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Events in London, 2025 to 2026
London is absolutely buzzing with events from now through 2026!
Whether you're into music, theatre, sports, or immersive experiences, there’s something for every taste.
Below, you will find a curated roundup of standout happenings, in London 2025 to 2026
If you’re planning ahead, HiatusLDN can help you find tickets, build an itinerary, or even suggest hidden gems around these events. If you want to dive deeper into any of these, please contact us.
Theatre & Immersive Experiences
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow – A gripping stage prequel to the hit series, running until November 2025 at Phoenix Theatre.
- The FRIENDS™ Experience – Step into the world of Monica, Chandler, and co. at ExCeL London, open until September 2025.
- ABBA Voyage – A dazzling digital concert experience at ABBA Arena, with dates through 2025.
- Disney’s The Lion King – Continues its majestic run at Lyceum Theatre into 2026.
- JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical – A tribute to the legendary concert, showing at Shaftesbury Theatre in January 2026.
Art & Culture
- London Design Festival – Spanning September 14–22, 2025, across 10 districts.
- South Asian Heritage Month – Celebrated across London with food, art, and music until August 17, 2025.
- V&A East Storehouse Opening – A new museum space in Olympic Park, launching May 2025, with the David Bowie Centre following in September.
Sports & Major Events
- Women’s Rugby World Cup Final – Hosted at Twickenham in 2025.
- London Athletics Meet – Scheduled for July 18, 2026, at London Stadium.
- WOO Annual Congress – The global Out of Home advertising summit returns to London June 3–5, 2026.
Concerts & Festivals
- SXSW London – Making its debut in June 2025, bringing music, film, and tech to Shoreditch.
- Coldplay at Wembley Stadium – Multiple dates in August and September 2025.
- BLACKPINK at Wembley Stadium – K-pop royalty hits London in August 2025.
- Lady Gaga Tour – Performing across London in September–October 2025.
- Metallica Tour – Coming to London in June–July 2026.
- NBA London Game – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic at The O2 on January 18, 2026.
Family-Friendly Highlights
- Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero – Skating into The O2 in January 2026.
- Bluey’s Big Play – Live theatre fun for kids at Royal Festival Hall, January 2026.