What's Happening in July
London in July is a vibrant, sun-drenched playground where the city comes alive with open-air festivals, iconic sporting events, and world-class cultural experiences. With long daylight hours and warm temperatures, it's the perfect time to explore the capital’s parks, riverside walks, and historic landmarks. From Wimbledon and live concerts in Hyde Park to art exhibitions and food festivals, July offers an energetic mix of tradition and modern flair—making it one of the most exciting months to visit the UK’s bustling capital. Here's what to do in London in July.
Wimbledon
It would be asmiss if we didn't kick off with this British highlight. Come rain (well, some) or shine, this iconic series of matches brings in travellers, locals, celebs and more to watch the best of the best in enthralling tournaments. Whether you're catching live tennis matches or public screenings of the Grand Slam with strawberries and Pimms across Covent Garden, King’s Cross, Belgravia and more, its an annual highlight.
Until 13 July
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“The King’s Tour Artists” at Buckingham Palace
“The King’s Tour Artists” at Buckingham Palace is a landmark exhibition showcasing over 70 artworks commissioned by King Charles III across four decades of royal tours. Featuring works by 43 artists—from traditional watercolours to digital iPad sketches—the exhibition captures the spirit, scenery, and cultural encounters of 95 countries visited since 1985. Displayed in the Palace’s grand Ballroom, many of these pieces are being seen by the public for the first time, revealing a deeply personal and artistic lens on royal diplomacy and travel, curated with Charles’s longstanding passion for the arts and creative expression.
10 July – 28 September 2025
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The Gianni Versace Retrospective
From 16 July 2025, the Gianni Versace Retrospective at Arches London Bridge offers an unprecedented showcase of over 450 vintage original garments and accessories, marking the largest-ever UK exhibition dedicated to Versace. Spanning 21 defining collections from 1988 to 1997–98, the show features iconic looks worn by fashion and cultural royalty—including Princess Diana, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Sir Elton John, George Michael, and Liz Hurley (londontopia.net). Visitors will experience a sensory journey, with not only garments but also original sketches, runway footage, campaign photography, and interviews that illustrate Versace’s fearless creativity and deep ties to London’s vibrant pop culture scene. Curated to celebrate the designer’s bold aesthetics—from baroque opulence to edgy bondage influences—this exhibition is a rich, kaleidoscopic homage to one of fashion’s most influential visionaries.
From 16 July
Summer in the Square, Portman Square Gardens
Summer in the Square brings a burst of summer life to Marylebone’s hidden gem, Portman Square Garden, from 8–13 July 2025, offering a free, family-friendly festival. Shaded by sweeping trees, the event opens up this private green space to welcome visitors alike with afternoon yoga, breathwork and wellness sessions, art and flag-making workshops, interactive family theatre and crafts, and community choir performances. Each day, attendees can settle into deckchairs or lounge areas to enjoy free live Wimbledon screenings on a big screen while sipping refreshing spritzes and cocktails courtesy of Home House, or savour local flavours at the rotating Guest Kitchen, which features local restaurants such as Junsei, Zula Burger, Seymour Kitchen and La Petite Poissonnerie alongside street food vendors. Its totally free and utterly charming.
8 - 13 July, 2025
Portman Square Gardens
Jurassic World: The Experience
Take a trip back to a time when dinosaurs walked the Earth at Jurassic World: The Experience – “the closest you’ll ever come to living dinosaurs”. Step through the iconic Jurassic World gates before exploring 10 immersive zones inspired by the Jurassic World franchise. Along the way, you’ll walk beneath a towering Brachiosaurus and come face to face with Blue the Velociraptor; you’ll even encounter the vicious Tyrannosaurus Rex. Plus, you can get hands-on with actual fossilised dinosaur bone and visit the Creation Lab to see baby dinosaurs up close.
BBC Proms
Spanning 8 weeks from 18 July to 13 September across the Royal Albert Hall and venues nationwide, BBC Proms 2025 delivers an expansive celebration of classical and contemporary music with 86 concerts, 21 international orchestras, and over 3,000 musicians. Highlights include landmark events like the First Night, featuring Mendelssohn and a world premiere by Errollyn Wallen; a historic all-female “Last Night” conducted by Elim Chan with soloists Alison Balsom and Louise Alder, including new works by Camille Pépin and Rachel Portman—the first woman Oscar winner for score (BBC). The season pushes boundaries with 19 world/European premieres, the return of an overnight Prom curated by Anna Lapwood (first since 1983), and thematic concerts like "The Traitors" Prom. The Proms offer both tradition and innovation—all while keeping classical music accessible.
18 July to 13 September, 2025
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