Events

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Vaisakhi on the Square

14 April 2026 | Trafalgar Square

A celebration of Sikh culture, heritage, and the founding of the Khalsa. This event offers vibrant performances, cultural activities, delicious food, and a warm community spirit. It’s a day everyone can enjoy.

Little Venice Film Festival

22 - 28 April 2026 | Little Venice

An annual showcase of UK and international filmmaking talent that promotes a diverse range of voices with inclusivity as the driving force. From the outset, LVFF set out to do things differently, celebrating bold, distinctive cinema while rethinking where, how, and for whom films are experienced.

Brick Lane Jazz Festival

24 - 26 April 2026 | Truman Brewery

Brick Lane Jazz Festival returns to the Truman Brewery for its fifth year, with yet another mind-expanding and genre-defying line-up that mirrors the vibrant convergence of London’s thriving underground music scenes. The focus, as always, is on spotlighting emerging talent, bringing together artists from jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, R&B, broken beat and electronic music, who will perform in 12 iconic venues around Brick Lane.

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Exhibitions

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style

Until October 2026 | King's Gallery

Discover the remarkable style of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through clothing worn in all ten decades of her life - from birth to adulthood, from Princess to Queen, and from off-duty style to dressing for the global stage. Featuring approximately 200 items, many on display for the first time, this is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen.
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Samurai

Until May 2026 | British Museum

Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors. The samurai is an iconic figure, evoking images of formidable fighters possessing ideals of courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Yet much of what we think we know about samurai is invented tradition. This major exhibition is a candid look at the real men and women whom we know as samurai.

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New Restaurants

Cooper's Cut

Open Now | City of London

A contemporary steakhouse that brings a bring a bold energy to The City's dining scene. Executive Chef Luke Armstrong who's previously been at The Ledbury and L'Envol leads the kitchen. The restaurant honours the architect who built the building, Sir Edwin Cooper, who also designed Marylebone Town Hall. The meat includes British grass-fed steaks, Cumbrian Belted Galloway, Wagyu and Galician steaks.

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Tamila

Open Now | Soho

The team behind The Tamil Prince (and The Tamil Crown) are getting ready to open the latest of their curry houses, Tamila. They class it as a modern version of a curry house with a focus on South Indian cuisine, influenced by executive chef Prince Durairaj’s heritage. On the drinks front, expect Gunpowder Margaritas, Tamil Negronis and Charcoal Old Fashioneds.

Our Theatre Recommendations

Kinky Boots

Ongoing | London Coliseum

This musical is just one big happy heap of fun. It’s feel-good, funny and fabulous. Plus it stars Johannes Radebe. It’s written by Harvey Fierstein, and the music is by Cyndi Lauper. The story centres around an owner of a failing shoe factory who seeks help from a larger-than-life drag queen to reboot (pun intended) the business.

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Romeo & Juliet

Ongoing | Savoy Theatre

The Harold Pinter Theatre works perfectly for the intimate feel of this new version of the play. It stars Noah Jupe (Hamnet) and Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), both making their West End debuts. It is directed by Robert Icke, who really knows how to put a new spin on an old classic but in an accessible way.