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LA LINEA 2025

London’s Latin Music Festival La Linea, celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2025 and announces first names!

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Festive magic with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Operation Mincemeat Twelfth Extension!!!

The hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.

Talawa Theatre Company

Talawa Theatre Company launches new Unconscious Bias, Anti-Racism and Diversity (UBARD) training programme.

Shakespeare’s Globe

Make Shakespeare’s Globe your winter wonderland as the festive countdown begins!

RAF Museum London

RAF Museum London displays Noor Inayat Khan’s George Cross.

CAPITAL THEATRE

Brand new theatre venue CAPITAL THEATRE to open in Westfield London, launching with Dirty Dancing!

HIGHTIDE RISING

HighTide Rising, a one-day celebration of new plays from the East of England is back!

The Apex

Fantastic events on at The Apex this December…..

In Focus: Two Women

Two Women Wearing Cosmetic Patches (c.1655) is going on public display in the UK for the first time at its new home, Compton Verney.

The Taste Of Mango

LFF & BIFA award-winning documentary ‘The Taste of Mango’ will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 29th November.

William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery announces 75th anniversary programme for 2025.

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Adored by generations and wrapped in nostalgia The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is considered to be one of the most classic romantic stories of all time.

Interview with Karen McQuaid of Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage

Karen McQuaid is the Senior Curator of London's The Photographers’ Gallery. We sat down to talk about a current Turbeville exhibition, the future of photography and Felicity Hammond...

London Transport Museum’s Hidden London Family Tours

Explore secret parts of the London Underground for the first time

Weirdos Book Club Live

Dame Harriet Walters joins Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd for Weirdos Book Club Live.

Exodus by Zak Ové courtesy of the artist

The Reflections Room

London Museum Docklands announces the opening of The Reflections Room with a display from artist Zak Ové.

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery announces 2025 Exhibition Programme with solo shows by three remarkable female artists.

Lazarus Calendar 2025

Lazarus Theatre Company launch 2025 calendar in support of Acting for Others.

gowithYamo

Art app and social platform gowithYamo reveals brand new look and review function.

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum announce new location and the return of popular hidden tour Moorgate.

Without Walls

Leading outdoor arts specialists Without Walls have announced the appointment of esteemed theatre lead Kully Thiarai as Chair.

JUST THE TONIC

Just The Tonic new home at the Metronome Whitechapel.

Orange Tree Theatre 2025 Season

Orange Tree Theatre announces full programming for 2025 season including six new plays.

The Chamber Sessions

London Philharmonic Orchestra marks 200th anniversary of St John’s Church Waterloo with The Chamber Sessions.

L-R: Drift by Jenny Saville, 2020-2022, Oil and oil stick on canvas, 39 3/8 x 47 1/4 inches, 100 x 120 cm © Jenny Saville, Photo: Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd., Courtesy Gagosian; Reverse by Jenny Saville, 2002-2003, Oil on canvas, 84 x 96 inches, 213.4 x 243 cm © Jenny Saville, Courtesy Gagosian.

National Portrait Gallery 2025

National Portrait Gallery reveals its programme of major exhibitions and partnerships for 2025

The Theatre Channel

Newly launched The Theatre Channel offers a gateway to world-class theatre. The magic of theatre is now just a click away.

Berkhamsted Enterprises relaunches Centenary Theatre

Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted’s leading professional performance space for the local community.

Voila Theatre Festival

Festival which connects border-busting theatre to citizens of everywhere, returns on grand scale across nine London venues!

Modern Art Oxford Events

New events announced including the innovative exhibition from Cuban artist Belkis Ayón: Sikán Illuminations.

Roots & Look Back in Anger

The Almeida Theatre announces a week’s extension until Saturday 30 November for Roots and Look Back in Anger.

Interview with artist Helen Brough

Culture Calling spoke to British artist Helen Brough, whose sculpture Heart of the Dahlia forms a centrepiece at this autumn’s Affordable Art Fair

Schoolchildren unveil a statue of Paddington Bear on a bench outside 28 Connaught Street - one of 23 across the country in the Paddington Visit trail which celebrates the release in cinemas of Paddington in Peru

Paddington Bear comes to Connaught Street!

The beloved Paddington Bear is stopping to eat a marmalade sandwich at 23 locations around the UK, with statues to commemorate the occasion - including one in Marble Arch’s charming Connaught Village

The National Gallery October

Be blown away by Van Gogh’s most spectacular paintings and immerse yourself in extraordinary National Gallery Stories.

Lyric Hammersmith 130th Anniversary Season

Four new shows announced for 2025 including Sing Street, Ghosts, Marriage Material & Dracula.

Ruth Eastwood Bursary 2024

Three theatre leaders honoured with Ruth Eastwood Bursary.

Image Stephen Fry photo credit Dawn Bowery/Channel 4

Queer Theatre Announces Stephen Fry as Patron

Stephen Fry joins current Patrons, playwright Martin Sherman and actor Annette Badland.

Shoreditch Town Hall

Shoreditch Town Hall champions the local community as it appoints four new trustees.

JW3’s Autumn / Winter Season 2024

Extraordinary, diverse live performance & events at coming up at JW3.

Casting and London Run for Santi and Naz

Casting has been announced as Aiyana Bartlett and Farah Ashra.

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Autumn Season

Including the world premiere of Luna and La Fille mal gardée at Sadlers Wells, London.

Toby Mitchell

An Interview with Tall Stories Artistic Director Toby Mitchell and the brand-new show, The Elmer Adventure.

Sarah Frankcom, Brian Dorgan, Tania Moy and David Workman

Outside Edge Theatre Company

Outside Edge Theatre Company celebrates 25 years with new trustees.

Sadler’s Wells East opening season announced

Be among the first to visit Sadler’s Wells East – a new theatre for dance in east London.

Interview with Mark Giesser of The Boys From Syracuse

We delve into their creative vision of Mark Giesser, the Director of The Boys From Syracuse, a vibrant reimagining of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors...

Autumn Term events at LSE

Make the most of evenings in London and take your seat at LSE Events. Free of charge and live from LSE’s central London campus on weeknights during term time.

BFI London Film Festival 2024

Mubi announces 7 films at this year’s BFI London Film Festival.

SCRUM Theatre Create Pop-up Arts Centre.

SCRUM Theatre takes up residence in Hammersmith Council's old archives to create a new cooperative arts centre.

Stratford East Announces 140th Anniversary Season

Theatre announces new shows and events for this milestone year.

NıCOLETTı

NıCOLETTı moves to new space in London’s Shoreditch.

Museum of Truth & Lies

A new limited-edition audio podcast, featuring conversations with influential artists and cultural leaders.

The National Youth Music Theatre Celebrate!

The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) celebrate being awarded a Guinness World Record!

The Stage Debut Awards 2024

Nominees announced for the annual Stage Debut Awards 2024.

New Commission by Caroline Chinakwe

Artist Caroline Chinakwe unveils new portraits at London Museum Docklands.

First Song Released from WHY AM I SO SINGLE?

The highly anticipated first song, 8 Dates (demo) is available now on all streaming platforms.

The Photographers Gallery

Discover incredible exhibitions at The Photographers gallery.

The “Strangers” Home

New documentary exploring the rich history of London's Royal Docks.

Image: Detail from Vincent van Gogh, 'A Wheatfield, with Cypresses', 1889

Review: Into The Woods at Southwark Playhouse

Led by renowned duo Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine and performing at Southwark Playhouse, Into The Woods is a timeless musical performed by the National Youth Music Theatre...

Andrew Keates Photography by Boyan Georgiev

Queer Theatre

New LGBTQ+ theatre company will proudly nurture queer talent.

New Victoria Theatre Summer Brochure August 2024

We are excited to share with you New Victoria Theatre’s brand-new From August 2024 What’s On Brochure!

Actresses dressed as the wives of Henry VIII visit Waterloo Station. Photos © David Parry

The six wives of Henry VIII

Reunited with their iconic portraits at the National Portrait Gallery.

The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT)

NYMT announces PLATFORM and CRESCENDO to close Summer 2024 season.

Interview with Mean Girls lead Charlie Burn

Mean Girls has made itself a new home at London's The Savoy Theatre. We sat down with lead Charlie Burn who is playing the iconic role of Cady to talk all things Mean Girls, singing & Bridgerton...

West End Sessions

West End Sessions presents incredible performances, leading names and amazing wine and cheese.

Jacqueline with Still Life, 2020 by Antony Williams © Antony Williams. Before it’s Ruined (or an Unrealized Mean Side), 2020 by Rebecca Orcutt © Rebecca Orcutt

Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2024

Antony Williams announced as winner of the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2024

New musical The Stationmaster

New British musical The Stationmaster releases an album of the complete show.

A dark, ethereal poster for Fray, a Candy Bomber Production. Two hooded figures face each other amidst a swirling, neon mist. The tagline reads, The only puzzle AI can't solve. The scene is vibrant with purples and blues, evoking a sense of mystery.

An Interview with Kate Duhamel of FRAY

FRAY explores the cutting edge of hip-hop dance theater, presenting a narrative about two brothers in evolving world. We caught up with Executive Director, Producer & Writer Kate Duhamel to learn more...

Three eccentric characters stand in colorful costumes and wigs, holding vibrant potion bottles, with dramatic expressions and smoke rising from a cauldron. Text reads Rough Magic and Shakespeare's Globe against a golden background.

Spend the Summer at Shakespeare’s Globe

Globe’s summer season, perfect for audiences looking for a budget-friendly day out in the capital.

A building facade with large black signs displaying Seven Dials Playhouse in white text and colorful triangular shapes. The entrance has large windows, and a glass door on the right, both reflecting the street and adjacent structures.

Edinburgh Fringe Preview Season

Seven Dials Playhouse presents Edinburgh Fringe preview season

ArcadeX

Launching for summer, ArcadeX: The ultimate summer hotspot!

Yellow background with Sense and Sensibility written in bold black letters on the left. On the right, a minimalist line drawing of a face with flowers and leaves, incorporating shades of pink, blue, and green.

Roman Theatre Open Air Festival

Iconic pop idols bring Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility to stage.

A person with dramatic black and white hair, a white fur coat, and bright red lipstick smiles while holding a Dalmatian puppy. The background is red with black spots, echoing the Dalmatian's pattern.

101 Dalmatians The Musical

Starring Kym Marsh as the iconic villain Cruella De Vil.

Five individuals in shirts & ties comically poke their heads and hands through a bright yellow wall, talking on old-fashioned black rotary phones. One person holds a captain's hat above another's head. The overall expression is whimsical and lively.

Operation Mincemeat

Announces NINTH extension until January 2025!

A person with short hair standing in a grassy field with arms crossed. They are wearing a black jacket. The background features rolling hills and overcast skies. The landscape has patches of trees and a fence stretching across the field.

Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham Live!

SAS: Who Dares Wins 'ALWAYS A LITTLE FURTHER’ Extensive Tour

A historic stone castle with crenellated towers and chimneys, surrounded by a moat reflecting the structure. The castle is adorned with red flowers along the perimeter, and lush green vegetation is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Hever Castle The Boleyn Apartment

Step back in time to the Tudors from June 2024

A promotional image for New Victoria Theatre's upcoming season. It features a magazine cover with a scene from The Wizard of Oz showing Dorothy and the Wicked Witch's legs under a house. Bold text reads, STEP INTO A NEW SEASON WITH THE BEST IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

From April 2024 What’s on Guide

The New Victoria Theatre is springing into the new season!

A person with short, brown hair smiles while standing outdoors. They are wearing a white top and are positioned in front of green bushes with trees and buildings in the background. The scene appears to be in a garden or park.

Wigmore Hall 2024/25

Announces 2024/25 Concert Season & the launch of The Director’s Fund

CABARET Releases New Trailer

The Kit Kat Club releases new trailer featuring Cara Delevingne, Luke Treadaway and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay

Cast of a musical performing on stage. Four performers stand prominently in front, with one pointing upward. Others are in the background with raised arms. The set includes wooden structures and ropes, suggesting a historical context.

HAMILTON Extends Booking

Until 29 March 2025 with Christmas schedule also announced!

Ghost the Musical

The Oscar-winning love story live on stage!

A group of children performing on stage, dressed in school uniforms with grey sweaters and shorts or skirts. One child stands triumphantly on another's shoulders, raising a fist, while the others cheer enthusiastically around them. The background is a wooden mosaic.

Matilda The Musical

Extends booking to May 2025 and welcomes new cast members

Close-up of a young person with short, curly black hair and an earring in their left ear. They are dressed in a white shirt and a dark blazer, with a neutral expression, standing against a light, blurred background.

The Kit Kat Club - CABARET

Michael Ahomka-Lindsay to play Clifford Bradshaw

A person with dark curly hair sits at a bus stop, looking at an advertisement. The ad features the text A REAL WOMAN in bold letters, with OPEN CALL at the bottom in orange. The background shows trees and a street scene with parked vehicles.

Open Call for Artists!

Free Open Call for major project: The Gallery Season 4 exhibition!

Illustration of a person with long hair in a seated yoga pose, legs crossed, and hands pressed together in a prayer position. The background features large green leaves and a light blue circular backdrop, set against a darker blue background.

Inner Space

London’s oasis of calm and insight

A nighttime photo of a brick building adorned with large, illuminated photographs that depict various garden scenes. Two blurred figures walk along the cobblestone street in the foreground. The sign Soho Photography Quarter is visible on the side of the building.

The Photographers’ Gallery 2024

Exhibition Highlights

The Pink Podcast

New cultural podcast bringing together voices from all across the arts!

A cheerful performer in colorful clothing and rainbow shoes enthusiastically poses with arms and one leg raised next to two costumed characters: a pink pig in a red dress and another pink pig holding a green dinosaur. The background features a zoo theme.

PEPPA PIG LIVE! IS BACK

Peppa & friends will tour the UK and Ireland in oink–tastic new show!

Bombay Superstars

One-night only, the spectacular Bombay Superstars will debut on the West End

A group of five individuals dressed in similar protective suits and helmets stand and sit around a large vehicle with oversized tires. They pose confidently in front of a building with stairs, suggesting a serious and professional context. The photo is in black and white.

Women of the RNLI

An exhibition celebrating the vital role that women have played in saving lives at sea

A lavish, gold-adorned carriage is being pulled by horses through a city street during a parade. People in red and gold ornate costumes escort the carriage. The surrounding architecture includes grand, arched windows and columns. Onlookers are visible in the background.

Lord Mayor’s Show

One of the oldest and most recognisable events in Great Britain, the Lord Mayor’s Show has been running consistently since as far back as the 13th century.