Your Best Summer in London

June 29, 2025

During the summer months, London transforms into a vibrant playground, offering a variety of fun activities and events that cater to art enthusiasts, luxury seekers, food lovers, and music aficionados.

We have curated a list of the top events and activities to have your best summer in London. This summer is all about making memories and having a fabulous time!

British Summer Time Hyde Park

This annual music festival boasts an impressive lineup of artists across various genres, featuring performances by major headliners and a vibrant atmosphere filled with food stalls and entertainment.
https://www.bst-hydepark.com/events/stevie-wonder-sat-12-july/

Columbia Road Flower Market

The perfect Sunday morning stroll with your coffee, the Columbia Road Flower Market has recently been crowned the Best Small Outdoor Market at the 2025 Great British Markets Awards! More than just a flower market in East London, it’s a vibrant community of independent businesses that has blossomed over the years into one of London’s most charming and authentic Sunday experiences. Open every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. https://columbiaroad.info/

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Experience classic plays and musicals in a beautiful outdoor setting at the Open Air Theatre, which runs a summer season of performances in the heart of Regent’s Park. Imagine three of the UK’s leading musical theatre choreographers, accompanied live on stage by the 26-piece orchestra of the Sinfonia Smith Square, and set to the magical scores of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s dream ballets…simply magical! https://openairtheatre.com/production/the-dream-ballets

Somerset House Summer Series

This outdoor concert series features a mix of live music performances in the stunning courtyard of Somerset House, offering a unique experience under the summer sky. https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/somerset-house-summer-series

Great British Food Festival

UK’s Original and Biggest Food Festival, this summer, you will find throughout different locations in the UK the diverse culinary scene with special events, food markets, and dining experiences, highlighting local chefs and restaurants. Be prepared to eat and enjoy! https://greatbritishfoodfestival.com/

Kew Gardens Summer Festival

Enjoy a series of outdoor concerts and family-friendly activities at Kew Gardens, where you can explore stunning botanical displays while participating in various summer events.
https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/kew-the-music-2025

Strawberry afternoon tea at The Peninsula, Belgravia

Take a mindful break for a relaxing, slow afternoon in the sweetness of the season’s strawberries. Nothing tastes like summer like strawberries and champagne! https://www.peninsula.com/en/london/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby

Henley Royal Regatta, Henley-on-Thames

London’s premier rowing event will return to the banks of the Thames for the first week of July and, as ever, the options for visitors will be many and varied. The VIPs usually head straight to the members-only Stewards’ Enclosure, while serious rowing fans take a seat in the Regatta Enclosure. You can take advantage of the many official and private hospitality offerings or opt for renting a boat and watching the excitement up close!  https://www.hrr.co.uk/

Flute Rooftop Bar

Broadwick’s Soho Flute Rooftop Bar is a landscaped oasis wrap-around outdoor terrace that offers spectacular views over the Soho streets and London skyline. When you step inside the palm-frond carpeted saloon that dons maximalist glamour designed by Martin Brudnizki, you can feel the 19th-century inspiration for this rooftop paradise, based on a noted flute maker who resided on Broadwick Street. A must on your summer fun itinerary. https://www.broadwicksoho.com/flute.

The Phoenician Scheme

What is summer without a good movie?

The star-studded ensemble cast of Wes Anderson’s dark comedy The Phoenecian Scheme is the perfect reason that a night out at the cinema is on our summer list of fun. The film garnered a 6.5-minute standing ovation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and, of course, we couldn’t take our eyes off Mia Threapleton’s 78.5cm diamond, ruby, and emerald-filled long rosary, which she wore in the film and was recreated by Cartier for the film. https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00016206/the-phoenician-scheme?filter= 

Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts

Every summer, the Royal Academy in London offers brilliant exhibitions that are not to be missed. When it’s too hot outside, a morning or afternoon in the grandeur of the Royal Academy is the perfect way to slowly and quietly marvel at all the beautiful artworks from London’s most prestigious independent art institution.

The summer exhibition will be dedicated to art’s capacity to forge dialogues and to afford us sensitivity towards societal concerns, such as ecology, survival, and living together.

Highlights this year include a playful, large-scale installation by Ryan Gander in the courtyard, featuring five 3-metre inflatable balls, new paintings by Tracey Emin, and an array of sculptural installations hanging from the gallery’s ceiling.

Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-9pm. More info.

From the team at Callender Howorth, we wish you a fun-filled and memorable summer!