Well, folks – the warmer weather sure seems to have settled in now that we’re halfway through the year! And we’ve got our fingers crossed it sticks around for a while. In anticipation of the long sunny days and (patches of) glorious weather, we’ve rounded up some brilliant things to do this month in London. Whether you’re sipping pints or heading off to the beach, there’s plenty to do in London to keep you entertained. So without further ado, get a load of these amazing things to do in London in July 2025!
1. Celebrate Pride in London (July 5)
While Pride Month may be over by the time July rolls around, it’s hardly the end of the associated celebrations and festivities. That’s because this year’s Pride in London event will take place on the first Saturday of July. As always, there will be a grand parade through the city as we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters. And, of course, there will be a big ol’ after party, where revellers can “dance the night away at the city’s most anticipated Pride after party.”
Find out more here.
2. Roam with the dinosaurs
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”. It all starts as you 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. As if that wasn’t enough, you can get hands-on with actual fossilised dinosaur bone and visit the Creation Lab to see baby dinosaurs up close.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
3. Enjoy a summer-time London festival
Summer means that festival season reaches peak volume as the city (and the rest of the country) is overtaken by enormous celebrations of music. Here’s a reminder of the top festivals taking place in London this July:
🎶 BST Hyde Park (June 27 – July 13) – headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Noah Kahan, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, and more.
🎵 Kew The Music (July 9–12) – headliners include Craig David, UB40, and more.
🎶 Wireless (July 11 – 13) – with Drake headlining all three dates.
🎵 Junction 2 Festival (July 25-27)
Check out everything else that July – and the rest of the year – has in store festival-wise here.
4. Dive into the legend of the Titanic (Opens July 25)
Take a closer look at history’s most infamous sea voyage at The Legend of The Titanic – The Immersive Exhibition. As you explore the interactive experience, you’ll get to delve into the bowels of the ship’s engine room and sip tea in Café Parisien. Along the way, you’ll learn about the passengers themselves, with the exhibition shining a light on otherwise overlooked people aboard the ship.
Find out more and get tickets here.
5. Watch a flick in the great outdoors
When summer comes around, London’s wonderfully atmospheric open-air cinema screenings start popping up again. If you fancy a movie with a view, or just a delightful evening activity that everyone can agree on, check out one of these outdoor film screenings in London.
6. Explore modern art by internationally renowned artists
Over in Marble Arch, you’ll find an impressive museum full of some of the most recognisable modern art by some of the biggest names in the art world. We’re talking everyone from Banksy to Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and many more. There’s even a special exhibition currently running from none other than chart-topping global pop superstar Robbie Williams. How’s that for some star power – all in one museum!?
Find out more and grab tickets here.
7. Cool off in the Thames
Did you know you can swim in the Thames? Well, at least parts of it… Canary Wharf has once again opened its outdoor swimming space for Londoners to enjoy. DOn’t worry, though, there’s no need to fear dirty water! The water is tested often to ensure it maintains extremely high cleanliness levels. Just take a dip and cool off, without having to head for the beach or fight for space in your local lido.
Read all about it here.
8. Explore an aquarium, butterfly house, robot zoo, and more – in one place
Tucked away in the suburbs of South London is a hidden gem of a museum that is waiting to be found. The Horniman Museum and Gardens dates back to Victorian times and boasts a wealth of weird, wacky and downright wonderful objects from across the globe. Inside (and outside) you’ll find an aquarium, a butterfly house, a 16-acre garden, a robot zoo (yes, really), a library, a nature trail, and various galleries displaying objects and artefacts. How’s that for a must-visit hidden spot!?
Find out more about the Horniman Museum and Gardens here.
9. Ride London’s only indoor rollercoaster
Over in Camden, tucked away just off the main street, you’ll find Babylon Park – a thrilling space-themed underground theme park. That’s right – they’ve somehow managed to hide an entire theme park right beneath the feet of Camden’s visitors. As well as the rollercoaster itself, Babylon Park is home to all manner of arcade games and fairground attractions. It’s the perfect spot to keep the kids (and your own inner child) entertained.
Find out more here.
10. Celebrate Summer at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (July 1-6)
Summer is in full bloom in July, and so are the idyllic surrounds of Hampton Court Palace. Every year, the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival brings us a gorgeous celebration of gardens and floral displays. It’s perfect for the green-fingered and flower-eyed among you. With food and drink, plenty of shopping opportunities, talks and workshops, and gorgeous Show Gardens, it’s a blooming lovely way to spend the day.
11. Indulge in unlimited ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s music festival
From an epic line-up of live music and cabaret performances, to unlimited ice cream for all visitors, Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes in the Park Festival is bringing ultimate summer vibes to Chiswick House & Gardens on July 26 from 12pm to 10pm. See the likes of headliner Fleur East and other acts including Girls of the Internet on the Main Stage, as well as Toya Delazey and Bombay Mami on the Cabaret Stage, and inspiring talks and workshops at the Talk Stage. What’s more, 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to Ben & Jerry’s social mission partners who support refugees and people seeking asylum – and you can learn more about Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission partners in the Social Mission Area.
12. Jump around at a top gig
London is home to some of the best live music venues in the world, which attract chart-topping stars and up-and-coming acts that have big futures ahead of them. Head to these live music performances this July for a thrilling evening out:
🎹 Ludovico Einaudi (June 29 – July 4) – Royal Albert Hall
🎤 Diana Ross (July 2) – The O2
🎸 Japanese Breakfast (July 3) – O2 Academy Brixton
🎶 Camila Cabello (July 8) – Eventim Apollo
🎹 Tom Odell (July 8) – Battersea Arts Centre
🎙️ Rizzle Kicks (July 10) – Somerset House
🎤 Billie Eilish (July 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17) – The O2
🎶 Smokey Robinson (July 11) – Eventim Apollo
🎸 St. Vincent (July 16) – Somerset House
🎵 Youssou N’Dour (July 17) – Roundhouse
🎤 Samara Joy (July 19) – Royal Albert Hall
🎙️ Kendrick Lamar and SZA (July 22-23) – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
🎹 Herbie Hancock (July 24-26) – The Barbican
🎶 Amos Lee (July 24 & 25) – KOKO & The Union Chapel
🎤 Howie Day (July 24) – The Lower Third
🎙️ Oasis (July 25, 26, & 30, August 2 & 3, September 27 & 28) – Wembley Stadium
🎸 Alice Cooper and Judas Priest (July 24 & 25) – Union Chapel & The O2
🎶 Alanis Morissette (July 27) – The O2
Keep up to date with other top London gigs here.
13. Turn your world upside down at this topsy-turvy exhibition
Be warned – you can’t trust your eyes at the perception-challenging Paradox Museum in London. “Step into a world where nothing makes sense yet everything feels real” – where your very sense of reality will be tested and redefined. You might find yourself flying upside down, disappearing into the walls, or seemingly cut in two! It’s not just for kids, either, with all ages sure to enjoy (or be befuddled by) the mind-bending experience.
14. Explore Japanese food and culture (July 18-20)
The UK’s largest Japanese food and culture festival returns this July for a weekend dedicated to showcasing the very best that Japan has to offer. Visitors can enjoy all manner of food, drinks, workshops, and live performances. In total, there will be over 350 exhibitors to check out, so maki sure you Ja-plan ahead.
Read all about the Hyper Japan festival here.
15. Keep the kids entertained during summer break
July sees schools breaking up for the summer – and you know what that means: it’s time to find a way to entertain the kids! Well, fret not, because we’ve got you sorted. Check out our guide to the best family-friendly activities in London for a stress-free summer break. There’s everything from immersive experiences to indoor theme parks, awesome playgrounds, and more.
16. Head to the beach
We’ve been having some seriously lovely spells of weather lately, haven’t we? Hopefully, that will carry on through into July to give us a wonderful warm summer. And what better to do with those conditions than track down a sandy beach? If you’re willing to strike out across the UK, why not check out the most beautiful beaches the country has to offer? Otherwise, you can find a beach a little closer to London. Grab your swimmers and some towels, and go for a dip!
Psst, in keeping with our secretive nature, we’ve also got a list of some hidden beaches near London, where you can avoid the crowds. Just don’t tell anyone else about them, agreed?
17. Enjoy Summer by the River
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London Bridge’s Summer By The River festival transforms the banks of the Thames into a months-long celebration of summer with “sunshine, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences for all ages.” Expect plenty of live performances, free outdoor movie screenings, sports watching opportunities, and more. Be sure to visit the brand new two-storey glasshouse for panoramic views and summer-y drinks, as well as the pop-up riverside bar, The Pier with Aperol Spritz. Grab a spritz (or three) and relax in the sun!
Find out more here.
18. Watch some Shakespeare in a square near you
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Shakespeare in the Squares returned this June, bringing with it a production of The Taming of the Shrew, which has been touring around London’s theatres squares. The show performs in a different venue each night, but the tour will finish on July 12 – so don’t miss out! July’s dates include performances in Camden Square, St James’s Square, The Actors’ Church Garden, and beyond.
Find out more here.
19. Catch a show on the West End
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From musicals to Shakespeare, comedy and drama, London’s West End has some of the best theatre shows around. Catch one of these world-class theatrical productions this July:
NEW OPENINGS
👰 Till The Stars Come Down (July 1 – September 27): Theatre Royal Haymarket – a wedding brings together family, but a changing world strains their familial bond.
🩺 Nye (July 3 – August 16): Olivier Theatre – “tells the story of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, the impactful politician who created the NHS”.
🦖 Hold On To Your Butts (July 7 – August 31): Arts Theatre – a ridiculous parody of the Jurassic Park franchise.
🎶 Sing Street (July 8 – August 23): Lyric Hammersmith – John Carney’s coming-of-age film of the same name lands on the UK stage for the first time.
✍️ That Bastard, Puccini! (July 10 – August 9): Park Theatre – In the 20th century, rival Italian composers rush to finish their Boheme-inspired opera first.
💃 Burlesque The Musical (July 10 – September 6): Savoy Theatre – The show makes its West End debut following record-breaking, sold-out shows in Manchester and Glasgow.
👩⚖️ Inter Alia (July 10 – September 13): Lyttelton Theatre – a female criminal judge at the top of her career balances the raising of her sons and her marriage.
🕵️ The Daughter of Time (July 18 – September 13): Charing Cross Theatre – an inspector investigates Richard III as a ‘cold case’ and runs into scheming Shakespearean actors, opinionated nurses, and a lovesick American.
📺 Good Night, Oscar (July 31 – September 21): Barbican Centre – Taking place after a talk show taping, Good Night, Oscar traces “Hollywood’s first celebrity meltdown”
ENDING SOON
🌠 Our Cosmic Dust (Ends July 5): Park Theatre – The story of Shotaro, who decides to adventure out and find his late father among the stars.
⛵ King of Pangea (Ends July 6): King’s Head Theatre – Following the loss of his mother, Sam Crow escapes to the imaginary island of Pangea from his childhood.
💕 The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs (Ends July 12): Kiln Theatre – The Soho Theatre sell-out show returns with its story of the country’s only lesbian choir.
🏡 Miss Myrtle’s Garden (Ends July 12): Bush Theatre – Miss Myrtle is an elderly Jamaican-British woman struggling with memory loss, who keeps confusing her gardener for her deceased husband.
🧙♀️ The Crucible (Ends July 12): The Globe – Arthur Miller’s play about the Salem witch trials lands on the Globe’s iconic stage.
❤️🔥 My Master Builder (Ends July 12): Wyndham’s Theatre – Sexual politics and relationships are explored in this play inspired by Ibsen’s classic of the same name.
🎒 This Is My Family (Ends July 12): Southwark Playhouse Elephant – A nightmarish holiday brings a family closer together.
🎻 Fiddler on the Roof (Ends July 19): Barbican Centre – “Tradition meets the winds of change” in this classic musical.
💔 Noughts & Crosses (Ends July 26): Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – A forbidden love affair in a reversed world where a white underclass (noughts) is pitted against the Black majority (crosses).
☕ The Fifth Step (Ends July 26): Soho Place – Difficult conversations arise between two alcoholics as part of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
20. Go back in time to the days of the Wild West
If you’re looking to escape everyday life in London, why not step back in time, strap on a Stetson, sip on some moonshine, and play cards with ne’er-do-wells and shady characters? If that sounds right down your alley, you’ll want to check out the immersive Moonshine Saloon cocktail experience. It all starts with you smuggling in your own liquor before joining Clyde Cassidy’s bootlegging empire. As you explore the experience, they’ll transform your bootleg booze into four bespoke cocktails. Much better than moonshine, I’m sure you’ll agree…
Grab a ticket for the experience here.
21. Wander around an exhibition of Bob Dylan paintings
We’re all more than familiar with Bob Dylan’s impressive musical oeuvre, but did you know he’s also a painter? Point Blank is a new exhibition of previously unseen works by Bob Dylan and is running through to early July, so there’s not long left to catch it!
Read more about it here.
22. Get cultured at a London art exhibition
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London is home to a wealth of museums and galleries displaying world-famous art and stunning exhibitions. Even when you feel like you’ve explored all of London’s art scene, there’s always a new show to check out. Head to these exhibitions this July for a cultured day out:
🩵 Duane Linklater: akâmi (July 4 – September 21): Camden Art Centre – a collection of sculpture, painting, sound installation, and more that breaks with museum conventions.
🧡 Alien Shores (July 9 – September 7): White Cube – Landscapes are reimagined as memories, dreams, and ephemeral suggestions of themselves.
❤️ Sara Flores: Bakis Mai (July 9 – September 7): White Cube – The first solo exhibition from “one of the foremost contemporary artists emerging from the Amazonian basin.”
💚 Emily Kam Kngwarray (July 10, 2025 – January 13, 2026): Tate Modern – The first major exhibition in Europe of one of Australia’s greatest artists. Many of her “monumental, shimmering canvases” have never been shown outside Australia.
ENDING SOON
💜 Arpita Singh: Remembering (Ends July 27): Serpentine North – This career-spanning exhibition encompasses Singh’s 60 years of bold painting and artwork in her first solo exhibition outside India.
💛 Bailey: In Focus (Ends July 31): Dellasposa Gallery – Exploring six decades of David Bailey’s minimalist but authoritative photography.
Head here for some of London’s FREE art exhibitions.
23. Delight your senses at an enchanting candlelight concert
Picture the scene: you’re surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles, and a string quartet is playing stunning renditions of some of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. Sounds like bliss, right? Well, it’s easily attainable bliss thanks to these breathtaking Candlelight Concerts. Prepare to swoon at the following Candlelight Concerts in July:
🕯️ Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran and Coldplay (July 12)
✨ Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings (July 19)
🕯️ Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (July 26)
✨ Candlelight: The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings (July 26)
Find even more Candlelight Concerts in London here.
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