Events in London today
Need some inspiration for 26th September? Sir Francis Drake completed his three-year circumnavigation of the globe on this day in 1580, arriving back in Plymouth to be knighted by Elizabeth I. So why not visit the Golden Hinde II – a perfect replica of his flagship that’s moored by Southwark Cathedral?
Music, comedy & film
Show all music, comedy Here are some music concerts, comedy gigs and films in London tonight
Wilko Johnson Band - 30th Anniversary Show
• Royal Albert Hall Wilko Johnson will be holding a joint 70th birthday and 30th anniversary show of his band at the Royal Albert Hall.Theatre shows
Show all theatre Here are some theatre plays and West End musicals in London this evening
Les Miserables, at the Queens Theatre
to • Queen’s Theatre "Les Miserables" is an epic tale of passion and destruction, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.Family & Kid’s events
Show all kid’s events Today’s events for families and children that make great days out in London
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.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
Martin Freeman, Sarah Lancashire – Labour of Love
to • Noël Coward Theatre Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire will be starring in James Graham's sharp new political play, 'Labour of Love'.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
Spend your evening watching an opera, ballet or listening to classical music
Guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall
• Royal Albert Hall This guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall will take you inside one of the balcony boxes for a fantastic view of the auditorium.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 Wednesday 27th September