The Savoy concierge’s guide to London: the August 2026 edition

Events

All Points East

21 - 30 August | Victoria Park

All Points East returns with a series of headline concerts and community events in Victoria Park. This year's line-up includes Tyler, the Creator, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, Jorja Smith, Tems and Deftones, alongside a wide range of supporting artists across multiple genres.

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BBC Proms

Throughout August | Royal Albert Hall

The world's largest classical music festival continues throughout August, with more than 80 concerts showcasing leading international orchestras, acclaimed conductors and world-renowned soloists.

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Battersea Park in Concert

28 - 31 August | Battersea Park

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Battersea Park, this open-air concert series combines live music with picnic-style dining. Performances span orchestral classics, jazz, West End musical favourites and popular music, with audiences able to bring their own picnic or enjoy food and drink from on-site vendors.

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Exhibitions

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Zurbarán

Until 23 August | National Gallery

The first major exhibition in the UK devoted to Francisco de Zurbarán (15981664) is now open at the National Gallery. This exhibition is the first dedicated presentation of the artist’s paintings at the National Gallery since 1994.

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Anish Kapoor

Until 18 October | Hayward Gallery

As a centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary programme, this landmark exhibition from Anish Kapoor marks his highly-anticipated return to the space after it was the first public gallery in the UK to host a major survey of his work in 1998.
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New Restaurants

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Vesper Restaurant

Open Now | Clerkenwell (Exmouth Market)

Jackson Boxer's latest restaurant is one of London's most sought after new tables. Elegant modern British cooking with French influences, beautifully executed seasonal dishes and an outstanding wine list.

Zylia

Open Now | Covent Garden

A sophisticated Greek-Cypriot restaurant celebrating Mediterranean flavours with refined seafood, grilled meats and excellent sharing plates in an elegant setting.

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Our Theatre Recommendations

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The Comedy About Spies

From 7 August | Adelphi Theatre

The latest comedy from the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong follows a chaotic Cold War spy mission packed with mistaken identities, physical comedy and fast-paced farce. A great choice for fans of laugh-out-loud theatre.

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Trainspotting: The Musical

From 21 August | Theatre Royal Haymarket

The cult Scottish classic is reimagined as a high-energy musical, blending an electrifying score with Irvine Welsh's unforgettable characters in a bold new production.

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I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical

From 28 August | Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

A brand-new musical celebrating the life and career of music icon Chaka Khan, featuring many of her greatest hits alongside the inspiring story of her journey to global stardom.