It's almost half way through June, can you believe it? Summer is here and we're praying that the weather returns to being bright and sunny (but it's the UK, so who knows). But you can still take advantage of the very best goings-on, from festivals and their after-parties to where to buy a brand-new Guinness milkshake.
There's plenty of family-friendly things to do too, including a sushi making workshop for the kids and a sweet shop-themed afternoon tea where both children and adults can join in the fun. You can also visit the Royal College of Music Museum for a Kurt Cobain exhibition featuring rare memorabilia and insight into his song writing for Nirvana, as well as heading to a party at Stormzy's gaff.
Check back here each week to uncover the best things to do in London this weekend and book on DesignMyNight, from free things to do this weekend to the most luxury and unusual.
What Are The Best Things Happening In London This Weekend?
1. Head To London’s Iconic Rooftop Playground And Bar
- When: all summer
- Where: Roof East, Floors 7 & 8, Stratford Multi Storey Car Park, Great Eastern Way, London E15 1XE
- Price: free entry
but individual games vary in cost
- Perfect for: rooftop bars
and outdoor activities
Stratford’s incredible rooftop space, Roof East, has reopened its doors for another year. They’ve got a whole range of activities to enjoy on their bustling rooftop including disco-inspired bowling, themed crazy golf, a rooftop cinema, live music and bottomless brunches – plus so much more.
You can also choose to munch on food from their incredible vendors, including the amazing fried chicken spot, Chick’n’Sours, hearty burger joint, Cheeky Burger, or Turkish foodie favourites like Piddaji. And of course there’s plenty of bars serving summery cocktails, as well as wine and cold crisp pints.
Roof East has opened its doors for another year and it’s totally free to visit.
2. See Charli XCX Perform At Lido Festival
- When: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June 2025
- Where: Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3
- Price: from £85 per ticket
- Perfect for: live music and day parties
A brand-new festival is coming to Victoria Park this weekend and your favourite BRAT icon is performing. Established by Charli XCX, Lido Festival sees an array of incredible artists from London Grammar to Charli XCX herself.
It’s set to the one of the best festivals to head to this summer. Better yet, there’s a Lido Festival After Party happening at Pub on the Park if you want to keep the party going. Tickets are free and you get a complimentary White Claw upon arrival – that is so brat.
Charli XCX is
headlining this year’s LIDO
Festival.
3. Experience Futuristic Bingo
- When: Saturdays and Sundays
- Where: Hijingo, 90 Worship Street, EC2A 2BA
- Price: bingo packages starting from £29 per person
- Perfect for: immersive games and a party atmosphere
Looking for something new to try in London this weekend? Head to Hijingo, where you can enjoy an exciting reimagined bingo experience, complete with live entertainment, giant screens, and immersive lighting.
Whether you're enjoying a fun, friendly competition or celebrating with friends, Hijingo offers a unique way to spend your weekend with incredible prizes and tasty food.
This multi-sensory game of bingo allows you to play multiple rounds of the game and gives you the chance to win amazing prizes.
4. Visit An Unusual Museum
- When: various dates and times depending on the museum
- Where: museums across London
- Price: depends on the museum
- Perfect for: quirky art displays and history
It's no secret that London is home to some of the best museums in the world, but if you're bored of all the usual suspects (though we know you really can't go wrong with the Natural History)? We've got just the thing.
These seven weird and wonderful museums are a great way to spend your Saturday or Sunday (especially if you're looking for free events in London this weekend). Whether you fancy checking out the Freud Museum in Hampstead or heading to Bethnal Green to discover a collection of curiosities throughout history, this list will sort you out. - Kiera Chapman
Experience the whacky and wild collections that London has to offer.
Explore More Unusual Museums Here.
5. Drink And Dine At One Of These Amazing Bottomless Brunches
- When: usually held on Saturdays and Sundays
- Where: locations across London
- Price: prices vary depending on the brunch
- Perfect for: tasty cocktails and delicious dishes
Name something you'd rather do on the weekend that a bottomless brunch...we'll wait. Unlimited drinks are now a weekend staple, and mean you can keep track of your pennies without overspending.
There's a whole host of bottomless brunches available across the city, with everything from ABBA-themed affairs in Covent Garden to multi award-winning brunches entirely centered around Eastenders star, Pat Butcher. Whatever you're looking for, there's something for everyone.
London has everything from Taylor Swift bottomless brunches to ABBA.
Book A Bottomless Brunch Here.
6. Slurp On A Guinness Milkshake
- When: From Saturday 9th June for one month
- Where: Black Tap Burgers, 4-6 Glasshouse St, London W1B 5DQ
- Price: TBC
- Perfect for: pints and crazy milkshakes
The world’s first Guinness milkshake has landed Black Tap Burgers in Soho, and it’s definitely worth a try. It's half a pint of the black stuff served with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and a frosted vanilla rim - perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
There’s even a version that comes with a slab of chocolate cake on top, if this couldn’t get even more bizarre. Don’t worry to those not on the booze, a version served with Guinness 0.0 is also available.
Guinness
milkshakes are now available at this bar in
Soho.
7. Experience Rock History At This New Kurt Cobain Exhibition
- When: 11pm to 4pm from Tuesday to Sunday
- Where: Royal College of Music Museum, Prince Consort Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2BS
- Price: £5 per person
- Perfect for: immersive exhibits and rock music
Nirvana Legend, Kurt Cobain, has his £6 million guitar on display at the Royal College of Music Museum – and you can now go and see it. The brand-new exhibit showcases the life of the rock star by taking a deep dive through his past prior to his death in 1993.
There’s a whole host of rare memorabilia on display, insights into his song writing and information on Cobain’s lasting influence, which led to the band’s global success. Tickets are just £5 - make sure it’s on your weekend list.
Kurt Cobain’s legacy lives on at the Royal College of Music Museum.
8. Book A Saturday Afternoon Winery Tour & Tasting
- When: Saturdays
- Where: Renegade Urban Winery, Unit 7, Lockwood Way, E17 5RB
- Price: from £25 per ticket
- Perfect for: wine tasting
With the growing urban winery scene thriving, Renegade Urban Winery in Walthamstow is a fantastic place to spend your Saturday afternoon. For only £25 per person, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes tour to learn more about how their wine is made, followed by the chance to try four different wines.
They also have a wine bar with a similar name in Bethnal Green, so be sure to double check your route before heading over.
For just £25 you can get a tour of the winery and a chance to sample four different wines.
Book A Ticket For Renegade Urban Winery Here.
9. Immerse Yourself In Art - Quite Literally
- When: dates and times vary
- Where: across London
- Price: check the specific gallery or exhibition
- Perfect for: immersive art and fun activities
Take yourself out of reality this weekend and step into the world through the eyes of your favourite artist with one of London's many immersive art exhibitions. Walk among the famous works of Monet with tickets to Frameless in Marble Arch, or get lost in ethereal soundscapes as you ponder the works of one of the most famous (and tragic) artists of all time, Van Gogh.
It's also one of the last chances to visit The Moonwalkers: Journey With Tom Hanks, an immersive exploration of the Apollo missions, before it concludes at the end of April. - Kiera Chapman
Frameless is one of the most popular immersive art exhibitions in the city, showcasing the like of Van Gogh.
Explore More Immersive Art Exhibitions Here.
10. Go And Watch A Work In Progress Show
- When: Saturday 14th June 2025
- Where: Comedy Cabin, 132, Kingsland Road, E2 8DY
- Price: Tickets from £5
- Perfect for: comedy nights and new material
A comedy gig for a fiver? Yes please. Up and coming comedian, Alex Prescot, is performing his work in progress show this Saturday, and it’s set to be a belter.
The comedian is the winner of the Cap Back to Reality award and was a Musical Comedy Awards finalist earlier this year. It’s directed by Fringe First winner, Ben Target, and is only £5 a pop.
Alex Prescot is performing his first work in progress show at The Comedy Cabin.
Buy A Ticket For Alex Prescot: Cosy Here.
11. Catch An Iconic London Theatre Show
- When: matinees and evening performances from Friday to Sunday
- Where: theatres across London and the West End
- Price: prices vary depending on the show
- Perfect for: plays and musicals
London's West End is one of the most famous theatre destinations in the world, showcasing productions such as Wicked, Matilda The Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Some of the most recent shows to hit the theatre scene are The Devil Wears Prada - a musical based on the devilishly popular film featuring Meryl Streep - as well as Mean Girls The Musical, which is so fetch.
Whether you're wanting to be transported through a historical masterpiece depicting the American Revolution, or fancy knowing more about Henry VIII wives, then definitely book in for a brilliant show. Plenty of them are family-friendly too, like the six-time Olivier Award-winning My Neighbour Totoro. - Kiera Chapman
Now in its 26th year of running, The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre is perfect for you and the kids.
Explore More Theatre Shows Here.
12. Join An Illicit Smuggling Gang At Moonshine Saloon
- When: selected times from Friday to Sunday
- Where: Moonshine Saloon, 28-30, Houndsditch, EC3A 7DB
- Price: from £39.60 per person
- Perfect for: immersive game nights and quirky cocktails
Out of all the things on in London this weekend, we bet you didn't think you'd see an illicit moonshine smuggling operation taking place. Grab your mates and be a part of the story from £39.60 per person, as you step into an immersive experience that requires you to don your best cowboy hat and sneak your own bottles of liquor in.
Join wanted man Clyde Cassidy and rub shoulders with locals, play a few dice games and enjoy four bespoke tipples whipped up with your own illegal spirits. Just be careful not to go spilling the beans when the Sheriff comes knocking at Moonshine Saloon: Western Cocktail Experience. - Kiera Chapman
Dress like a cowboy and drink bespoke cocktails at this immersive western-style bar.
13. Eat A 10-Course Chinese Feast In Someone's Living Room
- When: Friday 13th and Saturday 15th June 2025
- Where: Crystal Palace, Anerley Hill, London, SE19 2AF
- Price: Tickets from £65
- Perfect for: wholesome evenings and supper clubs
If you’re bored of having dinner at your mate’s house, then this 10-course feast is a must. Join your host, Jay, as he takes you on a culinary journey through China and Southeast Asia, all from his own living room.
He’ll be cooking a 10-course feast consisting of steamed eggs with crispy chicken skin, pork wontons, enoki salad, plus so much more. You’ll be dining alongside other like-minded food enthusiasts who are all raring to try these delicious dishes.
Sit in Jay’s living room as he cooks up a storm.
Book Tickets For The 10 Course Chinese & Southeast Asian Feast Here.
14. Go To A Party At Stormzy's Club
- When: Saturday 14th June 2025
- Where: 61 Poland St, W1F 7NU
- Price: Tickets from £20
- Perfect for: club nights and live DJ
Award-winning music artist, Stormzy, opened a club in Soho last year. House Party is a space where people go to dance, listen to good tunes and have a great time – as if you were at an actual house party.
This weekend, Maggi is taking over, and it’s set to be a good one. Tickets start from just £20 and include bottomless rum punch, old school R&B tunes and plenty of dancing.
Stormzy’s gaff is throwing a huge house party this weekend.
15. Mix Up Some Quirky Cocktails At Mr Foggs
- When: Saturdays
- Where: Mr Fogg's Apothecary, Mayfair, W1K 5DN
- Price: from £58 per person
- Perfect for: quirky cocktails and exploring mixology
If you're a fan of unique cocktails, Mr Fogg's Apothecary could be just the place for you. The enticing Mayfair venue hosts two-hour cocktail-making classes, where expert guides will teach you to create three exciting blends. The daring doctors at his Victorian-inspired haunt are keen to test their new, delicious elixirs out and need you to volunteer as quality control.
Head there on Saturday to explore the limits of mixology, as you sip and savour your creations, discovering a world of intricate and unexpected flavours. Book your slot for either 1pm or 3.30pm - and if you fancy something a little less potent, non-alcoholic options are available too.
Create incredible cocktails that fizz and bubble, there's even non-alcoholic options too.
16. Try Out The Power Of Sound Healing
- When: Saturday 14th June 2025
- Where: Melt Chocolates, 59, Ledbury Road, W11 2AA
- Price: Tickets from £54.99
- Perfect for: relaxation and chilled weekends
Join this spirituality class through breathwork, meditation, and sound immersion. Learn about the spirit of chocolate and the state of chocolate transcendence – sounds pretty good if cocoa is your thing.
Melt Chocolates, the event organisers, say that this class gives you the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature while listening to live music. The Power of Sound Healing is perfect after a stressful week of working in the office.
Learn to reconnect with nature at this
spirituality workshop.
Book Tickets To The Cacao Ceremony And Sound Healing Workshop Here.
17. Sip Cocktails At Immersive Prison-Themed Bar Alcotraz
- When: selected times from Friday to Sunday
- Where: Alcotraz Penitentiary: London, 127, Hackney Road, E2 8GY
- Price: from £48.50 per person
- Perfect for: immersive theatre and bespoke cocktails
Cocktail bars don't get much quirkier than Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two, the Shoreditch venue brought to you by the brains behind Moonshine Saloon and Avora that encourages you to smuggle in a bottle of your favourite liquor past the eagle-eyed warden.
This immersive, prison-themed experience sees guards whipping up bespoke tipples for you to sip in your cells, all while you're wearing your bright orange jumpsuits (and taking mugshots during your time here, of course). Tickets start from £48.50 per person and include four personalised drinks, so snap yours up now to spend a night behind bars. - Kiera Chapman
Smuggle in your own alcohol to be made bespoke cocktails by prison guards (AKA prison mixologists) at Alcotraz.
18. Celebrate Beyonce Being In Town
- When: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June 2025
- Where: 94 Middlesex St, E1 7EZ
- Price: from free
- Perfect for: Beyonce fans and karaoke
If you’re headed to the Cowboy Carter tour this weekend (we’re so jealous), then you must pop into Star By Liverpool Street for a little singsong. They are putting on a Beyonce special this weekend to celebrate the tour coming to town, so get your voices ready.
Head there to have fun and belt out some Bey bangers or serenade the audience with your angelic voice. Either way, it will be loads of fun. It's completely free, so rock up pre or post-Cowboy Carter to get your country on.
Buckle up at this Beyonce-themed karaoke night..
19. Check Out London's Best Parks
- When: anytime
- Where: London's most famous green spaces
- Price: from free
- Perfect for: free things to do and wholesome experiences
When the weather's looking good for the weekend ahead, there's nothing better than chilling in a beautiful green space, and it's one of the many free things to do in London this weekend. This city has plenty of parks (and is actually made up of 40% public spaces), which is why it's only natural that we've put together a guide to the very best parks across the capital.
We've got all areas covered, from Hampstead Heath to Clapham Common or Greenwich Park - perfect for picnics, alfresco drinks and soaking up the sun among Grade II-listed buildings or picturesque Japanese gardens. - Kiera Chapman
Free-roaming deer inhabit Richmond Park.
Explore More Of London's Best Parks.
20. Watch A DJ Set On London's Newest Terrace
- When: Saturday 14th June 2025
- Where: Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA
- Price: from free
- Perfect for: DJ nights and outdoor drinking
Somerset House have recently opened their brand-new terrace, Setlist, just in time for the weather to heat up in the UK. This gorgeous space is now hosting DJ nights, with Mastaque taking over the decks this weekend.
He’s been touring across the world this year, so it’s about time he performs in London. Tickets are free, so be sure to secure yours fast.
A new summer terrace has opened at Somerset House.
Book Tickets To Mastaque At Setlist Here.
21. Go Clubbing In A Warehouse
- When: all weekend
- Where: multiple venues across London
- Price: tickets vary depending on the venue
- Perfect for: partying and late night dancing
When looking for events in London this weekend, make sure to check out what's going on at some of the city's coolest clubs. You'll find that the Tottenham-based Drumsheds is one of the hottest around, hosting epic gigs in a warehouse space that used to be an IKEA.
If techno's your thing, check out fabric in Farringdon, or make your way over to Hackney Wick for Colour Factory, where you'll find a pretty outdoor terrace serving up delicious food (think burgers and Greek goodies) and all-day and night bashes 'til 4am. - Kiera Chapman
London's home to some of the best nightclubs in the world, including fabric, Drumsheds and Colour Factory.
Discover And Book More Clubs Here.
22. Rave In
A Toilet At London’s Newest Bar
- When: open on Friday and Saturday from 11.30pm to 12.30am and until 11am on Sunday
- Where: 1 Lewis Cubbit Park, King’s Cross, N1C 4EJ
- Price: cocktails from £12
- Perfect for: quirky date nights and cocktails
A brand-new bar has opened in King’s Cross and it’s a good ’un. Electric Shuffle is adorned with vintage TV’s, a switchboard wall and an iconic disco toilet – what more could you want?
There’s even high-tech, fun minigame-led shuffleboard (clues in the name) that allows you to challenge your friends all evening with a cocktail in hand. It’s the perfect place for a post-work tipple or a quirky date night.
Attend a silent disco in one of London’s most iconic venues.
23. Check Out Some Of London's Best Exhibitions
- When: every day on weekends, although each exhibition's opening times are different
- Where: all around London
- Price: price depends on the exhibition
- Perfect for: art buffs and wholesome things to do
If you're wondering what to do in London this weekend, allow us to point you to one of the thousands of exhibitions in the city - some of which are entirely free to enter.
It's a great idea for couples or even a little bit of alone time - just take your pick of everything from iconic, VOGUE: Reinventing The Runway to The World Of Tim Burton and an exhibition on stunning Flora In Contemporary Art & Culture at the Saatchi Gallery.
London's exhibition scene is full of historical delights, such as Spencer House, as well as installations dedicated to David Bowie.
Explore More Exhibitions Here.
24. Take Your Kids To A Sticks'n'Sushi Masterclass
- When: Saturday 14th June 2025
- Where: Chelsea, 113-115, Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 4NT
- Price: tickets from £40
- Perfect for: family-friendly events and sushi
Does your little one know their nigiri from their uramaki? If so, this is the class for them. Sticks’n’Sushi are hosting a sushi making class where children from ages eight to twelve will be able to create their own food.
The class consists of making a kappa hosomaki roll, a pink Alaska uramaki roll and some shake nigiri. Everyone will also get a goody bag with a certificate, rolling mat, chopsticks, chocolate fish and a Japanese phrase sheet.
Sticks’n’Sushiare hosting a masterclass for kids this weekend.
25. Have An Afternoon Tea At The Chesterfield
Mayfair
- When: 12.30pm to 5pm from Monday to Sunday
- Where: 35 Charles Street, Mayfair, W1J 5EB
- Price: £75 for adults and £45 for children
- Perfect for: family-friendly afternoon teas and sweet treats
Experience an award-winning afternoon tea at the Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel. Their original sweetshop afternoon tea offers a range of cakes, scones and pastries, plus you can even add champagne for an extra £10.
Better yet, you can bring your little ones, as they offer a children’s version. It includes a selection of bite-size sandwiches, chocolate chip cookie scones, and delicious pastries. They definitely won’t be leaving with empty stomachs.
Bring your
children to their very own afternoon tea
experience.
26. Visit One Of London’s Best Rooftop Bars
- When: times vary depending on location
- Where: a variety of rooftop bars across London
- Price: varies depending on location
- Perfect for: sky-high views of the city and amazing cocktails
With the sun set to shine over the capital this weekend, there's no better time to elevate your plans, literally. Whether you're after panoramic city views, creative cocktails, or a buzzing atmosphere, London's rooftop bars have got you covered.
From the chic vibes of Circe’s Rooftop in Waterloo to the Mediterranean-inspired oasis at Madison near St Paul's, these sky-high spots are perfect for soaking up the sunshine, with a cocktail in hand.
Rooftop bars are the perfect place to visit as the weather heats up.
27. Get Creative With Pottery Painting
- When: weekend days, with different opening times for each studio
- Where: all over the capital
- Price: dependent on your chosen venue
- Perfect for: wholesome activities and art
Sometimes, you've got to get a little bit creative (or remind yourself why you either loved or loathed having pottery painting parties when you were a kid). Across London, loads of cool haunts are inviting you to decorate ceramics, from cereal bowls and egg cups to classic mugs to drink your morning coffee out of.
Head to West London to the Pottery Café, pay a £7.95 studio fee, then hit the brushes, or make your way over to Kentish Town for Social Pottery's offering which comes with a BYOB option. - Kiera Chapman
Head to a pottery painting studio and pay as little as £6 as a studio fee.
Explore More Pottery Painting Places Here.
28. Visit Lift 109 At Battersea Power Station
- When: Fridays and Saturdays
- Where: Battersea Power Station, Circus Road West, Nine Elms, SW11 8DD
- Price: from £17 a ticket
- Perfect for: amazing views and quirky things to do
Take the Northern line to one of the most iconic buildings in the city, which is Grade II-listed and has been transformed into a vibrant shopping and leisure destination. Battersea Power Station has been around since 1929, with a steady construction history and plenty of cool pop culture moments (Pink Floyd album cover, anyone?).
Today, you can ascend 109 metres up to the top of Lift 109 and enjoy a 360-degree view of the city from £17 per person. And if you're hungry, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from for lunch or dinner, including JOIA, run by Michelin-starred Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa. - Kiera Chapman
Boasting restaurants and bars such as Searcy's, JOIA and Arcade Food Hall and Bar, Battersea Power Station is a must visit.
Read More About Battersea Power Station Here.
29. Dine Along The Southbank At The BBQ Club
- When: all summer long
- Where: The BBQ Club, Riverside Queens Walk, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX
- Price: from £60 per person
- Perfect for: BBQ food and alfresco dining
If you’re planning to take a wander along the Southbank this weekend, then be sure to visit The BBQ Club for a bite to eat. This iconic spot will be serving up some sizzling hot delights, with everything from delicious chicken thighs to smoked ox cheek.
Enjoy a six-course tasting menu like no other in the most beautiful alfresco dining spot in the city. Expect incredible BBQ favourites made with sustainable ingredients, as well as an extensive wine list to wash it all down. Summer is finally here (well, almost).
Jimmy’s famous BBQ Club is back for another year.
30. Try London's Famous Ball Pit Bar
- When: Fridays and Saturdays
- Where: Ballie Ballerson, 97 - 113 Curtain Road, EC2A 3BS
- Price: from £5 a ticket
- Perfect for: big kid fun and quirky cocktails
Boasting over one million balls and an envious lineup of parties from bottomless brunches to dancing into the night, the capital's mightiest ball-pit bar, Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch, is here for when you're seeking the best things to do in London this weekend. Celebrated in neon, and perfect for cocktail lovers looking for great deals, it's something of an institution in the city these days, so prepare to dive on in with tickets starting from £5 per person.
And on the menu? Signature, Instagram-worthy sips like the Dabbie Dabberson (£11), made with Gordon's Pink and Sloe gin, and cranberry, topped with a Dip Dab. - Kiera Chapman
Ballie Ballerson is the perfect place to unleash your inner big kid.
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