Things to do in London in August and September
Summer is still upon us and the sun is still shining. Here is our rundown of things to do in London to make the most of the last days of summer.
You Know We Belong Together
When: 18th - 20th August 2022
Where: Southbank Centre - Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Price: £20
Image: Toni Wilkinson, Southbank Centre, You Know We Belong Together by Julia Hales
#FLODown: A play created by Julia Hales, a part play, part documentary shedding light about different artists living with down syndrome. The play will showcase their accomplishments from dance, to paintings and much more. This is intertwined into the plot of Julia's love of her popular soap Home and Away. Click here for more. The show will also be on in Edinburgh on the following dates: 24th - 27th August 2022, The Lyceum, 75th Edinburgh International Festival , £21 - £26.
Africa Fashion - Victoria & Albert Museum
When: Now - 16th April 2023
Where: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2R
Price: £16.00
Image: MTotoe, Africa Fashion, Victoria & Albert Museum
#FLODown: Africa Fashion celebrates the creativity and global impact of contemporary African fashion. It will be the UK’s most extensive exhibition of African fashions to date, featuring 45 designers from more than 20 countries across the continent, alongside personal insights from the designers, sketches, editorial spreads, photographs, film and catwalk footage. Click here for more.
Unlimited Festival
When: 7th - 11th September 2022
Where: Southbank Centre and Online
Price: Varies per event, click here for more.
Image: Southbank
#FLODown: A major UK festival and multi-art programme celebrating the work of disabled artists in partnership with the unlimited commission fund. Come celebrate this 5-day event consisting of workshops, performances, cabaret, film and talks. This is an event for all ages and it's the first in-person since 2018 before the pandemic hit, with nothing but good vibes to offer. Click here for more.
BBC Proms - Royal Albert Hall
When: Until 10th September 2022
Where: Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP
Price: Starting from £7.12 (Plus booking fee)
Image: ROlariu, Royal Albert Hall, BBC Proms
#FLODown: With 52 concerts over 44 days, featuring 30 orchestras and ensembles and more than 2,000 musicians, the Proms is returning in full force for a season of live music on a scale not seen since before the pandemic! Click here for events.
An Evening with Edward Enninful
When: 4th September 2022
Where: Royal Festival Hall
Price: £35 - £45
Image: Rafael Pavarotti, Southbank Centre, An Evening with Edward Enninful
#FLODown: Get to know the first black editor-in-chief of British Vogue as he celebrates the release of his new memoir ' A Visible Man';. Hosted by the talented actress Michaela Coel, the conversation will touch on how he changed the fashion industry and his story of getting there. Click here for more.
A Frieda and Diego Immersive Experience
When: Now - 28th September 2022
Where: Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London, SE16 2XU
Price: Starting at £19.90
Image: Mexican Geniuses: A Frida and Diego Immersive Experience
#FLODown: Explore the work of Frida and Diego the most renowned Mexican artist of the 20th century. Using the latest video-mapping technology, this immersive experience brings Frida and Diego’s greatest paintings to life. Click here for more.
Notting Hill Carnival
When: 27th - 29th August 2022
Where: Ladbroke Grove
Price: Free
#FLODown: The annual Caribbean festival event that has taken place in London since 1966 is back. Get ready for great vibes, music food and wining your waistline! Click here for the latest information.
All Points East
When: 19th - 28th August 2022
Where: London Victoria Park, Grove Rd, London E3 5TB
Price: London from £71.47
Image: @allpointseastuk
#FLODown: The staple East London festival is back! The 10-day event comprises one festival weekend, four days of free entry and community activities known as "In the Neighbourhood" and finally three standalone headline shows in their APE Presents series. Click here for the full line-up and ticket purchase.
In The Black Fantastic
When: Now - 18th September 2022
Where: Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX.
Price: £13.50
Image: MTotoe, In The Black Fanastic, Hayward Gallery, Southbank, Artist: Lina Iris Viktor
#FLODown: In the Black Fantastic is an exhibition of 11 contemporary artists from the African diaspora, who draw on science fiction, myth and Afrofuturism to question our knowledge of the world. Curated by Ekow Eshun, the exhibition will feature painting, photography, video, sculpture and mixed-media installations. Click here for more.
This Bright Land
When: Until 29 August 2022
Where:Somerset House, WC2R 1LA
Price: £22.50
Image: MTotoe, This Bright Land, Somerset House
#FLODown: Somerset House has transformed their courtyard into a magical summer celebration of community and culture. The month long event is open to all and will feature day-and-night performances, music, dance, talks, workshops and so much more! Click here to book. .
Camden Fringe
When: Now – 28 August 2022
Where: Various places across North London
Price: - Refer to website
#FLODown: The Camden Fringe is a huge variety show with everything on offer from comedy to classic theatre, improvisation to opera, magic to musicals. Click here for the line-up.
Briefs: Bite Club
When: 5th - 25th August 2022
Where: Middle Meadow Walk, Edinburgh EH9 9EX
Price: From £14
Image: Lachie Douglas, Briefs Bite Club, Southbank Centre
#FLODown: After a successful stint in London the show is now on in Edinburgh. A mash-up of everything you would want from a show! Music, circus, drag, burlesque theatre and comedy. An all-male Australian cast gives you a spectacular show of raw sass.The show will mix theatrical rule-breaking, political bite and good old fashion entertainment. Click here for more.
Words by Patrice Antwi