Jul 2025
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Soak Up the Summer
With long days, warm nights and a city bursting with culture. The West End is abuzz this summer with outdoor art trails, standout exhibitions and live outdoor theatre performances.
Here’s your insider’s guide to experiencing art and culture in the West End this summer.
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West End Live 2025
This Weekend: 21–22 June
Catch live outdoor performances from top West End shows...no tickets needed! Hailed as the 'Glastonbury for theatre lovers' this is an event not to be missed. Gates open at 10:15 AM - we recommend arriving early for the best view.
Expect performances from the likes of Hamilton, Hadestown, Disney's Hercules and many, many more!
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Raindance Film Festival
Raindance, the UK’s biggest indie film festival, returns to the West End. Festival-goers can enjoy exclusive food and drink offers at top spots like Miradora, the Japan Centre and more.
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Tusk Turtle Trail
This summer, 16 colourful turtle sculptures will appear across London in a free art trail, celebrating these amazing creatures and raising awareness for marine conservation.
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Official London Theatre Ticket Booth
The Official London Theatre Ticket Booth in Leicester Square is back!
Open daily with exclusive discounts and expert tips to help you score tickets to this summer’s hottest shows. Performers from some of the West End's best-loved productions joined together to re-open the newly refurbished booth, earlier this week.
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The RA Summer Exhibition 2025
The Royal Academy’s legendary Summer Exhibition returns.
Explore over 1,700 stunning works by famous artists and newcomers, handpicked by architect Farshid Moussavi RA and her Summer Exhibition committee.
On until 17 August — this unique show sees pieces by famous artists and members of the public sit side by side, and if you're in the market - many of the pieces are for sale.
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