Theatre
The heat is on! Here are the 8 best open air theatre shows to see in London in 2026
Our theatre editor rounds up his highlights of the outdoor theatre calendar this spring and summer
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Things to do
30 beaches near London have received a prestigious Blue Flag award for great water quality – full list of brilliant beaches within a day trip of the capital
Slap on some suncream and head down to one of these safe-to-swim seaside spots close to the capital
Music
Inside plans for a gargantuan new arena in east London, which will be the city’s biggest indoor music venue
Developers envision the London Colosseum hosting major sports and entertainment events, from international basketball tournaments to world championship boxing
Things to do
Iconic Islington restaurant Trullo has been painted red to celebrate Arsenal’s Premier League title win
Gooners apparently love the pasta at this Islington restaurant
Travel
A ÂŁ99 million project will transform this central London tube station
Work on the retail and office space above Bond Street station will be completed by 2029
Restaurants
One of London’s best restaurants has launched a fast food counter
Chop Stop has brought Chuku’s jollof rice bowls to Liverpool Street
Restaurants
Beloved west London Ukrainian restaurant Mriya is closing down
The Earl’s Court bistro, which was run and staffed by refugees, was the first Ukrainian restaurant opened abroad after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Things to do
Full May bank holiday 33C heatwave weather forecast for London: dates and temperatures for first heatwave of 2026
Everything the Met Office is predicting for the late May bank holiday weekend – and when temperatures will be higher than 30C
Music
Cross the Tracks 2026 in Brockwell Park: set times, full lineup, tickets and everything you need to know
Little Simz, Joy Crookes, KOKOROKO and more will be in south London for the city’s biggest soul and jazz fest this weekend
Restaurants
This South Bank boozer on the river is officially London’s best rooftop bar in 2026, according to Time Out
Get primed for the Easter bank holiday weekend with our new list of the city’s greatest rooftop drinking spots
Discover Time Out original video
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