London

Want to know what great things are going on in London? We’ve got some of the top things to see and do.

Members of the Asli Baharan Punjab Diyan dance group wait to perform at the Mayor of London Vaisakhi celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London, celebrating the holiest day in the Sikh calendar
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Vaisakhi Festival

Shabad kirtan, folk dance, martial arts and turban tying to mark the Sikh cultural festival, which symbolises the start of the harvest season and the beginning of the Sikh New Year. The event also includes children's activities, arts and crafts, and food stalls.
  • Family Event
  • Religious
  • Family
Bjorn Ulvaeus in a recreation of the Napoleon Suite at the Brighton Grand Hotel at the launch of the 'Abba: Super Troupers' exhibition, at the Royal Festival Hall, London
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ABBA: Super Troupers

A musical journey with the Swedish pop sensations as they take over 1970s Britain, in this exhibition. A tour guide takes you through nine immersive rooms, exploring the music, lyrics and lives of one of the world's most unforgettable bands.
  • Historical
  • Guided Tour
  • Family
Copyright: Brent Darby
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The Country Living Spring Fair

Browse an array of gift ideas, crafts, interior designs, regional food and drink, and much more, plus there will be a range of workshops and talks led by industry experts.
  • Consumer Show
  • Market
  • Family
Rocky Horrow Show creator, Richard O'Brien during a photocall at Channel Four television for a new series of his show The Crystal Maze
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The Crystal Maze

Take part in a fully interactive and playable version of the cult TV series in the company of a quixotic guide, who leads teams of eight players through four adventure time zones - Aztec, Industrial, Futuristic and Medieval - in search of previous crystals, each of which secures five seconds inside the Crystal Dome.
  • Theme Park/Adventure Park
  • Socialising
  • Family Event
  • Family
A visitor enocunters Pinocchio at Shrek's Adventure! London
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Shrek's Adventure! London

A walk and ride attraction for the whole family based on the popular DreamWorks animation, which invites visitors to take a 4D bus ride to Far Far Away to meet the ogre, as well as Princess Fiona, Donkey and Puss In Boots in a series of interactive scenes featuring live actors. The experience culminates with a journey through themed areas bringing to life the worlds of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How To Train Your Dragon. The adventure is for ages 6-12 or younger knights and princesses who feel especially brave.
  • Tourist Attraction
  • Family Event
  • Family
Jake Shears of The Scissor Sisters during a recording of a Radio 2 In Concert gig at BBC Portland Place in central London
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An Evening With Jake Shears

The Scissors Sisters front man talks to BBC broadcaster Amy Lame discusses his memoir, Boys Keep Swinging followed by a book signing.
  • Talk
Louise Minchin attending the British Soap Awards at the Palace Hotel, Manchester
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Dare To Tri: An Evening With Louise Minchin

The BBC Breakfast presenter talks to Matthew Syed about her story of perseverance and triumph, which led her to represent Great Britain at the World Triathlon Championships.
  • Talk
Dinosaurs In The Wild
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Dinosaurs In The Wild

Embark on an immersive safari experience, which transports visitors 67 million years back in time to the late Cretaceous period to observe dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Alamosaurus and Triceratops from the safety of the scientific research station TimeBase 67.
  • Family Event
  • Family
Sensational Butterflies
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Sensational Butterflies

Explore the life cycle of the butterfly by wandering among hundreds of free-flying creatures in a specially constructed tropical enclosure on the museum's east lawn.
  • Garden/Park/Woodland
  • Museum
  • Family
  • Children
Be:FIT London
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Be:Fit London

A three-day health and fitness show dedicated to women including a busy programme of fitness classes and talks from leading industry stars.
  • Consumer Show