Theatre shows in August
The Mousetrap - Agatha Christies murder mystery The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
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 30% TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre Tina Turners life story from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar
Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry3
Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding4
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution at County Hall Sit inside a courtroom and watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama unfold from the jury box
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Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road1
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical - With music by Tim Minchin Matilda tells the story of a child who rebels against the grown-ups when she discovers her powers2
Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
SIX - King Henry VIIIs six wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
Cabaret Musical in Berlins Kit Kat Club - Playhouse Theatre An electrifying production of the musical Cabaret set inside Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Based on the Netflix TV show A new supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series is coming to the Phoenix Theatre
Best seat prices Standing At The Skys Edge - with music by Richard Hawley A new musical that follows three generations of people living on a Sheffield housing estate
Sister Act - A Divine Musical Comedy starring Beverley Knight & Alexandra Burke Classic comedy Sister Act has been turned into a West End musical starring Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke
Music & Comedy in August
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections3
Peter Kays monthly residence at Londons O2 Arena Britains biggest comedy star Peter Kay is embarking on a 27-show monthly residence at the O2 Arena
West End Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party Don the magic headphones and strut your stuff around the West End and Londons most famous landmarks
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
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
Stand-Up Comedy at Wonderville Leicester Square A line-up of award-winning comedians that will make your sides hurt with laughter
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Floating Comedy Club aboard the Tattershall Castle Live comedy show aboard a paddle steamer with a bar and after-show nightclub
City Comedy Club downstairs at the Trapeze Bar A hilarious line of up-and-coming comedians and big name comics from the TV
Stand-Up Comedy at Seven Dials Covent Garden A line-up of hilarious stand-up comedians right in the heart of Londons West End
Bollywood Boat Party & Sunset Cruise down the Thames Dance your heart out in a fun and lively Bollywood atmosphere as you take in the sights along the Thames
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
Absolutely Britney Spears – Bottomless Brunch & Drinks Britney Spears biggest hits with drag queens and a bottomless brunch with cocktails
Silent Sounds Disco on a Party Boat down the Thames Wear a pair of headphones and dance to the tunes in your head while taking in the sights
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 in August
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition See the best entries from the annual space photography at the National Maritime Museum
Dressed to Deliver - Uniforms at the Postal Museum An exhibition on the history of postal uniforms from the Victorian-era to the present day
East London Street Art Tour + Spray Painting Session See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop
Yoko Onos Music Of The Mind at the Tate Modern Key moments from Yoko Onos career including her years with John Lennon
Ranjit Singh: Sikh Warrior King at the Wallace Collection 19th-century artworks and jewellery from the court of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Expressionists: Kandinsky Munter & The Blue Rider The Blue Riders were a circle of friends who transformed modern art
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Marc Quinn: Light into Life at Kew Gardens Contemporary sculptures and artworks inspired by Kew Gardens collection of plants
Women Artists in Britain (1520-1920) at Tate Britain 150 works by women who overcame obstacles and taboos to become artists
Vanessa Bell: A Pioneer of Modern Art at the Courtauld Bell was one of the leading figures in the avant-garde Bloomsbury Group
Discover Degas & Miss La La at the National Gallery The story behind Degass Impressionist painting Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando
Zanele Muholi exhibition at the Tate Modern A major survey of the acclaimed South African photographer Zanele Muholi
Henry Moore exhibition: Shadows on the Wall An exhibition focusing on Henry Moores celebrated Shelter drawings
Youth: Photographer Roger Mayne at the Courtauld Fifty pictures by the acclaimed British photographer Roger Mayne
Summer Exhibition 2024 at the Royal Academy of Arts The RAs annual Summer Exhibition is the largest open art exhibition in the world2
Anthony McCalls immersive arts at the Tate Modern An exhibition of large-scale immersive artworks that visitors can enter and explore
In the Eye of the Storm – Modernist Art in Ukraine A comprehensive exhibition about Ukraines modernist art movement
Food & Drink events in August
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
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
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
Free Tea Fridays at the Museum of the Home A chance to meet people in the local community and try the museums creative activities
The Murder Express Immersive Dining Experience A comedy murder mystery and 3-course meal set onboard a luxury train carriage
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
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James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
Cutty Sark: Afternoon tea beneath the ships hull Enjoy some fine teas and sandwiches whilst sitting underneath the Cutty Sarks hull
Magical Brunch Experience at The Last Talisman Enjoy a brunch and bottomless cocktails as you marvel at the skills of their resident magician Yollin
Forbidden Nights: Ultimate Girls Night Out at Infernos A high-octane show that will get your pulse racing followed by an after-party until 3 AM
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
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
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 Gin Craze - The Ultimate Gin Tasting Experience Visit four of Londons finest gin palaces and sample some in the company of an expert guide
Camden Party Pub Crawl starting at Belushis Bar Explore the pubs and clubs around Camden whilst enjoying some cheap drinks and party games
The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl Visit some of the pubs and clubs in Shoreditch whilst enjoying cheap drinks and party games
London Cheese Crawl around Mayfair & Covent Garden Sample the finest fromage in this tour of Londons best cheese shops and markets
Clapham Pub Crawl from Simmons Bar Visit five of Claphams best pubs and clubs whilst enjoying cheap drinks and party games
90s SEGA Retro Gaming Bottomless Brunch at Aquum Have some nostalgic fun from the golden era of SEGA gaming at Aquum
Family & kid’s events in August
Monopoly Lifesized - Immersive board game A brand-new way to play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges
Virtual Reality Escape Room with 3 different missions A VR game where you can escape from prison dismantle a bomb or enter an abandoned temple
VR Escape Room - Ancient Egypt Greece & Prince of Persia A virtual reality game set in the worlds of Ancient Egypt Prince of Persia and Assassins Creed
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
Royal & religious events in 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
Monthly vigil at the gates of Crossbones Graveyard On the 23rd of every month people gather at Crossbones Graveyard to pay their respects to societys outcasts
A walking tour around Wrens London churches This guided walk will take you to see the outside of St Pauls Cathedral and a selection of Wrens finest City churches
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
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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
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 in August
Westminster Walking Tour + Churchill War Rooms Walk past Downing Street and Parliament and then enter the Churchill War Rooms underground bunker
Shakespeare and War at the National Army Museum Discover how Shakespeares words have inspired soldiers and rallied the nation
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
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Speakers Corner - Listen to speeches on Sunday Visit Speakers Corner at Sunday lunchtime and hear the public giving political speeches on a soapbox5
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights10
Tower of London Tour + Meet & Greet with a Beefeater Have a private audience with a Beefeater and then see the Crown Jewels and inside the White Tower
Walking Tour: Winston Churchill and World War II Explore the locations most associated with Winston Churchill during the Blitz and World War II
Foe to Friend - The British Army in Germany since 1945 The National Army Museum will explore the lives of soldiers serving in Germany after WWII
Transport tours in London August 2024
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 landmarks 7
35-minute sightseeing tour of London by private helicopter From Redhill Aerodrome fly across the Surrey countryside and over central Londons landmarks
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
Romantic scenic helicopter flight with glass of champagne Treat your loved one to a helicopter sightseeing flight over London with a glass of champagne
Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel around on the tube and learn some interesting history about the London Underground network
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses28
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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
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Jack The Ripper & Sherlock Holmes Bus Tour After-dark tour around the streets of London to see famous crime scenes ending at the Sherlock Holmes pub
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
Walking tours in London August 2024
Outdoor Adventure Game: The Case of Colombias Finest Discover some of the citys most curious locations in this self-guided outdoor adventure game
Greenwich Ghoulish Ghost Tour Explore some of the creepy streets around Greenwich and hear stories about ghoulish crimes and haunted pubs
The Beatles Walking Tour: In the footsteps of the Fab Four Walk across the Abbey Road zebra crossing and see where the band played their final gig on the roof
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
Sherlock Holmes Tour - London locations from the novels & movies Walk in the footsteps of the worlds greatest fictional detective and Arthur Conan Doyle
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
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London Bridge Ghost Tour - Two mile guided walk Explore the dark streets and area around London Bridge and hear some spooky ghost stories and learn about its terrifying history2
James Bond Walking Tour Walk in the footsteps of the worlds most famous secret agent and see some film locations from the James Bond movies
Palaces & Parliament walking tour around Westminster See 20 of the most famous landmarks in Westminster in the company of a knowledgable guide
Halloween Haunted Adventure - with Ghost Equipment Walk through dark alleyways and darkened parks to see some of Londons most haunted buildings
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the nighttime streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
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
Paddington Bear walking tour around London Visit the Paddington Bear shop and see Mr Grubers antiques store and the Browns home at Windsor Gardens
Gangster London - Walking tour with actor Vas Blackwood Explore Londons criminal underworld with the actor from Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
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
Guided walk around Roman Londinium Walk through the streets of Londinium and see the remains of the city walls and the site of old temples and bathhouses
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
Rock N Roll History Tour + Abbey Road Crossing A fully guided minibus tour through Londons rock n roll history including The Beatles Abbey Road
Explore the streets of Dr Samuel Johnsons London Explore the area around Fleet Street where the great literary wit Dr Samuel Johnson used to live
Guided walk along the banks of Londons river This walk will take you along a stretch of the Thames to learn its history and see some of its most famous landmarks
Mary Poppins walking tour around London A fun-packed two-hour walking tour past places featured in the Julie Andrews and Emily Blunt movies
Doctor Who walking tour around 15 London locations A guided tour around 15 city locations that featured in the legendary TV show during the last fifty years
City of Spies - Immersive Spy Tour & Vodka Martini Enter their secret world with this immersive tour around Londons best spy spots
Agatha Christie walking tour around London See the places that inspired the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie to write her murder mystery novels
A Ticket To Ride - Beatles Tour Around London See the locations associated with The Beatles and walk across the famous zebra crossing at Abbey Road
See the London locations used in Downton Abbey A guided walking tour around the London locations that were used during the filming of Downton Abbey
Sports events in August
AEW: All Elite Wrestling at Wembley Stadium American wrestling is returning to Wembley after last summers record-breaking debut
England v Sri Lanka - Cricket Test Match at Lords Get down to Lords for a five-day cricket Test Match between England and Sri Lanka
Day trips from London August 2024
Day trip to Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Visit three of southern Englands most popular attractions with a full-day coach tour
Drive through the Cotswolds and visit Blenheim Palace Explore Winston Churchills birthplace and the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds
Day trip to Oxford Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Visit Oxford and William Shakespeares Tudor home and the medieval Warwick Castle
Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip Drive to the Cotswolds to see Shakespeares birth-place and Anne Hathaways cottage
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
Coach trip to Windsor Castle Oxford and Stonehenge Combine three of Londons most popular day trips into a single day with this coach trip
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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
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
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
Visit Stonehenge Windsor Castle and Bath on a day trip See the Royal Familys home at Windsor the Roman remains at Bath and Stonehenge
Visit Stonehenge The Cotswolds Bath & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Oxford & Cambridge - Day trip from London by coach Visit the ancient university towns of Oxford and Cambridge on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Have lunch in the Cotswolds - Day trip from London Take a day trip to the pretty little villages and countryside scenery of the English Cotswolds
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
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbey village Drive through the Cotswolds to Churchills birthplace and the village seen in Downton Abbey
Visit Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle) & Bampton Village Visit Highclere Castle where the TV show Downton Abbey was filmed and the village of Bampton
Day trip to see Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace See the State Rooms at Windsor Castle and the Tudor palace at Hampton Court
Day-trip to see the towns in TVs Midsomer Murders A full-day trip to see the beautiful towns and villages that have featured in the TV show Midsomer Murders
Other events in London August 2024
The Gunpowder Plot - Immersive VR Experience Witness the Gunpowder Plot first-hand in this 360-degree live action experience
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
The famous Portobello Road Antiques Market Portobello Road has a world famous market where 100000 people browse hundreds of antique stalls every Saturday1
Book a professional photoshoot at Tower Bridge Treat yourself to a professional photoshoot in front of Tower Bridge for an amazing holiday souvenir
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
Things to do in London in August – London’s attractions will be packed with families in August, but you’ve got the Notting Hill Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday, lots of outdoor cinema screens, and the start of a new football season. The Prom concerts continue all through the month and Buckingham Palace throws open its doors to the public.