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London Events in May

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Good Vibes :: Afrobeats & Bashment Day Party

Monday 4th May

4:00pm - 2:00am

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

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Good Vibes :: Afrobeats & Bashment Day Party

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

Good Vibes :: Day Party - Bank Holiday (RnB, Afrobeats, Bashment, Soca) :: Let's Celebrate With Good Vibes & Nice People

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Love Afrobeats & Bashment Day Party

Love Afrobeats & Bashment Day Party

Soul Lounge, London

Love Afrobeats & Bashment Day Party :: R&B / Hip-Hop / Afrobeats / Bashment / Amapiano / Party Classics / Slow Jams

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MOTION Every Monday @ XOYO

MOTION Every Monday @ XOYO

XOYO, London

London's Biggest Monday Night.

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Love Afrobeats & Bashment Party

Monday 4th May

9:00pm - 3:00am

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

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Love Afrobeats & Bashment Party

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

Love Afrobeats & Bashment Party + Special Guest - RnB, Afrobeats, Bashment, Soca :: Let's Celebrate With Good Vibes & Nice People

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Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeats In Clapham (£5 B4 12am Tickets)

Monday 4th May

10:00pm - 3:30am

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

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Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeats In Clapham (£5 B4 12am Tickets)

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

Get Ready for the Ultimate Bank Holiday Party in Clapham!

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Bank Holiday Day Party (£5 B4 Midnight With A Ticket)

Mon 4th - Tue 5th May

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

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Bank Holiday Day Party (£5 B4 Midnight With A Ticket)

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

Get Ready for the Ultimate Bank Holiday Day Party in Clapham!

Electronic Music Open Mic

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

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Rum & Bashment Party

Soul Lounge Clapham, London

Rum & Bashment Party + Special Guest - Bashment, Afrobeats, RnB, Soca :: Let's Celebrate With Good Vibes & Nice People

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Pure Sea Presents.....The Cross

Sat 11th April - Sat 16th May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Cross London

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Pure Sea Presents.....The Cross

The Cross London

The Great Camden Clean Up and fundraising AFTERPARTY at The Cross London

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Feltham 04/05

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Feltham 04/05

Buzz Bingo Feltham

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Barkingside 04/05

Monday 4th May

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Barkingside, Ilford

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Barkingside 04/05

Buzz Bingo Barkingside, Ilford

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Enfield 04/05

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Enfield 04/05

Buzz Bingo Enfield

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

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High Lights Festival - Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere

High Lights Festival - Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere

Barking Park, London

Hybrid Minds bring Atmosphere to the great outdoors for the very first time - live at High Lights Festival, East London, Barking Park, Sun 31st May

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Pioneer Plays Festival 2026

Sunday 31st May

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Forest Road Playing Fields, Hainault

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Pioneer Plays Festival 2026

Forest Road Playing Fields, Hainault

Pioneer Players Festival 2026 returns bigger and bolder with a huge Main Stage, two immersive arenas and DJ Pioneer alongside special guests.

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High Lights Festival - Armin van Buuren presents The Orb

High Lights Festival - Armin van Buuren presents The Orb

Barking Park, London

Armin van Buuren presents The Orb debuts in London this summer at High Lights Festival, East London, Barking Park, Sat 23rd May

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Run Away Festival Surrey - Bank Hol Sat 23 May

Saturday 23rd May

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Sandown Racecourse, Esher

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Run Away Festival Surrey - Bank Hol Sat 23 May

Sandown Racecourse, Esher

Bank Holiday Sat 23 May @ Sandown Racecourse. ALL TICKETS WILL SELL OUT IN ADVANCE.

Artists for Gaza fundraiser for Health Workers for Palestine

Sunday 17th May

4:00pm - 12:00am

Scala Kings Cross, LONDON

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Artists for Gaza fundraiser for Health Workers for Palestine

Scala Kings Cross, LONDON

Over 4 rooms featuring live Paul Weller, Madness , Kevin Rowland with DJs Jerry Dammers ,Bobby Gillespie plus Londons finest selectors.

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SOULTOWN - Garden Party - Studio 338

SOULTOWN - Garden Party - Studio 338

Studio 338 London

A Mix of classic & soulful house, disco and soul edits, and club classics, 2PM - 12AM - then after party until 2am for the hardcore dancers

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Caribbean Rocks presents Blanco Azul - Skippa Live

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Studio 338, Greenwich

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Caribbean Rocks presents Blanco Azul - Skippa Live

Studio 338, Greenwich

Caribbean Rocks returns with a special Blanco Azul edition featuring the hottest rising artist in Dancehall right now, Skippa!

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AWOL meets Jungle Mania | London

Saturday 16th May

4:00pm - 12:00am

Electric Brixton, London

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AWOL meets Jungle Mania | London

Electric Brixton, London

2 of the biggest and longest running Jungle brands link up once again, for a massive London show this May!

Riverside East, London

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Carnival Playground

Riverside East, London

THE CARNIVAL PLAYGROUND IS HERE! Dreamland Events is celebrating 10 years of Dreamland all year long

Magic of Thailand Festival in Wimbledon

Sat 9th - Sun 10th May

10:00am - 7:00pm

Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon, London

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Magic of Thailand Festival in Wimbledon

Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon, London

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Wimbledon Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

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FESTAS'26: Adrina, Jovani | Gegužės 16 d. Studio 338

FESTAS'26: Adrina, Jovani | Gegužės 16 d. Studio 338

Studio 338 London

FESTAS'26 sugrįžta į Londoną

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House of Stepz - Day Party

Saturday 9th May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

LDN EAST, Canning Town

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House of Stepz - Day Party

LDN EAST, Canning Town

After a year of SOLD OUT events, unforgettable vibes, and a growing movement... House of Stepz turns ONE. And we're celebrating properly.

Curious what’s on in London in May? From the Biggest Day Party at LDN EAST to roots sets at King’s Head, and indie lineup at Camden Assembly, the capital pulses with colour. With comedy nights and theatre popping up all month, London events in May reflect real variety. Browse all listings and pick your highlight.

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Latest news from around London

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

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Morrissey once gloomingly crooned that “everyday is like Sunday.” With these mouth-watering roast options in the centre of the capital, you’ll wish this was true.

Independent Label Market to return to London next month

Featuring Ninja Tune, Mute, 4AD, Hyperdub, One Little Independent, and many others.

Acclaimed chef opens live-fire restaurant IGNI in Mayfair

Michelin-laden chef Theo Clench has opened a live-fire restaurant in Mayfair, a 34-cover space using a central fire grill in place of gas or electricity.

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