London Events on Monday 9th September 2024
Things to do on 9 Sep include watching a county cricket game between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at Lord's, and celebrating the Caped Crusader's 85th anniversary at Batman Unmasked
Theatre shows & Musicals
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
Pay no fees Cole Porters Kiss Me Kate at the Barbican Theatre Comedy musical-within-a-musical based on Shakespeares The Taming Of The Shrew
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
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
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Moulin Rouge - Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns movie The legendary cabaret club in Paris has been brought to life at the Piccadilly Theatre
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 wedding4
Exclusive 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
Save up to 35% 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
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
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections3
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
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
Art & Museum exhibitions
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
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
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Ranjit Singh: Sikh Warrior King at the Wallace Collection 19th-century artworks and jewellery from the court of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh
East London Street Art Tour + Spray Painting Session See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop
Family & Kid’s events
Batman Unmasked – Movie props costumes and comics Celebrate the Caped Crusaders 85th birthday with a collection of props and costumes
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
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
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
AIM Patient Zero 2150 - Zombie Escape Room Game Enter a top secret facility to try and stop humankind turning into zombies!
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
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
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Food & Cocktail Tour around Soho and the West End Soak up the atmosphere while sampling some food and drink in Sohos cafes pubs and restaurants
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Vintage Bus & Sightseeing Boat + Harrods Cream Tea Ride an open-top sightseeing bus and boat followed by a cream tea at Harrods2
Brigits Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Sightseeing Bus Enjoy an afternoon tea on a 1960s Routemaster bus decorated with flowers
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
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 Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
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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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
Royal & Religious events
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
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
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
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Early access to the Tower of London & Tower Bridge Skip the lines to see the Crown Jewels and the Towers opening ceremony by the Yeoman Warders
Politics & Military Parades
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
Gun salutes in the Royal Parks & Tower of London Listen to a deafening gun salute to mark the monarchs birthday or accession to the throne3
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 sights10
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
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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 years6
Bus, Boat, Taxi & Train Tours
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
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich12
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
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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
Beatles Tour - Three hours in a London black taxi Ride an iconic London black taxi around the places associated with The Beatles including Abbey Road
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses28
Sightseeing walks
Scavenger hunt – Self-guided tour of Londons landmarks See ten of Londons most famous landmarks while solving clues on a mobile app
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
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
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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 walking tour around Westminster See 20 of the most famous landmarks in Westminster in the company of a knowledgable guide
See London In One Day - Bespoke Private Guided Tour Hire a personal tour guide to drive around London on a bespoke itinerary you created yourself
Outdoor Adventure Game: The Case of Colombias Finest Discover some of the citys most curious locations in this self-guided outdoor adventure game
Sports events
County cricket at Lords: Middlesex v Gloucestershire See some cricket when Middlesex play Gloucestershire in a County Championship game at Lords
The Formula 1 Exhibition at Londons ExCel Centre A high-octane exhibition about the history of F1 with iconic cars and racing simulators
Day Trips & Coach Excursions
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbey village Drive through the Cotswolds to Churchills birthplace and the village seen in Downton Abbey
Day trip to Oxford & Harry Potter Film Studios A coach trip to the university town of Oxford followed by a tour of Harry Potters Warner Bros Studios
Visit Stonehenge The Cotswolds Bath & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Visit Stonehenge Windsor Castle and Bath on a day trip See the Royal Familys home at Windsor the Roman remains at Bath and Stonehenge
Day trip to Canterbury Cathedral & White Cliffs of Dover Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the top of the White Cliffs of Dover
Day trip by coach to see Windsor Castle and Stonehenge Visit two of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
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Visit Stonehenge and the Roman remains at Bath Visit the prehistoric stones at Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Coach trip to Windsor Castle Oxford and Stonehenge Combine three of Londons most popular day trips into a single day with this coach trip
Visit Stonehenge on a half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Salisbury Plain on a coach trip from central London
Day trip to Oxford Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Visit Oxford and William Shakespeares Tudor home and the medieval Warwick Castle
Day trip to Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Visit three of southern Englands most popular attractions with a full-day coach tour
Other events in London
Up At The O2 Arena - Climb to the top of the dome Climb to the top of the O2s roof and enjoy a 360-degree view of Londons skyline
Book a professional photoshoot at Tower Bridge Treat yourself to a professional photoshoot in front of Tower Bridge for an amazing holiday souvenir
Things to do in London on 9 September – William the Conqueror died on this day in 1087, so why not go and see the Norman fortress he built at the Tower of London? We recommend joining one of the Yeoman Warder Tours (better known to tourists as the Beefeaters), or booking up for the Ceremony of the Keys.