CU London Events View this month's events Forthcoming Events FebruaryAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberDecemberJanuaryFebruary Sat 20th July National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 20th July 10am - 21st July 4:30pm Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, N1 0QH Immerse yourself in a world of food, drink and travel! National Park City Festival 20th July 10am - 28th July 6pm Various Locations The Mayor of London’s National Park City Festival invites you to discover London’s amazing outdoors with hundreds of free events across the city, from outdoor fitness sessions and live performances to bee-keeping and open water events for the family. Carbonara Day in London 11am - 6pm Mudchute Park & Farm, Pier St, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3HP A unique and sensational celebration of the famous Italian recipe, Carbonara. An event that gathers the best International chefs, who will prepare 6 different Carbonara Recipes for charity. One Borough Festival 11am - 9pm Parsloes Park, Parsloes Avenue / Gale Street, Dagenham A ‘not-to-be-missed’ free family event with something for everyone! Bonkers Bingo Brunch 11:30am - 2:30pm Proud Cabaret Proud presents: B.I.N.G.O – Heads-down for a full house of cocktails , singalongs, false calls and much more! Brixton Gin, Crisp & Dip Festival noon - 5pm Brixton Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, SW9 6LH Join in for a very special Gin Festival in Brixton! In case you get peckish, there'll be free crisps & dips for you enjoy and delicious street food for separate purchase! Delta & Friends in the Park noon - 9pm Plaistow Park, Greengate St, Plaistow, London, E13 0BD Part organised by a CU London student, Delta in the Park is a cultural event celebrating the indiginous culture of Delta State in Nigeria. Lambeth Country Show 20th July noon - 21st July 8pm Brockwell park, Brixton The 45th Lambeth Country Show, boasting a unique line-up that celebrates the very best of the city and countryside. With over 100,000 people attending throughout the weekend in 2018 Havering Tribute Fest 2pm - 10pm Damyns Hall Aerodrome Ltd, Aveley Road, Upminster, RM14 2TN Silent Sound Boat Party 6:45pm - 10:45pm The Dutch Master, Tower Millennium Pier Silent Sounds: On The Thames is waiting to take you on an unmissable trip and silent disco, all while showing you London's most incredible sights along the Thames. Hop aboard The Dutch Master, for a night of drinking and dancing! Sun 21st July Roundhouse Music Festival noon - 9:30pm Parsloes Park, Parsloes Avenue / Gale Street, Dagenham A retro 70's tribute rock concert with a modern twist to celebrate the rich musical history of Dagenham's Roundhouse pub, which has played host to some of the world’s most famous rock bands. Tue 23rd July Twickenham Stadium Guided Tours 23rd July 10:30am - 4th August 11:30am Twickenham Stadium, Whiton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7BA Access some of the most exclusive parts of Twickenham Stadium, the home of England Rugby. Wed 24th July Sounds familiar Music Quiz 6:30pm - 11:30pm Tropicana Covent Garden Sounds Familiar Music Quiz is the biggest, best and most raucous music quiz in the UK, with sell-out events each week. Beware, serious quizzers. Think of Sounds Familiar as more of a party disguised as a quiz. Fri 26th July London Film & Comic Con 26th July 10am - 28th July 6pm Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX London Film & Comic Con promises to bring you some of your favourite stars from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV & Film memorabilia. Festibowl! 4:30pm - 10:30pm Finsbury Sqaure Summer has finally arrived, so it is time to bowl out of that office for those sunshine filled days and hit up Finsbury Square for what promises to be a quintessentially British summer activity with a twist. Sat 27th July Mushroom Rally Go Karting 27th July 10am - 4th August 9:35pm Revolution Karting, 422-424 Burdett Road, Mile End, E3 4AA Have you ever wanted to race against your favourite characters while collecting stars to win amazing prizes? Go Karting with a twist will be headed to a secret location near you for a unique experience that brings your childhood to life on the track! Instagram Cocktail Masterclass noon - 5:30pm Duo London You have seen it on Instagram and its about time you give it a go. The Instagram Cocktail class brought to you by DUO. Test out your skills with your friends and Learn how to shake, muddle and mix your very own cocktails. Thu 1st August Houses of Parliament Tours 1st August 8:45am - 30th August 4:45pm Palace of Westminster Take a tour of the Houses of Parliament during the MP's Summer Recess. Self-guided Audio Tours and Fully Guided Tours are available. Sky Light Croquet 1st August noon - 31st August 10:30pm Tobacco Dock, 120, Pennington St The classic English lawn game. Grab a few friends - we'll give you the mallets. Each croquet game ticket is for 45 minutes. A croquet ticket is valid for a group of 2 to 6 persons! Sat 3rd August Guided Walk: Over 150 years of the District Line 11am - noon Stamford Brook Tube Station, Goldhawk Rd, Chiswick, London, W6 0XA An insightful one-hour walk. The District Line has been running since 1868. Learn about its creation and expansion, explore local stops on the way and discover a lost station in Hammersmith. Thu 8th August Film4 Summer Screen 8th August 7pm - 22nd August midnight The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, Somerset House Join in the ultimate cinematic experience under the starry sky. Over fourteen summer evenings, London’s largest outdoor screen and cinema-quality surround sound ensure you enjoy every frame, every look, and every line of some unmissable films! Fri 9th August London Wildlife Festival 9th August 5:30pm - 11th August 5pm Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, London, N17 9NH The London Wildlife Festival is a new and exciting urban event celebrating the conservation and culture of Britain’s natural world! Wed 14th August Great River Race 10am - 5pm Docklands to Surrey The Great River Race is London's River Marathon. A spectacular boat race up the River Thames, it attracts over 330 crews from all over the globe. The Great River Race appeals to every level of competitor! Sat 17th August The London Dessert Festival 17th August 10am - 18th August 7pm The Old Truman Brewery A culmination of sensory experiences, tantalising tastes, enticing scents and intriguing installations. London Dessert Festival 17th August 10:30am - 18th August 6:30pm The Old Truman Brewery The London Dessert Festival is the capital’s first experiential festival celebrating sensory indulgence through desserts. Tue 20th August Red Bull Music Festival 20th August 7pm - 14th September 11pm Various Locations 100+ artists and 16 events covering live gigs, concept shows, club nights, and talks! Fri 23rd August London Gin and Rum Festival 23rd August noon - 25th August 7pm The Oval The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival tour is coming to London! Get ready to be spoilt for choice with over 60 different Gins and 60 different Rums in an amazing venue for you to discover. Sat 24th August Notting Hill Carnival 24th August 9am - 26th August 10pm Notting Hill Celebrating the Carnival’s establishment and ongoing development; Caribbean Culture; artistic talents and creativity; enhancement of community spirit and innovative platforms embracing cultural diversity. Sun 25th August The 2019 Havering Show 25th August 11am - 26th August 7pm Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch The Havering Show returns this August Bank Holiday Weekend, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August 2019, boasting a bigger and better line-up than ever before! Sat 31st August London Brunch Fest 31st August 10am - 1st September 5:30pm The Old Truman Brewery The biggest celebration of brunch London has ever seen. There will be coffee, there will be booze, also workshops, talks, music and most importantly, more awesome brunch food than you can shake a sausage at! Sun 1st September London Jerk Festival 11am - 10:30pm Number 90 - Bar & Restaurant, 90 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LN A celebration of Caribbean flavour, community, and music! Sun 8th September Hackney Carnival & After Party 8th September noon - 9th September 1am Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, London, E8 1EA Hackney Carnival is set to be bigger and better than ever this year - with a new route, interactive arts, live music, sound systems, food from around the world and more space for everyone to enjoy it all! RSS Feed