Category: Culture
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All eyes on OVO: Cirque Du Soleil’s latest jaw-dropping show
Carrying the highly contested title of best circus in the world, at least by popular opinion, must be a Herculean task. Thankfully, Cirque du Soleil’s team of 1,200+ performers (no less!) are in good shape. London marks the start of this year’s OVO tour, which was originally created in 2009, and we couldn’t let them…
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The Anti-Valentine’s Day guide: Best ways to celebrate your singledom this year
Valentine’s Day in London is a contact sport. Prix fixe menus appear overnight, tables are wedged a little too close together, and entire dining rooms become echo chambers of “so… what are we?” If you’re single, you’re either meant to be wallowing or wildly performing independence. Or (radical thought!) you could just have an excellent…
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Love in action: Valentine’s Day 2026 experiences to remember
If you want to switch things up this Valentine’s and make the day a little more memorable than taking a stroll outside or waiting until dinner to kick off the celebrations, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re after something adventurous to get the heart racing, or a way to slow down, unwind, and just enjoy…
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January wellness in London: New events, menus and experiences
The so-called January blues aren’t just a grab-by-the-collar phrase. Many of us experience low mood, lethargy and lack of motivation during winter months, and the post-festive slump doesn’t help. That’s why now is the perfect time to really take care of your body, mind and soul, introduce practical ways to reset routines, lift energy levels…
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Going all out for New Year’s Eve? You can still book these special packages
From sky-high dining rooms to riverside restaurants and iconic hotel ballrooms, London does New Year’s Eve exceptionally well – especially if food is as important as the countdown itself. Whether you’re after a full dinner-and-dance affair, panoramic skyline views, or a glamorous black-tie celebration, you want it – you got it. Below, we’ve rounded up…
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Lace up! Here are the 7 most magical ice-skating rinks in London this year
Whether you’re after a full festive day out, a quick pre-theatre glide, or a backdrop steeped in history, the city’s rinks each offer their own version of seasonal sparkle. From iconic pop-ups under thousands of lights to grand palace settings and reliable indoor favourites, here’s your at-a-glance guide to the very best places to skate…
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A Cuban coffee-and-rum takeover is coming to London – and everything’s free
It might be cold outside, but you can now get a morning cortadito and evening rum cocktail to transport you to sunny and soulful Cuba. Next week, from Tuesday to Friday (25–28 November), the independent coffee shop Kaffeine teams up with Ron Santiago de Cuba Rum, one of the island’s most celebrated rum producers, for…
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The Queen’s House Ice Rink is back to Greenwich with VIP perks and a fresh new feel
After a year-long hiatus, one of London’s most cinematic ice rinks is back and open for bookings. In just a little over a week (21 November 2025), the Queen’s House Ice Rink will once again transform the historic heart of Greenwich into a picture-perfect winter scene – framed by the Queen’s House and the Thames,…
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Life, death, and bread: The beloved TOAD Bakery has a new Día de Muertos menu, for two days only
London’s most inventive bakery is about to get a Mexican makeover. For two days only, Espolòn Tequila is transforming TOAD Bakery in Peckham into a full-blown Día de Muertos fiesta – complete with tequila treats, traditional pastries, and a riot of colour inspired by Mexico’s most beloved celebration. Running Friday 31 October and Saturday 1…
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Ditch Netflix – These 7 new theatre openings are worth leaving the house for
If you needed an excuse to leave the house in October’s gloomy weather, here you have it. London’s theatre stages are packed this month. It’s the kind of month where you could watch a Pulitzer-winning playwright one night and a four-hour Polish avant-garde epic the next. Between the final echoes of the summer fringe and…
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