Written by Leah Sinclair
The city is brimming with events, restaurant openings, exhibitions and shows to visit this month – and here is our edit of the best of the best to check out this August.
It’s officially the last month of summer and we’re keen to keep the good vibes going.
After two years of staying indoors or slightly sad park hangouts, this summer has allowed us to fully enjoy a number of events, festivals and warmer temperatures making it one for the history books – and it’s not over yet.
There are a number of exhibitions, pop-ups, restaurant openings, outdoor pools, and more for us to indulge in while making the most of being out with the people you hold dear – and we’ve discovered some of the best things to do in London this month.
We Are FSTVL
Things to do in August: We Are FSTVL If you’re looking to get your festival fix this month, We Are FSTVL is the place to be.
The annual festival atDamyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, is back bigger and better than ever with a wide range of artists that will satisfy your dance music cravings.
On Saturday, festival-goers will be able to enjoy performances from Apollonia, The Blessed Madonna, Armand Van Helden, The Shapeshifters and The Martinez Brothers, along with Bru-C, Chip, Hardy Caprio and more.
Sunday will also be filled with amazing performances from Craig David Rudimental DJ, Jess Bays and many more.
With a range of street food options available, and the weather tipped to be 24c, We Are FSTVL is sure to bring good vibes and start your first weekend in August just right.
When is it?: 6 – 7 August
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Amuse Bouche & Boogie VIP event
Things to do in August: Lady Phyll to host Amuse Bouche & Boogie VIP event Ahead of UK Black Pride, enjoy an evening of cocktails, canapés & activism at Amuse Bouche & Boogie VIP event.
The event is taking place at The Stratford at Manhattan Loft Gardens and will be hosted by political activist Lady Phyll with performances, discussion and incredible acts including Yshee Black, Tenaka Fuego and Jay Jay Revlon.
When is it?: Thursday 11 August
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Carnaby Summer Festival
Things to do in August: Carnaby Summer Festival Head down to Carnaby Street this month for the festival which features a line-up of free live music, giveaways and interactive workshops.
The festival will also include a range of free bookable activities including life-drawing, pottery painting, candle making and so much more that will keep you busy this month.
When is it?: 11 – 18 August
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Summer Showtime
Things to do in August: Summer Showtime Cinephiles – this one is for you.
Curated by Battersea Power Station’s own Cinema in the Arches, Summer Showtime will be running from 21 July to 21 August, screening classics like Dirty Dancing and Back to The Future to modern flicks such Bohemian Rhapsody, The Grand Budapest Hotel and many more.
A selection of major sporting events will also be shown for free, including the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Tour De France and the T20 Cricket.
When is it?: 21 July – 21 August
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Klimt: The Immersive Experience
Things to do in London: Klimt: The Immersive Experience Exhibition Hub and the creators of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will launch Klimt: The Immersive Experience, which opens on 21 July 2022 at The Boiler House in Shoreditch.
Using floor-to-ceiling large-scale digital projections in an expansive 20,000-square-foot light and sound space, the exhibition invites visitors to step into a wonderland of moving paintings by the Austrian modernist.
The experience also features a one-of-a-kind virtual reality component, which guides visitors on a ten-minute journey through A day in the life of the artist to get a chance to walk alongside Klimt to discover the inspiration behind his iconic works.
When is it?: From 21 July at The Boiler House
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Summer Sounds
Things to do in August: Summer Sounds Enjoy live performances at this year’s Summer Sounds festival in King’s Cross.
The 12-day programme of free music and performance for everyone to see will be set against the beautiful outdoor spaces of Coal Drops Yard and will bring together the world’s finest folk, jazz, classical and experimental musicians.
This year’s theme, connected Communities, embraces the local cultural diversity of King’s Cross with enthralling and accessible performances from both local and global artists.
When is it?: 10 – 22 August
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Screen on the Canal
Things to do in London: Screen on the Canal Nothing says summer like an open-air cinema – and Everyman is providing just that Screen on the Canal.
The free, unticketed outdoor film and TV festival is taking place in Kings Cross from 27 June – 7 August and will give audiences plenty of time to embrace the great British summertime, while reclining on bean bags, loungers and enjoying a great selection of film and TV.
When is it?: 27 June – 7 August
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Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
Things to do in August: Greenwich + Docklands International Festival If you’re looking to add another free outdoor festival to your list, this Greenwich + Docklands International Festival is definitely worth checking out.
Running from 26 August – 11 September this event includes an extensive programme of wonderous immersive art installations, theatre, circus acts and dance.
When is it?: 26 August – 11 September
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Black-Owned Hackney Night Market
Enjoy an evening of good music and good food at Hackney’s Black-Owned Night Market.
Created in collaboration with Black Eats LDN, the market aims to showcase the best Black-owned street food and brands, allowing guests to indulge in some tasty cocktails and craft beers, food and shop skincare, clothing gifts and so much more.
When is it?: Friday 12 August
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Feminine power: the divine to the demonic
Things to do in May: Feminine power: the divine to the demonic exhibition at The British Museum If you have an interest in female spiritual beings throughout the ages, this sprawling new exhibition at the British Museum is just for you.
The museum will open the first major exhibition to explore female spiritual beings in world belief, bringing together ancient sculpture, sacred artefacts and contemporary art from six continents to explore the diversity of ways in which femininity has been perceived across the globe.
The exhibition will explore the embodiment of feminine power in deities, goddesses, demons, saints and other spiritual beings, associated with diverse areas of human experience, from wisdom, passion and nature, to war, mercy and justice.
When is it? 19 May – 25 September 2022 at The Joseph Hotung Great Court Gallery
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Our time on Earth exhibition at the Barbican Centre
Things to do in May: Our Time On Earth exhibition at The Barbican This incredible immersive exhibition explores art, science and activism while exploring how to make Earth a more harmonious space for us all to live.
When is it? 5 May – 29 August 2022 at the Barbican.
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