Imagine you’re in the country at Polo In The Park
Spring flew by and now we’re in June, the summer is finally here (let’s hope it sticks around and provides some decent weather!). Aside from Wimbledon and World Cup, there’s also plenty going on in London around town. Festival season is kicking off with a mix of free and paid-for events in the capital.
For a guide to open-air cinemas in London, click here.
For a guide of where to watch the World Cup and Wimbledon on the big screen this summer, click here.
For a guide to music festivals in and around London this summer, click here.
Bars, restaurants and other surprising venues are celebrating London Wine Week with a variety of offers and events around the capital. To get the most out of it, buy a £10 wristband so you can enjoy wine at some of the capital’s best restaurants for as little as £5. For more information, visit the London Wine Week website.
Free fringe festival in The Scoop, near Potter’s Field Park by the Thames. Starting with an opening street party with live Latin and Caribbean music and dance. Shows include The Pantaloons – History Of Britain and Merry Opera Company – Kiss Me, Figaro. The Scoop, Queen’s Walk, SE1 2DB. Nearest tube: London Bridge. For more information and listings, visit the More London website.
A festival featuring readings, workshops and performances at venues across the suburb, including the Town Hall, Library and Abney Park Cemetery. Tickets range from free to £10. Ray Davies, Mark Kermode, Lynn Barber and Jukebox Fury among the names taking part. For more information and tickets, visit the Stoke Newington Literary Festival website.
A weekend of thought-provoking films based around sport and human rights hosted by Amnesty International. Includes the UK première of Eric Cantona’s new documentary Looking for Rio. Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Mare St, Hackney, E8 1HE. Nearest train/overground: Hackney Central. For more information visit the Amnesty International website.
Fifth annual London Swing Festival. Once again we bringing together people from all over the world, a team of inspiring teachers and fabulous bands to some of London’s finest ballrooms for an annual celebration of Swing dance and Swing music in London. For more information, vist the London Swing Festival website.
Enjoy fine food and drink, teach your kids to cook in the Children’s Cookery Theatre, listen to live music, tea dances, vintage kitchen market and watch chefs in action such as Natalie Coleman, Shelina Permalloo. Steven Edwards, Andrew Kojima, Mat Follas and Steve Groves. Tickets start from £12. 11am-8pm. Clapham Common, SW4. Nearest train station: Clapham Common or Clapham Junction. For more information and tickets, visit the Foodies Festival website.
An event dedicated to gin, featuring fun, immersive installations that combine botanicals, industrial warehousing, music and gin. There will be a variety of bars serving over 40 gins. For more information, visit the Gin Foundry website. Tickets start from £20. Factory 7, 13 Hearn Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3LS. Nearest station: Shoreditch High Street. For more information, visit the Gin Foundry website.
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Today, I paid a visit to the Alchemy Festival at the Southbank Centre, a two week celebration of music, dance, film and performance from India, the UK and South Asia. Starting inside, the contemporary, plain interior of the foyer was given an injection of colour with saris and multi-coloured blankets hanging from the ceilings and walls. […]
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