London Events on Thursday 20th November 2025
Things to do on 20 Nov include enjoying a tour of the Christmas lights in a black taxi, and visiting the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery
Theatre shows & Musicals on 20th November

Jack Thornes A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic A heart-warming version of DIckens Christmas tale that takes a fresh look at the plot

Mel Brooks The Producers at the Garrick Theatre Mel Brooks Tony Award-winning adaptation of his classic comedy is the coming to the Garrick Theatre

Hercules – Disneys electrifying new musical at the Theatre Royal A column-shaking adventure set in ancient Greece based on Disneys classic animated movie

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

Pay no fees Titanique The Musical – with the songs of Celine Dion The music of Celine Dion meets one of cinemas most treasured love stories in this comedy re-telling

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
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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

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

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

The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
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Music concerts & Comedy on 20th November

Side-splitting comedy at the Soho Comedy Factory Hilarious line-up with up-and-coming comics and famous comedians off the telly

Comedy In Your Eye – Upstairs at the Camden Eye Watch up-and-coming comedians and comics from TVs most popular comedy shows

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 on 20th November

Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 One of the worlds most important photography competitions returns to the gallery for its 18th year

Cecil Beatons Fashionable World at the National Portrait Gallery Enter the glamorous world of fashion photographer Cecil Beaton and explore his lasting impact on style and culture

Surrealist photographer Lee Miller at Tate Britain The most extensive retrospective of work by the surrealist photographer ever staged in the UK

Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s at the Design Museum Explore the fashion and music of the legendary Blitz club in Covent Garden where 1980s style began

Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy The UKs largest-ever retrospective of American painter Kerry James Marshall at the Royal Academy

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
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Evelyn De Morgan: The Modern Painter in Victorian London See two newly restored artworks by one of the most remarkable artists of the Victorian period

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
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Family & Kid’s events on 20th November

Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs

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

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

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
Immersive events on 20th November

The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
Discos, Parties & Pub Crawls on 20th November

The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation

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

The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
Afternoon Teas & Fine Dining on 20th November

Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery

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

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
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Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
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Royal & Religious events on 20th November

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

Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury Afternoon Tea See St Jamess Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace followed by an afternoon tea

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
Military Parades & Politics on 20th November

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 20th November

Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks

Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel on the tube and learn some history about the London Underground network

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

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

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 20th November

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

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

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

London In One Day – Private & Bespoke Tour Itinerary Hire a personal tour guide to drive you around on a bespoke itinerary you create yourself
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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

Mary Poppins – Walking tour of London film locations A fun-packed tour to places featured in the Julie Andrews and Emily Blunt movies

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

City of Spies - Immersive Spy Tour & Vodka Martini Enter their secret world with this immersive tour around Londons best spy spots

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 20th November

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 20th November

Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth

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

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
Things to do in London on 20 November – Windsor Castle caught fire on this day in 1992, causing £40 million pounds worth of damage. It soon spread to St. George’s Hall and gutted Brunswick Tower. Fortunately it has all been restored to its former glory now. Why not visit the State Rooms at Windsor Castle and see for yourself?