Category: Culture
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Here’s your complete guide to Pride in London 2025
If there’s one day a year when London sets aside its usual muted palette for something altogether more electric, it’s Pride. And this year, on Saturday, 5 July 2025, the capital isn’t just turning up — it’s turning it out. Pride in London is always a jubilant, glitter-drenched celebration of identity, protest, progress, and the…
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The best European festivals to experience this summer
Tired of the same rooftop bars, overpriced gelato, and Instagram traps? This summer, Europe’s festival circuit in 2025 is serving up everything from open-air opera and political theatre to surreal art and wild street parties where locals actually show up. Whether you’re into avant-garde installations in Venice, centuries-old drama in southern France, or just fancy…
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10 compelling summer books you’ll want in your suitcase
Summer is still the best excuse to read. The pace shifts, the days stretch, and suddenly there’s time — at the airport, by the pool, on long train journeys, or just in that particular silence that comes with being away. Sadly but perhaps unsurprisingly, only 50% of UK adults now read regularly — down from…
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10 thrilling new London theatre picks for Spring/Summer 2025
London theatre season is going to boil over this Spring and Summer — in the best way possible. We’re seeing huge stars make rare returns to the stage (Cate Blanchett, anyone?), fresh writing that asks all the big questions, and reimaginings of Shakespeare that might just make you fall in love with the classics all…
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Crowning jewels: Cartier’s legacy comes to the V&A
From tiaras worn at royal coronations to the glittering diamonds adored by Hollywood icons, few names conjure the same blend of elegance and craftsmanship as Cartier. Now, for the first time in almost three decades, the Victoria and Albert Museum is dedicating a major exhibition to the legendary maison. Officially opened on the 12 April…
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Review: The World of Tim Burton at the Design Museum
We have all admired the intricacies of the twisted worlds of Alice Kingsleigh (Alice in Wonderland) and the gothic charm of Wednesday Addams from afar. But what if we could step inside Tim Burton’s mind and explore the strange, surreal universe that brings them to life? After a wave of recent acclaim— including a lifetime…
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Book review: Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
By now, Strong Female Character will be familiar to many — whether through a review, a podcast mention, or a friend’s recommendation. Fern Brady’s memoir was published in 2023 and has drawn attention for good reason. It’s sharp, unsparing, and charged with a particular kind of fury that feels both timely and timeless. For women…
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Here are the best things to do in London in April
As the UK shakes off the last traces of winter (or so we hope) and embraces the longer, brighter days of spring, London comes alive with events, festivals, and seasonal highlights. April is one of the best months to take a stroll through blooming parks, attend world-class cultural events, and take part outdoor activities. Even…
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Everything you need to know about BFI Flare 2025
BFI Flare 2025 is set to return to London from March 19 to 30, 2025, bringing an incredible line-up of LGBTQIA+ films, discussions, and networking opportunities. As one of the world’s most significant and longest-running queer film festivals, BFI Flare showcases the latest and greatest in LGBTQIA+ storytelling from across the globe. Whether you’re a…
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Art Space London Art Fair 2025 is now open
When it comes to art exhibitions, London has us spoilt for choice. This March, the Art Space London Art Fair 2025 makes its debut, set against the industrial backdrop of the Dockside Vaults at St Katharine Docks. Running from the 14th to the 25th of March, this fair showcases a blend of established names and…
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