Looking for things to do in London in April? We’ve got you covered
You’re in plenty of time to book tickets to the best events in London, from theatre shows to art exhibitions, and there are always pop-ups opening across the city, but our handy guide features the best of what’s on in London in April so you won’t miss a thing.
There are some big name stars treading the boards this month, including Ewan McGregor, John Lithgow, Brie Larson, Tom Hiddleston, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Elizabeth Debicki and Cate Blanchett, so there’s plenty for theatre fans to indulge in. With Easter taking place in April this year, there’ll be more indulgence on the cards as the chocolate and egg-themed specials come your way. And talking of food, there’s Stop Food Waste Day this month, so there’s even more reason to visit some of the city’s restaurants that are turning food trash into treasure.
1. Learn the Art of Chinese Calligraphy Painting With Loveness Lee
Jeweller Loveness Lee has a collection inspired by the Chinese zodiac, including a new signet ring to mark the Year of the Snake, with each of the designs taking influence from the ancient tradition of Chinese calligraphy. As well as including the artform in her jewellery, Loveness is here to teach you how practice it yourself with this exclusive Chinese calligraphy painting masterclass for LOTI INSIDERS. Tickets for the masterclass, hosted at the Loveness Lee flagship store at Oxo Tower Wharf, are £40 and include all the materials you need to create your artwork, which you’ll get to take home as a keepsake. You’ll also be able to redeem your ticket cost with a £40 discount on any in-store jewellery purchase made on the night, and it’s BYOB too so you can bring a bottle along to help get your creative juices flowing. Get your tickets here.
Fri 11th April 2025, 6.30pm – 8pm
104 Oxo Tower Wharf, London, SE1 9PH
lovenesslee.com
2. Check Out a Decade of Collecting by the Museum of Transology
Lethaby Gallery at Central Saint Martins is marking a decade of community collecting by the Museum of Transology by hosting the TRANSCETRY: 10 years of the Museum of Transology exhibition. The museum is home to the world’s biggest collection of objects and stories celebrating trans, non-binary, and intersex lives. The exhibition features more than 1000 personal artefacts donated by over a thousand members of the community across the UK and Ireland, giving underrepresented stories from the trans community the platform they deserve and providing authentic insight into trans lives during a period of misinformation. As well as items that commemorate private gender milestones, the display also features protest placards from public rallies; a large political t-shirt collection; costumes from the likes of Travis Alabanza, Kate O’Donnell and Nando Messias; works from artists like Claye Bowler, Kasra Jalilipour, Victoria Cantons and Whiskey Chow; best-selling books by Kit Heyam, Juno Roche and Juliet Jacques; and films curated by My Genderation.
April 2025
1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
arts.ac.uk
3. See Ewan McGregor in His First West End Role in 17 Years
Ewan McGregor is returning to the theatre for the first time in 17 years to star in My Master Builder, a play by Lila Raicek that takes inspiration from the classic Ibsen play. Michael Grandage is directing the production, with McGregor starring as architect Henry Solness, whose imminent 4th July party in the Hamptons, thrown by his wife Elena (played by Kate Fleetwood), gets interrupted by the arrival of Mathilde (played by Elizabeth Debicki), a former student of his with whom he shared an intimate connection.
From Thurs 17th April 2025
Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0DA
mymasterbuilderplay.com
4. Head to Homerton for essi’s New Residency
Greek kitchen essi (formerly esti), has a new residency at Homerton pub The Adam & Eve, following its last London pop-up at TT Liquor in 2023. With essi, founder Kostas Vais is blending Greek dining with Australian hospitality – with some British produce and ingredients from Down Under thrown in – where the menu is heavily influenced by the cooking of his mother and grandmother. It’s one of those menus where you’ll want everything but don’t miss the pork souvlaki with its tender meat and tzatziki in a soft pita (not like the carboardy ones you get on the supermarkets); the white tarama livened with zhoug and served with impossibly crispy potato skins for dipping; the smoked aubergine with tahini and peanuts; and the octopus bolognese with Australian bush tomato, graviera cream cheese and desert dust. If you’ve ever had galaktoboureko, the classic Greek custard dessert, before, you’ve got to try this one – it’s served hot so you get extra crispy filo with soft, rich custard underneath, it’s a game changer.
April 2025
155 Homerton High Street, London E9 6AS
@essi.restaurant
5. Welcome Gals Aloud Back to the West End
For one night only, London’s West End welcomes back Gals Aloud, a hilarious and high-energy tribute show that’s bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever before. Yes the sound of the underground is about to get alouder. The fierce and funny cast features RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars Cheryl and Kitty Scott-Claus, along with drag superstars Herr, Ophelia Love, and Lydia L’Scabies. Plus, an unmissable appearance by Drag Race UK/Canada’s Drag Race vs the World star Vanity Milan as Javine! (IYKYK). Taking place at HERE at Outernet on 4th April, this revamped version of the show promises a concert-like experience, taking you on a nostalgic journey through the iconic hits and unforgettable moments of Girls Aloud. From awkward TV appearances to missing passports and backstage drama, the gags are endless.
Fri 4th April, from 7:30pm
HERE at Outernet, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 8LH
galsaloud.com
6. Experience The Great Gatsby on Stage
It’s been a smash on Broadway and in 2025 producer Chunsoo Shin will be bringing his musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby to the London Coliseum. One of the most popular novels of all time, The Great Gatsby tells the story of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, who throws opulent parties at his Long Island mansion, but who, instead of joining in with the revelry, longs for his old flame Daisy Buchanan.
From Fri 11th April 2025
London Coliseum, St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4ES
londongatsby.com
7. Celebrate the Return of Secret 7″ at NOW Gallery
After making a comeback last year – the project had previously announced that its seventh show in 2020 would be its last – Secret 7″ is back again for 2025. The concept is the same: seven amazing songs are each pressed 100 times into 7” singles, paired with a one-of-a-kind sleeve created by a leading name in the art world and auctioned off. What’s the secret? Well, you won’t know which single you’ve bought or who designed the sleeve, until you’ve parted with your cash. The singles this year include Gregory Porter’s ‘Return to Paradise’, Jessie Ware’s ‘Beautiful People’, Scissor Sisters’ ‘Return to Oz’ and Keane’s ‘Black Rain’, and the designers include Anthony Gormley, Yinka Ilori, Sir Paul Smith, Rana Begum, Robert Smith and Yooyun Yang. The singles will be on display for two weeks at NOW Gallery in Greenwich this April and an auction is earmarked for soon after.
From Fri 11th April 2025
NOW Gallery, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0SQ
nowgallery.co.uk
8. Eat at One Club Row
Not content with bringing the Knave of Clubs back to life – the building on Club Row was established as a pub in 1880 before becoming a variety of restaurants, including Les Trois Garçons – James Dye (co-owner of Bambi and The Camberwell Arms), Benjy Leibowitz and Patrick Powell are also opening an entirely separate restaurant, One Club Row, one floor above. One Club Row is the team’s tribute to NYC, drawing on Benjy’s time spent working in the city’s restaurants. As well as classic martinis, vermouths, champagnes and amaros on offer at the bar, Culinary Director Patrick Powell and Head Chef Attila Gellen have created a menu of classic dishes, including pickled jalapeno gougères; lobster and country ham croquettes; One Club Row burger au poivre; whole lobster tagliatelle; and New York-style cheesecake.
April 2025
1 Club Row, London E1 6JX
oneclubrow.com
9. Explore the Hidden Parts of London’s Underground
We spend most of our lives running down those escalators to the depths of the Underground. But what about all those hidden stations no longer in use? Well you now have the opportunity to take a look around thanks to the London Transport Museum, which is running a fresh batch of Hidden London tours this year to coincide with the programme’s tenth anniversary. There are tours of twelve different London locations available, which include disused stations, closed platforms and secret shelters used in wartime. You can dive into passageways and lift shafts at Piccadilly Circus to discover the station’s original Edwardian design features; explore closed-off parts of Baker Street, one of the oldest underground railway stations in the world; go inside the parts of Holborn (which totals a third of the entire interchange) that are still closed off to the public; and discover the disused spaces of Charing Cross and walk under Trafalgar Square, and more.
April 2025
Various locations
ltmuseum.co.uk
10. Travel Back in Time to Ancient Egypt at This Tutankhamun Exhibition
Having already welcomed 1.8 million people in different cities around the world, Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition is coming to London for a limited 14-week run this spring. Thanks to plenty of cutting-edge tech, the exhibition will allow you to experience Ancient Egypt and the legend of the Boy King like never before. Inside there’ll be an 8-metre high video mapping room, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, where 360º projections of Egypt’s landscapes, the life of Tutankhamun and the discovery of his tomb featuring the voice of Howard Carter will be displayed. You’ll also be able to go on an a VR journey through the Egyptian afterlife and take an AR metaverse walk through the Valley of the Kings. The London exhibition will also host the world premiere of the Hologram Room, recreating the mummification process of Tutankhamun.
April 2025
Immerse LDN at Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
tutankhamunexperience.com
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