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A family-friendly summer day out in west London
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West London comes alive on Saturday 21 June as the Brentford Canal Festival returns, with live music, market stalls and free activities dotted around the area.
Everyone's welcome, whether you're local or just passing through. Spend the day strolling through the market browsing all manner of stalls, and tuck into a whole range of food and drink from tempting pop-ups.
Find yourself a spot at the water's edge to relax and watch live performances: Six different stages host live music, including at Workhouse Dock, Market Place and Brentford Lock Piazza, giving you a reason to discover the local streets as you seek them out.
Keen to explore further? Take to the water in a free kayaking session, or head over to Duke of London's for the classic and supercar car boot sale, selling vintage clothing, automobilia, artwork, and vinyls.
The Brentford Canal Festival takes place Saturday 21 June 2025, 12pm-6pm. Book your free ticket now.
Salute the ‘Queen of Afrobeats’
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Nigerian musician and 'Queen of Afrobeats' Tiwa Savage takes centre stage at Little Simz' Meltdown this Saturday night, with support artist Tay Iwar. See the MOBO Awards-nominated singer-songwriter performing her signature blend of soul, R&B and hip-hop in a live gig at the Royal Festival Hall, one of several rather special shows on at Southbank Centre for Little Simz’ Meltdown.
A star-studded, Ibsen-inspired play
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You’ve got just a few more weeks to see Ewan McGregor, Elizabeth Debicki and Kate Fleetwood set the stage of Wyndham's Theatre ablaze with a story of a fragile marriage rocked by an unexpected arrival. My Master Builder — a new Lila Raicek play inspired by Ibsen — is in the West End till 12 July.
See Georgian Spitalfields in colour
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We’ve reached the East End in our gargantuan project to colour in all 24 panels of John Roque’s 1746 map of London. The image above is just a snippet of it — view the whole thing in high resolution over on Londonist: Time Machine, and discover a Spitalfields dominated by silk weavers, trees and churches.
Uncover historical curiosities
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Ever had a pint in the pub where The Great Train Robbery was planned? Know which pocket park contains the remains of a major medieval monastery? Discover London’s hidden gems (and brush up on local history in the process) with this new book by Sunday Times bestselling author Jack Chesher. London: The Hidden Corners for Curious Wanderers is available via our Bookshop.org storefront.
Festival fun at The British Academy
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A fascinating (and totally free) festival of ideas takes over the UK's national academy for the humanities and social sciences later this month. Explore interactive exhibits, get stuck into creative workshops, and enjoy thought-provoking talks at The British Academy Summer Showcase, 20-21 June.
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