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Want to gawp at some of the masterpieces in the National Gallery but can’t face schlepping to central London? Croydon will be taken over with life-sized reproductions of some of the gallery’s biggest bangers in this free outdoor art exhibition. From Van Gogh, to Monet and Turner, CR0’s town centre will be awash with artwork. Locations to spot the paintings include the Queen’s Gardens, Croydon Minster, Whitgift Shopping Centre and Park Hill Park. Pieces will also be installed in Coulsdon, New Addington, Purley, Thornton Heath and Upper Norwood.

Three legendary south London nightclubs are coming together this summer to create a mega series of shindigs, proving that south London really is the capital’s clubbing epicentre right now. Phonox, MOT and Jumbi will join forces for 13 events taking place throughout May to August; audiences will be moved between venues, going from outside to inside and day to night. Circulate has curated a stellar line-up featuring a who’s who of world-class DJs including DJ Nobu, Young Marco, Soichi Terada, Angel D'lite, Optimo (Espacio), Derrick Carter, Josey Rebelle, Heléna Starr, Gerd Janson and many more. 

Much-loved inter-London outdoor touring company Shakespeare in the Squares has never been afraid to take on one of the Bard’s less crowd-pleasing plays, and so it proves for 2026 – its tenth anniversary – as SitS tackles Love’s Labour’s Lost. Rarely staged (though oddly enough the Globe is doing it this year too), it follows a quartet of male nobles who’ve forsworn the company of women while they complete their studies. But then uh oh – a group of really hot women turn up... The complete touring schedule for Toby Gordon’s production is as follows: Jun 3 7pm – Leinster Square W2 Jun 4 7pm – Paultons Square SW3  Jun 5 7pm – Crystal Palace Park SE26  Jun 6 7pm – Nevern Square SW5 Jun 9 7pm – Montagu Square W1  Jun 10 7pm – The Charterhouse EC1  Jun 11 7pm – Canons House & Grounds CR4  Jun 12 7pm – Norland Square W11  Jun 13 7pm – St Peter’s Square W6 Jun 14 3pm – Coronation Gardens SW18  Jun 16 7pm – Arundel & Ladbroke Gardens W11  Jun 17 7pm – Connaught Square W2   Jun 18 7pm – Albert Square SW8 Jun 19 7pm – Barkston Gardens SW5 Jun 20 2.30pm and 7pm – Queen’s Park NW6  Jun 21 5pm – Onslow Square SW7 Jun 23 7pm – St Anne’s Church Garden SW18 Jun 24 7pm – Cornwall Gardens SW7  Jun 25 7pm – St James’s Gardens W11  Jun 26 7pm – Charlton House & Gardens SE7 Jun 27 5pm – Kensington Gardens Square W2  Jun 28 5pm Tredegar Square E3 Jun 30 7pm Fitzroy Square W1  Jul 1 and 2 7pm – Cleveland Square W2   Jul 3 7pm – Arundel & Elgin Gardens W11  Jul 4 7pm – Crescent Garden W9  Jul 5...

Not into the idea of attending the official, corporate Pride? FILTH is offering an alternative party, without all the brand sponsorships. Created by a grassroots collective of DJs, performers and nightlife organisers, this community-focussed shindig will take place in a secret central London location at the same time as the big parade. There are some fantastic names on the line-up, including Angel D-Lite, Nadine Noor, deBasement and Princess Julia. 

After the success of last year’s kiki, HOWL is taking over Hackney Wick once again with a massive pride party this July 4. This day-to-night party is an alternative to mainstream events (so don't waltz in decked out in corporate Pride stash) masterminded by HOWL, a start-up that bills themselves as party-starters, educators, and sexual wellness brand that sells ‘sex tech products’. The DJ line-up is still to be revealed, but the party will span several Hackney Wick venues with nine different dancefloors.