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Afroplay - London's Biggest Arcade & Afrobeats
AFROPLAY is not just a party—it's a unique fusion of music, nostalgia, and fun! Join hundreds of party-goers for an epic night of gaming and dancing to your favorite DJs playing Afrobeats, Bashment, RnB, and Hip-Hop. This exclusive event promises a wild time and is set to be sold-out, so grab your tickets early. Whether you're dancing to the hottest beats or hitting the arcade games, you're in for a night full of unforgettable vibes. Don't miss the biggest party of the year in the heart of Soho!Read more
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy a spectacular candlelight piano recital including Beethoven's masterpiece The Moonlight Sonata and other outstanding classical and romantic works.Read more
Lgbtq+ New Comedian Of The Year: Semi Final 1
The LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year Competition is back for 2025 featuring some of the most exciting emerging talent on the LGBTQ+ comedy scene. Guided by our amazing MC Kuan-Wen Huang and with Maple Zuo headlining (finalist 2024) our semi-finals are an extra special night as the final chance to go through to the finals! Join us to watch & vote for your favourites and help us find the new LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year! Presented by Comedy Bloomers. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Guapo - Uk Debut
★For accessibility information please see the accessibility information button/link below Brazil's BIGGEST Party comes to London for the First Time! Presented by We Party. This is an 18+ event - physical photo ID requiredRead more
Showstopper: The Improvised Musical
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ have announced more tour dates and West End shows throughout 2025! Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, this is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award. For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully-realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast take ideas for settings, genres, musical styles and the show title and weave it into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Lin Manuel Miranda to Stephen Sondheim, whether it’s set in a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience thinks it, The Showstoppers can turn it into a hit musical.Read more
National Gallery Highlights Tour and Afternoon Tea
Explore a magnificent compilation of Western European artworks, dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring masterpieces crafted by renowned artists like Leonardo, Monet, and Van Gogh. Indulge in a scrumptious afternoon tea experience at the National Gallery's own restaurant, Ochre. Admission to the National Gallery. Gallery-approved, accredited Blue Badge Live Guide. VOX audio headset. Afternoon tea experience starting at 3:30 p.m. Starting point: - Head through the Getty entrance (groups entrance) and go through the security barriers - You will then head inside Annenberg Court and the tour will depart close to the information desk on the right-hand side - Do not head into the main entrance of the gallery, this is for public and not booked tours. The Cloakroom is available for an additional cost. Please allow time for security checks. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
Mozart and Moonlight Sonata by candlelight
This experience is brought to you by Belmont Ensemble. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Tickets. Band A (Front Half of the Nave and Gallery Front). Band B (Mid Centre Nave). Band C (Rear Centre Nave). Band D (Side Aisles - Restricted View). Band E (Rear Gallery - Non-View Seats). Music: Classical Piano. Please note: You will automatically be assigned the best seat possible. If you buy more than one ticket, they will be seated together. Due to venue constraints, seating for wheelchairs is limited.Read more
About St James's
St James's is an area of central London in the City of Westminster. It is bounded to the north by Piccadilly, to the west by Green Park, to the south by The Mall and St James's Park and to the east by The Haymarket. In the 1660s, Charles II gave the right to develop the area to Henry Jermyn who proceeded to develop it as a predominantly aristocratic residential area with a grid of streets centred on St James's Square. Until the Second World War, St James's remained one of the most exclusive residential enclaves in London. Famous residences in St James's include St James's Palace, Clarence House, Marlborough House, Lancaster House, Spencer House, Schomberg House and Bridgewater House. It is now a predominantly commercial area with some of the highest rents in London and, consequently, the world. The area has a good number of art galleries, covering a spectrum of tastes. Carlton House Terrace is a pair of grand terraces of houses designed by John Nash overlooking St James's Park.
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