Battersea Power Station is a fabulous place to visit any time of year, but this summer our favourite iconic riverside Grade II* listed landmark has lots of special events and activities for you to enjoy. As well as their always-on offering of fantastic restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment, you’ll find artisanal food and makers markets, live music, exciting pop-ups, and much more.
Plan your summer day out at Battersea Power Station.
1. Browse artisanal food at the River Walk Market 
Back by popular demand – the River Walk Market has returned to Battersea Power Station this year. With a whole new line up of independent food traders and local producers to showcase, you can browse baked goods, delicious condiments, sweet treats and much more to fill your kitchen with. London foodies – this is not one you want to miss! Visit 11am-5pm, every Sunday until August 31.
2. Dine and drink riverside at ArcadeX
Catering to laidback days, lively nights, and every food craving under the sun, ArcadeX is the ultimate riverside dining spot. Located on the Power Station’s historic coaling jetty, the pop-up offers incredible dishes from an array of global street food specialists (including BAO London, Gracey’s Pizza, and Borough 22 Doughnuts) as well as wine, draft beer, and Casamigos Tequila cocktails – all to be enjoyed before brilliant views of the Power Station. Visit Thursday-Sunday from 11am-10pm until September 7.
3. Journey through an immersive Jurassic World experience
Explore a world of life-size dinosaurs on an immersive adventure at Battersea Power Station. Start by taking a journey to the legendary island of Isla Nubar, before wandering beneath a towering Brachiosaurus, coming face to face with Blue the Velociraptor, and encountering the vicious Tyrannosaurus rex. And don’t forget to check out baby dinosaurs up-close in the Creation Lab, and get hands on with fossilised dinosaur bones before you go.
4. Take a trip to Barbados at a free pop-up
Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean in London at Battersea Power Station’s free, island-inspired chill lounge pop-up, created in partnership with Virgin Atlantic Holidays and Visit Barbados. Open daily until 25 August, the Barbados-themed lounge is your one-way ticket to ultimate relaxation – no airport required! Look out for special moments throughout the summer, including live steel pan performances and sunset DJ sets on select dates.
5. Find unique gifts at the Curated Makers Market
From handmade gifts and homeware, to gorgeous art and jewellery, the Battersea Power Station Curated Makers Market is a great place to find those one-off purchases. Running every Friday-Sunday from August 1-17, you’ll find a new line-up of talented independent artists each week, so there’ll be a fresh batch of treasures for you to browse, each time that you return.
6. Catch free live music at Plugged In at Battersea Power Station
On Saturday August 9, Battersea Power Station is hosting Plugged In, a free open-air music event in partnership with Riverside Radio. From 1pm-7pm you can enjoy a great genre-spanning line-up of local talent, from emerging local artists to bands. Expect everything from indie rock and pop to funk, folk and soul – something for everyone!
And don’t forget, Battersea Power Station is home to over 50 world-class bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as an unbeatable selection of high end fashion, and signature high street stores, so you can treat yourself to unbeatable shopping and dining in between fun summer activities.