London City Guide

Events, Shows & Exhibitions

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What’s on in London guide with upcoming theatre shows, music concerts, comedy gigs and exhibitions

London theatre

Theatre shows - See what’s on at the theatre with our guide to the best West End shows and musicals. We’ve also got some plays by Shakespeare

O2 Arena

Music concerts · Comedy gigs - Check out all the big rock and pop concerts coming to London. We’ve got all the best live gigs, music festivals and tour dates

Natural History Museum

Family & Children - A selection of family-friendly activities that will keep your kids happy if you’re planning on taking them to London for a holiday

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Parades & Ceremonies - Everyone loves watching a bit of pomp and pageantry, so why not visit one of London’s big military parades with a marching band?

National Gallery

Art exhibitions - Upcoming events and exhibitions in London’s big galleries like the National, Tate Britain and Tate Modern in the coming months

British Museum

Museum exhibitions - The best exhibitions coming up in London’s big museums like the British Museum, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert

Sightseeing bus

Sightseeing Tours & Walks - See the landmarks from the top of a sightseeing bus, ride down the river in a boat, or join one of the many walks and guided tours

Covent Garden

Things to do for free - If you’re looking for a cheap day out in London then try these free events and exhibitions that won’t cost you any money

Royal Albert Hall

Classical, Ballet & Operas - Here’s our guide to all the operas, ballets and classical music recitals taking place in the capital over the next few months

Buckingham Palace

Royal Family events - If you like the British monarchy then here’s a selection of Royal-related events, exhibitions and parades taking place in London

House of Commons

Political events - Tourists never think to attend a debate, but it’s an interesting way to see inside Parliament. Or how about listening to a court case?

St Paul’s Cathedral

Religious services - You don’t have to be religious to attend a church service – it’s a great way of seeing inside some of our most beautiful buildings

Tower of London

Military events - Military enthusiasts might like these events and exhibitions and daily parades with marching bands and mounted soldiers

Lord’s Cricket Ground

Sports Events - London has a rugby stadium, two cricket grounds, five Premier League football teams plus four more in the Championship

Windsor Castle

Day Trips & Excursions - These are for people who want to spend a day of their holiday on a day trip or coach excursion to somewhere outside London

Some of the upcoming highlights

Guv Island -- Al Murray’s Pub Landlord at the London Palladium

Guv Island -- Al Murray’s Pub Landlord at the London Palladium Al Murray's Pub Landlord is back on tour with his brand-new show Guv Island

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals at the London Palladium

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals at the London Palladium If you're a fan of TV's Strictly then get down to Palladium and see the professionals live on stage

A Fistful of Julian Clary at the London Palladium

A Fistful of Julian Clary at the London Palladium Julian Clary is back on the road and bringing his new Wild West-themed show to the London Palladium

Hustle -- Romesh Ranganathan at the O2 Arena

Hustle -- Romesh Ranganathan at the O2 Arena Romesh is back at The O2 to examine the human condition while providing us with no answers whatsoever

The Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium

The Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium The 152nd FA Cup Final makes it the oldest national football competition in the world

Major General’s Review (Trooping the Colour rehearsal)

Major General’s Review (Trooping the Colour rehearsal) Two weeks before Trooping the Colour takes place they hold a full rehearsal called the Major General's Review