Find out what’s on in London this month, including Pride, Polo in the Park, Taste of London, Lambeth Country Show,  West End Live and more.

Lambeth Country Show

Summer is here! June is a bumper month for events – many of them free – along with the return of some high-profile festivals, such as Sundance Film Festival and the Pride Parade.

There will be lots of neighbourhood community events, including the Wandsworth Arts Fringe, Hampstead Summer Festival, the Lambeth Country Show and Bankside Open Spaces.

Here’s a guide to special events, festivals and exhibitions on in London this month, including ticket prices, opening times and transport details.

Look out for the 🐻 for family-friendly activities.

• 30 May – 1 June 2024 : Capital Crime Festival 2024

Crime and thriller book festival featuring over 100 authors and specialists. Tickets: Day-Weekend passes £75-£185, individual event tickets also available. Leonardo Royal Hotel St Paul’s, 10 Godliman Street, City of London, EC4V 5AJ. Nearest stations: City Thameslink, St Paul’s or Blackfriars. For more information and booking, visit the Capital Crime website.

• 1 – 30 June 2024 : London Festival of Architecture 2024

The month-long celebration of architecture returns for its 20th year. Featuring talks, installations, tours, exhibitions, open studios, film screenings, debate, conferences and more. At various venues around town. For more information, visit the London Festival of Architecture website.

• 6 – 9 June 2024 : Sundance Film Festival London 2024

Independent film festival returns to the capital with four days of screening and talks. Times vary. Tickets vary. Picturehouse Central, Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, W1D 7DH. Nearest station: Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square. For tickets, visit the Picturehouse website.

• 6 – 19 June 2024 : Aperol Spritz ‘Aperidisco’ Bar

Pop-up bar from the Italian aperitif favourite, featuring DJ takeovers, karaoke, workshops, tasty bites, disco brunches, disco yoga, and customised merch. Opening hours TBC. Free entry. Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, Battersea, SW8 5BN. Nearest stations: Battersea Power Station, Battersea Park or Queenstown Road Battersea. For more information, visit the Battersea Power Station website.

• 7 – 9 June 2024 : Polo in the Park 2024

Bringing polo from the country estates into London. As well as watching the polo, there is plenty of entertainment and food and drink. Featuring the Fulham Food Festival, Fever Tree Garden, Mahiki pop-up, Pimm’s bus, Champagne Lanson Fruit Market, live music and DJs, shopping and kids’ activities. Open from 12pm. Tickets start from £45 (adults), £23 (children only on Sunday), 4 and under free. Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3RH. Nearest stations: Putney Bridge or Parson’s Green. For more information and tickets, visit Chestertons Polo In The Park’s website. 🐻

• 7 – 23 June 2024 : Wandsworth Art Fringe 2024

Two week fringe festival in the borough of Wandsworth featuring over 130 events, including theatre, dance, art, music, comedy, poetry, workshops, talks, markets and more. At venues across Wandsworth, including Balham, Putney, Earlsfield, Roehampton, Tooting, Wandsworth Town and Battersea. For more information, visit the Wandsworth Arts Fringe website. 🐻

• 7 June – 26 July 2024 : Zoo Nights @ London Zoo

London Zoo are hosting late summer evening openings for adults-only on Fridays throughout June and July. As well as checking out the animals, you can follow a trail, listen to music, enjoy a drink and feast at the world food market. 6pm-10pm. Tickets: £21.50. London Zoo, Outer Circle (Regent’s Park), NW1 4RY. Nearest stations: Camden Town or Regent’s Park. For more information and booking, visit the Zoological Society London website.

• 7 June – 27 October 2024 : Serpentine Pavilion 2024

Visit the temporary structure in the grounds of the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens. This year’s 23rd Pavilion is designed by Minsuk Cho. Open during park hours. Free to visit, but also contains a pop-up café inside. Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA. Nearest stations: Lancaster Gate, Knightsbridge or South Kensington. For more information, visit the Serpentine Gallery website. 🐻

• Now until 8 June 2024 : Brockley Max 2024

Nine-day community arts festival returns in-person to south-east London, featuring live music, dance, craft markets, poetry, art installations, film screenings, workshops, talks, interactive games and more. At venues across Brockley, Ladywell, Crofton Park and Honor Oak. For more information, visit the Brockley Max website. 🐻

• 8 June 2024 : Bankside Open Spaces 2024

Community festival in the Thameside neighbourhood featuring live music, dog show, stalls, street food, walking tours, dance, DJs, sport, kids’ sports, and local performers. 12pm-9pm. Free. Venues include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Crossbones Graveyard, Redcross Way and Union Street to Flat Iron Square. Nearest stations: London Bridge, Borough or Southwark. For more information, visit the Bankside Open Spaces Festival website. 🐻

• 8 June 2024 : Highgate Fair in the Square

Spring fair featuring entertainment, children’s activities, stalls, food and drink and live music. 12.30pm -5.30pm. Free entry. Pond Square, Highgate Village, N6 6BS. Nearest station: Highgate. For more information, visit the Fair In The Square website. 🐻

• 8 – 9 June 2024 : Lambeth Country Show 2024

Annual extravaganza of entertainment, food, drink, farm life, fun fair rides, general revelry and live music returns to Brockwell Park in Herne Hill. From 1pm-9pm. Free entry. Brockwell Park (Entrances near Norwood Road/Herne Hill junction or Dulwich Road), Herne Hill, SE24. Nearest station: Herne Hill (9 minutes from Victoria) or a 15 minute walk from Brixton tube. For more information, visit the Lambeth Country Show website. 🐻

• 8 – 9 June 2024 : London Square Open Gardens Weekend

Two day event where over 100 private squares and community squares that are normally off-limits to the public open their doors. Tickets: Weekend Adult £22 for access to all gardens (except balloted entry gardens), book online for walks and tours; 25 yrs and under £11. For more information, visit the London Garden Trust website. 🐻

• 8 – 16 June 2024 : Camberwell Arts Festival

Nine day festival celebrating the arts and creative talent of Camberwell. Featuring exhibitions, open studios, interactive evensong, comedy, blues party, summer fair, guided walks and much more. At venues in Camberwell, Peckham, Loughborough Junction, Denmark Hill, Brixton and East Dulwich. For more information, visit the Camberwell Arts Festival website. 🐻

• 8 June – 14 July 2024 : Summer in Battersea Park 2024

Series of weekend events taking place in Battersea Park including KERB street food market, live music, family shows and workshops, Wandsworth Family Pride, Wandsworth Armed Forces Day, Battersea Dog Show, as well as screenings of the Wimbledon and EURO 2024 screenings. Dates and times vary for each event. Battersea Park, Battersea, SW11. Nearest stations: Battersea Park, Queenstown Road Battersea and Battersea Power Station. For more information, visit the Summer in Battersea Park website. 🐻

• 9 June 2024 : Marylebone Summer Festival

A series of events around Marylebone, including dog show, open-air cinema, alfresco bars, live music and family activities. Times vary. Marylebone Village is a short walk from Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Nearest stations: Baker Street, Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street. For more information, visit the Marylebone Village website. 🐻

• 9 June 2024 : Hello Summer @ Wembley Park

A family event in partnership with Busk in London and Annie’s Kids Club. Featuring summer craft activities and workshops, face-painting, balloon modelling, street games, live entertainment and more. From 11am-3pm. Free. At various locations in Wembley Park, HA9. Nearest stations: Wembley Park and Wembley Stadium. For more information, visit the Wembley Park website. 🐻

• 10 June – 7 July 2024 : Art in Mayfair

Month-long art events will see some of Mayfair’s top brands team up with artists and galleries to present pop-up installations, talks, walks and special events. RA Schools student Lizzie Munn’s flag commission will be flying above Bond Street. In the Mayfair area. Nearest stations: Bond Street, Green Park or Piccadilly Circus. For more information, visit the Bond Street website.

• 11 June – TBA 2024 : Proud West End

Audio-visual art exhibition of living portraits spotlighting the stories of the capital’s LGBTQ+ community. Visitors can hear and watch the stories by scanning QR codes accompanying each portrait. Free to view. Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, W1K 6AN. Nearest stations: Bond Street or Green Park. For more information, visit the Oxford Street website.

• 12 – 16 June 2024 : Taste of London 2024

The hugely popular food festival returns to Regent’s Park. As well as a host of different cuisines to try, there’s also the chance to attend workshops and talks. Pop-up restaurants include Ruya, Faber, Rondo, Angelina, Burger & Lobster, Bibo, Oblix, Circolo Popolare, Rhythm Kitchen, Bone Daddies, Roti King, Hotbox London and more. Tickets from £28. Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR. Nearest station: Regent’s Park or Great Portland Street. For more information and tickets, visit the Taste Of London website.

Taste London returns to Regent’s Park

• 14 – 16 June 2024 : Crystal Palace Beer Festival 2024

South London craft beer festival featuring live music, food and plenty of craft beer. Open Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Tickets: Adults £10 (inc commemorative glass), Under 18s £5, Under 5s free. Crystal Palace Park (top end near the bus depot), Crystal Palace, SE19 1EU. Nearest stations: Crystal Palace. For tickets, visit the Craft Beer Folk website.

• 14 June – 2 September 2024 : Enitan’s Game

A new immersive family theatrical experience from Punchdrunk Enrichment, a charity arts initiative from the theatre company of the same name. For 6-11 years. Opening times vary. Tickets: From £15.50 (£5 discount for Brent Residents). Punchdrunk Enrichment Stores, Unit 22 Watkin Road, Wembley Park, HA9 0NL. Nearest stations: Wembley Park and Wembley Stadium. For more information and tickets, visit the Punchdrunk Enrichment website. Check out Metro Girl’s blog post on the show. 🐻

• 15 June 2024 : Wellnergy

London edition of wellness festival, featuring fitness and mindfulness activities and classes, entertainment, food and drink. From 8.30am-9pm. Tickets: Adults from £45, junior 13-16 yrs £29, junior 9-12yrs £21, 8yrs and under free. Wimbledon Park, Home Park Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8AU. Nearest station: Wimbledon Park or Southfields. For tickets, visit the Wellnergy website. 🐻

• 15 – 16 June 2024 : The Great Exhibition Road Festival

A weekend of celebrating the arts and sciences, including talks, music, workshops and nature. Register online for free tickets. Events in and around South Kensington, SW7. Nearest station: South Kensington. For more information and tickets, visit the festival website. 🐻

• 18 June – 17 August 2024 : Summer Exhibition 2024

An eclectic exhibition of 1,500 pieces of art submitted by professionals to unknown artists. Open Tues-Sun 10am-6pm, Fri close 9pm. Tickets: £22-£24.50. Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD. Nearest stations: Green Park or Piccadilly Circus. For more information, visit the Royal Academy of Arts website.

• 19 June – 1 September 2024 : King’s Cross Petanque

Play the popular French game of boules as the summer sports pop-up returns. Available Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm. Free to play. Pancras Square, King’s Cross, N1C 4DR. Nearest station: King’s Cross St Pancras. For more information, visit the King’s Cross website. 🐻

• 22 June 2024 : Kew Fete 2024

Local community fete featuring over 120 stalls, Reuben Bond’s Vintage Fairground, live entertainment, Dog Show, Tug of War, food court, beer tent and Charity Raffle. From 11am-6pm. Free entry. Pond Side, Kew Green, Kew, TW9 3AP. Nearest stations: Kew Bridge or Kew Gardens. For more information, visit the Kew Fete website. 🐻

• 22 – 23 June 2024 : West End LIVE

The castmembers of some of the West End’s biggest shows perform live in Trafalgar Square. Open Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Free entry, but first come first served so its recommended to arrive early. Trafalgar Square, Westminster, WC2N 5DN. Nearest stations: Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square. For more information, visit the West End Live website. 🐻

• 22 – 23 June 2024 : Allergy & Free From Show

Festival of free from food for sufferers of food allergies and intolerances. Open 9am-5pm. Tickets: Single day £5, Weekend £10. Olympia, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, W14 8UX. Nearest station: Kensington Olympia. For tickets and more information, visit the show website.

• 22 June – 9 September 2024 : Tower Bridge Exhibition @ Heritage Gallery

New exhibition to celebrate 130 years of the capital’s iconic Tower Bridge, featuring images from the London Metropolitan Archives. Open daily 10am-5pm. Free entry. City of London Heritage Gallery, Guildhall Yard, City of London, EC2V 5AE. Nearest stations: Bank, Moorgate or St Paul’s. For more information, visit the City of London website.

The Summer Exhibition is on at the Royal Academy of Arts

• 22 June 2024 – 6 April 2025 : Naomi

A retrospective of supermodel Naomi Campbell’s amazing career in her hometown of London. Open 10am-5.45pm. Tickets: £16. Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 2RL. Nearest station: South Kensington. For tickets, visit the NAOMI – Exhibition at V&A South Kensington.

• Now until 23 June 2024 : Disney 100 – The Exhibition

Exhibition to celebrate 100 years of Disney magic in 10 themed galleries, featuring original artworks, artefacts, costumes, props, memorabilia and 14 interactive installations. Tickets: Adults from £28, Children 5-16 yrs £20. ExCel, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Docklands, E16 1XL. Nearest stations: Prince Regent or Custom House. For more information, visit the Disney100 website. 🐻

• 23 June – 7 July 2024 : Hampstead Summer Festival

The Hampstead Festival returns to the grounds of Keats House, featuring an Art Fair, theatre performances, art street in Keats Grove, Family Garden Party and Big Fair on Heath Street. Many activities are free. For more information, visit the Hampstead Summer Festival website. 🐻

• 27 June 2024 – 27 April 2025 : Anthony McCall – Solid Light

An immersive art experience with installations using light. Open 10am-6pm. Tickets: £10. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. Nearest stations: Blackfriars or Southwark. For tickets, visit the Tate website.

• 28 – 30 June 2024 : Pub in the Park – Chiswick

The roaming food and music festival comes to west London. Music from De La Soul, Scouting for Girls, Busted and Jools Holland. Chefs include Tom Kerridge, Big Has, Gennaro Coltaldo, Andi Oliver, Simon Rimmer, Tom & Robert Aikens, Emily Scott, Sophie Wyburd, Jeremy Chan, and more. Open Fri 6pm-10.30pm, Sat 11.30am-10.30pm, Sun 1pm-7pm. Tickets: Adults £45-£58, Child 6-15 yrs £30-£40. Chiswick House Gardens, Chiswick, W4 2QN. Nearest stations: Turnham Green and Gunnersbury. For tickets, visit the Pub in the Park website. 🐻 

• 29 June 2024 : Pride in London – Parade

The Pride Parade is the highlight of the month-long Pride Festival in London, featuring a host of LGBTQ+ events. Parade starts at Hyde Park Corner and ends at Trafalgar Square. Timings TBA. Free to spectate. For more information, visit the Pride in London website.

• Now until 29 June 2024 : Van Gogh London

Immersive exhibitions exploring the life and works of tragic Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. Open 10am-7pm daily (closed Tuesdays). Tickets: £16-£20, Children 4-12 yrs £11. 106 Commercial Street, Spitalfields, E1 6LZ. Nearest stations: Shoreditch High Street or Liverpool Street. For booking, visit the Van Gogh Expo website 🐻.

• Now until 30 June 2024 : Accidentally Wes Anderson exhibition

Inspired by the Accidentally Wes Anderson Instagram page is an immersive exhibition featuring 200 images of the charm and aesthetic of the director’s films. Open Thu-Sun only, times vary. Tickets: Adults £12-£16, Children 11yrs and under £8.99. 85 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW7 3LD. Nearest station: South Kensington. For more information, visit the AWA exhibition website. 🐻

• Now until 31 July 2024 : Bubble Planet

An interactive, multisensory journey into a world of bubbles. Open Mon, Wed-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm, closed Tues. Tickets: Adults from £18, Children from £18.90, under 4yrs free. 22 Fulton Road, Wembley, HA9 0TF. Nearest station: Wembley Park. For more information, visit the Bubble Planet website. 🐻

• Now until 1 September 2024 : Yoko Ono – Music of the Mind

Exhibition covers nearly 70 years of Yoko Ono’s career, with over 200 works exploring politics, performance, photography, music and participation. Open daily 10am-6pm. Tickets: £22. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. Nearest stations: Blackfriars or Southwark. For more information, visit the Tate Modern website.

• Now until 2 September 2024 : Princess Diana – Accredited Access exhibition

Walkthrough photography exhibition charting the late Princess’ life through images and installations. Open 10am-7pm. Tickets: Adults from £17, Children from £15.50. Dockside Vaults, Ivory House, E1W 1AT. Nearest station: Tower Hill or Tower Gateway. For tickets, visit the Princess Diana Exhibit website.

• Now until 8 September 2024 : Anne Desmet: Kaleidoscope/London exhibition

Explore three decades of wood engraver Anne Desmet’s artwork, including 41 London-themed prints. Open 10am-5pm. Admission: Pay what you can. Guildhall Art Gallery, Guildhall Yard, City of London, EC2V 5AE. Nearest stations: St Paul’s, Bank or Moorgate. For more information, visit the City of London website.

• Now until 29 September 2024 : Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience

An immersive experience inspired by the classic story. Travel back in time to Victorian London and the Martian invasion of 1898. Experience immersive theatre, virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms and other cutting-edge technology. Over 12s only. Times vary. Tickets: £45-£130. The Old Metal Exchange, 56 Leadenhall Street, City of London, EC3A 2BJ. Nearest station: Aldgate or Fenchurch Street. For booking, visit the War of the World’s website. Check out Metro Girl’s review of the show.

• Now until 13 October 2024 : Now You See Us – Women Artists in Britain

Art exhibition highlighting women who fought to become professional artists from Tudor Britain to World War I. Open 10am-6pm. Tickets: £20 (free for members). Tate Britain, Millbank, Pimlico, SW1P 4RG. Nearest station: Pimlico. For booking, visit the Tate website.

• Now until 13 October 2024 : The Moonwalkers – a Journey with Tom Hanks

Hollywood star Tom Hanks narrates an immersive experience exploring humankinds’ past and future trips to the Moon. Opening hours vary. Tickets: Adults from £25, Children and teens from £15. Lightroom, 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, King’s Cross, N1C 4DY. Nearest station: King’s Cross St Pancras. For more information, visit the Lightroom website. 🐻

• Now until 30 November 2024 : Billingsgate Roman House and Baths

Visit the Roman ruins of a house and bathhouse in the basement of a City office block. 8yrs and over. Tours on Saturday only. Times vary. Tickets: Adults £12, Children 8-12 yrs £10. 101 Lower Thames Street, City of London, EC3R 6DL. Nearest station: Monument. For more information and booking, visit the City of London website. Check out Metro Girl’s blog post on the ruins.🐻

• Now until 31 December 2024 : Frameless

Explore a new way to engage with art in an immersive, multi-sensory experience. Visitors can travel through four galleries, coming up close to masterpieces from the likes of Cezanne, Kandinsky, Monet, Dalí, Van Gogh, Canaletto, Rembrandt and Klimt, among others. Opening hours vary. Tickets from £15, Kids under 5 yrs free. 6 Marble Arch Place, Marylebone, W1H 7AP. Nearest station: Marble Arch. For tickets, visit the Frameless website. Check out Metro Girl’s review of the show. 🐻

• Now until 5 January 2025 : Fragile Beauty – Photographs from Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection

The celebrity couple showcase their collection from some of the world’s acclaimed photographers. Open daily 10am-5.45pm, except late night Fri until 10pm. Tickets: £20. Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 2RL. Nearest station: South Kensington. For more information, visit the V&A website.

• Now until 5 January 2025 : The Art of Banksy

Exhibition of Banksy’s art made up of pieces from private collections (although not curated or authorized by the artist himself). Expect prints, canvasses, screen prints, sculptures and other unique works. Tickets from £17.50 (peak tickets £21), 12-16 yrs £15, Children under 12 free. 100 Charing Cross Road, Soho, WC2H 0JG. Nearest station: Leicester Square. For booking, visit the Art of Banksy website. 🐻

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