When the sun shines in London, there’s no better place to be than by the river. So it’s rather nice that London has a three-month festival overlooking the Thames at Tower Bridge. Returning for another (hopefully) glorious summer of sun, Summer by the River has once again lined up a packed schedule of free, summery events all the way through until September rolls around.
We’ll overlook the less-than-imaginative name because Summer by the River is the largest free arts and entertainment festival in the capital. It’s all about the #summervibes as they bring the fun to a half-mile stretch of river frontage.
So, what can you expect from nearly 100 days of entertainment?
What’s on at Summer By The River?
Live at the Scoop will treat visitors to all sorts of live performances, film and sports screenings, and pop-up events. There’s everything from family-friendly flicks to Hollywood blockbusters, DJs and up-and-coming artists from BBC Music Introducing, and every sporting event you can think of. Taking place in The Scoop, it’s a gorgeous sun-dappled setting for a relaxed evening by the river.
But that’s far from being everything! There are pop-up bars galore to enjoy, with plenty of street food options to boot. Vendors range from Shawarma Bros’ wraps, salads, and baklava, to Burger Bros’ beef, chicken, and mushroom burgers, loaded truffle fries, and more. Wash it all down with an ice-cold Aperol Negroni or a Watermelon June Fizz, and you’ll be in a properly summer-y state of mind.
Seriously, you’ll have to actively have to work to be bored here. So, if it’s riverside revels you’re after this summer – without breaking the bank – then Summer by the River should float your boat nicely. The festivities will carry on all the way through the summer, until September 1.
Find out more about Summer by the River here.