THE ART OF BANKSY is the simply-can’t-miss exhibition showcasing one of the world’s most provocative living artists
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ABBA Voyage is celebrating 50 years of Waterloo. Keep the celebrations going and discover ABBA Voyage this spring. Read more.
Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025. Tickets on sale Friday. Read more.
Step inside and explore The Festival of Innovation this spring at Phantom Peak, where a showcase of inventions and astounding creations await. Read more.
Set to inspire and captivate audiences, globally renowned adventurer, award-winning TV host and No.1 bestselling author, Bear Grylls is heading out on tour. Read more.
South London just got funnier as Big Belly Comedy Club opens its doors on Southbank. Exceptional Comedians. Affordable Prices. 7 Days a Week. Read more.
Dust off those heels, test out your disco groove, and get ready to unleash a glitter bomb as the Australian outback comes to London’s West End in 2024 at Priscilla The Party! Read more.
Join the nation’s favourite TV book club at Between The Covers Live! BBC Two’s flagship book show is taking to the stage this June. Read more.
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The best events for your London itinerary
THE ART OF BANKSY is the simply-can’t-miss exhibition showcasing one of the world’s most provocative living artists
Artwork one can touch, exist with, and most importantly share the experience with those around them.
Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a unique new perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon.
Frameless is a spectacular multi-sensory digital art experience in the heart of London
Enjoy immersive theatre in this theme park style town. Phantom Peak combines experiential, dining and live gameplay all in one never-ending world.
Dust off your wigs and heels, brush up your disco moves and cover yourself in all the glitter you can find, because the iconic, joyous and award-winning hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is now a Party!
Now in an intimate environment, with the show happening around (and occasionally among) the audience, you can combine your favourite show with the hottest party in town.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Illusionaries: A Multisensory Art Odyssey, a groundbreaking event nestled in the vibrant heart of London.
For the people who love motorcycles and the people who love people who love motorcycles, Bike Shed Motor Show is Europe’s biggest independent annual motorcycle show.
100 different beers to celebrate 100 years of Crystal Palace.
Grab the family and join in the search to find Shrek from the haze of the swamp to the glitz of Far Far Away.
Be at the heart of the London skyline at the attraction that has been wowing visitors since the new millennium.
Delighting audiences with laughs, screams and cutting-edge storytelling for almost 40 years.
Following last year’s sensational sell-out, the London Athletics Meet will return to the London Stadium on Saturday 20 July 2024, bigger and better than ever.
A comedy club in the heart of London with live comedy 7 days a week.
Explore the world-famous waxworks museum with over 250 years of history.
Get ready to be amazed as you come face-to-fin with over 7,000 fin-tastic creatures at SEA LIFE London Aquarium!
Experience the beloved animated series’ soundtrack performed by a live orchestra, as Aang’s epic journey comes to life on the big screen!
The pinnacle of non-motor racing is back at Alexandra Palace on Saturday 22 June for some more wackily-wheeled action.
From screen to stage
The globally renowned adventurer, award-winning TV host and No.1 bestselling author.
Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Get in, loser, Broadway smash-hit Mean Girls is coming to London. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs, from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw.
Celebrating everything from beloved primetime shows on scheduled TV to stand-out hits on streaming services
Adventurer, journalist and TV presenter Simon Reeve
Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet
Get ready to journey into the supernatural world of Stranger Things: The First Shadow in the West End
Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance.
BBC Two’s flagship book show is taking to the stage! Join the nation’s favourite TV book club in this live version of the successful series that brings books to life.
Celebrity chef James Martin returns for a brand new tour in 2025.
The finest attractions that won’t break the bank
Sneakerness UK Is the premium sneaker, fashion and lifestyle event of the year brought to you by The Evening Standard and presented by eBay.
The largest BBQ and outdoor cooking festival in the UK
The UK’s Biggest Curated Thrift Market, ‘Fashion Thrift Society’.
For the people who love motorcycles and the people who love people who love motorcycles, Bike Shed Motor Show is Europe’s biggest independent annual motorcycle show.
A fun chocolate day trip to one of the UK’s most popular family attractions.
The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting.
100 different beers to celebrate 100 years of Crystal Palace.
Frameless is a spectacular multi-sensory digital art experience in the heart of London
A brand new 3 day festival!
Big adventures for little fans
A multi award-winning festival, Camp Bestival combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action-packed camping holiday, something that they like to call a “festi-holiday”.
Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series
Forest Live is a major live music series held in our nation’s forest.
Horrible Histories proudly presents its wicked river tour: Terrible Thames!
You’ve seen them on stage, now join them onboard, for a sensational sightseeing tour of the River Thames like no other.
Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA! – the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash hit musical.
MLB World Tour: London Series returns to the capital when the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies go head-to-head on June 8-9 at London Stadium.
WWE is back in the UK for June 2024! Coming to Glasgow, fans can expect to see their favourite WWE Smackdown stars and a Clash from the Castle.
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out!
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Experience the beloved animated series’ soundtrack performed by a live orchestra, as Aang’s epic journey comes to life on the big screen!
Now, in 2024 and beyond, organisers announced eight thrilling shows in which fans can expect plenty of record-breaking, shirt-ripping action while seeing strongmen and strongwomen from around the world lift some unbelievably heavy stuff.
The Hot Wheels™ City Experience rolls into Manchester this summer where visitors can enjoy the Gamer Zone, Design Centre, Immersive Museum and more.
Enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam®, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
Find the latest laughs near you
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today.
The Queer Comedy Club is the UK’s first LGBTQ+ comedy club specialising in stand up comedy for queer audiences and showcasing the very best LGBTQ+ comedians and allies.
A comedy club in the heart of London with live comedy 7 days a week.
Big Deal Comedy, voted Comedy Club of the year 2023, is known for showcasing the best comedians from across the UK – coming to various venues near you
Enjoy fast paced funnies, with a new, top secret lineup of amazing comics at Comedy In Your Eye in Camden
Just the Tonic Comedy Club raids the address book from a 26-year period of producing comedy and pulls in some favours from some of the biggest names in the industry.
See the best in live stand-up with comedians from such shows as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
Brighton Comedy Garden returns to Preston Park for five nights of laughs and street food. See the likes of Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Sindhu Vee, Maisie Adams, Harry Hill and more take to the stage.
From theme parks to artists, immersive experiences to fun for all the family, everyone deserves a day out.
Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid return with a revolutionary concert, 40 years in the making!
The perfect escape for friends, families and thrill seekers alike!
Gasp, giggle, shriek and scream as you see and do things you’ve never seen or done before!
Frameless is a spectacular multi-sensory digital art experience in the heart of London
Get ready to be amazed as you come face-to-fin with over 7,000 fin-tastic creatures at SEA LIFE London Aquarium!
Grab the family and join in the search to find Shrek from the haze of the swamp to the glitz of Far Far Away.
Delighting audiences with laughs, screams and cutting-edge storytelling for almost 40 years.
Enjoy splashtastic water rides, live shows and build memories together at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort!
Experience over 1,100 years of history through fantastic attractions and shows
Dust off your wigs and heels, brush up your disco moves and cover yourself in all the glitter you can find, because the iconic, joyous and award-winning hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is now a Party!
Now in an intimate environment, with the show happening around (and occasionally among) the audience, you can combine your favourite show with the hottest party in town.
100 different beers to celebrate 100 years of Crystal Palace.
Experience the beloved animated series’ soundtrack performed by a live orchestra, as Aang’s epic journey comes to life on the big screen!
Artwork one can touch, exist with, and most importantly share the experience with those around them.
The globally renowned adventurer, award-winning TV host and No.1 bestselling author.
BBC Two’s flagship book show is taking to the stage! Join the nation’s favourite TV book club in this live version of the successful series that brings books to life.
For the people who love motorcycles and the people who love people who love motorcycles, Bike Shed Motor Show is Europe’s biggest independent annual motorcycle show.
Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series
A no-holds-barred chat through everything!
Witness all things Disney with Disney In Concert: the Sound of Magic as it heads across the UK this summer!
The UK’s Biggest Curated Thrift Market, ‘Fashion Thrift Society’.
The Hot Wheels™ City Experience rolls into Manchester this summer where visitors can enjoy the Gamer Zone, Design Centre, Immersive Museum and more.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Illusionaries: A Multisensory Art Odyssey, a groundbreaking event nestled in the vibrant heart of London.
Celebrity chef James Martin returns for a brand new tour in 2025.
Get ready for the ultimate rugby spectacle at LIT7s London 7s, the only international Stadium Rugby 7s tournament in the UK in 2024!
Explore the world-famous waxworks museum with over 250 years of history.
MLB World Tour: London Series returns to the capital when the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies go head-to-head on June 8-9 at London Stadium.
Enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam®, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
Celebrating everything from beloved primetime shows on scheduled TV to stand-out hits on streaming services
Enjoy immersive theatre in this theme park style town. Phantom Peak combines experiential, dining and live gameplay all in one never-ending world.
The UK’s biggest family friendly rave heads to Margate.
The pinnacle of non-motor racing is back at Alexandra Palace on Saturday 22 June for some more wackily-wheeled action.
Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025
Adventurer, journalist and TV presenter Simon Reeve
A brand new 3 day festival!
Sneakerness UK Is the premium sneaker, fashion and lifestyle event of the year brought to you by The Evening Standard and presented by eBay.
Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet
THE ART OF BANKSY is the simply-can’t-miss exhibition showcasing one of the world’s most provocative living artists
The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting.
Be at the heart of the London skyline at the attraction that has been wowing visitors since the new millennium.
Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a unique new perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon.
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem.
Home to over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events, it’s the ultimate destination for thrill seekers!
Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance.
Ticketmaster’s Things To Do guide is committed to showcasing the very best activities in 2024 and beyond happening across the UK. Whether you’re looking for things to do this week, this month or looking to plan ahead, our guide has you covered.
From thrilling exhibitions to immersive experiences like Frameless, we’ve got something for everyone, whether you’re looking for day trip ideas, family days out, days out for couples or even hen and stag do ideas!
Looking for things to do near you? Our dedicated City Guides you can explore a whole host of live entertainment to keep everyone happy. Why not head to an exhibition in the afternoon; then hit up a local gig, theatre show or sporting event in the evening and really make a day of it?
Plus, our Things To Do guide also features amazing ideas to take you well into the night – because the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down. Packed full of evening attractions including immersive experiences like The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks and a whole host of beer festivals, brewery tours and tastings, there’s something for everyone!
We have family-friendly events and festivals and activities to keep the kids busy during the last of the summer holidays. From central London’s West End to the great outdoors, we’ve got day trip ideas to suit everyone.
So if you’re looking for ideas for a great day out, you’ve come to the right place.
With everything from cabaret to nightclubs and karaoke, our Club Nights Guide has you covered for all your clubbing and nightlife needs. From gigs in bars or venues across London like the Camden Indie Disco at The Camden Assembly, or Oktoberfest South London in the Academy Brixton, this guide will ensure you have a great night.
Looking for something to do on Saturday night instead of the usual bars and restaurants? Why not catch a band performance after work or try something a bit different such as Phantom Peak.
Check out our Things To Do guide for amazing ideas for things to do across the UK. Our guide is split out by things to do this month and events that are coming soon, so you can easily get your tickets and plan ahead. Plus, head to our City Guides where you’ll find dedicated listings for the UK’s top cities.
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Looking for things to do in London? From Immersive events such as Frameless, Phantom Peak and Mamma Mia The Party, to one off events like The National Television Awards, our Things To Do Guide has you covered.
Our guide is designed to help all fans, whether you’re looking to treat the kids to the perfect family day out or whether you’re looking for something different to do with your mates. We cover everything from music festivals that offer something a little bit different, to must-see sightseeing at exhibitions and museums. Here’s our top picks for things do:
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Find child friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy while keeping the little ones entertained, during the school holidays and beyond, why not check out our Kids & Family Guide for all the ideas you need.
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