Theatre shows 19th August
Dreamworks Shrek The Musical at the Eventim Apollo Dreamworks Oscar winning animated movie Shrek has been turned into a musical
Sister Act Musical with Beverley Knight & Alexandra Burke Whoopi Goldbergs classic comedy has been turned into a West End musical
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
Cabaret - See Cara Delevingne in Berlins Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
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
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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 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
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
Special prices 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 & Comedy 19th August
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
Taylor Swifts Eras Tour - Five nights at Wembley Stadium Taylor Swifts recording-breaking Eras Tour is coming to Wembley for five nights
Art & museum exhibitions 19th August
Anthony McCalls immersive arts at the Tate Modern An exhibition of large-scale immersive artworks that visitors can enter and explore
Youth: Photographer Roger Mayne at the Courtauld Fifty pictures by the acclaimed British photographer Roger Mayne
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
Discover Degas & Miss La La at the National Gallery The story behind Degass Impressionist painting Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando
Vanessa Bell: A Pioneer of Modern Art at the Courtauld Bell was one of the leading figures in the avant-garde Bloomsbury Group
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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
Ranjit Singh: Sikh Warrior King at the Wallace Collection 19th-century artworks and jewellery from the court of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Yoko Onos Music Of The Mind at the Tate Modern Key moments from Yoko Onos career including her years with John Lennon
East London Street Art Tour + Spray Painting Session See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop
Samson Kambalu sculpture - Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth The fourth plinth art project currently houses a statue of Baptist preacher John Chilembwe
Family & kid’s events 19th August
The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr A teatime that Sophie will never forget based on Judith Kerrs best-selling book
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 events 19th August
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 events 19th August
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
Food events 19th August
Traditional Afternoon Tea - Rubens at the Palace Hotel Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel
Afternoon tea onboard a panoramic sightseeing tour bus Tuck into a traditional English afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus2
Royal & religious events 19th August
Day trip to see Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle See the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle on an air-conditioned coach
Have a professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a professional photoshoot outside the palace for an amazing souvenir
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
Three Royal Palaces Walking Tour + Afternoon Tea St Jamess Palace Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace followed by an afternoon tea
Walk & Royal Tea in Kensington Gardens Pavilion Take a pleasant walk through Kensington Gardens and then enjoy an afternoon tea outside the palace
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service9
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Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral If you attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral then you can see a small part of the Cathedral for free5
Political & military events 19th August
Westminster Walking Tour + Churchill War Rooms Walk past Downing Street and Parliament and then enter the Churchill War Rooms underground bunker
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London The traditional locking up of the Tower by a Yeoman Warder has been taking place every night for over 700 years6
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded4
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards7
Guided tour to see Changing the Guard at the 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
Transport tours in London 19 August
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 tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
Black Taxi Tour - Private sightseeing tour around London Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons most famous landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses28
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
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The Tootbus Tour - London sightseeing bus The Tootbus Tour is one of Londons most popular sightseeing buses and a great way to see all the landmarks7
Walking tours in London 19 August
Wizards Walk - Harry Potter London Locations Tour Walk in the footsteps of JK Rowlings Harry Potter and see some of the famous locations from the books and movies
City Highlights - Guided walk around the Top 10 sights Walk around the Square Mile and see some of the most famous historical sites and buildings in the City of London2
Harry Potter walking tour - Locations from the books & movies Visit some of the famous locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the nighttime streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
Halloween Haunted Adventure - with Ghost Equipment Walk through dark alleyways and darkened parks to see some of Londons most haunted buildings
Palaces & Parliament walking tour around Westminster See 20 of the most famous landmarks in Westminster in the company of a knowledgable guide
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Scavenger hunt - Self-guided walking tour of London A fun walking tour around ten of Londons most famous landmarks - solving clues and riddles on a mobile app
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
Day trips from London 19th August
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 19th August
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
Scenes In The Square - Cinema statues in Leicester Square Walk around an interactive trail of bronze statues and try and find all the film stars hiding in Leicester Square
Things to do in London on 19 August – The famous English astronomer John Flamsteed was born on this day in 1646. Even if you’ve never heard of his name then you will likely have seen the building that was named after him – because it’s the Royal Observatory on top of Greenwich Hill.