Abbey Road Studios Presents: Stories in Sound
Stories in Sound is a unique experience at Abbey Road Studios, where numerous legendary artists such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Shirley Bassey, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Kate Bush, Muse, Adele, and Ed Sheeran have recorded. The event is held in Studio Two, guided by music experts Kevin Ryan and Brian Kehew. Attendees can take photos in the studio. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be streamed globally on August 10.
Abbey Road Studios | 2 –4 August and 10 August Online
London Craft Beer Festival
London Craft Beer Festival will be held at the Tobacco Dock in Wapping in East London. It’s a two-day event where you can try over 800 beers from more than 100 breweries that are available at the festival. You should also know that beer is included in the ticket price. A good selection of food and snacks is also available, so you don’t need to enjoy the festival hungry. Music and entertainment will also be available; dancing is also an option.
Your ticket includes unlimited beer, allowing you to sample a wide variety of over 800 beers from more than 100 breweries.
Tobacco Dock | 9 – 10 August
Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms
The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are the public rooms in the monarch’s official London residence. These rooms are used for state functions and ceremonies, including receptions, state banquets, and other official events. Open to the public during the summer, the State Rooms are beautifully decorated and contain some of the most valuable treasures from the Royal Collection. Tickets available from GetYourGuide
Buckingham Palace | 11 July – 29 September
Family Farm Day in Covent Garden
Vauxhall City Farm is hosting a unique Family Farm Day in Covent Garden, providing inner-city children and adults a chance to experience farm life up close. The event features large animals, a Cuddle Corner with small animals, educational workshops, face painting, storytime, and photo opportunities. While entry is free, a suggested donation is appreciated, and some activities require a small fee. The event is cashless, accepting card and digital payments.
Covent Garden | 12 August
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is London’s top festival for free outdoor theatre and performing arts. It features dance, parkour, and multimedia performances and focuses on innovative outdoor performances. The performances occur in various areas around Greenwich and Docklands, such as Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, Greenwich Centre, and Woolwich.
Stratford, Greenwich, Woolwich | 23 August – 8 September
Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival celebrates London’s vibrant Caribbean heritage. It has evolved into Europe’s largest street festival, showcasing approximately 50,000 performers in its parade. Over the weekend, the event draws over a million attendees.
Notting Hill | 25 – 26 August
BBC Proms
The BBC Proms, held annually at the Royal Albert Hall in London, is one of the world’s largest classical music festivals. Organised by the BBC, it aims to make classical music accessible to all with a blend of traditional and contemporary performances. The festival concludes with the widely celebrated “Last Night of the Proms,” a festive concert broadcast globally.
Royal Albert Hall | Until 14 September
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival
The Hampton Court Palace Food Festival is an annual celebration set on the historic grounds of Henry VIII’s palace. It showcases diverse food and drink options, including street food and artisan offerings. The festival also features family-friendly entertainment like circus skills, games, face painting, live music, and shopping.
Hampton Court Palace | 24 – 26 August
Camden Fringe
The Camden Fringe is an annual performing arts festival in Camden, London, featuring various performances, including theatre, comedy, dance, music, and more. Established in 2006, the festival provides a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work in various venues across Camden. It runs throughout August.
Camden | 29 July – 25th August 2024
Taylor Swift-inspired Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Hop on the ‘Enchanted’ Golden Tours Taylor Swift-themed afternoon tea bus! Relish traditional afternoon tea aboard our English tea bus while seeing landmarks like Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. Enjoy Taylor’s top hits.
Departure from Golden Tours departure point near Victoria Station | Until 1 September
Summary
We hope you find something interesting from this months events. As always, London has plenty more to offer and this is just a selection of events that caught our eye.
