Race nights and live music

Why not have an evening at the races and often with live music and themed entertainment?   There are several near London so click on the links here to read more:

• Windsor Racecourse
• Sandown Park
• Epsom Downs

Shakespeare in the Squares

Shakespeare in the Squares is a not-for-profit touring theatre company that stages a Shakespeare play in London garden squares for one night in each venue every summer. The productions are tailored to the individual venues, and we work with the committees and other local organisations to create a unique community celebration around the play.

Our aim is to provide a showcase for talented young theatre practitioners and we intend to introduce our audiences to the stars of the future. We pay the actors Equity recommended rates and the productions are innovative, exciting and of the highest professional standard. Productions are funded through a combination of ticket sales, grants and sponsorship from local businesses and organisations.

We will be back to celebrate our seventh anniversary with a production of All’s Well That Ends Well with gypsy swing music and a fairytale twist.

Somerset House summer series

Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns in July 2024 with eleven nights of unmissable gigs in the intimate and immersive setting of our spectacular courtyard. A staple summer experience, the series presents a trailblazing line-up of breakthrough music artists and established acts from across the globe.

Outdoor events at National Trust properties

Outdoor music, theatre and film events

Watch a show in the great outdoors with a music, theatre or film event at a place near you. Bring some popcorn to watch outdoor cinema, enjoy music under the stars or be gripped by a theatre production held in beautiful surroundings.

Hampton Court Palace Festival

Join us for another sensational series of concerts in the breathtaking location of Hampton Court Palace from 11 – 21 June 2024. Our line-up so far includes the legendary Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Jack Savoretti, Sam Ryder, Björn Again, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Paloma Faith, and Jessie J, as well as a special live edition of The Rest is History Podcast presents The Tudors.

Tickets for all 2024 headliners are on-sale now.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Established in 1932, the multi-award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest theatres in London (1,304 seats) and situated in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park. Passionate about producing popular, enriching and unexpected theatre that provides a lens into the here and now, the scale and ambition of our productions together with our magical outdoor setting, makes us unique in the capital’s cultural landscape. Every year we welcome over 150,000 people to our 20-week summer season.

Kew the Music

A glorious week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens.

Proving to be a hit for all generations of music lovers, Kew the music is the perfect evening out for the whole family. 

All headliners have now been announced. Tickets are on sale now.

Opera in Holland Park

A year-round commitment to excellence in opera, centred on an extraordinary three-month summer festival. 

Surrounded by the beautiful formal gardens and wilded woodlands of Holland Park, our canopied open-air auditorium is the perfect place to enjoy critically acclaimed opera in the heart of London. 

Pub in the Park

CELEBRATING THE GREAT BRITISH PUB

The brainchild of Tom Kerridge, each festival celebrates everything there is to love about the glorious British pub; delicious food, award-winning chefs, epic live music, delicious drinks but above all else a fantastic time with friends and family.

Taste of London - Regents Park 12th-16th June

Taste of London Is Back For 2024! With London's best restaurants, chefs and much more

Taste of London is back from the 12th - 16th June 2024 for its 20th anniversary and tickets are on sale now! This will be a one-way ticket to London's hottest restaurants, with the UK's best chefs, exclusive culinary experiences, live entertainment.

 Expect a next-level collection of 120+ delectable dishes from London’s latest and greatest. New to the festival for 2024 include elegant steakhouse Le Petit Beefbar, The Shard’s Oblix and Kolamba showcasing vibrant Sri-Lankan style home cooking. Returning Fan favourites include Chai Wu, Hotbox, Mayfair hotspot Roka, also celebrating 20 years, and Italian favourite Big Mamma Group’s Circolo Popolare.

The iconic Taste Cook School and BBQ Cook School are back, giving you the chance to get a cooking lesson from your favourite chefs. The flame-fuelled centrepiece that is the Taste Fire Pit is also returning with a blazing riot of fiery theatrics and feasting.

 If that isn’t enough, take a break from the food and join the likes of Piper Heidsieck, Jack Daniel’s, illy Coffee and Birrificio Angelo Poretti for drinks based masterclasses, exclusive cocktails and special guests.

Chestertons Polo in the Park

The world’s biggest three-day polo and lifestyle event. There is something for everyone at Chestertons Polo in the Park.

Join us for all the amazing things to do at Chestertons Polo in the Park. Enjoy access to the Grandstand to watch the world’s best polo, The Fulham Food Festival for restaurants and street food, Champagne Lanson Garden, legendary Mahiki and Polo Bars, PIMM’s Bus, Fever-Tree Bar and Garden, Luxury Shopping Village, Little Hooves Kids Club and Pitch Invasion (Sunday only) and much more

BST in Hyde Park

American Express presents BST Hyde Park started back in 2013. Our mission was to bring an event like no other.

Now, across multiple weekends, we put on incredible shows featuring legendary headliners and support from today's rising stars, plus great food and drink and hospitality packages.

Sitting between our weekends is our free midweek programme called Open House, featuring fantastic free activities and entertainment.

Joe Wicks Festival at Kew Gardens

07 July 2024

Experience the thrill of a brand-new wellbeing festival with Joe Wicks, also known as The Body Coach, coming to Kew Gardens this summer. 

Smoke and Fire Festivals - Ascot (20-21 July) and Maldon (17-18 August)

THE UK’S LARGEST BBQ FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

2024 will see our most inclusive festivals yet, showcasing a broad church of BBQ food, using smoke and flame as condiments and flavour enhancers, all wrapped around an immersive experience for our visitors to enjoy. From International Team competitions, amazing Street Food vendors, chefs, pitmasters, Grill-masters, butchers, and bakers from across the globe; Restaurant  Pop-ups and Demos from Japanese yakitori and South African braai to Brazilian Churrasco and  Korean BBQ, South American Asado, Halal to Plant-based. Smoke and Fire festivals are accessible to many families and individuals, notwithstanding their personal or cultural beliefs.

Eating is always better when there’s music in the air! More bands to be announced soon…