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What's on in London — West End theatre, music, museums and exhibitions.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterWestminster residents get 15% off Luminiscence London at cathedral
Westminster City Council is offering residents a 15% discount on Luminiscence London, an immersive sound-and-light experience at Westminster Cathedral. The promotion runs until 12 September and requires the code CITYSAVE15 at checkout.
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Culture & Arts · LondonJesse Eisenberg’s The Debut to close 70th BFI London Film Festival
The 70th BFI London Film Festival will close with Jesse Eisenberg’s new film The Debut, starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. Tickets for the 12-day event go on sale on 16 September 2026, with the film arriving in UK cinemas on 15 January 2027.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAriana Grande ends tour with 10 O2 shows, skips West End role
Ariana Grande will conclude her Eternal Sunshine Tour with 10 concerts at The O2 Arena in August and September 2026. She has withdrawn from a planned 2027 West End revival of *Sunday in the Park with George* at the Barbican Theatre, which will proceed with a replacement actor.
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Culture & Arts · LondonElectric Cinema marks 113 years with two London sites in Notting Hill and White City
The Electric Cinema, one of London’s oldest operating cinemas, offers luxury seating including armchairs, sofas and front-row beds. Both Notting Hill and White City sites are open to the public, screening blockbusters, independent films and themed events.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterArtist’s Garden at Temple station to close after Places for London refuses licence
Places for London will not renew theCOLAB’s licence for the Artist’s Garden on Temple station’s roof terrace. The garden, featuring works by women artists, must close by 1 October 2026 for essential repairs, though campaigners argue no large-scale overhaul is planned.
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Culture & Arts · LondonBella Kay: Confessional pop star brings debut album to London fans
Bella Kay, whose debut album *My Reckless Abandon* was released last month, has struck a chord with London audiences. Her second single reached number 2 on the UK chart, and she will support Gracie Abrams on tour later this year. Kay’s candid songwriting has earned her a Grammy-tipped following.
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Culture & Arts · London2026 London summer theatre season brings Shakespeare, Cats and Anansi to outdoor stages
The Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park will stage *Cats* and *Anansi the Spider* in summer 2026, while the Globe presents *As You Like It* directed by Sean Holmes. The Orange Tree Theatre’s outdoor Shakespeare season moves to Thomas’ College, Richmond Hill.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterBlack On The Square returns to Trafalgar Square on 5 September 2026
Black On The Square, a free one-day festival, will take place in Trafalgar Square on 5 September 2026. The event features live music, food stalls, children’s activities and wellbeing services, organised by the Mayor of London’s office.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetDavid Stevenson finds birth family 65 years after abandonment in Golders Green
David Stevenson, abandoned as a baby in a Golders Green flat in 1960, has traced his Dutch birth family after 65 years. DNA matches and ITV’s *Long Lost Family* revealed his mother’s identity and Indonesian heritage, while police records helped fill gaps in his story.
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Culture & Arts · LondonVicki Wickham, Ready Steady Go! producer and Dusty Springfield collaborator, dies at 87
Vicki Wickham, the journalist, TV producer and talent manager who shaped 1960s pop culture through Ready Steady Go! and co-wrote Dusty Springfield’s You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, has died aged 87. She lived in Barnet and was awarded an OBE in 2013.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonMargot Dunn, Islington’s first Older People’s Champion and former mayor, dies at 94
Former Islington mayor Margot Dunn has died aged 94. She represented Holloway ward for 12 years, chaired fostering and adoption committees, and became the council’s first Older People’s Champion. Tributes describe her as warm, kind, and a familiar presence in the community.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMOT retains top spot as Time Out ranks London's best clubs
Time Out London has released its 2026 ranking of the city's 45 best nightclubs. MOT in South Bermondsey kept its first place position for the second year. Three new venues, including Brixton's Club Cheek and Peckham's Palais, have also joined the list.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAugust 2026 comedy festival and shows bring top acts to Barnet and central London
Barnet’s Roundhouse hosts an 18-day comedy festival in August 2026 featuring Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe and Ed Gamble. Other London venues include Soho Theatre, Leicester Square Theatre and Eventim Hammersmith Apollo with acts like Dave Chappelle and Patti Harrison.
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Culture & Arts · LambethLambeth Archive opens basement strongroom to public tours in September 2026
Lambeth Archive will host guided tours of its basement strongroom on 10 and 19 September 2026, offering residents a first look at the new Brixton Hill facility and its collections. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
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Culture & Arts · LondonThree London food and market events open 6 to 9 August 2026
Charity Super.Mkt brings 50 pre-loved fashion stalls to Coal Drops Yard from 6 August. KERB hosts 50 street-food traders at Canada Water on 8 to 9 August. Whippies opens in Seven Dials Market on 8 August with 99p 99 Flake cones.
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Culture & Arts · Tower HamletsBrick Lane Curry Festival returns on 20 September 2026
The Brick Lane Curry Festival will take place on 20 September 2026, offering free entry, street food stalls from local restaurants, live entertainment and family activities. The event runs from 12pm to 7pm in the Brick Lane neighbourhood.
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Culture & Arts · LondonNow You See Me Live brings stage magic to London before Las Vegas run
Now You See Me Live, a stage-magic show at the Peacock Theatre, showcases performers Enzo Weyne, Andrew Basso, Gabriella Lester, and Matthew Pomeroy. The production includes three astonishing tricks and a Houdini tribute, with no connection to the Jesse Eisenberg films. It moves to Las Vegas next.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMichelle Ryan confirms next project as Zoe Slater exits EastEnders in 2026
Michelle Ryan has announced a new project after filming her final scenes as Zoe Slater in EastEnders. The character’s exit will air later in 2026, following a return that divided fans. A new family, the Hawkins, will join the soap soon.
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Culture & Arts · All LondonTotally Thames 2026 festival brings river events to 20 London boroughs
Totally Thames returns from 1 to 30 September 2026 with exhibitions, performances and boat trips across 20 boroughs. Highlights include beginner kayaking at Kew Bridge, an art installation on Blackfriars Railway Bridge and the Great River Race on 12 September.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLeyton Orient sign Omani forward Tariq Al Sadi on short term deal
Leyton Orient have completed the signing of Omani striker Tariq Al Sadi on a contract that runs to February 2027 after his work permit was approved. Director of football Scott Mitchell said the club intends to arrange a loan for him next season.
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