July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome to Things to Do in London! It's Friday, July 18, 2025, and the city is buzzing with summer energy. The weekend is nearly here, but Londoners are already in high spirits—temperatures are hovering in the mid-20s Celsius, perfect for exploring the city’s stunning parks, vibrant streets, and dazzling skyline. Air quality is good, making it ideal for a day out, and the city is alive with festival banners and excited crowds flocking to today’s top events.
Let’s dive right into what’s happening around town today:
- National Geographic Traveller Food Festival at the Business Design Centre in Islington lets you sample global bites and meet chefs from around the world. Foodies, this is your passport to heaven![1]
- Over at Olympia, the Hyper Japan Festival kicks off with everything from cosplay to sake tasting, live J-pop performances, and Japanese markets—a treat for lovers of all things Nippon.[1]
- Don’t miss the ESEA Encounters festival at Southbank Centre, celebrating East and Southeast Asian culture through art, performance, literature, and pop-up markets. It’s a cultural feast that promises surprises round every corner.[1]
- Family fun awaits with the Tusk Turtle Trail, featuring 16 artist-designed turtle sculptures scattered through central London for you to find—great for a self-guided art adventure and fundraising for conservation![1]
- Tonight, K-pop sensation Stray Kids dominate Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, drawing massive crowds with their global hits. If you’re a music lover or just up for a spectacle, grab a last-minute ticket if you can.[5]
- For night owls, the Chagos After Party at 10 Streatham High Road promises a wild night of dancing and celebration till the early hours.[9]
In the world of local news, London’s public transit is running smoothly ahead of the weekend rush—no scheduled tube strikes or major disruptions reported. If you’re feeling peckish, keep an eye out for newly opened eateries around Covent Garden and Shoreditch, especially pop-up stalls tied to the food festivals. And art enthusiasts can check out the new display at Heritage Gallery at Guildhall Art Gallery and an exclusive Turner watercolour painting exhibited for the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth.[2]
Whether you’re a visitor or a seasoned Londoner, make time today for these must-dos:
- Tower of London and Tower Bridge offer a double hit of history and iconic views.[8]
- The British Museum and Serpentine Pavilion are free to enter and provide cool, inspiring spaces to beat the heat.[1][8]
- Try the egg or turtle sculpture trails for a quirky, family-friendly outdoor adventure.[1][2]
Local tip: If you’re navigating central London, try walking or hopping on a rental bike—the weather is perfect, and you’ll stumble across hidden gardens, stunning murals, and lively market scenes unknown to most tourists.[4]
Fun fact: Did you know London’s Serpentine Pavilion changes its architect each year? It’s always full of surprises—walk in, and you might find a world-class artwork, a pop-up café, or an unexpected musical performance.[1]
Tune in tomorrow for a roundup of family dance days, the eccentric Cart Marking Ceremony (a uniquely London tradition), more festival highlights, and insider tips for making the most of your London weekend!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Let’s dive right into what’s happening around town today:
- National Geographic Traveller Food Festival at the Business Design Centre in Islington lets you sample global bites and meet chefs from around the world. Foodies, this is your passport to heaven![1]
- Over at Olympia, the Hyper Japan Festival kicks off with everything from cosplay to sake tasting, live J-pop performances, and Japanese markets—a treat for lovers of all things Nippon.[1]
- Don’t miss the ESEA Encounters festival at Southbank Centre, celebrating East and Southeast Asian culture through art, performance, literature, and pop-up markets. It’s a cultural feast that promises surprises round every corner.[1]
- Family fun awaits with the Tusk Turtle Trail, featuring 16 artist-designed turtle sculptures scattered through central London for you to find—great for a self-guided art adventure and fundraising for conservation![1]
- Tonight, K-pop sensation Stray Kids dominate Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, drawing massive crowds with their global hits. If you’re a music lover or just up for a spectacle, grab a last-minute ticket if you can.[5]
- For night owls, the Chagos After Party at 10 Streatham High Road promises a wild night of dancing and celebration till the early hours.[9]
In the world of local news, London’s public transit is running smoothly ahead of the weekend rush—no scheduled tube strikes or major disruptions reported. If you’re feeling peckish, keep an eye out for newly opened eateries around Covent Garden and Shoreditch, especially pop-up stalls tied to the food festivals. And art enthusiasts can check out the new display at Heritage Gallery at Guildhall Art Gallery and an exclusive Turner watercolour painting exhibited for the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth.[2]
Whether you’re a visitor or a seasoned Londoner, make time today for these must-dos:
- Tower of London and Tower Bridge offer a double hit of history and iconic views.[8]
- The British Museum and Serpentine Pavilion are free to enter and provide cool, inspiring spaces to beat the heat.[1][8]
- Try the egg or turtle sculpture trails for a quirky, family-friendly outdoor adventure.[1][2]
Local tip: If you’re navigating central London, try walking or hopping on a rental bike—the weather is perfect, and you’ll stumble across hidden gardens, stunning murals, and lively market scenes unknown to most tourists.[4]
Fun fact: Did you know London’s Serpentine Pavilion changes its architect each year? It’s always full of surprises—walk in, and you might find a world-class artwork, a pop-up café, or an unexpected musical performance.[1]
Tune in tomorrow for a roundup of family dance days, the eccentric Cart Marking Ceremony (a uniquely London tradition), more festival highlights, and insider tips for making the most of your London weekend!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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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 Friday, July eighteenth,
twenty twenty five, and the city is buzzing with summer energy.
The weekend is nearly here, but Londoners are already in
high spirits. Temperatures are hovering in the mid twenties celsius,
(00:22):
perfect for exploring the city's stunning parks, vibrant streets and
dazzling skyline. Air quality is good, making it ideal for
a day out, and the city is alive with festival
banners and excited crowds flocking to today National Geographic Traveler
Food Festival at the Business Design Center in Islington. Let's
you sample global bites and meet chefs from around the world. Foodies,
(00:46):
this is your passport to heaven. One over at Olympia,
the Hyper Japan Festival kicks off with everything from cosplay
to saki tasting, live jpop performances and Japanese markets. A
treat for lovers of all things Napan. Don't miss the
Eca Encounters Festival at Southbank Center, celebrating East and Southeast
Asian culture through art, performance, literature and pop up markets.
(01:09):
It's a cultural feast that promises surprises round every corner.
Family fun awaits with the Tusk Turtle Trail, featured sixteen
artist designed turtle sculptures scattered through central London for you
to find. Great for a self guided art adventure and
fundraising for conservation. Tonight, k Pop Sensation Stray Kids dominate
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, drawing massive crowds with their global hits.
(01:33):
If you're a music lover or just up for a spectacle,
grab a last minute ticket if you can. For night Owls,
the Chacos after party at ten Stretam high Road promises
a wild night of dancing and celebration till the early hours.
In the world of local news, London's public transit is
running smoothly ahead of the weekend rush. No scheduled tube
(01:55):
strikes or major disruptions reported. If you're feeling peckish, keep
an eye out for newly opened eateries around Covent Garden
and Shortitch, especially pop up stalls tied to the food
festivals and art enthusiasts can check out the new display
at Heritage Gallery at Guildhall Art Gallery and an exclusive
Turner watercolor painting exhibited for the two hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of Turner's Berth. Whether you're a visitor or a
(02:18):
season londoner, make time today for these must us. Negative
Tower of London and Tower Bridge offer a double hit
of history and iconic views. The British Museum and Serpentine
Pavilion are free to enter and provide cool, inspiring spaces
to beat the heat. One eight Try the Egg or
Turtle Sculpture Trails for a quirky, family friendly outdoor adventure.
(02:43):
One two local tip. If you're navigating central London, try
walking or hopping on a rental bike. The weather is
perfect and you'll stumble across hidden gardens, stunning murals, and
lively market scenes unknown to most tourists. Fun fact did
you know London's Serpentine Pavilion changes its architect each year.
It's always full of surprises. Walk in and you might
(03:06):
find a world class artwork, a pop up cafe or
an unexpected musical performance. Tune in tomorrow for a roundup
of family dance days. The Eccentric cart marking ceremony a
uniquely London tradition. More festival highlights and insider tips for
making the most of your London weekend,
This is your Things to Do in London podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in London. It's Friday, July eighteenth,
twenty twenty five, and the city is buzzing with summer energy.
The weekend is nearly here, but Londoners are already in
high spirits. Temperatures are hovering in the mid twenties celsius,
(00:22):
perfect for exploring the city's stunning parks, vibrant streets and
dazzling skyline. Air quality is good, making it ideal for
a day out, and the city is alive with festival
banners and excited crowds flocking to today National Geographic Traveler
Food Festival at the Business Design Center in Islington. Let's
you sample global bites and meet chefs from around the world. Foodies,
(00:46):
this is your passport to heaven. One over at Olympia,
the Hyper Japan Festival kicks off with everything from cosplay
to saki tasting, live jpop performances and Japanese markets. A
treat for lovers of all things Napan. Don't miss the
Eca Encounters Festival at Southbank Center, celebrating East and Southeast
Asian culture through art, performance, literature and pop up markets.
(01:09):
It's a cultural feast that promises surprises round every corner.
Family fun awaits with the Tusk Turtle Trail, featured sixteen
artist designed turtle sculptures scattered through central London for you
to find. Great for a self guided art adventure and
fundraising for conservation. Tonight, k Pop Sensation Stray Kids dominate
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, drawing massive crowds with their global hits.
(01:33):
If you're a music lover or just up for a spectacle,
grab a last minute ticket if you can. For night Owls,
the Chacos after party at ten Stretam high Road promises
a wild night of dancing and celebration till the early hours.
In the world of local news, London's public transit is
running smoothly ahead of the weekend rush. No scheduled tube
(01:55):
strikes or major disruptions reported. If you're feeling peckish, keep
an eye out for newly opened eateries around Covent Garden
and Shortitch, especially pop up stalls tied to the food
festivals and art enthusiasts can check out the new display
at Heritage Gallery at Guildhall Art Gallery and an exclusive
Turner watercolor painting exhibited for the two hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of Turner's Berth. Whether you're a visitor or a
(02:18):
season londoner, make time today for these must us. Negative
Tower of London and Tower Bridge offer a double hit
of history and iconic views. The British Museum and Serpentine
Pavilion are free to enter and provide cool, inspiring spaces
to beat the heat. One eight Try the Egg or
Turtle Sculpture Trails for a quirky, family friendly outdoor adventure.
(02:43):
One two local tip. If you're navigating central London, try
walking or hopping on a rental bike. The weather is
perfect and you'll stumble across hidden gardens, stunning murals, and
lively market scenes unknown to most tourists. Fun fact did
you know London's Serpentine Pavilion changes its architect each year.
It's always full of surprises. Walk in and you might
(03:06):
find a world class artwork, a pop up cafe or
an unexpected musical performance. Tune in tomorrow for a roundup
of family dance days. The Eccentric cart marking ceremony a
uniquely London tradition. More festival highlights and insider tips for
making the most of your London weekend,
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