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This Christmas, give this experience as a gift to your loved ones! Click here. New Year’s Piccadilly Family Concert Start the year with a delightful family concert featuring the exceptional musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta in the beautiful, candlelit St James Church Piccadilly. Enjoy a captivating performance featuring beloved works by Saint-Saëns, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and more. Experience a Christmas Medley, Monti’s Czardas, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee. Revel in the magical atmosphere of a candlelit concert setting, perfect for a festive start to the year. Age Requirements: All ages welcome. For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed, or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs. Concert details Enjoy an uplifting and family-friendly evening of exceptional music performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta. Set in the stunning candlelit surroundings of St James’s Church, Piccadilly , this atmospheric concert features a sparkling selection of much-loved classics by Saint-Saëns, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and more. Perfectly timed to brighten the start of the year, this joyful programme promises charm, virtuosity, and warmth for audiences of all ages. Surrounded by a wealth of nearby restaurants and bars, it's the ideal way to enjoy a stylish evening out in central London. “ Stunning ” – Classic FM Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Programme Includes Saint-Saëns – The Swan Monti – Czardas Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. Rachmaninov) – Flight of the Bumblebee Tchaikovsky – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Massenet – Méditation (from Thaïs) Brahms – Hungarian Dance Christmas Medley

Bossa Nova Night: The music of Antonio Carlos Jobim Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned Brazilian artist Mario Bakuna as he presents a heartfelt solo tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim-the visionary behind bossa nova and one of Brazil's most influential composers. In this intimate performance, Bakuna offers an authentic and deeply personal perspective on Jobim's timeless works, inviting the audience on a soul-stirring journey through his iconic repertoire. Shaped by a lifelong connection to Brazilian music and years of performing across Europe and beyond, Bakuna approaches both Jobim's beloved classics and lesser-known gems with sensitivity, elegance, and deep reverence for his legacy.This concert is a celebration of melody, rhythm, and poetry-an exploration of the beauty and complexity of Jobim's music, delivered by one of its most passionate interpreters.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS opens summer 2024 in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences will be immersed inside a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, MAKE UP MY HEART, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL and the iconic STARLIGHT EXPRESS. As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘STARLIGHT EXPRESS’. Seen around the world by over 20 million people,STARLIGHT EXPRESS is an electrifying experience for all ages. With music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE, the creative team is helmed by acclaimed director LUKE SHEPPARD (& Juliet, The Little Big Things), set designer TIM HATLEY (Back to the Future), video designer ANDRZEJ GOULDING (Life of Pi), costume designer GABRIELLA SLADE (Six), lighting designer HOWARD HUDSON (& Juliet), sound designer GARETH OWEN (MJ the Musical) with new orchestrations and musical supervision by MATTHEW BRIND. Featuring thrilling new choreography by ASHLEY NOTTINGHAM (Pacific Overtures) and casting by PEARSON CASTING CDG, STARLIGHT EXPRESS also sees the return of ARLENE PHILLIPS as creative dramaturg. THE STARLIGHT AUDITORIUM at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a state-of the-art cultural destination only 12 minutes from Baker Street and a short 5-minute walk from the tube. There are great parking options and the theatre is easily accessible via the M25 and M1 ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Signed, Audio Described and Captioned: Sun 6th October, 2024 - 1pm Wed 9th October, 2024 - 7.30pm

Ever dreamt of making your own beautiful cupcake creations? Well, now's your chance. In this two-hour beginner's cake decorating workshop you'll learn everything you need! Your expert host Xanthe will guide you through the process, from the most effective way to fill the piping bag to a number of different decorating styles. Master the classic swirl, rose swirl, iced gem and two tier, and leave with eight of your very own creations to take home. Get your tickets now for the Beginner's Cake Decorating Workshop in London!

Dive into a Chocolate Feast with warm, fun, and super knowledgeable chocolatiers. Get creative and hands-on, making your own unique chocolate bars with a variety of toppings. Take home handmade treats from Notting Hill's Most Luxurious Chocolate Company, including bars, bonbons, and pralines. Chocolate class including all necessary ingredients. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Experience supplied by Melt Chocolates Notting Hill Black Friday.hidden-word { display: none; }

Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon flight simulator. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses! How about getting tickets to the experience Bubble Planet for your loved ones with our gift card? From Monday the 28th of October to the 3rd of November, visit us in your favourite Halloween costumes to enjoy a 25% discount in our merch store! For school visits, camps and educational groups (10 people) or large groups (25 people), reserve your tickets here. For private sessions or corporate events, please contact us here. Elm Road Blocks residents will be able to enjoy a free VIP upgrade upon arrival. Please make sure you bring your proof of address. Children under 4 can visit free of charge, no ticket is needed. Please note that all visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. For Standard Admission ticket holders, access to the VR experience can be purchased separately on site Enter a surreal and colourful world of bubbles Discover all kinds of bubbles, interact with them, and immerse yourself in a dreamy environment! Go on a journey with more than 10 rooms, each with a different theme Travel through fantastic landscapes designed to stimulate the senses Enjoy an immersive experience with VR tech, simulators and illusions Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector Duration: approx. 60-90 minutes Location: Unit 22 Fulton Road, Wembley. For optimal access we recommend to please direct yourself to Olympic Way and turn left on Engineers Way Age requirement: all ages are welcome! Children under 4 can visit free of charge, no ticket needed. Minors under 17 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible Please consult the FAQs of this experience here Please check the FAQs for more details on public transport and parkings in the area Please bear in mind that socks need to be worn in the bubble bath Cloakroom available on-site Description Enter Bubble Planet, where the bubbles are the biggest and most fantastic ever! Prepare to explore an incredible planet that will challenge your imagination,amaze you with the magic of science, and unleash the child in you. Inside this spherical world full of bubbles, you will have the opportunity to hop from one immersive space to the next, experiencing them all with your five senses! With oversized bubbles, balloons, soap, and more, this sensory universe will give you the opportunity to see the world in a whole new way—even allowing you to travel the globe with a hot air balloon flight simulator. Get your tickets now!