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Clubs

After building a following in Dubai, ABOVE makes its London debut on 19/7/26 at the stunning rooftop venue Jin Bo Law Skybar in the heart of London.

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Liberation pres. PVD LDN_ [Paul Van Dyk]

Saturday 17th October

2:00pm - 4:00am

Studio 338 London

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Liberation pres. PVD LDN_ [Paul Van Dyk]

Studio 338 London

Paul Van Dyk returns to London with Liberation for a festival feel mega show at the capitols premier superclub venue; Studio 338!

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CamelPhat

Saturday 24th October

Grammy-nominated powerhouse duo CAMELPHAT are bringing their signature sound to London's newest venue, Ironworks.

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London Reggae & Food Festival: Jamaican Independence Special

Saturday 8th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Riverside East, London

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London Reggae & Food Festival: Jamaican Independence Special

Riverside East, London

LONDON REGGAE & FOOD FESTIVAL BACK AT RIVERSIDE EAST BRINGING MORE FYAH, GOOD MUSIC & VIBES TO THE HEART OF EAST LONDON.

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Quest Events Presents - INDICA DUBS MEETS VEDIC ROOTS -

Friday 18th September

10:00pm - 4:00am

E1 London (ONYX)

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Quest Events Presents - INDICA DUBS MEETS VEDIC ROOTS -

E1 London (ONYX)

For the first time in history Indica Dubs Meets Vedic Roots in London! Be the first to witness this heavyweight sound system session.

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Trance Sanctuary presents Kearnage X

Saturday 7th November

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Troxy, London

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Trance Sanctuary presents Kearnage X

Troxy, London

On Saturday 7th November 2026, Bryan Kearney brings Kearnage back to the capital to mark 10 years of parties with Trance Sanctuary.

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Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

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Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

SummerFest 26 Returns To Leos Red Lion For The Ultimate All - Dayer...

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The Nextmen and A.Skillz Daytime Boat Party

Saturday 5th September

12:30pm - 5:00pm

The Dutch Master Boat Party Greenwich Pier, London

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The Nextmen and A.Skillz Daytime Boat Party

The Dutch Master Boat Party Greenwich Pier, London

Time for the party of the year! All aboard for a daytime Nextmen & A Skillz boat party! Full line up to be announced.

Gigs

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Rhinestone Rodeo: The Country music boat party 15th August 2026

Saturday 15th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Dixie Queen , Steam Paddle Boat, London

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Rhinestone Rodeo: The Country music boat party 15th August 2026

The Dixie Queen , Steam Paddle Boat, London

We are delighted to welcome you back aboard The Dixie Queen this August for an unforgettable country music cruise down The River Thames!

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Our House W/ Meduza & James Hype

Friday 14th August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Magazine Open Air, London

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Our House W/ Meduza & James Hype

Magazine Open Air, London

Two of the most electrifying names in dance music, MEDUZA and James Hype bring their collaborative project Our House to London for an extended outdoor

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Amelie Lens b2b Sara Landry

Friday 21st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Magazine Open Air, London

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Amelie Lens b2b Sara Landry

Magazine Open Air, London

This summer, Amelie Lens and Sara Landry for their first ever b2b in London at Magazine, Open-Air.

Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

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Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

Its time to Boot Scootin' & Boogie as we bring our live country music event to The Star in Sidcup. Read our description for full details.

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Rochester Rocks Festival

Saturday 20th March 2027

12:00pm - 10:45pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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Rochester Rocks Festival

Casino Rooms, Rochester

An All-Day Festival of ROCK in the heart of Kent, featuring some of the most exciting rock acts in the country, plus an all acoustic Chill Out Room

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Country & Western Events Chatham

Saturday 18th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Prince Of Wales Chatham

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Country & Western Events Chatham

Prince Of Wales Chatham

Yeeeeehaw! Come join the best atmosphere with live country music & all things western at The Prince Of Wales in Chatham.

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Keeno LIVE ft. Vibre Strings

Saturday 28th November

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Village Underground, London

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Keeno LIVE ft. Vibre Strings

Village Underground, London

Keeno & Vibre Strings proudly present a 100% LIVE DRUM & BASS EVENT featuring live piano + string quartet.

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Soul Night Out UK - KENT

Saturday 25th July

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Princes Park Stadium (Dartford FC)

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Soul Night Out UK - KENT

Princes Park Stadium (Dartford FC)

THE PRINCES SUITE, DARTFORD FOOTBALL CLUB - 25th JULY 2026 A night of 100% Feelgood Soul Anthems brought to you by the best UK soul dj's!

Festivals

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SOULTOWN - Festival 2026

Saturday 5th September

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham

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SOULTOWN - Festival 2026

Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham

Bringing together the biggest Soul, Motown, Disco, Funk & House acts from across the globe on Saturday 5th September 2026!

Priory Gardens, Orpington, Greater L

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Priory Live Festival

Priory Gardens, Orpington, Greater L

Original grassroots music festival in Orpington south east London with top headliners and the best emerging artists, djs, amazing foodies and Wellness

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KISSTORY On Blackheath 2026

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Blackhealth Common, London

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KISSTORY On Blackheath 2026

Blackhealth Common, London

The biggest Old Skool & Anthems party returns to Blackheath - legendary acts, DJs, and summer vibes all day long.

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We Are Family Festival 2026

Sunday 6th September

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham

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We Are Family Festival 2026

Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham

The UKs BIGGEST All INCLUSIVE festival for kids, Free Rides and Attractions, Bottomless Soft Drinks and Hourly Themed Parades

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Hospital30 Block Party

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Hackney Wick Multiple Venues, London

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Hospital30 Block Party

Hackney Wick Multiple Venues, London

Tickets sold out. Re:sell now live. | Hospital Records celebrates 30 years x Hospitality with a multi-stage Summer Drum & Bass Block Party in London.

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Michael Bibi extended set on the Thames

Sunday 16th August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Old Royal Naval College Greenwich

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Michael Bibi extended set on the Thames

Old Royal Naval College Greenwich

Hot off the press...Michael Bibi lands on the Thames for one day only on August 16th.

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KISSTORY On Blackheath 2026

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Blackheath Common, London

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KISSTORY On Blackheath 2026

Blackheath Common, London

The biggest Old Skool & Anthems party returns to Blackheath - legendary acts, DJs, and summer vibes all day long.

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Big London Tattoo Show

Fri 4th - Sun 6th September

5:00pm - 7:00pm

ExCel London

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Big London Tattoo Show

ExCel London

The Big London Tattoo Show features 500 of the very best tattoo artists, tons of entertainment, free fairground rides, art galleries and markets

Comedy

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Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Saturday 22nd May 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

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Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney is bring his brand now tour " Gary On Laughing" to The Circus Tavern on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Tickets on sale now

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Saturday Night at Backyard Comedy Club

Saturday 18th July + 6 other dates

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Backyard Comedy Club, London

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Saturday Night at Backyard Comedy Club

Backyard Comedy Club, London

Saturdays at Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green is the best weekend night out in London with top acts from around the Uk and the World!

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

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Make Brentwood Laugh

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

Join us for a HUGE night of stand-up comedy. Featuring BGT runner-up Robert White, Live at the Apollo's Dane Baptiste and more top comedy talent.

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Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Saturday 1st May 2027

6:30pm - 10:45pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

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Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Saturday May 1st 2027

Theatre, Arts & Culture

The Hunger Games On Stage

Friday 17th July + 73 other dates

2:30pm - 12:00am

Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, London

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The Hunger Games On Stage

Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, London

First-ever stage adaptation of The Hunger Games, with Katniss Everdeen brought to life by an award-winning creative team.

The Oresteia

Monday 20th July + 55 other dates

7:00pm - 10:35pm

Bridge Theatre, London

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The Oresteia

Bridge Theatre, London

Simon Stone brings his radical reimagining style to The Oresteia, a contemporary family caught in a Greek myth.

Ivanov

Tuesday 17th August 2027 + 68 other dates

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Bridge Theatre, London

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Ivanov

Bridge Theatre, London

Simon Stone brings Chekhov’s comic drama into the contemporary world in a keenly observed tale of marriage and mid-life.

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Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Saturday 12th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Experiences & Attractions

Dabbers Social Bingo, London

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Glassy 'n' Bingo

Dabbers Social Bingo, London

Glassy 'n' Bingo is pure chaos: wild rounds twists and cheeky prizes you'd never expect all with a DJ keeping the party alive with Bhangra & RnB tunes

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

Sunday 13th September

1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

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Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party is the ultimate event for all young K-Pop fans!

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Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Saturday 12th September

Saturday 12th September

5:30pm - 10:30pm

The Alexandra Suite , Swanley

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Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Saturday 12th September

The Alexandra Suite , Swanley

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

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1OAK Events Presents Rooftop Session - Bottomless Brunch

1OAK Events Presents Rooftop Session - Bottomless Brunch

45th And 7th, London

1OAK Events take over London's newest & most exclusive Rooftop location in the heart of London! Good Vibes, Surreal Views & Memories For Life!

Food & Drink

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C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

London Venue TBA

A mythical city appears for one night. Food, drinks, culture with no limits. Ryozen City lives once, then only in memory. Are you READY?

The Big Brine London 2026

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September

11:30am - 5:00pm

Hackney Bridge, London

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The Big Brine London 2026

Hackney Bridge, London

The Big Brine is London's first festival showcasing the craft, creativity and culture behind all things brined and fermented.

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Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

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Back2Funk Summer BRUNCH

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

The Pacific Tavern, London

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Back2Funk Summer BRUNCH

The Pacific Tavern, London

Join us for a full day of music, food, drink and sunshine vibes for our summer Back2funk pay as you go brunch & after party.

Sport

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FANZONE 4D x Riverside East World Cup Final: Argentina V Spain

Sunday 19th July

6:00pm - 11:45pm

Riverside East, London

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FANZONE 4D x Riverside East World Cup Final: Argentina V Spain

Riverside East, London

Witness The World Cup Final at Riverside East Get your tickets and lock in the best seat in the house!

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Conscious Connected Breathwork with Anna & Lyndsey

Sunday 19th July

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Green Place Studios, London

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Conscious Connected Breathwork with Anna & Lyndsey

Green Place Studios, London

Experience the amazing power of your breath to transform stress and tension and create more flow in your life.

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Monday 27th July + 14 other dates

10:00am - 4:00pm

Barking Learning Center

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MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Barking Learning Center

sented by London Jersey Gallery, More Than A Shirt celebrates football’s ability to tell stories that transcend sport, connecting people, places, and

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Essex Recovery Festival 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 1:30pm

Lambourne End Centre For Outdoor Learning, Romford

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Essex Recovery Festival 2026

Lambourne End Centre For Outdoor Learning, Romford

Three day sober festival celebrating recovery with music, wellbeing, creativity and outdoors. 24-26 July 2026, Essex.

Family Days Out

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

Sunday 13th September

1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

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Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party is the ultimate event for all young K-Pop fans!

Live professional wrestling is back at the Ilford Sports club! WrestleForce presents another 2 hours of epic action the whole family can enjoy!

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market

Saturday 19th September

10:30am - 12:30pm

Falconwood Community Centre, Welling

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BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market

Falconwood Community Centre, Welling

Buy top quality second hand baby and children's clothes, toys, books and equipment at our Award Winning pop up market.

Seasonal

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 24th October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 10th October

6:30pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 17th October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

what's on in manchester

In the city that spawned The Hacienda, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Joy Division and Homobloc, it's fair to say that there is no shortage of musical heritage in Manchester, a trait which has continued through to today, with an enormous number of music events taking place in the city.

Our What's on in Manchester this weekend guide covers all Manchester clubs, as well as a Manchester gig guide, comedy nights and tickets.

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