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Last summer, the launch of a new app changed the London pub game. Called Sunseekr, the handy platform showed which of the capital’s pubs are in the sunshine at certain times of day. Created by self-described ‘sun-obsessed architect’ Mo Dawod, it launched in London and is now available in dozens of cities around the world (for the non-drinkers, it also covers restaurants and cafés). Earlier this year Sunseekr was updated to show sunshine on specific pub terraces and gardens. And now Dawod has unveiled yet another handy feature – this time for sun-seekers on the move.   If you want to level up your sun-bunnying, here’s just the thing: Sunseekr now shows you the sunniest walks in London. That’s right, if you’re really, really desperate not to get caught in the shade, the app will lay out the sunniest way to get from A to B, based on real-time shadow calculations. The new feature, which is called Sun Paths, shows walking routes between two locations. Not only can the time can be adjusted, meaning you can walk the sunniest route at any time of day, but users can choose how sunny they want the way to be (‘light’, ‘balanced’ or ‘sun-maxx’). If you don’t mind walking longer to stay in the sunshine, it’ll plan that route, too. Image: SunseekrSun Paths, a new feature from mapping app Sunseekr Sunseekr works by simulating shadows, taking into account the position of the sun in the sky and the height of nearby buildings. Naturally, it also works for people who’d rather stay in the...

The late May Bank Holiday Weekend is when London’s summer festival season properly gets going. Brockwell Park’s first three major events take place over the three day weekend, with Field Day first up on Saturday May 23. This year’s Field Day lineup features a stellar lineup of dance music names, with Eliza Rose, Andy C, Honey Dijon, Floating Points and Interplanetary Criminal all set to make an appearance. This will be Field Day’s second year back in Brockwell Park, after a decade in east London’s Victoria Park. Heading down to Field Day this weekend, or thinking of getting a ticket? Here’s Time Out’s guide to this year’s event, featuring everything from the full lineup and set times to the bag policy.   RECOMMENDED: The best music festivals in London. When and where is Field Day 2026? This year’s fest will take place on Saturday May 23 in Brockwell Park (SE24 9JU). What time do gates open? Gates to the festival open at 12pm, with last entry at 8pm (with no re-entry). All music will be finished by 10.30pm. Field Day full lineup and set times South Stage Nicola Bear: 12pm-1.30pm KILIMANJARO: 1.30pm-3pm Swimming Paul: 3pm-4.15pm nimino: 4.15pm-5.30pm Interplanetary Criminal: 5.30pm-7.40pm Honey Dijon: 7.40pm-9.05pm Floating Points (live): 9.05pm-10.30pm The Bowl CICELY: 1pm-1.55pm DART: 1.55pm-2.50pm Juicy Romance: 2.50pm-3.50pm LB aka LABAT: 4pm-5pm sim0ne: 5pm-6pm Partiboi69: 6pm-7pm Patrick Mason: 7pm-8.15pm KI/KI: 8.15pm-9.45pm The Grove Larimae: 12pm-1pm Just Jane:...

Weather-wise, the late May Bank Holiday Weekend is set to be a corker. And where better to make the most of that sunshine than beloved south London electronic music festival GALA? London’s trendiest electronic musos will head down to Peckham Rye Park between Friday (May 22) and Sunday (May 24). This year’s lineup is, as always, a who’s who of the biggest names in dance music right now – but there’s more than just electronic stuff on the bill. Massive artists in UK hip-hop and grime are playing GALA 26, with Casisdead, Giggs, Novelist and D Double E all lined up. As any regular GALA-goer no doubt already knows, the festival is as much about the curators as the performers themselves. Each stage’s lineup on each day is curated by someone different, whether that’s radio stations Rinse FM or NTS, legendary venue The Cause, Peckham hi-fi bar Jumbi or DJ Todd Terje. Heading to GALA this weekend? Here’s everything you need to know about the fest, from the lineup and set times to the weather forecast. RECOMMENDED: The best music festivals in London. When and where is GALA 2026? The festival will take place in Peckham Rye Park (SE15 3UA) on May 22-24 2026. The festival entrance is opposite Colyton Road. Timings Here’s when the festival will open and close on each day: Friday – 2pm-10.30pm Saturday – 12pm-10.30pm Sunday – 12pm-10.30pm Last entry for general tickets on Friday is 6pm. On Saturday it’s 5pm. Photograph: Jake Davis / @jakephilipdavis / @khromacollectiveGala music...