Alexandra Palace is set to celebrate nine decades since the BBC launched the world’s first regular high-definition television service from north London with a packed programme of events.
London ranked third least safe student city in UK during Freshers season, study finds
New research reveals St Andrews is the safest UK student city during Freshers, while Leicester, Bradford and London rank among the most dangerous.
The Yard Theatre Reopens with Landmark Revival of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls’ Fifty Years On
The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick marks its grand reopening with a major revival of Ntozake Shange’s celebrated choreopoem, running from 2 September to 3 October 2026.
Tate Modern to Stage First Major Exhibition of Pictorialism as a Global Movement
Tate Modern will stage a landmark exhibition tracing the birth of art photography, opening in October 2026 and running through to February 2027.
London Bridge City Offers Free Family Week by the Thames This August
London Bridge City’s Summer by the River festival is hosting a week of free children’s entertainment, storytelling, live music and open-air cinema from 11 to 18 August.
Brick Lane Music Hall Launches Autumn Season with World Premiere of Immersive Murder Mystery Musical
Brick Lane Music Hall unveils its 2026 autumn programme, headlined by the world premiere of The Pleasures of Fanny, a 1940s-set immersive musical whodunnit.
London Bridge City launches free Family Week as research shows summer holidays strain family finances
London Bridge City’s Summer by the River is offering a week of free children’s entertainment from 11–18 August, as new data finds 88% of parents feel financially pressured during the school holidays.
Little Angel Theatre to Stage Free Marionette Exhibition as Part of 65th Anniversary Celebrations
Little Angel Theatre opens a free exhibition of string puppets spanning six decades from 22 August, forming part of its landmark 65th anniversary programme.
Battersea Arts Centre Reveals Ambitious Autumn-Winter 2026 Season with World Premieres, Immersive Horror and Festive Takeovers
Battersea Arts Centre has announced its 2026 autumn-winter programme, featuring two world premieres, a festival of magic, immersive Halloween horror and a full Christmas season.
Giant Marmalade Sandwich Marks Two Years of the Paddington Bear Experience at County Hall
The Official Paddington Bear Experience celebrates its second anniversary at London’s County Hall, having welcomed more than 500,000 visitors since opening in May 2024.