Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
Ticket Alert: President Barack Obama To Play The O2
44th POTUS comes to town in September.
Bayeux Tapestry Coming To London In 2026
Its first time in England since being made here.
London's Getting A New Chippy... Made Entirely From Felt
Oh my cod! Skate on over to this new plaice.
West End Stars Perform Songs From The Shows At This Free King's Cross Concert
From Rogers and Hammerstein to Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Refreshing Play Fountains In London For Cooling Down This Summer
Splish, splash.
Notting Hill Carnival 2025 Guide: When, Where And How To Do London's Caribbean Festival
Europe's biggest street festival returns on August bank holiday.
10 Great Statues Of Great London Women
From Elizabeth I to Twiggy.
10 Magnificent London Trees To Seek Out This Summer
Including one that's eating a post box.
London's Most Romantic Restaurants
Romance is for life, not just for Valentine's Day
Free Things To Do In London In The Summer Holidays 2025
Family-friendly activities that won't cost a penny.
Croydon Pride 2025: South London Borough Celebrates In Style
Time to get ready for another party.
Let's All Go Down The (Other) Strand
An historical walk along Strand on the Green.
A Scotch Egg Race Through Leadenhall Market
Win a £100 bar tab... or a scotch egg at least.
1746 In Colour: From Tyburn Tree To Hide Park Corner
Colouring in the John Rocque map.
The Thames Now Has An Isle Of Effra
Visited 'the Isle of Effra', a bit of reclaimed land in the Thames?
The MP Who Was Killed By Stephenson's Rocket
See the statue to one of the first people killed on the railways.
8 Charming And Historic Castles To Visit In Sussex
Fairytale castles and stunning clifftop ruins.
7/7: How Londonist's Liveblog Reported The Terror Attacks Of 2005
Breaking news, as it happened, 20 years ago.
The Morning After 7/7: A Walk Through The City In The Aftermath Of The Bombs
How the city felt on the day after 7 July 2005.
Looking Ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 14-20 July 2025
The best events in London this week.
