Summer is a fantastic time to be in London! The city comes alive with outdoor events, festivals, markets, parks, and cultural experiences that everyone can enjoy. For many of our international students, the summer break is the perfect opportunity to explore the city, discover new places, and make the most of your time in the UK.

To help you plan your summer, we’ve put together a week-by-week guide packed with exciting activities! Whether you’re looking to relax in the sunshine, spend time with friends, or discover something new, there’s plenty to help you make the most of your summer break.

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Things To Do in June    

• Here East – Summer by the Canal: From 11^th June – 19^th July: watch this summer’s biggest sporting events on the big screen.  

• Taste of London Food Festival | The Regent’s Park, London: Food festival in Regents Park 17^th – 21^st June. Tickets from £24.  

• Summer Screens – Canary Wharf / Summer Screens: Film Club – Canary Wharf: Live sport and film screenings outdoor on the big screen throughout summer. Screenings include, Wimbledon, F1, cricket, gold and a programme of popular films – all free to attend! 

• Alfresco Arts: Theatre – Canary Wharf: A free outdoor arts programme featuring live theatre performances.  

• Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre: Open from June – September.  Tickets from £1, showing 4 different theatre productions from now (June) until September.  

• World Cup in Vauxhall – Vauxhall: Tickets from £16.88. Watch England’s work cup matches across three large outdoor screens alongside fellow England fans. Street food and drinks available to purchase.  

• Buy tickets – Vauxhall One: Free outdoor screenings of crowed favourite feel good films. Free + small admin fee. 

• Between The Bridges | Open Air Beer Garden | Street Food | Cocktails | Southbank, Central London: Free entry, drinks, food stalls and DJs. Showing Sports throughout the entirety of the summer, including the World Cup. 

• Zoo Nights | London Zoo: Every Friday from 5^th June – 24^th July the zoo will be open from 6PM-10PM exclusively to adults. Street food options, live talks, and love music. Tickets  £23.50  

• West End LIVE 2026 | London City Hall: West End Live Saturday 20^th – Sunday 21^st June. Free (first come- first served basis) performances from top West End musicals.  

• Wellness at Canary Wharf goes beyond fitness, blending movement, mindfulness and community to support living well, working well and feeling connected: Wharf Wellness 2026 includes a month programme of free and ticketed wellness events  

• Make and Meet June 2026 – Festival at V&A South Kensington · V&A: Friday 12^th June, specifically for ages 16-26. Hosted at V&A South Kensington and includes a day of free workshops, networking, creative activities, food and museum exhibition access. 

• Marylebone Music Festival: An Orchestral festival 15^th -21^st June. Tickets from £22.50  

• Shōtengai pan-Asian Street Market- King’s Cross: Local street markets featuring pan-Asian homeware and street food Thursday 18^th June – Sunday 21^st June.  

Things To Do in July 

• Everyman On The Canal 2026 — Everyman Cinema: Free to attend runs until the 16^th August. Programme of films and will also be screening Wimbledon. 

• Sketch and Sip Social at Roof East – The Big Draw: Free social at Roof East rooftop bar Stratford. Sunday 26^th July 1:00PM – 3:00PM  

Things To Do in August

• Summer Sounds Music Festival Coal Drops Yard – King’s Cross: Free music and performance festival, with a mix of folk, jazz, soul classical and indie rock music. Runs every evening from 13^th– 23^rd August. 

• Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2026