Perhaps one of the best times to enjoy London, July in London is heaving with new openings, outdoor activites, arts and culture and plenty to do for absolutely anyone. You know you're guaranteed to find something to suit your tastes this July. Families, we've got you. Couples, romance is all around. Solo or business travellers, there's plenty of ways to get your work done and soak in the city at the same time. Here's our pick of what to do this July.
Summer in the Square, Portman Square Gardens
Marylebone’s ever-popular Summer in the Square returns this summer with a fresh roster of exciting outdoor activity that will help see the final week of the Wimbledon tournament out in style! Entry is free and there is plenty to do, street food stalls full of n of gourmet bites or comfort food, and of course gelato to cool down those summer days. Sustainable wellbeing activities will be on offer throughout the Wellness Den programme with a range of workshops for the mind and body, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
9th - 14 July, 2024
Watch the Euros
It feels like it was just yesterday that we were watching the Lionesses beat Germany in the Euro 2022 final. But we are yet again ready for missed penalties and euphoric wins. Make sure to catch the UEFA Euro 2024 winners in a very relaxed atmosphere in our Reform Social & Grin. Over a chilled beer, some devilish bar snacks and comfy couches, it’s one of the best spots to catch the matches.
Reform Social & Grill, The Mandeville Hotel, W1U 2BQ
Somerset House Summer Series
It’s back for another year. The Somerset House Summer Series is 11 nights of unmissable gigs in the intimate and immersive setting of the spectacular courtyard. A staple summer experience, the series presents a trailblazing line-up of breakthrough music artists and established acts from across the globe.
11th to 21st July 2024
Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court
The Gruffalo
There’s no shortage of family fun in London this summer. Catch a show? From Matilda to Shrek, or something for the smaller children, experience frightening fun as The Gruffalo returns to the West End at the Lyric Theatre: Take a journey into the deep, dark woods as this much-loved show makes its return.
17th July - 8th September
Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
BBC Proms
Running from 19 July to 14 September, the Proms returns for an unforgettable eight weeks of music. This year’s BBC Proms season is one of the most ambitious ever presented. With a total of 90 concerts, audiences can look forward to the starriest international artists and orchestras in a festival that encompasses the very best in classical and orchestral music at the Royal Albert Hall.
19th July - 14th September
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
A perfect day for art lovers, spend the day exploring over 1,700 fabulous works of art by famous artists and members of the public at the legendary Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Art and architecture in every medium fills the galleries, spill out into the courtyard and onto Piccadilly, all coordinated by sculptor Ann Christopher RA and her committee of leading British artists and architects. Most of the paintings, prints and sculptures will be available to buy, with a number of works available for less than £250, making this the perfect opportunity to start your art collection. Sales from the Summer Exhibition support the exhibiting artists and the RA's charitable work, including training the next generation of artists in the Royal Academy Schools.
Until 18th August
Wimbledon
What else shouts summer in London like Wimbledon! Tennis whites, strawberries and cream and Pimm's of coures. If you missed out on tickets, no problem. You can watch the action close up on screen in our bar, with a chilled Pimm's in hand.
Until 14th July