London Events on Friday 26th September 2025
Things to do on 26 September include seeing Joanne McNally's Pinotphile show at the Eventim Apollo, and taking your kids to a Dino Disco at the Natural History Museum
Theatre shows & Musicals on 26th September
Shakespeares Troilus And Cressida at the Globe Theatre A new adaptation of Shakespeares rarely-performed play set against the backdrop of the Trojan War
Punch at the Apollo Theatre – Based on Jacob Dunnes true story James Grahams critically-acclaimed play about the victims of one-punch is transferring to the West End
Get Down Tonight – The KC & The Sunshine Band Musical A feel-good musical filled with over twenty of the 70s biggest disco hits by KC & The Sunshine Band
50 First Dates The Musical (based on the Adam Sandler movie) A hilarious new musical based on the hit romantic-comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore
The Weir by Conor McPherson – Starring Brendan Gleeson Brendan Gleeson will be making his West End debut in Conor McPhersons classic play The Weir
Dracula – A new adaptation of Bram Stokers horror classic Is the Count Dracula story merely memory or does it have the power to actually conjure up the dead vampire?
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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
Born With Teeth – About Shakespeare & Christopher Marlowe The fierce rivals and most famous playwrights of their day are forced to work together on a play
Every Brilliant Thing – With Lenny Henry & Sue Perkins 2 With an outstanding cast of comedy actors including Lenny Henry Ambika Mod Sue Perkins and Jonny Donahoe
Till The Stars Come Down at the Theatre Royal Haymarket The National Theatres critically acclaimed play is transferring to the West End for a 13-week run
Hercules – Disneys electrifying new musical at the Theatre Royal A column-shaking adventure set in ancient Greece based on Disneys classic animated movie
Exclusive prices 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
Save up to 57% 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
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
Oliver – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs
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
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
Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre A WW2 operation where we fooled the enemy by stuffing plans into a well-dressed corpse
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
The Book of Mormon by the creators of TVs South Park 3 A fearless religious comedy written by the guys behind the anarchic South Park
Moulin Rouge - Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns movie The legendary cabaret club in Paris has been brought to life at the Piccadilly Theatre
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
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 2 Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches 1 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 4 Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding
Sale prices 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) 3 The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry
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 2 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 26th September
Joanne McNally: Pinotphile at the Eventim Apollo Pinotphile is the follow-up to Joanne McNallys incredibly successful show The Prosecco Express
The Stars of Stand-Up at the Big Belly Comedy Club See some big name comedians off the telly at the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club on Southbank
Side-splitting comedy at the Soho Comedy Factory Hilarious line-up with up-and-coming comics and famous comedians off the telly
Floating Comedy Club aboard the Tattershall Castle Live comedy show aboard a paddle steamer with a bar and after-show nightclub
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 3 See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
Art & Museum exhibitions on 26th September
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
Theatre Picasso – The Three Dancers at Tate Modern Tate Modern will be celebrating the centenary of Pablo Picassos The Three Dancers
Jean-Francois Millet: Life On The Land at the National Gallery The first UK exhibition of the French artists work in 50 years to mark the 150th anniversary of his death
The Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum Discover how food and food production is changing to help us better protect the environment
More Than Human exhibition at the Design Museum Artworks from a new generation of designers who are part of the more-than-human movement
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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
Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2025 A competition that celebrates the best in contemporary portraiture by self-taught and established painters
Post-War Abstraction: Works from The Courtauld Gallery Discover the story of how abstract art emerged in Europe and America during the 1950s and 1960s
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
Edward Burra & Ithell Colquhoun at Tate Britain Two exhibitions by two influential British artists - a master of watercolour painting and a British Surrealit
Ancient India: Living Traditions at the British Museum 2 The British Museum will be exploring the origins of Hindu Jain and Buddhist art in India across 2000 years
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
Cartier – Luxury jewellery and watches at the V&A Explore the evolution craftsmanship and legacy of the French luxury jewellery firm Cartier at the V&A
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
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur at the Wallace Collection The largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the museum to mark Grayson Perrys 65th birthday
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 26th September
Dino Disco for Kids at the Natural History Museum Put on a pair of headphones and dance to the family-friendly songs in your head
Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? An interstellar adventure to Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn in a search for extraterrestrial life
Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds Explore a jungle outer space and the ocean floor filled with treasures from the British Librarys collection
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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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 16 Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre
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Immersive events on 26th September
Moonshine Saloon – Immersive Wild West Experience Smuggle some booze into the Moonshine Saloon in this immersive Wild West experience
Avora – A New World Cocktail Experience A theatrical adventure on the planet of Avora with three expertly crafted cocktails
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 26th September
Silent Disco at the Natural History Museum Put on a pair of illuminated headphones and dance along to the songs inside your head
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
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
Camden Party Pub Crawl starting at Belushis Bar Explore the pubs and clubs around Camden whilst enjoying some cheap drinks and party games
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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
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Afternoon Teas & Fine Dining on 26th September
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
Jack The Ripper Tour + Traditional Fish & Chips Enjoy some fish and chips and explore Jack the Rippers old haunts with a Ripperologist
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Vintage Bus & Sightseeing Boat + Harrods Cream Tea 2 Ride an open-top sightseeing bus and boat followed by a cream tea at Harrods
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
Brigits Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Sightseeing Bus Enjoy an afternoon tea on a 1960s Routemaster bus decorated with flowers
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Harrods Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at The Georgian 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
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus 2 Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus
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
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
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
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Royal & Religious events on 26th September
Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A The UKs first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life of Frances most notorious and fashionable Queen
Buckingham Palace exclusive tour with an expert guide 1 See inside some of the most magnificent rooms at Buckingham Palace in the company of an expert guide
Buckingham Palace State Rooms + Harrods Cream Tea See the magnificent State Rooms at Buckingham Palace followed by a cream tea at Harrods
Buckingham Palace State Rooms & Garden Highlights Tour See inside the palaces lavishly decorated State Rooms followed by a tour of the beautiful gardens
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
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
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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 9 Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral 5 Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free
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Military Parades & Politics on 26th September
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
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
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 10 Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade 6 Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
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Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards 7 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 6 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 26th September
Jasons Trip – Canal boat from Little Venice to Camden 16 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 28 A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses
Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus 5 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 7 One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service 12 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 2 A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat 4 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 9 Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
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Sightseeing walks on 26th September
Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings
Downton Abbey: Walking tour of London locations A tour of the London locations that were used during the filming of Downton Abbey
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
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
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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 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
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 26th September
Middlesex cricket fixtures – Rothesay County Championship 2025 The 2025 fixtures for county cricket side Middlesex who play their home games at Lords
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 26th September
Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London
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
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
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
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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
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
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