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Lesley Manville and Anna Maxwell Martin will star in the first ever West End production of ‘August: Osage County’

Image: Second Half ProductionsProbably the greatest of the ‘dinner party plays’ of the ’00s, Tracy Letts’ August: Osage Country is a seriously heavyweight piece of American drama that follows the addled Weston family as they rip each other to shreds […]

Legendary nightclub Fabric is curating events at the top of London’s tallest skyscraper

Photograph: Fabric X SennheiserFabric will be swapping its usual basement for something a bit more lofty later this year. The nightclub will rise up from its home in a former Victorian meat warehouse to the top of the tallest skyscraper in London. […]

Hyped bakery Sourdough Sophia is opening its first central London location

Photograph: Ed Cunningham for Time Out LondonAsk any north Londoner for their go-to spot for artisan loaves or melt-in-the-mouth croissants, there’s a fair chance they’ll mention Sourdough Sophia. Since opening its first store in Crouch End in 2020, the bakery – recognisable for its trademark pastel […]

44 London pubs are the best in the UK, according to the Telegraph

Photograph: Chrispictures / Shutterstock.comPubs! They are Britain’s pride and joy and we’ve got absolutely tonnes of them. But as any seasoned drinker will know, not all boozers are born equal. Many Brits have their own markers for what sets apart the great from the good. Do they pour a […]

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Kasabian at London’s Finsbury Park 2026: Set Times, Last-Minute Tickets and Guide

July 3, 2026

Photograph: Ben Houdijk / Shutterstock.comSure, Kasabian’s music is good on record – but it’s even better when boomed out at festival-level volume. And that’s exactly what’s happening in London this weekend, with Serge Pizzorno set to headline Finsbury Park. In […]

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This underrated beach town is the best day trip within an hour of London

July 3, 2026

Photograph: Cristian M Balate / Shutterstock.comAnother heatwave is approaching – next week London temperatures are set to soar right back up into the thirties. You could spend your next day off sweating around the city, desperately seeking an air-conned venue […]

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London Pride 2026 road closures: full list and map

July 3, 2026

Photograph: daintyshot / Shutterstock.comThe Pride in London parade is taking place this Saturday July 4. Central London will be awash with rainbow flags and glitter as thousands gather for the annual celebration of the LGBTQ community. Time Out has you […]

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Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park 2026: set times, last-minute tickets, setlist and what you need to know

July 3, 2026

Photograph: Kyle NadlerAlways wanted to hear ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’, ‘Ordinary World’ and ‘Rio’ blasted out on massive speakers to a partying festival crowd? Here’s your chance. Synthpop and pop rock legends Duran Duran are in London this weekend to […]

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London pubs can stay open until 5am for England’s World Cup game against Mexico – here’s which venues will be showing the match

July 3, 2026

Photograph: TOCA SocialAfter just about beating DR Congo in their first knockout game, the Three Lions are now gearing up to face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thomas Tuchel’s men next face Mexico at the Azteca this weekend. So […]

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A huge funfair and rollerskating rink is coming to Battersea this summer

July 3, 2026

Photograph: Electric SummerFrom rooftop beaches and wild swimming spots to immersive exhibitions and a full-sized replica of a 500-year-old ship, London is awash with new things to do and see this summer. And now we’ve got another exciting experience to […]

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This London tube line is officially the fastest – and it’s about to get even faster

July 2, 2026

Photograph: ShutterstockFun fact: did you know the Metropolitan is actually the fastest tube line on the London Underground? Sure, when you’re crammed on there like a sweaty sardine, face inches from a stranger’s armpit, the burgundy might not feel particularly speedy, but […]