16 Things to Do in London This Week

A family-friendly street food festival at RAF Museum London featuring 40+ global food and drink stalls (from Nepalese momos to Japanese katsu curry), live music and a free Kids Zone, all set among historic aircraft.

A one-off 36-hour electronic music marathon at The Cause following the cancellation of the original Waterworks festival, with seven stages hosting artists including Daniel Avery, Midland, Eris Drew and DjRUM.

The 24th edition of this major design festival kicks off, with exhibitions, installations and talks across 11 design districts including the V&A and Barbican, exploring AI and digital design alongside traditional craft.

London's celebration of architecture opens its doors, letting visitors explore normally inaccessible buildings across the capital for free as part of the annual Open House programme.

The finale of BBC Proms 2026 at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring pianist Yuja Wang, tenor Nicky Spence and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the season's traditional flag-waving culmination.

A new underground electronic queer club night launching at The Glove That Fits in Hackney, featuring DJs Katie Baxter, Meg Ward and more.

The Comedy Store kicks off a series of stand-up events at Woolwich Works with comedians Dave Fulton, Markus Birdman, Lily Phillips and Jimmy McGhie on the bill.

Part of Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2026, this experimental opera adapts H.P. Lovecraft's tale using flute, theremin and human voices, with audience participation invited.

A live podcasting festival hosting top UK and US audio talent, including Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil, No Such Thing As A Fish, and The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast.

A free waterside festival next to Tower Bridge where over 70 vintage vessels (including Dunkirk Little Ships and the Queen's former Jubilee barge Gloriana) moor up, with owners inviting visitors aboard to chat, plus live music, talks and food stalls on Marble Quay - a relaxed, sociable weekend hangout by the river.

The 24th edition of this citywide festival brings exhibitions, installations and talks to venues like the V&A and Barbican across 11 design districts, exploring how AI and digital design intersect with traditional craft - great for wandering between free public events and striking up conversations with fellow culture fans.

The finale of the BBC Proms 2026 classical music season at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring pianist Yuja Wang, tenor Nicky Spence and the BBC Symphony Orchestra - a shared, festive cultural experience that draws a big, sociable crowd.

The closing week of a festival where both mainstream and niche podcasts are recorded live in front of an audience, with shows on comedy, history, wrestling and more - a fun, low-pressure setting to attend with others who share your interests.

Community-run free film festivals screening movies at local venues - from Paddington 2 in a church to Vertigo at a Victorian library - offering a casual, community-driven way to meet neighbours and film fans across south London.

A left-field alternative to standard speed dating at Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club, turning single life into a spectator sport with comedy, spicy humour and theatrical drama - aimed squarely at 20s/30s singles wanting a fun, unconventional way to meet people.

A traditional Ganga Aarti river ceremony held beside the Thames at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, bringing a ritual usually associated with India's sacred rivers to London as part of the Totally Thames festival - a unique, atmospheric community event.

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**Welcome! 😄** This is a friendly, informal social event to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂 \-\

**Welcome! 😄** This is a friendly, informal social event to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂 \-\

**Welcome! 😄** This is a friendly, informal social event to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂 \-\

**Welcome! 😄** This is a friendly, informal social event to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about good vibes and building genuine connections. 🥂 \-\