July 19, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome to "Things to do in London"! It's Saturday, July 19, 2025, and the city is buzzing with summer energy. The mild July weather is giving everyone a reason to get outdoors, and with air quality looking good, Londoners are ready for a vibrant weekend.
Right now, London feels electric, thanks in part to several major events lighting up the city. The biggest headline is AS ONE in the Park—the capital’s largest LGBTQ+ day fest—taking over with five stages of music, cabaret, drag performances, comedy, and much more. From pumped-up DJ sets to killer live acts and dazzling queer collectives, expect non-stop celebration today[1]. Just a few miles away, Victoria Park transforms for the 2025 Pride London Festival, stretching the festivities across three days of live music, community, and inclusive fun[9].
For culture lovers, the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival at Islington's Business Design Centre is a must, with immersive cookery demos, tasting sessions, and food stalls from around the world—bring your appetite for both new flavors and knowledge[5][7]. Meanwhile, Olympia London hosts HYPER JAPAN, a colorful blast of Japanese culture with live performances, markets, cosplaying, and the famed sake experience[5].
Families aren’t left out—head to Serpentine Pavilion Family Day in Kensington Gardens for creative workshops and hands-on activities in an iconic architectural setting[5]. Coram’s Fields in Bloomsbury also hosts Family Dance Day, offering performances, workshops, and crafts in a one-of-a-kind kid-friendly park[5].
If you’re in the mood for something historic and a bit quirky, don’t miss the Cart Marking Ceremony at Guildhall, where hundreds of years of London’s transport history roll by in a colorful, costumed parade[5][7].
In local news, London's food scene is blossoming with new restaurant launches—keep an eye on Secret London for the latest culinary hotspots featuring everything from experimental street food to gourmet surprises[6]. On the move? Check for updates to the Tube network, as maintenance works could alter some weekend routes.
For must-do classics, nothing beats an afternoon along the South Bank—grab a coffee, enjoy the street performers, and pop into the Tate Modern or the iconic Globe Theatre for a dose of culture. For a true hidden gem, hunt down one of the intricately designed turtle sculptures on the Tusk Turtle Trail, an environmental art quest spanning Covent Garden and Carnaby that’s raising funds and sparking conversation[5].
Local tip: Want to skip the queues? Book ahead or aim for early entrances at major museums and attractions—London’s summer crowds are in full swing!
Fun fact: The Ceremony of Cart Marking you may see today has roots dating back over 500 years, making it one of the city’s oldest traditions—a vivid connection to London’s origins as a trade and transport hub[5][7].
Looking ahead, tomorrow brings even more: the LGBTQ+ celebrations continue, and the city’s art exhibitions, live gigs, and neighborhood markets ensure Sunday will be just as lively. Don’t miss our next rundown for insider tips on what’s hot and happening in London!
Right now, London feels electric, thanks in part to several major events lighting up the city. The biggest headline is AS ONE in the Park—the capital’s largest LGBTQ+ day fest—taking over with five stages of music, cabaret, drag performances, comedy, and much more. From pumped-up DJ sets to killer live acts and dazzling queer collectives, expect non-stop celebration today[1]. Just a few miles away, Victoria Park transforms for the 2025 Pride London Festival, stretching the festivities across three days of live music, community, and inclusive fun[9].
For culture lovers, the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival at Islington's Business Design Centre is a must, with immersive cookery demos, tasting sessions, and food stalls from around the world—bring your appetite for both new flavors and knowledge[5][7]. Meanwhile, Olympia London hosts HYPER JAPAN, a colorful blast of Japanese culture with live performances, markets, cosplaying, and the famed sake experience[5].
Families aren’t left out—head to Serpentine Pavilion Family Day in Kensington Gardens for creative workshops and hands-on activities in an iconic architectural setting[5]. Coram’s Fields in Bloomsbury also hosts Family Dance Day, offering performances, workshops, and crafts in a one-of-a-kind kid-friendly park[5].
If you’re in the mood for something historic and a bit quirky, don’t miss the Cart Marking Ceremony at Guildhall, where hundreds of years of London’s transport history roll by in a colorful, costumed parade[5][7].
In local news, London's food scene is blossoming with new restaurant launches—keep an eye on Secret London for the latest culinary hotspots featuring everything from experimental street food to gourmet surprises[6]. On the move? Check for updates to the Tube network, as maintenance works could alter some weekend routes.
For must-do classics, nothing beats an afternoon along the South Bank—grab a coffee, enjoy the street performers, and pop into the Tate Modern or the iconic Globe Theatre for a dose of culture. For a true hidden gem, hunt down one of the intricately designed turtle sculptures on the Tusk Turtle Trail, an environmental art quest spanning Covent Garden and Carnaby that’s raising funds and sparking conversation[5].
Local tip: Want to skip the queues? Book ahead or aim for early entrances at major museums and attractions—London’s summer crowds are in full swing!
Fun fact: The Ceremony of Cart Marking you may see today has roots dating back over 500 years, making it one of the city’s oldest traditions—a vivid connection to London’s origins as a trade and transport hub[5][7].
Looking ahead, tomorrow brings even more: the LGBTQ+ celebrations continue, and the city’s art exhibitions, live gigs, and neighborhood markets ensure Sunday will be just as lively. Don’t miss our next rundown for insider tips on what’s hot and happening in London!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in London podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in London. It's Saturday, July nineteenth,
twenty twenty five, and the city is buzzing with summer energy.
The mild July weather is giving everyone a reason to
get outdoors and with air quality looking good, Londoners are
ready for a vibrant weekend. Right now, London feels electric,
(00:22):
thanks in part to several major events lighting up the city.
The biggest headline is as One in the Park, the
capital's largest LGBTQ plus day fest, taking over with five
stages of music, cabaret, drag performances, comedy and much more.
From pumped up DJ sets to killer live acts and
dazzling queer collectives, expect NonStop celebration. Today One Just a
(00:46):
few miles away, Victoria Park transforms for the twenty twenty
five Pride London Festival, stretching the festivities across three days
of live music, community and inclusive fun. Nine For culture lovers,
the National Geographic Traveler Food Festival at Islington's Business Design
Center is a must, with immersive cookery demos, tasting sessions
(01:07):
and foodstalls from around the world. Bring your appetite for
both new flavors and knowledge. Meanwhile, Olympia London hosts Hyper Japan,
a colorful blast of Japanese culture with live performances, markets,
cosplaying and the famed Sake experience. Five families aren't left
out head to Serpentine Pavilion Family Day in Kensington Gardens
(01:30):
for creative workshops and hands on activities in an iconic
architectural setting. Five Korum's Fields in Bloomsbury also hosts Family
Dance Day, offering performances, workshops and crafts and a one
of a kind kid friendly park. Five. If you're in
the mood for something historic and a bit quirky, don't
(01:50):
miss the cart marking ceremony at Guildhall, where hundreds of
years of London's transport history roll by in a colorful
costumed parade. In local news, London's food scene is blossoming
with new restaurant launches. Keep an eye on Secret London
for the latest culinary hotspots featuring everything from experimental street
food to gourmet surprises on the move. Check for updates
(02:14):
to the Tube network as maintenance works could alter some
weekend roots. For most new classics, nothing beats an afternoon
along the South Bank, grab a coffee, enjoy the street
performers and pop into the Tate Modern or the Iconic
Globe Theater for a dose of culture. For a true
hidden gem, hunt down one of the intricately designed turtle
sculptures on the TESK Turtle Trail. An environmental art quest
(02:37):
spanning Covent, Garden and Carnaby that's raising funds and sparking conversation.
Local tip want to skip the cues, book ahead or
aim for early entrances at major museums and attractions. London's
summer crowds are in full swing. Fun fact, the ceremony
of cart marking you may see today has roots dating
back over five hundred years, making it one of the
(03:00):
city's oldest traditions, a vivid connection to London's origins as
a trade and transport hub. Five seven Looking ahead Tomorrow
brings even more The LGBTQ plus celebrations continue and the
city's art exhibitions, live gigs and neighborhood markets and sure
Sunday will be just as lively. Don't miss our next
(03:22):
rundown for insider tips on what's hot and happening in London.
This is your Things to Do in London podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in London. It's Saturday, July nineteenth,
twenty twenty five, and the city is buzzing with summer energy.
The mild July weather is giving everyone a reason to
get outdoors and with air quality looking good, Londoners are
ready for a vibrant weekend. Right now, London feels electric,
(00:22):
thanks in part to several major events lighting up the city.
The biggest headline is as One in the Park, the
capital's largest LGBTQ plus day fest, taking over with five
stages of music, cabaret, drag performances, comedy and much more.
From pumped up DJ sets to killer live acts and
dazzling queer collectives, expect NonStop celebration. Today One Just a
(00:46):
few miles away, Victoria Park transforms for the twenty twenty
five Pride London Festival, stretching the festivities across three days
of live music, community and inclusive fun. Nine For culture lovers,
the National Geographic Traveler Food Festival at Islington's Business Design
Center is a must, with immersive cookery demos, tasting sessions
(01:07):
and foodstalls from around the world. Bring your appetite for
both new flavors and knowledge. Meanwhile, Olympia London hosts Hyper Japan,
a colorful blast of Japanese culture with live performances, markets,
cosplaying and the famed Sake experience. Five families aren't left
out head to Serpentine Pavilion Family Day in Kensington Gardens
(01:30):
for creative workshops and hands on activities in an iconic
architectural setting. Five Korum's Fields in Bloomsbury also hosts Family
Dance Day, offering performances, workshops and crafts and a one
of a kind kid friendly park. Five. If you're in
the mood for something historic and a bit quirky, don't
(01:50):
miss the cart marking ceremony at Guildhall, where hundreds of
years of London's transport history roll by in a colorful
costumed parade. In local news, London's food scene is blossoming
with new restaurant launches. Keep an eye on Secret London
for the latest culinary hotspots featuring everything from experimental street
food to gourmet surprises on the move. Check for updates
(02:14):
to the Tube network as maintenance works could alter some
weekend roots. For most new classics, nothing beats an afternoon
along the South Bank, grab a coffee, enjoy the street
performers and pop into the Tate Modern or the Iconic
Globe Theater for a dose of culture. For a true
hidden gem, hunt down one of the intricately designed turtle
sculptures on the TESK Turtle Trail. An environmental art quest
(02:37):
spanning Covent, Garden and Carnaby that's raising funds and sparking conversation.
Local tip want to skip the cues, book ahead or
aim for early entrances at major museums and attractions. London's
summer crowds are in full swing. Fun fact, the ceremony
of cart marking you may see today has roots dating
back over five hundred years, making it one of the
(03:00):
city's oldest traditions, a vivid connection to London's origins as
a trade and transport hub. Five seven Looking ahead Tomorrow
brings even more The LGBTQ plus celebrations continue and the
city's art exhibitions, live gigs and neighborhood markets and sure
Sunday will be just as lively. Don't miss our next
(03:22):
rundown for insider tips on what's hot and happening in London.
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