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Need some inspiration for 23rd October? Jimi Hendrix’s recorded his first single in London on this day in 1966. Hey Joe went on to reach No.2 in the charts. Did you know that you can go and visit Jimi’s old flat in Mayfair? The bottom floor of the Handel & Hendrix Museum are where the German composer Handel used to live.

Music, comedy & film

Show all music, comedy Here are some music concerts, comedy gigs and films in London tonight

Train - Play That Song Tour

23 October 2017 • Eventim Apollo Grammy Award-winning Train are back in London for their 'Play That Song Tour', which takes in one night at the Apollo.

Disneys Fantasia: Live in Concert

23 October 2017 • Royal Albert Hall Enjoy the best bits from Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' and 'Fantasia 2000', alongside a live performance of the score.

 

Theatre shows

Show all theatre Here are some theatre plays and West End musicals in London this evening

Les Miserables, at the Queens Theatre

23 Oct to 3rd March 2018 • Queen’s Theatre "Les Miserables" is an epic tale of passion and destruction, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.

The Phantom of the Opera

23 Oct to 3rd March 2018 • Her Majesty’s Theatre "The Phantom of the Opera" has some of the best sets in the West End, and one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's finest scores.

 

Family & Kid’s events

Show all kid’s events Today’s events for families and children that make great days out in London

Bond in Motion - James Bond cars from the movies

23rd October to 23rd December 2017 • London Film Museum "Bond in Motion" is a huge collection of original cars, bikes and boats used during filming in the 007 James Bond movies.

View from The Shard - Londons tallest building

Every day • The Shard Enjoy the stunning views from the top of The Shard -- London's tallest skyscraper -- more than 1000-feet above the city.

 

Art & Museums

Show all exhibitions Here are some art and museum exhibitions taking place in London today

Soutines Portraits - Cooks, Waiters and Bellboys

23 Oct to 21st January 2018 • Courtauld Gallery The Courtauld Gallery's 'Cooks, Waiters and Bellboys' exhibition will include some portraits by French artist Chaim Soutine.

 

Royal & Religious

Show royal, religious Here are some Royal and religious events taking place today in London

Evensong Mass at St. Pauls Cathedral

Every day • 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

23rd October to 2nd December 2017 • 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

Every day • 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

Guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall

Every day • 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

23rd to 29th October 2017 • 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

Every day • 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

Every day • 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

Every day • 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.