London
Weekend
Events & Activities
Guide
This weekend in London (5–7 June): 27 West End shows from £17, 21 free events, 16 top museums, 15 attractions, 23 guided tours. Updated hourly.
🎭 Theater Plays
Play
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?
19:30 5 June 2026
Play
The Play That Goes Wrong
Anything that can go wrong will, it's all laughter Galore with The Play That Goes Wrong!
19:30 5 June 2026
Play
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London...experience the magic for yourself.
14:00 5 June 2026
Play
Witness for the Prosecution
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama is presented in a perfect courtroom setting.
19:30 5 June 2026
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🎵 Musicals
Musical
The Lion King
Disney’s award-winning musical has been stunning West End audiences for 25 years.
19:30 5 June 2026
Musical
Phantom of the Opera
Almost 40 years on, the West End still falls for the Music of the Night
19:30 5 June 2026
Musical
Les Miserables
Storm the barricades for a Les Mis London ticket.
19:30 5 June 2026
Musical
Wicked
Defy Gravity with Wicked London, one of the West End's most beloved musicals, witnessed by millions.
19:30 5 June 2026
More musicals
🏨 Last Minute Hotel Deals This Weekend
🏛️ Museums
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British Museum
One of the world's great public museums, the British Museum traces human curiosity across continents and millennia. Founded in 1753, its eight-million-object co...
Multiple
Tower of London
More fortress than museum, the Tower of London compresses a thousand years of power, fear and ceremony. William the Conqueror's White Tower (1078) anchored the ...
Wax
Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds London is theatre you can touch: lifelike wax figures staged under studio lights, built for selfies and playful make-believe. The tradition date...
Art
Tate Modern
Tate Modern turns a riverside power station into a cathedral of contemporary ideas. Since 2000 its Turbine Hall-152 metres long and 35 metres high-has hosted ar...
Natural history
Museum of Life Sciences
The Museum of Life Sciences is a compact, quietly fascinating study collection at King's College London. It brings together nineteenth- and twentieth-century te...
Science
Science Museum
London's Science Museum turns curiosity into a hands-on journey, from steam power to spaceflight. Stand by thumping beam engines, study Babbage's Victorian "com...
Multiple
Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A is the world's great museum of art and design-a treasure-house of how people make things. Wander from the shimmering Jewellery Gallery to India's satiri...
Art
National Gallery
The National Gallery is Europe in a single walk: 700 years of painting, free to step into. Van Eyck's jewel-like Arnolfini dazzles with microscopic detail; Leon...
Religious
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's is London's baroque heartbeat: Wren's great dome rising over a city rebuilt after fire and war. Inside, sunlight grazes mosaics and soaring arches; be...
Natural history
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is a cathedral to nature, housed in Alfred Waterhouse's terracotta dream. In Hintze Hall, a 25-metre blue whale called Hope sweeps ov...
Historic house
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace blends living residence with layered royal history. Walk the Stuart and Georgian State Apartments where ceremony shaped power, then step into ...
Military
Imperial War Museum London
The Imperial War Museum tells modern conflict through people, choices and consequences-not hardware alone. Begin in the cavernous atrium under a Spitfire, Harri...
Historic house
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is two palaces in one: Tudor drama and Baroque showpiece, joined beside the Thames. Explore Wolsey's and Henry VIII's vast kitchens and Gre...
Art
Tate Britain
Tate Britain is the home of British art, from Tudor portraits to today's experimenters. Start with Turner's luminous seas in the Clore Gallery, then find Millai...
Maritime
Cutty Sark Museum
Cutty Sark is the last great tea clipper you can step aboard, launched in 1869 for speed. Walk her decks, then stand beneath the suspended, Muntz-metal hull to ...
Horology
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, time and place snap into focus. Stand astride the Prime Meridian, marked in 1851 and adopted worldwide in 1884, then meet H...
🎡 Attractions
Viewpoint
London Eye
A ride that makes London legible. Marks and Barfield’s 135-metre wheel is less about thrills than orientation: in half an hour, Westminster shrinks, the Thames ...
Historical Landmark
Buckingham Palace
The real draw is the contrast between public myth and royal stagecraft. Few London buildings move so sharply from Nash’s theatre-minded interiors to Victoria’s ...
Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (Harry Potter)
The reason to come is simple: nowhere else turns blockbuster fantasy back into physical craft so convincingly. You are not just seeing costumes behind glass, bu...
Historical Landmark
Windsor Castle
The pull is range without sprawl: Norman earthwork, Gothic chapel, Baroque ceilings, George IV theatre and a 1920s dolls’ house of absurd precision, all stitche...
Historical Landmark
St Paul’s Cathedral
Wren’s masterpiece earns the climb because it works at every scale: skyline-defining dome, surprisingly lucid nave, then the Whispering Gallery and roof-level v...
Garden
Kew Gardens
London has grander parks and prettier flower displays, but nowhere else mixes spectacle and serious botany so well. The Palm House, Great Pagoda and Temperate H...
Historical Landmark
Westminster Abbey
No London church compresses power, grief and literature so tightly. Henry III’s soaring Gothic shell, the 1268 Cosmati pavement, Henry VII’s fan vault and the C...
Zoo
London Zoo
London Zoo matters because it is not merely a menagerie with good branding, but the original scientific zoo folded into Regent’s Park. Burton’s clock tower, Lub...
Historical Landmark
Kensington Palace
Come for the palace where monarchy feels least rehearsed. Wren’s Baroque shell, Kent’s sly staircase murals and Victoria’s childhood rooms make Kensington more ...
Historical Landmark
Hampton Court Palace (Gardens & Maze)
Go for the collision rather than the chronology: Wolsey’s brick, Henry VIII’s theatrical Tudor rooms and Wren’s Baroque apartments all jostle within one palace ...
Museum
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Come for the simple thrill of standing on the line that fixed the world’s maps, stay for the mechanics behind it. Few London sites connect Charles II, Wren, Har...
Viewpoint
The View from The Shard
The reason to go is exposure. Other London viewpoints feel upholstered; this one ends on Level 72 with open air, wind and the Shard’s own glass above you, so th...
Historical Landmark
Old Royal Naval College
Visit for Wren’s stage-management of space: the domes split to preserve the Queen’s House view, the Thames pulling straight through the composition, then Thornh...
Historical Landmark
Warwick Castle
Go for the collision of fortress and country house. Warwick gives you a Norman mound, Beauchamp towers, Greville state rooms and a riverbank trebuchet within on...
Historical Landmark
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Go because it explains Tower Bridge from the inside out. The glass floor is the obvious thrill, but the real payoff is seeing how Jones, Barry and Armstrong sol...
🎫 London Attraction Tickets
Attraction
The View from The Shard: Entry Ticket
The best views of London are from the viewing platforms of the Shard, with an unrivaled 360° look over the city. Get your View from the Shard tickets today!
Attraction
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Kew Gardens: Entry Ticket
Kew Gardens covers 326 acres and holds the largest living plant collection in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 30 minutes from centra...
Attraction
The Lion King
Hakuna matata! Disney’s award-winning musical *The Lion King* is now playing at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End.
* Join the journey of young lion cub...
Attraction
London: Speedboat Experience by Thames Rockets
Ride a speedboat on the Thames with Thames Rockets. See famous landmarks like the Tower Bridge and the London Eye from the water. Feel the wind as you pass by t...
Attraction
Westminster Abbey: Entry Ticket
It wouldn't be a real Royal Wedding without Westminster Abbey, but London's most storied religious building is so much more. Explore the history behind coronati...
Attraction
Madame Tussauds London: Entry Ticket
Immerse yourself in the glitzy world of celebrity glamour and get a taste of the good life at the original and best Madame Tussauds in London, the home of famou...
Attraction
Tower Bridge: Entry Ticket
Want a unique bird's-eye view of the British capital? A spectacular glass floor is the most significant addition to the Tower Bridge since it first opened in 19...
Attraction
Royal Observatory Greenwich: Entry Ticket
Ready to be in two places at once? Stand with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west at London's Royal Observatory in Greenwich.
Your Royal ...
Attraction
London Transport Museum: Entry Ticket
Red buses, black cabs, and the tube. Transport and London are so synonymous with each other that they have their own museum!
Explore London's relationship wi...
Attraction
Arsenal FC: Emirates Stadium Tour
If the red and white of Arsenal is running through your veins, or you're just a football fan with a passion for the beautiful game, take yourself to a Gunner's ...
Attraction
Stamford Bridge: Guided Tour + Chelsea FC Museum Entry
The famous chants of Chelsea's faithful echo around the stands of Stamford Bridge, as the Blues and their passionate fans fill the stadium. Get an authentic mat...
🎉 Free Events This Weekend
Nature
Bird Survey - Tottenham Marshes
Learn to ID local birds and bird songs on our weekly bird survey at Tottenham Marshes. Suitable for all levels. Family Friendly.
10:00 5 June 2026
Sports
Exploring identity, masculinity and self-expression through football
Co-created with young men from east London and LCF students, this exhibition uses football and fashion as points for deeper conversation.
10:00 5 June 2026
Art
Shows 2026: Design — Exhibition
As part of LCC’s undergraduate Shows 2026, book to explore the exhibited work of graduating Design students.
14:00 5 June 2026
Art
BA (Hons) Design for Art Direction Student Film Screening
Join BA (Hons) Design for Art Direction to celebrate our students’ moving image work for an evening of film screenings.
18:00 5 June 2026
Music
LCCM Live: Foundation Showcase (Performance & Production)
Live performances and showcase from the Foundation year students on the Performance and Production course.
18:00 5 June 2026
Business
The invisible connections between distant places
Discover connections that transcend space and time through the lens of photographer Iwane Ai.
18:30 5 June 2026
Business
AI, Founders, Crypto, NFT, Web3,Sustainability, FinTech Networking
AI, Founders, Crypto, NFT, Web3,Sustainability, FinTech, Data, Investors Networking at SWAY BAR 61 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00 5 June 2026
Business
Energy Transition, Clean Energy, Solar, Wind, Battery Storage Networking
Energy Transition, Renewable Energy Networking Event to Connect with industry professionals in solar, wind, and battery storage
19:00 5 June 2026
Nature
FRIDAY FEELINGS
Kick your weekend off with BOXPARK!
19:00 5 June 2026
Business
Films, Fashion, Acting, Music, Entertainment, Art and Media Networking
Films, Fashion, Acting, Music, Entertainment, Art, Media Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00 5 June 2026
Business
Fund Raising, Investor Relations, Marketing Professionals Networking
Investor Relations, Marketing, Professionals Networking at Sway Bar Holborn, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00 5 June 2026
Music
ISSA: FRIDAYS IN SHOREDITCH (FREE PARTY)
Kick your weekend off with London's best Friday night - ISSA VIBE in the heart of SHOREDITCH!
19:00 5 June 2026
Other
Open Vinyl Decks with Derlict Dan
Got some vinyl gathering dust somewhere? We would love to hear it come join us on the first Friday of every month to listen and play.
19:00 5 June 2026
Business
Property Investing, Real Estate Deal making London Networking
Property Investing, Real Estate Deal making London Social Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
19:00 5 June 2026
Music
Cider Festival at The Orchard Dry Dock!
Brought to you in collaboration with the Islander Festival
13:00 6 June 2026
Other
Collage Club Saturday Social
Join Collage Club LDN for a Saturday Social at Oslo, Hackney!
14:00 6 June 2026
Other
PIANELLA'S: Minimalist 90's Inspired Swimwear Collection Launch
Join us for an afternoon of dipping into the soft glamour inspired by New York & the 90's to discover our summer 2026 swimwear collection.
15:00 6 June 2026
Food
COORS PRESENTS: SATURDAY SESSIONS
The ultimate Saturday destination: food, drinks, DJs and more!
16:00 6 June 2026
Sports
Part Time Party - People's Choice (Match Day Edition)
PART TIME PARTY @ BOXPARK SHOREDITCH!
17:00 6 June 2026
Other
Poetry Masterclass
Spells and Alliterative Verse
16:00 7 June 2026
Culture
THE AUX ARCHIVES
Embracing old school culture, The Aux Archives Way.
17:00 7 June 2026
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🍺 Pub Crawl
Pub Tour
London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs
Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London. Centered on the area in and around the City of London, the to...
Pub Tour
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
Indulge in four unique, local historic pubs, as you embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Soho, where music, mischief and history, intertwine.
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Pub Tour
Pub Crawl of Central London
Come with us and visit 5 fantastic bars & clubs, as you party in London for a fraction of the normal price, with a crowd of awesome party people!
(Please note ...
Pub Tour
Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London
Join us on a majestic journey through time as we discover four historic, hidden, royal pubs dating back centuries that you would never find alone!
Uncover myst...
🚶 Walking Tours
Walking Tour
Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
Step into the enchanting world of wizardry with our multi award-winning London Walking Tour of Harry Potter movie and book locations.
Awards & Accolades:
-Vi...
Walking Tour
Westminster Guided Walking Tour with Abbey Entry
Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!) on a 3 hour walking tour.
Then visit Westminster Ab...
Walking Tour
Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London
See one of the world's most intriguing cities through a different point of view, full of spooky visions and sinister apparitions. Search for ghosts and ghouls t...
Walking Tour
London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights
Ready for the best London sightseeing tour? Discover London in one day with over 30 London sights and landmarks in one fascinating sightseeing tour of London.
B...
Walking Tour
Harry Potter London Small Group Walking Tour
On this 2 hour walking tour of Harry Potter film locations you’ll visit 10 sites used in London, learn about how the movies were made, the books by JK Rowling a...
Walking Tour
Hidden London Walking Tour
An extraordinary walking tour through the nooks and crannies of old London. Journey into the past to discover the overlooked, forgotten, and hidden spots that p...
Walking Tour
Secret Walking Tour of Central London
This tour is perfect for Londoner's searching for the unexpected and for tourists looking to dig deeper into London's unique past and present. On this 1.5 hour ...
Walking Tour
The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)
Retrace the steps of the world's most infamous, unidentified serial killer, as we take you back to the Autumn of Terror 1888.
In just 3 months, under the cove...
Walking Tour
The StrummerWalk
What Trenchtown was to Bob Marley Ladbroke Grove was to Joe Strummer and The Clash.
A walking tour taking in the key locations associated with Joe Strummer and ...
Walking Tour
Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London
Join us on a walking tour of sightseeing and storytelling, devised by London's leading blogger and guided by a member of the local community in Spitalfields.
R...
Walking Tour
Authentic London Sunday Markets with a Londoner
Discover True London By heading off the tourist trail and spend a Sunday like a Londoner as we stroll through London's best but hidden gems! Learn about the his...
🚌 London Day Trip Adventures
Guided Tours
London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers
* Meeting point: 38-51 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0DG (on Bedford Way, just outside the hotel's courtyard, by Bedford Way Bus Stop)
* Date & Time on ...
Guided Tours
London: Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath, and Roman Baths Day Trip
Discover four of England’s most iconic destinations on a full-day tour from London. Travel in comfort by coach as you explore the royal grandeur of Windsor Cast...
Tours
London: Full-Day Windsor, Stonehenge, and Oxford Tour
Enjoy a full day of English heritage visiting the exquisite Windsor Castle, captivating Stonehenge, and the beautiful university city of Oxford. On this day tri...
Private Tours
From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
Embark on a full-day guided tour of the English countryside from London. Admire the fairytale houses of the Cotswolds, the historic Oxford University, and the b...
Culture & History
From London: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip
Depart London on a full-day tour to explore the southern county of Kent, known as the garden of England. Travel aboard a comfortable coach to admire the White ...
Castle & Palace Tours
London: Downton Abbey Tour with Highclere, Bampton & Oxford
Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this guided day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous universit...
Rail Tours
Welcome to Paris Day Trip from London via Train
Meet your guide at St Pancras Station, then it's all aboard the high-speed train to Paris. Relax and watch the scenery fly by out your window on your short 2-ho...
Family-Friendly Activities
From London: Day Trip to Edinburgh by Rail with Castle Entry
Start Your Edinburgh Adventure from London
Begin your day trip at King’s Cross Station, arriving by 6:30 am with your e-tickets ready. Board your train from Lon...
🌤️ London Weather Forecast
This Weekend
Friday
5 June
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Light drizzle
Saturday
6 June
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Sunday
7 June
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