enjoy a lock-in at this musical homage to the pub complete with an on-stage bar
Exclusive prices Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
Exclusive prices Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
The Book of Mormon by the creators of TVs South Park A fearless religious comedy written by the guys behind the anarchic South Park3
Moulin Rouge - Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns movie The legendary cabaret club in Paris has been brought to life at the Piccadilly Theatre
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 at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical - Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson2
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road1
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding4
Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry3
Save up to 36% 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
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?2
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 gigs
Moby – Play 25 Tour with Lady Blackbird at The O2 Mobys first live shows in 10 years will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album Play
Comedy In Your Eye – Upstairs at the Camden Eye Watch up-and-coming comedians and comics from TVs most popular comedy shows
The Best in Stand-Up Comedy at the Big Belly Bar Enjoy some laughs every night of the week in one of South Londons premier comedy clubs
City Comedy Club downstairs at the Trapeze Bar A hilarious line of up-and-coming comedians and big name comics from the TV
Stand-Up Comedy at Wonderville Leicester Square A line-up of award-winning comedians that will make your sides hurt with laughter
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
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ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections3
Art & Museum exhibitions
Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers at the National Gallery A once-in-a-lifetime exhibition bringing together Van Goghs most beloved paintings
In the Eye of the Storm – Modernist Art in Ukraine A comprehensive exhibition about Ukraines modernist art movement
Henry Moore exhibition: Shadows on the Wall An exhibition focusing on Henry Moores celebrated Shelter drawings
Zanele Muholi exhibition at the Tate Modern A major survey of the acclaimed South African photographer Zanele Muholi
Vanessa Bell: A Pioneer of Modern Art at the Courtauld Bell was one of the leading figures in the avant-garde Bloomsbury Group
Women Artists in Britain (1520-1920) at Tate Britain 150 works by women who overcame obstacles and taboos to become artists
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Marc Quinn: Light into Life at Kew Gardens Contemporary sculptures and artworks inspired by Kew Gardens collection of plants
Expressionists: Kandinsky Munter & The Blue Rider The Blue Riders were a circle of friends who transformed modern art
Ranjit Singh: Sikh Warrior King at the Wallace Collection 19th-century artworks and jewellery from the court of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Family & Kid’s events
Batman Unmasked – Movie props costumes and comics Celebrate the Caped Crusaders 85th birthday with a collection of props and costumes
Monopoly Lifesized – Giant Immersive Board Game Play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Re-live the classic TV show and complete for crystals to buy time in the Crystal Dome
Dinosaur Discovery Tour at the Natural History Museum If your kids are crazy about dinosaurs then how about a tour with a professional guide?
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
AIM Spy Heroes - Family-Friendly Escape Room Game Save your friend from his arch-nemesis by using his high-tech gadgets and gizmos
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Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
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 Centre16
Immersive & VR Experiences
Moonshine Saloon – Immersive Wild West Experience Smuggle some booze into the Moonshine Saloon in this immersive Wild West experience
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
Avora – A New World Cocktail Experience A theatrical adventure on the planet of Avora with three expertly crafted cocktails
Trapped With A Zombie Escape Room Game Get trapped inside a room with a zombie and solve all the puzzles to escape
AIM Hotel Of Horrors Escape Room Game Can you escape from Londons scariest hotel before the evil spirit takes your soul?
AIM Psychopaths Den - Horror Escape Room Game Escape from a serial killers blood-spattered torture room by solving puzzles
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AIM Patient Zero 2150 - Zombie Escape Room Game Enter a top secret facility to try and stop humankind turning into zombies!
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
The Murder Express Immersive Dining Experience A comedy murder mystery and 3-course meal set onboard a luxury train carriage
The Gunpowder Plot - Immersive VR Experience Witness the Gunpowder Plot first-hand in this 360-degree live action experience
Jeff Waynes The War Of The Worlds: Immersive Experience Fight off an invasion from Mars with 5D special effects and virtual reality goggles
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
London Pub Crawl around Soho and the West End Stagger around the heart of the West End on a pub crawl around the best bars and clubs
London Party Pub Crawl around West End bars & clubs Join a crowd of party people for a fun night out in the West Ends liveliest bars and clubs
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Harrods Tea Rooms – Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two Indulge yourself with a Champagne cream tea in the elegant setting of Harrods Tea Rooms
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
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
James Bond Breakfast Briefing in a Whitehall pub Enter the cloak-and-dagger world of 007 during a delicious briefing in a Whitehall pub
Brigits Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Sightseeing Bus Enjoy an afternoon tea on a 1960s Routemaster bus decorated with flowers
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Thames Cruise with 4-Course Dinner & West End Tunes Treat yourself to a 3-hour cruise with a 4-course meal and West End show tunes
Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
Traditional Afternoon Tea at Rubens at the Palace Hotel A traditional afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus2
Pay no fees Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Cutty Sark: Afternoon tea beneath the ships hull Enjoy some fine teas and sandwiches whilst sitting underneath the Cutty Sarks hull
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
Royal & Religious events
Queen Elizabeth IIs Life & Legacy – Private walking tour A Royal walk around around Westminster to see places associated with Queen Elizabeth II
Day trip to Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle See the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle on an air-conditioned coach
Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir
Buckingham Palace State Rooms + Harrods Cream Tea See the magnificent State Rooms at Buckingham Palace followed by a cream tea at Harrods
Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury Afternoon Tea See Buckingham Palace Kensington Palace and St Jamess followed by an afternoon tea
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
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Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service9
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free5
Day Trip to Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace See the State Rooms at Windsor Castle and Henry VIIIs Tudor palace at Hampton Court
Politics & Military Parades
Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour Get up early and see the Yeoman Warders opening ceremony at the Tower of London
Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour A walking tour around the London locations associated with Winston Churchill during WW2
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
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 (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 at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years6
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VIP Tower of London Tour + Beefeater Meet & Greet Enjoy a private audience with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels and White Tower
Bus, Boat, Taxi & Train Tours
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
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
Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel on the tube and learn some history about the London Underground network
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich12
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See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night2
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
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge4
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich8
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
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 included5
Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks7
Jasons Trip – Canal boat from Little Venice to Camden A painted canal boat that runs down the Regents Canal from Little Venice to Camden Lock16
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses28
Sightseeing walks
Ghosts Ghouls & Gallows Walking Tour + Boat Ride Creep through dark parks past haunted houses before boarding a boat down the Thames
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
London In One Day – Private & Bespoke Tour Itinerary Hire a personal tour guide to drive you around on a bespoke itinerary you create yourself
Beatles Walking Tour – In the Footsteps of the Fab Four Walk across the Abbey Road crossing and see where the band played their final gig on the roof
London Rock N Roll History Minibus Tour A minibus tour through rock n roll history including a visit to The Beatles Abbey Road
Scavenger hunt – Self-guided tour of Londons landmarks See ten of Londons most famous landmarks while solving clues on a mobile app
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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 Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
Mary Poppins – Walking tour of London film locations A fun-packed tour to places featured in the Julie Andrews and Emily Blunt movies
City of Spies - Immersive Spy Tour & Vodka Martini Enter their secret world with this immersive tour around Londons best spy spots
A Ticket To Ride – The Beatles in London Minibus Tour See where The Beatles went and walk across the famous zebra crossing at Abbey Road
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings
London In A Day – Westminster Abbey Tower of London & River Cruise Make the most of your day in London with a tour of the capitals most famous sights
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
The Formula 1 Exhibition at Londons ExCel Centre A high-octane exhibition about the history of F1 with iconic cars and racing simulators
Urban Axe Throwing Competition at Whistle Punks Learn how to throw an axe and then try to win a mini axe-throwing tournament
Day Trips & Coach Excursions
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 & 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
Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip Drive to the Cotswolds to see Shakespeares birth-place and Anne Hathaways cottage
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
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Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Visit Oxford + The Making of Harry Potter Film Studios A coach trip to Oxford followed by a tour of Warner Bros Studios where they filmed Harry Potter
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbeys village See the Cotswolds and Churchills birthplace and the village from Downton Abbey
Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Day trip to Oxford & Cambridge Universities from London Visit the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge on a luxury air-conditioned coach
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 19 September – Sixties model Twiggy was born on this day in 1949 which makes her… er… I don’t know. (It’s rude to discuss a lady’s age!) But why not go and visit Carnaby Street, where all the beautiful people hung out during the Summer of Love.