Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience
The Cutty Sark Rig Climb is open to the public for the first time since the ship arrived in Greenwich in 1954. The experience begins with an introduction under the hull, followed by a rope ladder climb up the mast, offering incredible views over historic Greenwich. The final challenge is a sideways walk along the yardarm before a controlled descent to the deck. The ticket also includes access to the ship’s interior and refreshments beneath the hull.
📍Greenwich | Until October 31
Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical
Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical brings the classic show and Rydell High School to life in a two-and-a-half-hour experience in Battersea Park. A cast of 30 delivers an engaging and unforgettable theatre production featuring all the musical’s songs and choreography. The show is directed by Olivier Award-winner Matt Costain, known for productions such as Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Dirty Dancing.
📍Battersea Park | 1 August - 7 September
BBC Proms
Held annually at the Royal Albert Hall, the BBC Proms is one of the world’s largest classical music festivals. Organised by the BBC, the event aims to make classical music accessible to everyone, blending traditional and contemporary performances. The festival culminates in the widely celebrated Last Night of the Proms, broadcast globally.
📍Royal Albert Hall | 18 July – 13 September
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival
The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is London’s leading free outdoor theatre and performing arts festival. It features dance, parkour, and multimedia performances, focusing on innovative outdoor productions. Events take place across areas like Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, Greenwich Centre, and Woolwich.
📍Greenwich | 22 August – 6 September
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival
The Hampton Court Palace Food Festival is held annually on the historic grounds of Henry VIII’s palace. It showcases a wide range of food and drink, from street food stalls to artisanal producers. The event also features family-friendly entertainment, including games, face painting, live music, and shopping. The event is all set within the grand surroundings of Hampton Court Palace, which is worth a visit in itself.
📍Hampton Court Palace | 23 - 25 August
Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival celebrates London’s vibrant Caribbean heritage. It has become Europe’s largest street festival, featuring around 50,000 performers in the parade. Over the weekend, more than a million people will join the festivities.
📍Notting Hill | 24 – 25 August
Camden Fringe
The Camden Fringe is an annual performing arts festival held every August in Camden, giving performers a platform to try out new ideas and material. Open to both seasoned professionals and newcomers, the programme spans stand-up comedy, opera, dance, and experimental theatre. It attracts audiences who appreciate diverse and boundary-pushing performances.
📍Camden | 28 July - 24 August
All Points East 2025
All Points East is a five-day music festival in East London’s popular Victoria Park. It features live performances across genres like indie, rock, electronic, and hip-hop, along with free community activities and APE Presents concerts. Headliners include Raye, The Maccabees, and Barry Can’t Swim.
📍Victoria Park | 15 – 24 August
Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms
You can take a guided tour of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, the official spaces used by the royal family to receive guests and host ceremonial events. The tour includes treasures from the Royal Collection, such as paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens, sculptures by Canova, and fine porcelain and furniture. At the end, visitors can relax at the garden café behind the palace, an area that’s hidden from the public outside of the tour.
📍Buckingham Palace | Until 28 September
Battersea Park in Concert
Battersea Park in Concert returns for the August bank holiday weekend with three open-air concerts. The first night features the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra playing disco hits from ABBA, Boney M, and the Bee Gees. The second night focuses on iconic film music, and on the third night, British music legend Jools Holland performs with special guests. Expect picnics, dancing, and live music in an elegant festival setting.
📍Battersea | 23 August – 25 August
