London Events on Saturday 2nd August 2025
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Good Night Oscar with Sean Hayes at the Barbican Theatre Sean Hayes award-winning take on the genius of Oscar Levant is coming to the Barbican for a strictly limited run
Hercules – Disneys electrifying new musical at the Theatre Royal A column-shaking adventure set in ancient Greece based on Disneys classic animated movie
Stereophonic – With music by Arcade Fires Will Butler A fly-on-the-wall look at an up-and-coming rock band on the cusp of stardom recording their new album
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical The story of how Live Aid united the world with songs by U2 David Bowie Queen Madonna and Elton John
Mrs Warrens Profession starring Imelda Staunton George Bernard Shaws once-banned play stars real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter
Giant – Starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl Critically acclaimed play following the scandal that hit the world famous childrens author Roald Dahl
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Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet set in the American Wild West Get ready for a showdown in the Globe Theatres exciting new production of Shakespeares tragic love story
The Comedy About Spies at the Noel Coward Theatre An hilarious 1960s spy escapade from the brains behind the long-running show The Play That Goes Wrong
The Great Gatsby – The Tony Award-winning new musical A Jazz Age story of glamour and extravagance set in the Long Island mansion of an eccentric millionaire
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
My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre The charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the transformative power of childhood imagination
Save up to 42% 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 – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs
Save up to 54% The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical An epic adventure about a teenager who discovers hes the half-blood son of the Greek God Poseidon
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button A musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgeralds short story about a man being born old
Save up to 45% John Cleeses Fawlty Towers at the Apollo Theatre The classic TV comedy has been been turned into a West End play by John Cleese
Great seats MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
Great seats Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre
Save up to 27% Netflixs Stranger Things: The First Shadow A supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series
Save up to 28% Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
Pay no fees Moulin Rouge - Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns movie The legendary cabaret club in Paris has been brought to life at the Piccadilly Theatre
Exclusive prices 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 - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
Save up to £39 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 lesson
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road
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 wedding
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 puppetry
Save up to 41% 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?
Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
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Music concerts & Comedy on 2nd August
Oasis Live 25 Tour – Seven nights at Wembley Stadium Liam and Noel are back together and playing seven huge nights at Wembley Stadium
Side-splitting comedy at the Soho Comedy Factory Hilarious line-up with up-and-coming comics and famous comedians off the telly
Comedy Freaks at The Harrison in Kings Cross Saturday night comedy show in an intimate little venue in the heart of KIngs Cross
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
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
Art & Museum exhibitions on 2nd August
More Than Human exhibition at the Design Museum Artworks from a new generation of designers who are part of the more-than-human movement
Australian indigenous artist Emily Kam Kngwarray at Tate Modern An exhibition of contemporary indigenous art by one of Australias greatest-ever artists Emily Kam Kngwarray
Anselm Kiefer & Van Gogh at the Royal Academy of Arts An exhibition exploring the influence that Van Gogh had on Kiefer by displaying their works side-by-side
Summer Exhibition 2025 at the Royal Academy of Arts The Royal Academys annual Summer Exhibition is the largest open art exhibition in the world
Edward Burra & Ithell Colquhoun at Tate Britain Two exhibitions by two influential British artists - a master of watercolour painting and a British Surrealit
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suhs Walk The House Enter the captivating world of Do Ho Suh in an exhibition of his large-scale installations and sculptures
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Contemporary artist Ed Atkins at Tate Britain A career-spanning exhibition of writings paintings and moving images inside large-scale installations
Jose Maria Velasco – A View Of Mexico at the National Gallery The first-ever UK exhibition of art by the celebrated Mexican painter Jose Maria Velasco
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur at the Wallace Collection The largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the museum to mark Grayson Perrys 65th birthday
Leigh Bowery exhibition at Tate Modern A celebration of Leigh Bowerys short but extraordinary life that blurred the lines between art and life
National Gallery Highlights Tour with a Blue Badge Guide Discover the best paintings in the National Gallery in the company of an accredited Blue Badge guide
East London Street Art Tour + Spray Painting Session See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop
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Family & Kid’s events on 2nd August
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits Meet some of the rudest rulers from Britains past - its history with all the horrible bits left in!
The Smeds And The Smoos at the Lyric Theatre A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens on a far-off planet full of fun friendship and laughs
The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr A teatime that Sophie will never forget based on Judith Kerrs best-selling book
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Re-live the classic TV show and complete for crystals to buy time in the Crystal Dome
Monopoly Lifesized – Giant Immersive Board Game Play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges
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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
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Immersive events on 2nd August
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
Jeff Waynes The War Of The Worlds: Immersive Experience Fight off an invasion from Mars with 5D special effects and virtual reality goggles
Discos, Parties & Pub Crawls on 2nd August
One Direction Bottomless Brunch at FIRE Vauxhall Four hours of One Direction hits with 60 minutes of bottomless drinks and a mouth-watering brunch
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
London Gin Craze - The Ultimate Gin Tasting Experience Visit four of Londons finest gin palaces and sample some in the company of an expert guide
Absolutely Britney Spears – Bottomless Brunch & Drinks Britney Spears biggest hits with drag queens and a bottomless brunch with cocktails
Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants
The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl Visit some of the pubs and clubs in Shoreditch whilst enjoying cheap drinks and party games
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Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Forbidden Nights: Ultimate Girls Night Out at Infernos A high-octane live show that will get your pulse racing followed by an lively after-party until 3 AM
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
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
London Bar Bus – Sightseeing bus with a rooftop bar Jump onboard the Bar Bus and enjoy a few drinks while taking in Londons landmarks
West End Boogie Shoes – Silent Disco Walking Tour Put on some magic headphones and strut your stuff around Londons West End
Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch – Drink & Sing-Along to ABBA 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails with West End stars leading an ABBA singalong
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Afternoon Teas & Fine Dining on 2nd August
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Exotic East End – Immersive Food Tour around Brick Lane Enjoy a Beigel Bake an Asian Samosa and Indian sweet treats on this East End food tour
90s SEGA Retro Gaming Bottomless Brunch at Aquum Have some nostalgic fun from the golden era of SEGA gaming at Aquum
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
Harrods Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at The Georgian Indulge yourself with a Champagne cream tea in the elegant setting of Harrods Tea Rooms
National Gallery: Highlights Tour & Afternoon Tea Enjoy a guided tour of the gallery with an accredited Blue Badge guide followed by a delicious afternoon tea
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Magical Brunch Experience at The Last Talisman Enjoy a brunch and bottomless cocktails as you marvel at the skills of their resident magician Yollin
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 – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
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Classical Music, Ballets & Operas on 2nd August
Vivaldis Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Hear Vivaldis Four Seasons performed in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary-le-Strand
Royal & Religious events on 2nd August
Day trip to Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle See the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle on an air-conditioned coach
Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Garden Highlights Tour See inside the palaces lavishly decorated State Rooms followed by a tour of the beautiful gardens
The Edwardians: Age of Elegance at the Kings Gallery Experience the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age with over 300 objects from the Royal Collection
Day Trip to Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace See the State Rooms at Windsor Castle and Henry VIIIs Tudor palace at Hampton Court
Dress Codes – Decoding the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection Some rare and never-seen-before dresses and gowns from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
Skip the line at Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Save time by skipping the line at two of Londons most famous and historic landmarks
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Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
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
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Military Parades & Politics on 2nd August
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
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
VIP Tower of London Tour + Beefeater Meet & Greet Enjoy a private audience with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels and White Tower
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
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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
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Bus, Boat & Taxi Tours on 2nd August
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
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
Jack The Ripper & Sherlock Holmes Evening Bus Tour A spine-tingling tour around Jack the Rippers murder sites ending at the Sherlock Holmes pub
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
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
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
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35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses
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 - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks
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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Sightseeing walks on 2nd August
Catch A Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience Follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper as you examine the evidence and crack the clues
Ghosts of London: Haunted City Exploration Game A self-guided tour which takes you past some of the most haunted houses in Mayfair
London Rock N Roll History Minibus Tour A minibus tour through rock n roll history including a visit to The Beatles Abbey Road
A Muggles Guide to London: Harry Potter Walking Tour Visit locations from the Harry Potter books and films including Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross
Gangster London – Walking tour with actor Vas Blackwood Explore Londons criminal underworld with the actor from Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
Paddington Bear walking tour around London See Mr Grubers antiques store and the Browns home at Windsor Gardens
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Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour – Books & Movie Locations Walk in the footsteps of Arthur Conan Doyle and the worlds greatest fictional detective
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
James Bond – Film Locations Walking Tour in London Walk in the footsteps of the worlds most famous secret agent in tour of his film locations
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
Secret London Walking Tour – See hidden parts of London Explore hidden places that few people know about and hear tales stranger than fiction
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
The Murder by Buckingham Palace – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Buckingham Palace as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
Secret Old London Walking Tour Discover the best-kept secrets and events that took place in Londons ancient streets
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
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Sports events on 2nd August
Splash A Century Of Swimming & Style at the Design Museum Dive into the role that design has played in shaping our relationship with swimming over the last 100 years
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 & Coach excursions on 2nd August
Midsomer Murders locations – Day trip from London See the beautiful towns and villages that have featured in TVs Midsomer Murders
Day trip to Oxford & Cambridge Universities from London Visit the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip Drive to the Cotswolds to see Shakespeares birth-place and Anne Hathaways cottage
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbeys village See the Cotswolds and Churchills birthplace and the village from Downton Abbey
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
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Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
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
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
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an 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
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 Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle & White Cliffs Tour Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
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Things to do in London on 2 August – The English landscape painter Thomas Gainsborough died on this day in 1783. Why not go and see some of his works at the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery and Tate Britain? There are some more of his works on show at the Victoria & Albert Museum.