Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival

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Printworks’ famous press halls will be preserved to host concerts, immersive art exhibitions and corporate events, while the main dance floor will be flanked by office spaces. The second room, Inkwells, will also remain and be reserved for more gigs, art exhibitions and smaller corporate events, while there’ll be a new events space on the roof with views of the city skyline. And while we’re yet to hear exactly when, the first phase of the venue’s reopening has been set for 2026...watch this space for more details. Read more ### 22. Dine at the revitalised Simpson’s in the Strand British Strand price 4 of 4 Photograph: Rosie Hewitson for Time Out [...] London’s festival circuit might be an extremely saturated market, but Victoria Park’s mighty day festival series All Points East already looks set to be one of the most exciting events taking place in summer 2026, thanks to a two-day takeover from none other than Tyler, the Creator. The American rapper and former Odd Future member won’t just headline one day at APE 2026; he’s doing a two-day takeover of the whole event. Each day has a different lineup, and they’re both already stacked with huge names, with the likes of Turnstile, Rochelle Gordon, Rex Orange County, Ravyn Lenae, Daniel Caesar and Dijon have already been announced. In a very saturated market, APE is already shaping up to be one of the more exciting London festivals of summer 2026. Read more Buy ticket Advertising [...] Read more Book now ### 16. Explore the groundbreaking designs of Elsa Schiaparelli at the V&A’s spring exhibition Things to do Exhibitions South Kensington Photograph: Patrimoine Schiaparelli, Paris

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS: A tribute show to the music of Irish folk band The Dubliners, Seven Drunken Nights is at Bromley's Churchill Theatre, for one night only. Celebrate the band's 50 year career with covers of songs including Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin. 7.30pm POSTMORTEM: Top Slayer tribute Postmortem are at the Cart & Horses in Maryland tonight, with a special show celebrating 40 years of the Reign in Blood album. Pirate-thrashers Cutlass and prog-metallers Kardinal X bring the support. 8pm ## Easter Monday: 6 April Easter weekend events in London: a market taking place in front of Beckenham Mansion So Last Century vintage market comes to Beckenham. Photo: Alan Old [...] Treat the family to Easter brunch at OXBO Bankside HORNIMAN PLANT FAIR: Enjoy cracking views of the London skyline while you browse at the Horniman Plant Fair. The Forest Hill museum's gardens are taken over by independent nurseries run by specialist growers selling their plants, trees, shrubs and succulents, and passing on their wisdom for keeping your new green friend healthy and happy once you get it home. 11am-4pm EASTER MARKET: An Easter special of Duke of York Square's regular food market in Chelsea includes craft activities and face painting for kids, along with appearances by the Easter bunny, and stalls selling seasonal goodies including chocolate and hot cross buns. 12pm-4pm [...] Easter weekend events in London: two boats being rowed side by side down the Thames Watch the sporting spectacle that is the Boat Races taking place on the Thames CARIBBEAN PARTY: Expect the full Caribbean party experience at Day Rave: Easter Jam at Boxpark Wembley. Caribbean DJs play dancehall, soca, reggae, bouyon and carnival anthems into the evening, with street food and bars available, and rum flowing freely. 4pm-11pm CANDLELIGHT CONCERT: All-female choir The L'Inviti Singers, directed by David Guest, perform Pergolesi's Stabat Mater alongside Vivaldi's Gloria in a candlelit concert at St Mary le Strand. 6.30pm/8.30pm

PASSION OF GOOD FRIDAY: Enjoy a Good Friday performance at Union Chapel featuring a dramatic reading of St John’s Gospel, new choral pieces by Musical Director Anthony Fort and music from resident choir Union Chapel Voices, accompanied by the venue’s historic organ and house band. 7pm-8.30pm ## Today's events: Saturday 4 April Top events in London today: a cardboard cutout of Peter Rabbit on a stall at a market FLOATING JAZZ: Live jazz is played on Marina's Floating Pontoon at St Katharine Docks on Easter Saturday and Sunday — you'll be greeted with a free glass of bubbles and blankets, before you soak up the sounds of Olivia Swann & Jazz King Jamie Safir, plus guests, while admiring the twinkling yacht lights. 4-5 April 2026 [...] ## Today's events: Good Friday 3 April Top events in London today: three people behind a bar at a beer festival smiling for the camera, in front of a long row of beer pumps INDIE BEER FEST: Celebrate independent beer producers at the Easter Indie Beer Fest, taking place at London Beer Lab Nano Brewery and Taproom in Brixton. The ticket includes three 1/3 pints, with additional drinks available to buy, and you can also take part in a blind beer tasting competition, to test your taste buds at identifying different brews. 3-5 April 2026 [...] EASTER PLANS: Already thinking ahead to the weekend? If you're lucky enough to have some (or all) of the four-day bank holiday off work, have a look at our guide to Easter weekend in London, for all the eggs, bunnies, and seasonal entertainment you could need. APRIL IN LONDON: With a new month beginning on Wednesday, you'll be needing our things to do in London in April events guide, to make sure you don't miss the best new events, shows and exhibitions coming to the capital over the coming weeks. SPRING FLOWERS: London's in full bloom in April, when the spring flowers are at their best. This page tells you the best times and places to see tulips, cherry blossom, bluebells, wisteria, and the best of the rest floral displays in the capital, ideal for a colourful springtime walk.

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS: A tribute show to the music of Irish folk band The Dubliners, Seven Drunken Nights is at Bromley's Churchill Theatre, for one night only. Celebrate the band's 50 year career with covers of songs including Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin. 7.30pm POSTMORTEM: Top Slayer tribute Postmortem are at the Cart & Horses in Maryland tonight, with a special show celebrating 40 years of the Reign in Blood album. Pirate-thrashers Cutlass and prog-metallers Kardinal X bring the support. 8pm ## Easter Monday: 6 April Easter weekend events in London: a market taking place in front of Beckenham Mansion So Last Century vintage market comes to Beckenham. Photo: Alan Old [...] Treat the family to Easter brunch at OXBO Bankside HORNIMAN PLANT FAIR: Enjoy cracking views of the London skyline while you browse at the Horniman Plant Fair. The Forest Hill museum's gardens are taken over by independent nurseries run by specialist growers selling their plants, trees, shrubs and succulents, and passing on their wisdom for keeping your new green friend healthy and happy once you get it home. 11am-4pm EASTER MARKET: An Easter special of Duke of York Square's regular food market in Chelsea includes craft activities and face painting for kids, along with appearances by the Easter bunny, and stalls selling seasonal goodies including chocolate and hot cross buns. 12pm-4pm [...] Easter weekend events in London: two boats being rowed side by side down the Thames Watch the sporting spectacle that is the Boat Races taking place on the Thames CARIBBEAN PARTY: Expect the full Caribbean party experience at Day Rave: Easter Jam at Boxpark Wembley. Caribbean DJs play dancehall, soca, reggae, bouyon and carnival anthems into the evening, with street food and bars available, and rum flowing freely. 4pm-11pm CANDLELIGHT CONCERT: All-female choir The L'Inviti Singers, directed by David Guest, perform Pergolesi's Stabat Mater alongside Vivaldi's Gloria in a candlelit concert at St Mary le Strand. 6.30pm/8.30pm