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What's on in London — West End theatre, music, museums and exhibitions.
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Culture & Arts · GreenwichAriana Grande London O2 Arena residency: ticket and timing guide
Pop star Ariana Grande is performing a 10-show residency at London's O2 Arena as part of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. The shows run from August 15 to September 1, 2026. General sale tickets are sold out, but resale options are available.
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Culture & Arts · Kensington & ChelseaNotting Hill Carnival 2026 to install 1,000 compostable toilets
Kensington and Chelsea Council will provide 1,000 compostable, chemical-free toilets for the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival. The event, running 30-31 August, will see 130 council officers deployed and a 200-strong clean-up team handling 300 tonnes of waste.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLeyton Orient seek experienced players before transfer deadline closes
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens has called for one or two experienced players before the transfer window shuts, citing injuries and inconsistent performances. The team lost their League One opener to Sheffield Wednesday and face an eight-to-ten-week absence for defender Somto Boniface.
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Culture & Arts · Tower HamletsAll Points East festival adds plastic coverings to cut Victoria Park dust
All Points East returns to Victoria Park on 21 August 2026 with extra measures to prevent dust. Organisers have laid plastic coverings in high-footfall areas after last year’s festival drew complaints about respiratory risks. AEG estimates the event brings £6 million to Tower Hamlets annually.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMaddison starts for Tottenham as Van de Ven and Udogie miss pre-season
James Maddison made his first pre-season appearance for Tottenham in a closed-door friendly against Hoffenheim, while defenders Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie remain absent. The match at Hotspur Way follows a 3-0 win at the stadium and comes days before Spurs’ Premier League opener at Brentford.
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Culture & Arts · NewhamWest Ham pay £22m for Arne Engels, breaking Championship transfer record
West Ham United have signed Arne Engels from Celtic for £22 million, setting a new EFL Championship transfer record. The club confirmed the fee exceeds the previous £17.5 million paid by Ipswich Town last year. Engels will debut in the home derby on 22 August as West Ham aim for an immediate Premier League return.
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Culture & Arts · GreenwichGreenwich-born Shaun Wright-Phillips joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Shaun Wright-Phillips, born in Greenwich and raised in Brockley, will compete in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-footballer, who earned 36 England caps, said the show is outside his comfort zone but he is excited for the challenge. The series airs in September.
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Culture & Arts · LewishamLewisham comedian Rob Beckett joins BBC’s Celebrity Traitors series two
Rob Beckett, the Lewisham comedian known for Taskmaster and Parenting Hell, will appear in the second series of BBC One’s The Celebrity Traitors. Filming is complete, and the show will broadcast in autumn 2026, with 21 contestants competing for a £100,000 charity prize.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonArsenal sign Bruno Guimarães for £75m to strengthen midfield
Arsenal have completed the £75m signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, with manager Mikel Arteta stating the midfielder’s arrival will push the squad forward. Guimarães was introduced to fans at Emirates Stadium but did not feature in the pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
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Culture & Arts · LambethTrent Rockets reach Hundred knockout stage after Oval win over MI London
Trent Rockets advanced to the men’s Hundred knockout stages after beating MI London by six wickets at The Oval. Mitchell Santner scored his first Hundred half-century, while Sam Curran top-scored for MI London with 72. The result leaves Rockets eight points clear at the top of the table.
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Culture & Arts · LondonWilliam Orbit, producer of Madonna and Blur albums, dies at 69
Grammy-winning producer William Orbit, known for Madonna’s *Ray of Light* and Blur’s *13*, died at home on 23 July 2026. His family announced his death, praising his influence on artists across pop, electronic and rock music. No cause of death was given.
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Culture & Arts · City of LondonTower of London opens morning ceremony to public for first time
The Tower of London will sell 50 tickets daily for its private morning opening ceremony, allowing attendees early access to the Crown Jewels. Tickets cost £62 for adults, £33.50 for children, and are limited to six per booking.
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Culture & Arts · BrentThe Weeknd to play five Wembley Stadium concerts in August 2026
The Weeknd will perform five concerts at Wembley Stadium on 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19 August 2026. Brent Council and Transport for London urge residents to check travel updates as roads and stations near the venue will close before and after shows.
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Culture & Arts · LondonKaran Aujla’s sold-out O2 show sparks resale ticket surge in London
Karan Aujla’s three-date UK tour, including a 4 October 2026 performance at The O2 in Greenwich, has sold out. Resale platforms viagogo and StubHub now list tickets starting at £100, while official sellers report no remaining stock.
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Culture & Arts · Kensington & ChelseaBrompton Cemetery open day returns with catacomb tours on 6 September
Brompton Cemetery in Earl’s Court will open its gates for an annual open day on 6 September, offering guided catacomb tours, themed walks, and stalls. Tickets for the catacomb tours cost £11.55 and run from 11 am to 5.30 pm, with other tours available throughout the day.
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Culture & Arts · LondonSteph McGovern to host BBC Two art-dealing contest The Big Deal from 13 August
BBC Two will air The Big Deal, a competition series hosted by Steph McGovern, from 13 August at 8pm. Contestants will vie for £50,000 of British art, mentored by guest experts each episode. The show aims to demystify the art trade for viewers.
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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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