Events in London today
Need some inspiration for 24th September? Dougal Haston and Doug Scott become the first Britons to reach the summit of Everest on this day in 1975, so how about climbing to the top of London’s tallest building: The Shard? At 1,016 feet it’s slightly lower than Everest’s 29,029 feet… but it’s the best you can do in London.
Music, comedy & film
Show all music, comedy Here are some music concerts, comedy gigs and films in London tonight
Lesley Garrett - songs from West End musicals
• Theatre Royal Haymarket Join Lesley Garrett, Ruthie Henshall, Jacqui Dankworth and G4 for a gala evening of songs from West End musicals.Theatre shows
Show all theatre Here are some theatre plays and West End musicals in London this evening
Disneys Lion King - music by Elton John
to • Lyceum Theatre Based on the Oscar-winning Disney movie, "The Lion King" tells the story of Simba and his adventures in the jungle.Family & Kid’s events
Show all kid’s events Today’s events for families and children that make great days out in London
Roald Dahls Matilda - The Musical
to • Cambridge Theatre Roald Dahl's "Matilda" tells the story of a child who rebels against the grown-ups when she discovers her amazing powers.Art & Museums
Show all exhibitions Here are some art and museum exhibitions taking place in London today
Jasper Johns - Something Resembling Truth
to • Royal Academy of Arts 'Something Resembling Truth' is an exhibition of works by Jasper Johns, collecting together 150 works from the last 60 years.Royal & Religious
Show royal, religious Here are some Royal and religious events taking place today in London
Evensong Mass at St. Pauls Cathedral
• St. Paul’s Cathedral If you attend a choral Evensong service at St. Paul's Cathedral, you can wander around and see part of the Cathedral for free.Political & Military
Show all political, military Here are some political events and military parades you can visit today
War Paint - Brushes With Conflict
to • National Army Museum 'War Paint - Brushes With Conflict' is the National Army Museum's first temporary exhibition after their grand re-opening.Sightseeing tours
Show all tours There are lots of guided walks and sightseeing tours taking place today
The Original Tour - Open-top sightseeing bus
• Original Bus Tour The Original Tour is one of London's most popular sightseeing buses, and it's also a great way to travel around the capital.Classical music
Show all classical Spend your evening watching an opera, ballet or listening to classical music
Sir Simon Rattle, playing three works by Stravinsky
• Barbican Hall Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra will be performing three works by Stravinsky at Barbican Hall.Free events
Show all free events Here are some good events that you can do for free in London today
Trauma - a gladiator returns to the amphitheatre
to • Guildhall Art Gallery The skull of a Roman gladiator will be returning to the amphitheatre where he lost his life, in the basement of the Guildhall Art Gallery.Other London events
Show other events Here are some things to see and do if you’re visiting London today
Hire a Boris Bike… and cycle around London
• The City If weaving your way in and out of the busy traffic on a hire bike sounds like fun, then how about hiring a "Boris Bike"?
Guided tour of Shakespeares Globe Theatre
• Globe Theatre Have a tour of William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on Bankside, and learn what life was like for the 16th-century playwright.
Have a ride on the Docklands Light Railway
• Docklands Light Railway (DLR) The driverless Docklands Light Railway lets you to sit right at the front of the train, giving you a fantastic view of the track.Events on Monday 25th September