Our pick of London's summer events

There's loads going on in London this summer... all of it good, of course, but what if you just haven't got time to see it all? Ah! That's where we come in, we've whittled down the very best happenings in the capital, this summer:
Our pick of London's summer events picture


Secret Cinema Presents Star Wars
4 June - 27 September
Join the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the Galactic Empire and make the journey through the world of Star Warstowards a presentation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.



Kopparberg Urban Forest
10 June - 12 July
In a magical clearing under the canopy of the Kopparberg Urban Forest summer fun seekers can enjoy sunny days and balmy nights around a stage that will be graced by the UK’s top festival music artists, DJs and established Scandi acts.


Urban Beach
13 July - 30 August
Laze in a deckchair, build a sandcastle, relax with the Sunday papers and eat ice cream on London’s biggest urban beach!


Prudential Ride London
1 & 2 August
This world-class festival of cycling combines the fun and accessible element of a free family ride in central London with the excitement of watching the world’s best professional cyclists race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic and Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix.


The London Wonderground
27 May - 27 September
The playground for the people returns for a fourth year in 2015. It features the best in cabaret, circus, comedy, music and kids' shows to delight and amaze, all taking place in a dazzling 1920s-style Spiegeltent. Enjoy indoor and outdoor bars, delicious bites to eat, a bandstand, fairground rides and sideshows at London Wonderground this summer.


Gladiator Games
8 - 16 August
In this game of titans, life and death is in your hands. See battle commence on the site of London’s only Roman amphitheatre, hear the crowd roar and steel clash as you choose which warriors walk free.


Summer Series at Somerset House
9 - 19 July
Home to London's most spectacular live music setting, Summer Series at Somerset House returns with an unmissable line-up of eclectic acts including George Ezra, Jessie J and Chromeo.


Charity Streak For Tigers
13 August
Strip off and bare all for Tigers and streak around ZSL London Zoo!


Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
30 June - 5 July
The world's largest annual flower show is celebrating its 25th year with six days of all things horticultural.

Published Jun 22, 2015