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London Events Today – 100 Things To Do On Sunday 15 November 2026

Here are 100 events in London on 15 November 2026. Top pick today is enjoying a tour of the Christmas lights in a black taxi. Other highlights include enjoying the festive light trail and fairground rides at Christmas at Kew, seeing the Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant exhibition at Tate Britain, and skating around the Christmas ice rink at Somerset House... show more

Best theatre shows in London today

Top picks on 15 November include watching the musical version of Roald Dahl's Matilda, watching Burlesque at the temporary Arts Theatre by Marble Arch, or seeing Lionel Bart's classic musical Oliver at the Gielgud Theatre. Other shows worth watching today are Hadestown, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child and Wicked. Or how about this show that’s just opened: Derren Brown: Only Human.

Music and comedy in London today

If you’re after a fun night out then how about enjoying a chaotic comedy dinner at the Faulty Towers Dining Experience, enjoying some Sunday night comedy at the JK Comedy Club, or watching some top comics at the Soho Comedy Factory.

Great places to take your kids today

If you’re looking for a good place to take your kids on 15 November then try riding the Cable car across the Thames from the O2 Arena to Excel Centre, skating around the Christmas ice rink at Batterea Power Station, or seeing the pitch and dressing rooms on a Wembley Stadium Tour. Children’s attractions that open on Sunday include London Eye, Warner Bros. Studios Tour and Madame Tussauds.

Top exhibitions in London today

Top art exhibitions in London today include visiting the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery, or seeing art from Asia Australia and the Pacific at the V&A's Rising Voices exhibition. If you’re looking for a museum then how about visiting the Agatha Christie exhibition at the British Library. Places that open today include London Museum, Design Museum and Clink Prison Museum.

Things you can do for free today

We recommend going to see Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace, attending a service in the Tower of London's Chapel Royal, or listening to a choral evensong service at St Paul's. Free attractions that open on Sunday include National Army Museum, Horizon 22 and Bank of England Museum.

Theatre shows & Musicals today

Only Human - Derren Brown live at the Apollo TheatreOnly Human - Derren Brown live at the Apollo Theatre From £49 - Until 30 Jan 2027 Award-winning illusionist Derren Brown is back on tour with an unforgettable night of psychological illusions

Burlesque at the Arts Theatre with songs by Christina AguileraBurlesque at the Arts Theatre with songs by Christina Aguilera From £27 - Until 31 Jan 2027 The dazzling musical Burlesque features songs by pop star Christina Aguilera and Diane Warren

Paddington The Musical at the Savoy TheatrePaddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre From £55 - Until 13 Feb 2028 Enjoy a wonderful adventure with Britains beloved little bear with songs by McFlys Tom Fletcher

My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne TheatreMy Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre Only £15 - Until 10 Jan 2027 The charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the transformative power of childhood imagination

Oliver - Lionel Bart's classic musical at the Gielgud TheatreOliver - Lionel Bart's classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre From £20 - Until 14 Mar 2027 Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs

Save up to 38% Titanique The Musical - with the songs of Celine DionTitanique The Musical - with the songs of Celine Dion From £30 - Until 3 Jan 2027 The music of Celine Dion meets one of cinemas most treasured love stories in this comedy re-telling

Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric TheatreBroadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre From £25 - Until 27 Jun 2027 Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre

Netflix's Stranger Things The First ShadowNetflix's Stranger Things The First Shadow From £35 - Until 27 Dec 2026 A supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series

Harry Potter & The Cursed Child - JK Rowling's 8th Potter StoryHarry Potter & The Cursed Child - JK Rowling's 8th Potter Story From £25 - Until 27 Jun 2027 Continue the adventures of Harry Potter and his son later in life in JK Rowlings eighth Harry Potter story

SIX - Henry VIII's wives transformed into pop princessesSIX - Henry VIII's wives transformed into pop princesses From £34 - Until 28 Nov 2027 Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales

Book ahead and save Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical - Music by Tim MinchinRoald Dahl's Matilda The Musical - Music by Tim Minchin From £25 - Until 5 Sep 2027 Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson

Book ahead and save Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witchesWicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches From £35 - Until 30 May 2027 Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road

Agatha Christie's Witness For The ProsecutionAgatha Christie's Witness For The Prosecution From £20 - Until 25 Apr 2027 Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room

Disney's The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John)Disney's The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) From £43 - Until 16 May 2027 The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry

The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess TheatreThe Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre From £20 - Until 3 Oct 2027 Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?

Music Concerts & Comedy today

Soho Comedy Factory at The Coach House pubSoho Comedy Factory at The Coach House pub Under £10 - Until 29 Nov 2026 Cheap comedy night watching up and coming comedians at the Coach House pub by Leicester Square

Side-splitting comedy at the Soho Comedy FactorySide-splitting comedy at the Soho Comedy Factory Only £10 - Every day Hilarious line-up with up-and-coming comics and famous comedians off the telly

Sunday night comedy at the JK Comedy ClubSunday night comedy at the JK Comedy Club Under £15 - Every Sun Top-notch laughs with 4-6 comedians doing short seven minute sets upstairs at Arboretum in Charing Cross Road

ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatarsABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars From £67 - Until 28 Jun 2027 See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections

Art & Museum exhibitions today

Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant exhibition at Tate BritainVanessa Bell & Duncan Grant exhibition at Tate Britain Until 11 Apr 2027 Explore the fifty year partnership between the Bloomsbury Groups Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant

Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026 Until 17 Jan 2027 One of the worlds most important photography competitions returns to the gallery for its 19th year

Agatha Christie exhibition at the British LibraryAgatha Christie exhibition at the British Library Until 20 Jun 2027 A major new exhibition at the British Library focused on the life and work of the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie

East London Street Art Tour & Spray Painting SessionEast London Street Art Tour & Spray Painting Session From £35 - Until 31 Dec 2027 See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop

Light And Magic - The Birth Of Art Photography at Tate ModernLight And Magic - The Birth Of Art Photography at Tate Modern Until 21 Feb 2027 Discover how the worlds first international art photography movement spread across the globe from the 1880s to 1960s

Painting the French Riviera at the Royal Academy of ArtsPainting the French Riviera at the Royal Academy of Arts From £24 - Until 31 Jan 2027 An exhibition of 120 works by Impressionists and Post-Impressionists of scenes in the South of France

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The Bayeux Tapestry at the British MuseumThe Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum Until 11 Jul 2027 The Exhibition of the Century will see the Bayeux Tapestry return to England for the first time in nearly 1000 years

Frida The Making of An Icon exhibition at Tate ModernFrida The Making of An Icon exhibition at Tate Modern From £25 - Until 3 Jan 2027 The story of how Mexican painter Frida Kahlo transformed into a cultural phenomenon and commercial icon

Rising Voices Contemporary Art from Asia Australia & The PacificRising Voices Contemporary Art from Asia Australia & The Pacific From £17 - Until 10 Jan 2027 A collaboration with the Queensland Art Gallery offering a view of the Asia Pacific regions creative landscape

Guided tour of the British Museum with a licensed guideGuided tour of the British Museum with a licensed guide From £50 - Every day Learn more about the treasures from Ancient Egypt Greece and Rome in the company of a licensed guide

Spirit Collection Tour - Go behind the scenes at the Natural History MuseumSpirit Collection Tour - Go behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum From £35 - Every day See the best specimens from the museums zoology collection and learn about its cutting-edge research

Family & Kid’s events today

Christmas at Kew - Illuminated Light Trail & Festive Fairground RidesChristmas at Kew - Illuminated Light Trail & Festive Fairground Rides From £36 - Until 3 Jan 2027 Walking along a Festive Light Trail and enjoy the exciting fairground rides at Kews Royal Botanic Gardens

The Crystal Maze LIVE ExperienceThe Crystal Maze LIVE Experience From £66 - Every day Re-live the classic TV show and complete for crystals to buy time in the Crystal Dome

Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from The O2 to Excel LondonRide the IFS Cloud Cable Car from The O2 to Excel London Under £15 - Every day Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre

Bubble Planet - A Multi-Sensory Immersive ExperienceBubble Planet - A Multi-Sensory Immersive Experience From £21 - Until 30 Nov 2026 Engage your senses inside the colourful and bouncy world of a surreal bubble planet

Monopoly Lifesized - Giant Immersive Board GameMonopoly Lifesized - Giant Immersive Board Game From £123 - Until 3 Jan 2027 Play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges

Food & Drink events today

Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Mason's Diamond Jubilee SalonAfternoon Tea in Fortnum & Mason's Diamond Jubilee Salon From £140 - Every weekday Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

Brigit's Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Sightseeing BusBrigit's Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Sightseeing Bus From £70 - Every day Enjoy an afternoon tea on a 1960s Routemaster bus decorated with flowers

West End Boogie Shoes - Silent Disco Walking TourWest End Boogie Shoes - Silent Disco Walking Tour From £29 - Every Sat Put on some magic headphones and strut your stuff around Londons West End

Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill - Three Course Lunch for TwoGordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill - Three Course Lunch for Two From £132 - Every weekday Treat yourself to a 3-course meal in the luxurious surroundings of Gordon Ramseys Savoy Grill

Harrods Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at The GeorgianHarrods Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at The Georgian From £212 - Every day Indulge yourself with a Champagne cream tea in the elegant setting of Harrods Tea Rooms

English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing busEnglish afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus From £49 - Every day Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus

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Romantic Dinner & Champagne at the Shangri-La Shard TING RestaurantRomantic Dinner & Champagne at the Shangri-La Shard TING Restaurant From £330 - Every day Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard

Twilight Food & Drinks Tour - Soho West End & ChinatownTwilight Food & Drinks Tour - Soho West End & Chinatown From £124 - Every day Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants

Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotel's Palm CourtAfternoon tea in the Ritz Hotel's Palm Court From £95 - Every day Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court

London Cheese Crawl around Mayfair & Covent GardenLondon Cheese Crawl around Mayfair & Covent Garden From £35 - Every Sat & Sun Sample the finest fromage in this tour of Londons best cheese shops and markets

Moonshine Saloon - Immersive Wild West ExperienceMoonshine Saloon - Immersive Wild West Experience From £38 - Until 31 Dec 2026 Smuggle some booze into the Moonshine Saloon in this immersive Wild West experience

Faulty Towers - A Chaotic Comedy Dining ExperienceFaulty Towers - A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience From £68 - Until 20 Dec 2026 A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil

Avora - A New World Cocktail ExperienceAvora - A New World Cocktail Experience From £44 - Until 31 Dec 2026 A theatrical adventure on the planet of Avora with three expertly crafted cocktails

Mr Fogg's Treasure Hunt around Soho with two cocktailsMr Fogg's Treasure Hunt around Soho with two cocktails From £39 - Every Sat & Sun Follow in the footsteps of the famous adventurer Phileas Fogg by travelling Around Soho in 80 Minutes

Exotic East End - Immersive Food Tour around Brick LaneExotic East End - Immersive Food Tour around Brick Lane From £155 - Every Sat & Sun Enjoy a Beigel Bake an Asian Samosa and Indian sweet treats on this East End food tour

Traditional Afternoon Tea at Rubens at the Palace HotelTraditional Afternoon Tea at Rubens at the Palace Hotel From £82 - Every day A traditional afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel

The Murder Express Immersive Dining ExperienceThe Murder Express Immersive Dining Experience From £88 - Until 28 Dec 2026 A comedy murder mystery and 3-course meal set onboard a luxury train carriage

Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA-themed meal at the O2 ArenaMamma Mia The Party - ABBA-themed meal at the O2 Arena From £120 - Until 31 Dec 2027 Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing

Royal & Religious events today

Choral service in Hampton Court Palace's Chapel RoyalChoral service in Hampton Court Palace's Chapel Royal Free - Every Sun (except summer) Enjoy a choral Sunday service in Henry VIIIs Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace

Choral Matin at the Tower of London's Chapel RoyalChoral Matin at the Tower of London's Chapel Royal Free - Every Sun (except during Aug) Attend a Sunday service at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London

Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High TeaKensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea From £125 - Until 30 Dec 2027 Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery

Choral Evensong service at Westminster AbbeyChoral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Free - Every day (except Wed) Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service

Choral Evensong service at St Paul's CathedralChoral Evensong service at St Paul's Cathedral Free - Every day Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free

Military Parades & Politics today

World War 2 Westminster Tour & Churchill War RoomsWorld War 2 Westminster Tour & Churchill War Rooms From £54 - Until 31 Dec 2027 Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms

Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access TourTower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour From £149 - Until 30 Dec 2027 Get up early and see the Yeoman Warders opening ceremony at the Tower of London

Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking TourWinston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour From £26 - Every day A walking tour around the London locations associated with Winston Churchill during WW2

Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of LondonCeremony of the Keys at the Tower of London From £30 - Every night A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years

Speakers' Corner - Sunday speeches in Hyde ParkSpeakers' Corner - Sunday speeches in Hyde Park Free - Every Sun Visit Speakers Corner at Sunday lunchtime and hear the public giving political speeches on a soapbox

Guided Tour Changing the Guard at Buckingham PalaceGuided Tour Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Under £15 - Every Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace

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Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham PalaceChanging the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Free - Every Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights

Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards ParadeChanging the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Free - Every day Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded

Dismounting Ceremony (4 O'Clock Parade) at Horse GuardsDismounting Ceremony (4 O'Clock Parade) at Horse Guards Free - Every day A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards

Winston Churchill The Painter at the Wallace CollectionWinston Churchill The Painter at the Wallace Collection From £18 - Until 29 Nov 2026 The first major retrospective of Winston Churchills paintings bringing together over 50 of his best works

Bus, Boat & Taxi Tours today

Traditional Black Cab Tour of London's Christmas lightsTraditional Black Cab Tour of London's Christmas lights From £399 - 15 Nov to 30 Dec 2026 See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs

Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus ServiceUber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service From £23 - Every day Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich

Ghost Bus Tour - Scary nighttime ride through LondonGhost Bus Tour - Scary nighttime ride through London From £28 - Every night 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 boatCity Cruises - Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat From £25 - Every day Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge

Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to GreenwichThames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich From £17 - Every day Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich

Karts of London - The Ultimate London Street Driving TourKarts of London - The Ultimate London Street Driving Tour From £120 - Every day Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks

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See London By Night - Spectacular Nighttime Bus TourSee London By Night - Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour From £31 - Every night A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night

Black Taxi Tour - Private sightseeing tour in a London cabBlack Taxi Tour - Private sightseeing tour in a London cab From £221 - Every day Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab

Private chauffeur-driven tour around London's landmarksPrivate chauffeur-driven tour around London's landmarks From £395 - Every day Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car

Private tube tour of the London UndergroundPrivate tube tour of the London Underground From £90 - Every day A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square

Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing BusBig Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus From £35 - Every day An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included

Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing BusTootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus From £44 - Every day One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks

35-minute helicopter flight over central London35-minute helicopter flight over central London From £1055 - Until 30 Dec 2027 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London

Secrets of the London Underground walking tourSecrets of the London Underground walking tour From £30 - Until 30 Dec 2027 Travel on the tube and learn some history about the London Underground network

No26 - London's cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarksNo26 - London's cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks Under £5 - Every day A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses

Sightseeing walks today

Palaces & Parliament Tour - 20 of London's Top SightsPalaces & Parliament Tour - 20 of London's Top Sights From £25 - Every day See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster

Harry Potter movie locations walking tourHarry Potter movie locations walking tour Only £15 - Every day Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-VisionJack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision From £18 - Every day Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes

Doctor Who Tour - 15 London locations from the TV showDoctor Who Tour - 15 London locations from the TV show From £25 - Until 19 Dec 2027 See fifteen locations that have featured in Doctor Who over the last fifty years

Agatha Christie walking tour around LondonAgatha Christie walking tour around London From £25 - Every Sun See the places that inspired Agatha Christie to write her murder mystery novels

Guided tour of William Shakespeare's Globe TheatreGuided tour of William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre From £28 - Every day See inside Shakespeares Globe and learn what life was like in Tudor times for the worlds most famous playwright

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Downton Abbey Walking tour of London locationsDownton Abbey Walking tour of London locations From £89 - Until 29 Dec 2027 A tour of the London locations that were used during the filming of Downton Abbey

Race Across the World Experience - City of London EditionRace Across the World Experience - City of London Edition From £71 - Every day A game based on the hit TV show thats part-race and part-treasure hunt through the City of London

Secret London Walking Tour - See hidden parts of LondonSecret London Walking Tour - See hidden parts of London From £20 - Until 7 Mar 2027 Explore hidden places that few people know about and hear tales stranger than fiction

The Murder by Buckingham Palace - Interactive Mystery GameThe Murder by Buckingham Palace - Interactive Mystery Game From £44 - Every day Explore the landmarks around Buckingham Palace as you hunt for clues and solve riddles

The Murder by Trafalgar Square - Interactive Mystery GameThe Murder by Trafalgar Square - Interactive Mystery Game From £22 - Every day Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles

Charles Dickens' London - City Exploration GameCharles Dickens' London - City Exploration Game Under £5 - Every day Follow in the footsteps of Victorian novelist Charles Dickens down the same streets that he once walked

Ghosts Ghouls & Gallows Walking Tour & Boat RideGhosts Ghouls & Gallows Walking Tour & Boat Ride From £20 - Every day Creep through dark parks past haunted houses before boarding a boat down the Thames

Sports events today

Skate - Christmas ice rink at Somerset HouseSkate - Christmas ice rink at Somerset House Under £15 - Until 10 Jan 2027 The prettiest ice rink in London with a Christmas tree and cafe and seasonal shops

Glide - Christmas ice rink at Battersea Power StationGlide - Christmas ice rink at Battersea Power Station From £19 - Until 3 Jan 2027 Riverside ice rink and vintage fairground rounds in the shadow of Battersea Power Station

Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 From £80 - Every day Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly

Wembley Stadium Guided Tour of Pitch & Changing RoomsWembley Stadium Guided Tour of Pitch & Changing Rooms From £28 - Every day (except major event days) See the changing rooms and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and lift a replica FA Cup