Culture

London’s Design Museum has revealed its 2025 programme, including exhibitions on Wes Anderson and the notorious Blitz club

London is a theatre capital of the world and these are the best theatre shows in London in 2024 – start booking those tickets

15th – 19th October 2025

34 years after an official tournament was held outside Japan, Sumo is returning to the Royal Albert Hall in 2025

THE SHOWS YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS Trying to keep track of all the gigs you want to go to and remembering to nab…

Hackney’s MOTH Club is the latest venue at risk thanks to new planning proposals for the development of flats on Morning Lane. 

Most people would be looking to slow down after five decades in the game but Iggy Pop isn’t most people, so he’s playing Ally Pally in 2025

The Libertines are playing a massive homecoming show in the summer in Gunnersbury Park alongside Supergrass, Soft Play and Hak Baker

Sound and light specialists Squidsoup have now landed in Shoreditch with the Lost In Light exhibition and you can save on tickets

9th – 13th October 2024

Frieze London has been running annually since 2003 and for its 21st edition, the fair is back in Regent’s Park from 9th – 13th October.

Printworks is reopening in 2026 as a hybrid cultural venue and office block as plans submitted to the council have been approved.

24th October – 10th November 2024

Doc’n Roll Film Festival is back to celebrate outstanding filmmaking in the music documentary genre with yet another stellar lineup

There are loads of places to watch films al fresco but Rooftop Film Club is the OG – and you can get 50% off tickets

25th October 2024 – 21st April 2025

‘The World of Tim Burton’ will explore the artist’s on-screen career, as well as his work as an illustrator, painter, photographer and author.

Early next year Tate Modern will be showcasing the life and career of artist, club promoter, performer and designer Leigh Bowery.

Until 23rd February 2025

MARILYN – The Exhibition will be the first of its kind in the UK and will feature 250 objects from Ted Stampfer’s collection

If you love watching live music and finding new acts, it doesn’t get much better than a Sofar Sounds gig – here’s how to save on tickets

2025 is shaping up to be another blockbuster year for the V&A with Cartier, Design and Disability, and Marie Antionette exhibitions coming

Autumn is one of the biggest times of the year for art and design and these are the best exhibitions in September in London

The Mayor dreams of turning making London a 24-hour city but reps from the nighttime industries show its nightlife is not in great health

Head to the BIRKENSTOCK STUDIO: WALK WITH ME in Shoreditch to check it out Hitting a 250th birthday is one hell of a milestone so…

14th – 22nd September 2024

London Design Festival is back for 2024 and it’s going to be a big celebration of all things design in the city

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to either Death of England: Michael, Delroy or Closing Time plus dinner for two at Sophie’s Soho.

9th – 12th September 2024

The Sotheby’s Popular Culture auction, the first of its kind for the house, will feature iconic instruments and artefacts from movies

Tottenham nightclub Drumsheds announces a new season for 2024, featuring Jamie Jones, The Streets, Fatboy Slim and more

25th October 2024 – 30th March 2025

Vogue: Inventing the Runway, opening at Lightroom in King’s Cross will explore the history of the fashion runway show

These are the best exhibitions to see in London in June, including shows on Taylor Swift, Naomi Campbell and Barbie

Win two tickets to Arlo Parks at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, which is part of Trangressive’s 20th anniversary celebrations

The theatre scene in London is unrivalled, with both historic venues and outdoor and open air theatre running incredible productions

6th June – 27th July 2024

The London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT) will land back in town this summer for nearly two months celebrating the arts

Until 18th August 2024

The world-renowned creators of ‘Sleep No More’ are launching a new production called ‘Viola’s Room’, narrated by Helena Bonham Carter

These are the best exhibitions to see in London in June, including shows on Vivienne Westwood and the early life of Bob Marley

Independent music group Transgressive is celebrating its 20th anniversary by putting on a series of special gigs across London

25th September – 2nd November 2024

A free Yayoi Kusama infinity room and new exhibition is coming to London, opening at the Victoria Miro gallery this September

9th July – 3rd November 2024

A new Yayoi Kusama pumpkin sculpture is coming to London. Her tallest one yet will be standing in Kensington Gardens

17th June – 6th October 2024

Immersive exhibition David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) is returning to Lightroom in King’s Cross

Here’s what’s on at the cinema in London, a curated list of the unmissable screenings at the best movie spots in town

We speak to Tobi King Bakare, who’s starring as Onyx in the smash hit play For Black Boys at The Garrick Theatre

Sat 8th March – Sun 2nd November 2025

The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli animated film My Neighbour Totoro is transferring to the West End

Sat 29th June – Sun 14th July 2024

A whole host of legendary headliners are hitting Hyde Park this summer for the 2024 edition of BST Hyde Park

14th – 23rd June 2024

Meltdown Festival has been curated by the likes of Yoko Ono and David Bowie, and now Chaka Khan s is taking the reins for 2024