Jonathan Miller's simple and stylish production of Mozart's last collaboration with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, Così fan tutte returns to Covent Garden. Thomas Hengelbrock conducts a cast…

Founded in 1895 by Sir Henry Wood, the Proms concerts at the Royal Albert Hall take over London's classical musical calendar every summer and, with some justification, can claim to be the…

This year enjoy two Proms' Last Nights, with Henry Wood's 1910 Last Night recreated. Also at the Royal Albert Hall, Paul Lewis' Beethoven cycle finishes, Monteverdi's Vespers celebrates its…

For a winning combination of natural beauty, atmosphere and great productions, Regent's Park's Open Air Theatre is the place to be on a summer evening. Forget stuffy auditoriums and enjoy the…

After his award-winning West End and Broadway transfer, A Little Night Music, Trevor Nunn returns to Southwark's Menier Chocolate Factory. He directs Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love…

Bombastic 21st-century rock band Muse continue their tour in support of new album, The Resistance. The British trio bring their blistering live show and theatrical prog rock sound to London's…

After eight weeks of the best classical music at the Royal Albert and Cadogan Halls, it's time for The Last Night of the Proms. The BBC invites thousands to London's Hyde Park for the al…

Whitechapel's Rhythm Factory hosts Temba on the second Saturday of each month. The musical policy of techno, electro, minimal breaks and acid gave the party its name. Residents Ray Stanley…

With 100 performances taking place over four days, London's Kings Place Festival requires stamina. Music, spoken-word performances and visual art all showcase the wealth of cultural and social…

With activities all along the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge, The Mayor's Thames Festival offers everything from a carnival procession to live music, art…

London's RAF Museum commemorates the bravery of those who took part in the Battle of Britain with a weekend of special activities. Bringing history to life, actors present the story of RAF…

Find antique and modern bears for sale, teddy bear books, clothes and best-dressed bear competitions in Kensington Town Hall at the biannual Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival. Teddies is the…

Co Op, at Shoreditch's Plastic People, serves up future jazz and broken beats on the second and last Sundays of every month. Weekly guest DJs and performances feature the likes of Bugz in the…

Have you ever wondered how fakes are spotted? London's National Gallery unearths surprising stories behind some of its paintings in Close Examination: Fakes, Mistakes and Discoveries. Advanced…

Dodgems, hair-raising rides and oodles of candyfloss are all on hand at Ally Pally's funfair. The fair sets up for Easter, both May bank holidays and also a stint in the summer.

The Spitalfields Show & Green Fair in Allen Gardens sets the example with Fairtrade goods, health foods, healing therapies and projects raising environmental awareness. Fruit, flowers…

The British Film Institute celebrates its 75th anniversary with a host of special events and screenings throughout July and August. BFI Southbank screens eight classic films in their original…

After finishing third in the English Premier League, Arsenal qualified directly for the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League. Visitors to the Emirates Stadium in Group H are Serbians FK Partizan…

A bit of a well-kept secret, Club Kali at The Dome in Tufnell Park is an open and friendly bi-monthly gay Asian music night

If you have a passion for collecting stamps, then the Autumn Stampex event at the Business Design Centre is definitely for you. More than 100 dealers and postal administrations offer all types…