London's entertainment venues to visit this year
The best way to spend a weekend is by taking a trip to the Big Smoke for recreation purposes. However, with so many venues to choose from, how can anyone decide which one to pick for the most fun? We have put together a list of amusing venues that you must include in your itinerary! This list includes clubs, casinos, restaurants, and more.
Ministry of Sound
If you search in any London travel guide, then you will definitely see the Ministry of Sound listed on it. This is because it was the very first nightclub in this city, which had a dedicated sound round for Musicophiles! This club was established in 1991, and it hosts day parties, exclusive parties, popular DJs, and night parties. Keep in mind that you must book your slot before visiting this club, and only group bookings are accepted.
The Hippodrome Casino
It is one of the iconic establishments in London, founded in 1900. If you plan on visiting this historic venue, then be prepared to have the best time of your life because there are seven floors of entertainment. You can have access to all the floors without any membership, so you can drop them there without making a solid plan. Here, you will find the following fun things to do:
Nine bars + a secret bar for VIPs
A poker floor
A cocktail lounge
A steakhouse
Two private dining rooms
A 326-seat theatre
Chop Chop Chinese restaurant
Crêpeaffaire pancakes
A three-tier outdoor terrace and bars
A sports lounge
Although this casino is famous now for being one of the best in the UK, it is no secret that online casinos have taken over as the biggest way to play casino games across the world. When you are in the UK online casino games are mostly played online and using casino expert, The Sun, you will be able to find the best the UK can offer from your home.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Do you like comedy? If you do, then you must have watched the most popular comic TV show by BBC, “Faulty Towers”. What if we tell you that there is a world-class restaurant in London dedicated to “Faulty Towers”? It is a must-visit for people who have never had a thematic dining experience. The staff of this restaurant are dressed in the character of the TV show, and they serve you food which was quite famous in the 1970s.
Chessington World of Adventures
Now let's focus on something really fun that you can enjoy with your family. This fun-packed theme park in London is the best place for a group of people. Here you can enjoy zoo animals and underwater rides. There are over 40 rides in this park, including a massive roller coaster. The ticket price for this park starts from £14.00 per person.
The London Dungeon
Imagine a day out where you can dive deep into the scary medieval history of the United Kingdom! Here, you can learn about some of the dark history of London through plays. Here, you can also enjoy a free-fall ride. It pumps your adrenaline as you experience the best time of your life falling from three stories. If you are planning to visit The London Dungeon, then make sure you buy tickets beforehand and book a slot. Per person, the price of the ticket is £29.50.
The O2
When visiting the Big Smoke, you must check out this venue popular for its shopping centres. In addition, the music, concerts, restaurants, multi-screen Cineworld, iFly Indoor Skydiving 12-lane Hollywood Bowl, etc are also available here! Don't forget to book a hotel nearby if you are planning to visit this venue. Because it is a one-of-its-kind place where you will need more than a day to discover it.
Dalston Roof Park
If you fancy music and movies then this place is heaven for you. Even though it is a member’s only location, you can be a part of it by making a small donation. Here you can enjoy rooftop movies and live music shows. They also serve mouth-watering food here!
Sarah Coulson is Senior Curator and Publications Lead at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, where she has spent years shaping exhibitions that explore the relationship between contemporary practice, place and public experience. She is the curator of YSP’s current landmark exhibition, Hold to This Earth…
Nestled in the heart of New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s current exhibition, The Face of Life: Modern Portraits, features 80 portraits that capture the rapid transformations and shifting identities of the 20th century. The exhibited artists include Marsden Hartley, Gino Severini, Otto Dix, Max Beckmann, Leonora Carrington, Elizabeth Catlett, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, René Magritte, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, and others…
Pierre Huyghe at the Fondation Beyeler, Switzerland, is on view until 13 September 2026…
Hospital Rooms is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching a special public sale of limited-edition contemporary art posters, with funds supporting the charity’s work transforming NHS mental health hospitals across the UK. The 10 Posters for 10 Years campaign features artwork created by some of the world’s leading contemporary artists, including Jeremy Deller, Antony Gormley, Beatriz Milhazes, Yinka Shonibare, Anish Kapoor, and Grayson Perry…
Jemma Appleby has been announced as the winner of the prestigious £35,000 Charles Wollaston Award at the Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition 2026…
Gallery view of the Summer Exhibition at Royal Academy of Arts.Photo: © David Parry/ Royal Academy of Arts
FLO London spoke with Chris McCabe, Head of the National Poetry Library and the programmer behind many of the festival's events, to hear his thoughts on the evolution of poetry, platforming young poets, and celebrating the life and legacy of poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
With new openings and seasonal menus across the capital, July is the perfect time to explore London’s restaurant scene. From Italian favourites and Lebanese cooking to Japanese dining and neighbourhood wine bars, here are seven restaurants we think should be on your list this month…
Newly opened in Notting Hill, KINZ is quickly gaining attention for its warm Lebanese hospitality, striking setting in a restored former bank building and, well-executed cooking…
The neighbourhood of Queen’s Park gained a gem of a restaurant when Italian restaurant Casa Felicia opened in October 2025 on the bustling Salusbury Road, the main artery of this delightful neighbourhood.
Anastasia Blackman is a Ukrainian-born American artist based in London…
Lucy Ash is a British-Canadian artist whose work is concerned with creating visibility and shifting perception of the LGBTIQ+ community. Lucy’s practice is to develop a series of paintings at a time, enabling an in-depth exploration around specific themes…
London enters a peak season of cultural activity in July , with festivals, live music, sport, exhibitions and outdoor events taking place across the capital…
A major exhibition of British sculptor Lynn Chadwick has opened at Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Presenting over 30 works, this is the largest show of the artist in over two decades. It has been curated by Pangolin London and we speak with Gallery Director Polly Bielecka to learn more…
The Courtauld Gallery, opens the first exhibition devoted to Barbara Hepworth’s lifelong fascination with colour. Alexandra reviews the landmark show…
James Turrell’s largest Skyspace ever created within a museum has opened at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum in Aarhus, Denmark…
Every summer, Shakespeare in the Squares embarks on a tour of London’s garden squares to bring one of the Bard’s iconic plays to life. Now in its tenth year, its 2026 production of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ is a joyful celebration of music, storytelling and community…
Zurich Art Weekend returns from 12–14 June 2026, bringing together more than 70 museums, galleries, foundations and independent art spaces across the city…
London Gallery Weekend returns from 5–7 June 2026 for its sixth edition, bringing together 120 galleries across the capital for three days of exhibitions, performances, talks and special events. Here is our pick of art exhibitions to see during London Gallery Weekend…
June sees the return of several summer staples, such as the Serpentine Pavilion and the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, alongside Meltdown Festival at the Southbank Centre, curated this year by Harry Styles. London Gallery Weekend also returns, with more than 120 galleries across the city taking part…
The 61st Venice Biennale opened on 9 May 2026 in Venice, with this year’s edition shaped around In Minor Keys, a curatorial theme conceived by the late Koyo Kouoh. The Biennale once again transforms Venice into a sprawling international exhibition, with more than 80 national pavilions taking over the Giardini, the Arsenale and sites across the city. Sofia, our arts contributor, picks her five standout national pavilions from this year’s edition.
Masaki Sugisaki is the Executive Chef at Dinings SW3 in London, where he is known for his contemporary interpretation of Japanese cuisine shaped by both traditional training in Japan and years of experience in the UK. His cooking bridges cultures, seasons, and philosophies, drawing equally on heritage techniques and the possibilities offered by British produce…
South African abstract artist Zach Zono is known for his expressive, gestural paintings that blur the line between instinct and structure. Currently presenting works throughout Rosewood London as part of his Artist Residency…
Major institutional announcements and landmark cultural investments this week highlight the evolving landscape of contemporary art and public culture across the UK and beyond, from Nan Goldin’s long-awaited return to London to Rene Matić winning one of photography’s most prestigious prizes…
The theme for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, In Minor Keys, and its artists, were selected by Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh. The final form of the exhibition, however, was realised by a committee following Kouoh’s death in 2025…
The prestigious Turner Prize continues its tradition of spotlighting groundbreaking creativity with the announcement of its 2026 shortlist. Revealed by Tate Britain, this year’s nominees, Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku…
The Hayward Gallery has announced a major solo exhibition by acclaimed American artist and activist Nan Goldin titled You Never Did Anything Wrong. Opening on 24 November 2026, the exhibition marks Goldin’s first institutional UK show since 2002…
A guide to the key London art school degree shows in 2026, with confirmed dates to help you plan visits between May and July…
Mark Perkins is Executive Pastry Chef at Rosewood London, where he has played a central role in shaping the hotel’s pastry programme for more than two decades. With over 30 years’ experience in luxury hospitality, he is recognised for his highly creative, art-led approach to patisserie, particularly through Rosewood London’s celebrated Art Afternoon Tea series…
The Barbican Centre has unveiled its Outdoor Cinema 2026 programme, returning to the Sculpture Court this August with eleven nights of open-air screenings beneath the London skyline….