Events in London in August 2026
London has 12 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The London calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts 1 & 2 Sat 14:00 & 19:00Aug 1 - Aug 30Palace Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Luke Combs - My Kinda Saturday NightAug 1 - Aug 2Wembley Stadium · Source: Ticketmaster
- BeetlejuiceAug 1 - Sep 1Prince Edward Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Aug 1 - Sep 1
- Aug 1 - Aug 30
The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino. Arts & Theatre · Miscellaneous.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 1 - Aug 15
- Aug 2
- Aug 5 - Aug 30
The Arts at Marble Arch. Arts & Theatre · Children's Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 8
London. This one-day outdoor festival in south London brings out the best of the city's undground dance scene.
Source: festival calendar
- Aug 8 - Aug 9
London. Expanding into New York, they have made it clear the festival will always keep its roots in Philadelphia where it has helped grow the cultural landscape.
Source: festival calendar
- Aug 9
London. Undoubtedly one of the largest day festivals in the UK, Eastern Electrics serves up a hearty mix of underground house and techno.
Source: festival calendar
- Aug 23 - Aug 30
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 1 - Aug 31
BBC Proms 2026 (August Season)
The world-famous classical music festival held at the Royal Albert Hall featuring daily concerts.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 1 - Aug 31
Totally Thames Festival 2026
Month-long festival celebrating the River Thames with art, music, walks, and talks.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 12 - Aug 23
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2026
Outdoor performing arts festival featuring theatre, dance, and visual arts across Greenwich and Docklands.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Summer bank holiday · publicAug 31
- Long weekendAug 29–Aug 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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