London Events in May 2025
Things to do in May include going to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and catching Olly Murs' 15 Years Of Hits Tour at Wembley's OVO Arena
Theatre shows & Musicals
Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
Save up to 34% 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
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
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Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Save up to £62 Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
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
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
Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
Oliver – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs
Kyoto – Political thriller about the UNs Climate Conference Set during the Kyoto Climate Conference when discussions were at a deadlock with time was running out
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
My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre The charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the transformative power of childhood imagination
Stiletto – A new musical at the Charing Cross Theatre An operatic new musical that tells the story of how Venetian boys dreamed of finding fame at the opera
Music concerts & Comedy
Olly Murs – 15 Years Of Hits Live at Wembley Arena Olly Murs 16-date arena tour is coming to Wembleys OVO Arena with support from boy band Blue
Olly Murs 15 Years Of Hits – Two nights at the O2 Arena Olly Murs 15 Years Of Hits Tour will be coming to the O2 for two nights with special guests Blue
Ocean Colour Scene + Support from Kula Shaker Britpop band Ocean Colour Scene will have support from Kula Shaker at the Brixton Academy
Usher – Past Present Future Tour at the O2 Arena R&B star Usher will be playing ten nights at the O2 Arena as part of his Past Present Future World Tour
Comedy Freaks at The Harrison in Kings Cross Saturday night comedy show in an intimate little venue in the heart of KIngs Cross
Absolutely Britney Spears – Bottomless Brunch & Drinks Britney Spears biggest hits with drag queens and a bottomless brunch with cocktails
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Wednesday night stand-up comedy at The Spice of Life Enjoy some Wednesday night stand-up at the Spice of Life pub near Leicester Square
Tuesday night comedy at The Spice of Life pub Enjoy some stand-up comedy every Tuesday night at the Spice of Life pub in Soho
Stand-Up Comedy at the Empire Casino Leicester Square Enjoy some stand-up comedy at the Icon Bar in Leicester Squares Empire Casino
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
Art & Museum exhibitions
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 See the best nature photos from this years prestigious wildlife photography competition
Family & Kid’s events
Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival Watch a Punch & Judy show and brass band procession around Covent Garden
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
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
Immersive & VR Experiences
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
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
West End Boogie Shoes – Silent Disco Walking Tour Put on some magic headphones and strut your stuff around Londons West End
SEGA Retro Gaming at the PocketSquare Skyline Bar Play SEGA console games from the golden age of gaming at the PocketSquare Skyline Bar
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
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
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
Magical Brunch Experience at The Last Talisman Enjoy a brunch and bottomless cocktails as you marvel at the skills of their resident magician Yollin
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
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
Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
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Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
Classical Music & Operas
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight at 1901 Arts Club Enjoy a glass of champagne while listening to Warren Mailley-Smith performing piano works by Chopin
Vivaldis Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Jamess Piccadilly Hear the Piccadilly Sinfonietta playing Vivaldis Four Seasons in a candlelight concert
Royal & Religious events
Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir
Choral service in Hampton Court Palaces Chapel Royal Enjoy a choral Sunday service in Henry VIIIs Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace
Choral Matin at the Tower of Londons Chapel Royal Attend a Sunday service at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London
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
Politics & Military Parades
Guided Tour: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace
Speakers Corner – Sunday speeches in Hyde Park Visit Speakers Corner at Sunday lunchtime and hear the public giving political speeches on a soapbox
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights
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
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
Bus, Boat & Train Tours
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
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
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
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
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City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge
See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich
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
Sightseeing walks
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
Paddington Bear walking tour around London See Mr Grubers antiques store and the Browns home at Windsor Gardens
Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour – Books & Movie Locations Walk in the footsteps of Arthur Conan Doyle and the worlds greatest fictional detective
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
Mary Poppins – Walking tour of London film locations A fun-packed tour to places featured in the Julie Andrews and Emily Blunt movies
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Downton Abbey: Walking tour of London locations A tour of the London locations that were used during the filming of Downton Abbey
Doctor Who Tour – 15 London locations from the TV show See fifteen locations that have featured in Doctor Who over the last fifty years
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
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
Gangster London – Walking tour with actor Vas Blackwood Explore Londons criminal underworld with the actor from Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
Agatha Christie walking tour around London See the places that inspired Agatha Christie to write her murder mystery novels
Hidden London Walking Tour – The secret side of the City Explore some of the atmospheric alleyways and medieval courtyards around the old City
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
Secret Old London Walking Tour Discover the best-kept secrets and events that took place in Londons ancient streets
Secret London Walking Tour – See hidden parts of London Explore hidden places that few people know about and hear tales stranger than fiction
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
Spurs Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Watch Spurs play a Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Fulham Premier League game at Craven Cottage Watch Fulham play a Premier League home fixture at Craven Cottage Stadium
Chelsea Premier League game at Stamford Bridge Watch Chelsea play a Premier League home fixture at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal Premier League game at Emirates Stadium Watch the Gunners play a Premier League match at Arsenals Emirates Stadium
West Ham Premier League game at London Stadium Watch West Ham United play a Premier League home game at London Stadium
Day Trips & Excursions
Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London
Day trip to Oxford & Cambridge Universities from London Visit the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge 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
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbeys village See the Cotswolds and Churchills birthplace and the village from Downton Abbey
Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
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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Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip Drive to the Cotswolds to see Shakespeares birth-place and Anne Hathaways cottage
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle & White Cliffs Tour Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Things to do in London in May – May is another nice month to come to London. It seems like summer already with a bit of sunshine and two Bank Holidays. Highlights include the FA Cup Final and Chelsea Flower Show. It might be worth trying the sightseeing boats and buses before they get too busy with tourists in the summer months.