Things To Do
Things to do in London this week
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London. Home to four UNESCO world heritage sites, 300 spoken languages, 8.8 million people and more ways to keep yourself entertained than you can shake an umbrella at. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to choose. That’s why we’ve compiled this handy guide, which each week will bring you the very best things to do in London, covering music, comedy, art, immersive experiences, theatre and lots, lots more. So whether you’re a tourist looking to make the most of your trip to the Big Smoke, or a local in need of some free activities to pass the time till payday, read on to discover the finest activities London has to offer.
Brave the Upside Down at Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Where? Phoenix Theatre, West End
For fans of: Stranger Things
There’s just a few days left to take advantage of one of the best deals currently on the West End – with exclusive prices for Stranger Things: The First Shadow ending at 23:59 on Easter Sunday. After that, the big evil clock resets to 13 and Vecna comes along and gouges out the eyes of everyone that isn’t listening to Kate Bush. With a Stranger Things Season 5 release date surely due any day now, this is the perfect time to catch up on the Olivier-winning prequel.
Get exclusive prices on tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow here
Get on trend for Clueless The Musical
Where? The Trafalgar theatre, Whitehall
For fans of: 90s teen classics
Before Mean Girls there was Clueless, the ultimate high school comedy about bitchy cliches, weird slang and unnecessary makeovers. Now given a glow up of its own after the original jukebox musical adaptation closed in 2019, Clueless The Musical now comes with all its own songs (courtesy of KT Tunstall) and reviews tipping it as one of the best new openings in the West End. If that’s not enough, you can even save on tickets if you book before 18 May. Miss it? As if.
Get exclusive prices on tickets for Clueless The Musical here
Salute the platypus at Phantom Peak
Where? Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 7PJ
For fans of: Adventure, games, mysteries and platypuses
No that’s not a euphemism. Trying to explain the platypus connection to Phantom Peak is like trying to explain everything else to do with London’s oddest immersive experience: you probably shouldn’t, and you probably can’t. A steampunk wild west cosplay adventure, interactive live role-playing experience, retro arcade, swanky bar, great restaurant and indefinable mystery games night in one, Phantom Peak is different things to different people. JonaCon (don’t ask) is currently in town until 11 May, with a wealth of new storylines and characters to uncover.
Get tickets for Phantom Peak here
Get some Comedy In Your Eye
The middle of the week is officially the most boring bit, which is where Comedy In Your Eye comes in. Hosting stand-up nights every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with some of the biggest names in comedy, the club has been livening up London since 2021. It’s conveniently located directly opposite Camden tube station, and general admission tickets are just £3, which must be some kind of record for a night out in London.
Where? The Camden Eye, 2 Kentish Town Rd, NW1 9NX
For fans of: Cheap laughs
Get tickets for Comedy In Your Eye here
Take on the Martians with Jeff Wayne’s War Of The Worlds
Where? The O2
For fans of: blockbuster rock opera
Jeff Wayne has been fighting Martians with prog rock for almost 50 years now, but what started out as an album has grown into the biggest live rock opera show around. Expect lasers and smoke and synths, of course, but the 2025 show now packs giant Martian tripods stalking through the The O2, and more special effects than a Hollywood blockbuster. Busted’s Charlie Simpson, Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds, The Wanted’s Max George all star, and Easter Sunday is your last chance to see the invasion before it rolls on to arenas in Europe. Ulla!
Get tickets to Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds here
Make dreams come true with Gabrielle
For anyone who wasn’t’ there, the summer of 1993 sounded like the video above. Gabrielle’s debut hit was the start of a career that keeps on reinventing itself – first a major comeback in 2000 with Rise (Bridget Jones anthem ‘Out Of Reach’), then a string of huge albums and anniversaries, and now her biggest ever UK tour, including a one-off date at The O2 on Friday 18 April.
Where? The O2
For fans of: Pop with real soul
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Rewrite the stars at Come Alive!
Where? Empress Museum, Earls Court
For fans of: The Greatest Showman
What’s better than a big stage musical adaptation of The Greatest Showman? How about a Big Top musical adaptation of The Greatest Showman? Come Alive! re-stages P.T. Barnam’s original circus extravaganza in a purpose-built tent inside the Empress Museum in Earls Court, where performers from Cirque du Soleil and the West End put on dazzling acrobatic feats set to the best songs from the hit film. Unmissable.
Get tickets for Come Alive! here
Catch Harry Mack in Brixton
Where? 211 Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL
For fans of: Freestyle
Brixton Academy is the place to be this weekend as freestyle superstar Harry Mack brings his unstoppable improv rap to the stage. Expect the unexpected, with lines fed from the audience fuelling some of the most impossible rhymes around. If you’re going, and he asks where everyone’s from so he can start riffing, shout out “Llanfairpwllgwyngyll” (he’ll handle it). Last minute tickets (including resale) remain if you act fast.
Find out what’s on at the O2 Academy Brixton this week here
Celebrate the legacy of Sodagreen
Where? OVO Arena, Wembley
For fans of: Breezy Taiwanese ballads
Mandopop indie kids Sodagreen have had a rough 20 years. Falling out with their old agent so much they had to change their name and re-record all their old albums, the band formerly known as Sodagreen then known as Oaeen then known as Sodagreen again are celebrating their turbulent journey with an unmissable Eras tour staged around the changing seasons. Catch them at Wembley on Easter Sunday, perfect for dance/sobbing out all your Creme Eggs.
Join the Comedy Carnival
Where? Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Camden
For fans of: Laughing
What started as a monthly Aussie stand-up showcase in 2004 has ballooned into London’s best-loved comedy club night. Across three venues in Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Camden, Comedy Carnival runs four days a week (with twofer tickets on offer for Camden’s Thursday shows in April) featuring top talent from around the world. Stefano Paolini, Sara Barron, Alan Francis, Scott Capurro, Javier Jarquin, Nathan Caton and Allyson June Smith all have showcase dates this month, but the packed line-ups and surprise guest spots mean every night’s a winner.
Get tickets for Comedy Carnival here
Get real real with Jackson Dean
Where? O2 Forum Kentish Town
For fans of: hard-livin’ country
“I’m so excited to come back over the pond on tour,” said Jackson Dean ahead of his headline UK shows. “I hope that y’all are as crazy as you were last time. Please come help me sing ‘em!” If you don’t want to let him down (lord knows he’s got enough heartache to sing about already), head to Kentish Town on Thursday 24 April for Dean’s only London date. Expect the best of On The Back Of My Dreams, along with gravel-throated, rough-edged, whisky-soaked country rock hits ‘Still Ragin’’ and ‘Don’t Come Lookin’’.
Get tickets to Jackson Dean here
Pivot to The FRIENDS Experience
Where? Immerse LDN, ExCeL Waterfront, E16 1XL
For fans of: smelly cats
If you’re a fan of Friends, you’ve probably fantasised about hanging out with the gang inside their New York apartment. And now you can, thanks to The FRIENDS Experience: The One in London. Well, sort of. The gang won’t be there (being fictional characters and all), but you can still immerse yourself in recreated sets, dance in front of the fountain, peep through the purple door at Rachel and Monica’s apartment, play foosball at Joey and Chandler’s and take a selfie on the famous orange couch in Central Perk.
Get tickets to The FRIENDS Experience
Double up with Kurtis Conner
Where? O2 Forum Kentish Town
For fans of: the internet
Proving himself the hardest working hit Canadian YouTuber with a mullet and tache around, Kurtis Conner is playing Kentish Town twice on Saturday night – first at 6pm, then at 8.45pm. The unstoppable Goodfellow World Tour has been selling out all over Europe so the double stop in London is a rare chance to catch Conner on stage before he’s back to filling up your feed with the best online observational comedy around.
Get tickets to Kurtis Conner here
Unpeel the layers of Shrek’s Adventure
Where: County Hall building, Southbank
For fans of: Fairytales with attitude
Sandwiched between The London Dungeon and Sea Life London is a bus stop you don’t want to miss. Here’s where you board the Number 2 to Far Far Away – home of Shrek’s Swamp, Rumpelstiltskin’s Carriage, the Muffin Man’s House and Puss In Boots’ favourite local. Explore 12 fairytale live shows featuring actors, special effects, a unique 4D motion simulation experience and Donkey, of course.
Get tickets to Shrek’s Adventure here
Find your zen in Kyoto Garden
Where? 100 Holland Park Avenue, London W11 4UA, United Kingdom
For fans of: Peace and quiet
If you’re craving a break from the hustle and bustle of city living, beat a retreat to Kyoto Garden, a secluded sanctum tucked away inside Holland Park. There you’ll find ponds filled with gently meandering koi carp, traditional Japanese stone lanterns, a mesmerising waterfall and peacocks strutting their stuff. Best of all, you don’t have to a pay a penny to get in, and you can spend as long as you like soaking in the serenity before returning to the rat race.
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Explore the CBeebies Rainbow Adventure
Where: Westfield London (Shepherd’s Bush)
For fans of: Bluey, Duggee and really lovely rainbows
They say you should never meet your heroes, but that doesn’t apply to Bluey and Duggee. Nestled in the middle of Westfield London is a magical adventure that takes children right into their favourite CBeebies stories. The rainbow is missing some of its colours and it’s up to you to find them in the bedroom sets of Bluey, Hey Duggee, JoJo & Gran Gran and Mr Tumble And Friends. Dance, play and explore your way through the different rooms – all guided by a performer – and finish the day with a chance to actually meet Bluey or Duggee themselves for a photo opportunity.
Get tickets to the CBeebies Rainbow Adventure here
Get shaken by bass at fabric London
Where? 77A Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ
For fans of: bass
One of the most iconic nightclubs in the entire world, fabric London hasn’t just been a part of dance music history – it’s actively shaped it. From giving rising stars a chance to showcase their skills via its FABRICLIVE mix series, to curating some of the most memorable line-ups of all time, fabric London continues to leave an indelible mark on rave culture. If you want to get your brain rattled by bass this weekend, there’s no better venue.
Find out what’s on at fabric London this weekend
Stay out of jail at Monopoly Lifesized
Where?: 213-215 Tottenham Court Rd
For fans of: Winning big
Ever wanted to jump into your favourite board game? Sadly Hungry Hungry Hippos isn’t available, but Monopoly is. Play it at home at you’ll get a few slow hours of watching your family and friends slowly turn into Donald Trump, but head to Monopoly Lifesized on Tottenham Court Road and you can run around the giant board, winning properties with skill games and fun puzzles instead of paper money and greed. There are four boards to choose from, a range of different challenge rooms to beat, and a great bar and restaurant to head to after you’ve won the game.
Get tickets to Monopoly Lifesized here
Take a ride on the London Eye
Where? Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB
For fans of: Getting the best shots of the city
With the opening of the Shard’s viewing platform, the London Eye no longer represents the best way to get a panoramic view of London’s skyline. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth checking out. For one thing, the London Eye moves (which the Shard doesn’t, unless something’s gone horribly wrong). For another, it’s a London institution, taking centre stage on everyone’s postcards and holiday snaps. And while it no longer offers the best views of London as a whole, it does offer a truly unique vantage point from which to check out Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
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Get to grips with contemporary art at the Tate Modern
Where? Bankside, London SE1 9TG
For fans of: Modern art (and for everyone else too)
If you’ve ever stood in front of a piece of modern art and said “I don’t get it,” don’t worry – you’re not alone. Fortunately, help is at hand in the form of the Tate Modern, one of Britain’s most revered art institutes. Devoted to all things contemporary, the Tate doesn’t just showcase works of art, it also breaks them down and brings them to life, giving you an insight into the true genius at play behind the canvas (or inscrutable pile of bricks).
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Explore human history at the British Museum
Where? Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG
For fans of: History, art and culture
The British Museum opened its doors to the public in 1759, with the goal of showcasing artefacts brought home by the great explorers of the day. Since then, the museum has amassed a collection of more than eight million fascinating items – many of which regularly go on display – and it often hosts special exhibitions delving deep into niche subjects. Whether you’re interested in expanding your own knowledge or looking for something to keep the kids occupied for a few hours, the British Museum is a safe bet if you’re looking for free things to do in London.
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Sample London’s culinary culture at Borough Market
Where? 8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL
For fans of: street food
Just a few minutes’ walk from London Bridge train station, you’ll find one of London’s most historic areas. Although it once existed to supply greengrocers and restaurants, today Borough Market mostly consists of stalls selling nothing but mouthwatering delicacies. From the legendary Black Pig – which has recently been setting social media ablaze with its gargantuan sandwiches – to Richard Haward’s, which has been serving fresh oysters for seven generations, Borough Market has something for everyone.
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See Satinder Sartaaj’s biggest UK show
Where? OVO Arena, Wembley
For fans of: Punjabi poetry that raises roofs
Fresh from his Canadian tour, Punjabi poet, singer, actor and superstar Satinder Sartaaj is touring the UK this month. Playing select dates in Leicester, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow, his biggest stage will be in Wembley on Monday 21 April, where he’ll blend shayari and song into something truly transcendent. Expect to hear early hit ‘Sai’, tracks from recent film Hoshiar Singh, 2025’s ‘Aalam-Aara’ and more from Punjabi Poetry.
Get tickets for Satinder Sartaaj here
Get your mind blown at the Science Museum
Where? Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD
For fans of: Space, science and button pushing
London’s Science Museum exists for two purposes: to catalogue history’s most important scientific breakthroughs, and to shine a light on developments from the cutting edge of modern research. To these ends, the museum boasts immersive galleries, interactive installations and time-limited exhibitions – all of which will blow your mind. The Science Museum also has a number of areas designed to spark curiosity in young minds, making it a perfect day out of the entire family.
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Tip your hat to the Paddington Bear Experience
Where? County Hall, Southbank
For fans of: Marmalade sandwiches
Paddington Station, 32 Windsor Gardens and the jungles of Peru are all to be found on London’s Southbank if you know where to look – where preparations are underway for the biggest day of the year: Marmalade Day. Join Paddington and the Brown family to solve puzzles, dance, play games and “test” some of the sandwiches with the famous bear himself.
Get tickets to the Paddington Bear Experience here
Embark on the ABBA Voyage
Where? ABBA Arena, Pudding Mill Lane, London E15 2RU
For fans of: Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid
ABBA’s last public performance took place on December 11, 1982. Sadly, we can’t send you back in time to see the Swedish supergroup in their prime, but we do have the next best thing. Blending cutting edge technology and some of the most beloved pop records in history, ABBA Voyage sees the band return to the stage in truly spectacular fashion. For an upgraded experience check out ABBA Arena’s Oceanbird Lounge, and if you’re visiting from out of town make the most of your trip with our ABBA Voyage Hotel Packages.
And if that’s not enough ABBA for one weekend, get in on the action yourself with Mamma Mia! The Party – an all-singing, all-dancing live theatre show that transports you to the Greek isle of Skopelos (and ends up with the best ABBA disco in town).
Revel in weirdness at the Horniman Museum
Where? 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ
For fans of: Anything weird
Founded in 1901 by Frederick John Horniman, the Horniman Museum boasts a number of exhibitions, with displays including anthropology, ancient musical instruments and natural history. However, the museum is most famous for its large (and profoundly weird) collection of taxidermied animals, the centrepiece of which is a comically overstuffed walrus. If you’re looking for something free to do in London this weekend, the Horniman Museum is guaranteed to deliver a memorable experience… for mostly the right reasons.
Step inside the paintings at FRAMELESS
Where? 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP
For fans of: Art
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to step inside some of the greatest paintings in the history of art, you need to check out FRAMELESS, a multi-sensory digital art experience in the heart of London. Across four immersive galleries, you’ll have the opportunity to lose yourself in the works of Cezanne, Kandinsky, Monet, Dalí, Van Gogh, Canaletto, Rembrandt, Klimt and more, giving you a one of a kind glimpse into the worlds these artists imagined.
If you’re looking for more things to do in London, check out our What’s On London Event Guide
