Special Event

Art Exhibition

From 25 June 2013 to 20 October 2013

Tate Britain SW1P 4RG [map]

The much-loved English painter L.S. Lowry is the focus of this exhibition at Tate Britain.

Music Festival

From 14 June 2013 to 23 June 2013

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]

This year's Meltdown is curated by Yoko Ono who will be creating a programme of music and performance inspired by her work and interests.

Water Sports

From 5 June 2013 to 8 June 2013

Various venues

See the prologue of the world's longest, toughest and most prestigious powerboat race set off from Tower Bridge, and visit the Fan Village in Canary Wharf.

Music

From 5 July 2013 to 26 July 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

This collection of some of the best session musicians in the world return with their unique brand of live music.

Family Activity

25 July 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Amelia Robinson introduces young children to the world of instruments through original and quirky songs on the electric ukulele.

Music

8 June 2013

The Bussey Building SE15 4ST [map]

The Big Noise Festival is a 14-hour, one-day festival showcasing the best of emerging music, DJs, funk and soul, indie, grunge, Afro beats, acoustic, spoken word, comedy, theatre, circus acts, short films and local artists. All proceeds from the festival will be donated to The Big Issue Foundation.

Festival

5 November 2013

Various venues 

Remember, remember the fifth of November... Make sure you celebrate Bonfire Night in style at a spectacular London fireworks display. Bonfire Night is also known as Fireworks Night or Guy Fawkes Night.

Music

3 July 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Join the choirs from Music in Offices and listen to the 2012 winners of Office Choir Of The Year Competition, More London residents, Norton Rose.

Festival

From 23 June 2013 to 26 July 2013

Various venues 

The City of London Festival is an annual extravaganza of music, dance, art, film, poetry, family and free events that takes place in the City's Square Mile.

World Cinema

12 September 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Special outdoor screening of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon as part of More London Free Festival

Western Cinema

19 September 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Special outdoor screening of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as part of More London Free Festival

Festival

31 October 2013

Various venues 

With its gloomy dungeons, haunted tower and bloodthirsty history, where better to spend Halloween than London? From terrifying witches to spooky club nights, the capital is home to Halloween events for all ages and tastes.

Blues

11 July 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Jo Harman and her band play at The Scoop with songs from her latest album ‘Dirt on my Tongue’

Opera

From 26 June 2013 to 28 June 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s new production, part-pantomime, part-opera.

Music

24 July 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

One of the many successful acts at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, the Pandemonium Drummers perform at The Scoop

Theatre

From 12 June 2013 to 14 June 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Laughter with the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company's performance of Sherlock Holmes

Dance

5 June 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Join Ronnie Scott’s Rejects and the London Swing Dance Society for great live music and dancing the night away.

Rugby (Union and League)

From 18 September 2015 to 31 October 2015

Various venues 

The Rugby World Cup Final 2015 will take place at Twickenham Stadium in October 2015, following games at stadiums across England.

Cycling

7 July 2014

Various venues

See the world's top cyclists race past London landmarks including Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace for a spectacular finish at The Mall.

Music

3 July 2013

The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]

Young Voices are the largest school choir organiser in the world. Hear them and a special guest artist open the Free Music Festival at The Scoop