City and surrounding areas Area Guide
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What locals say about City and surrounding areas
“A very central location without the overwhelming buzz of London's tourist hotspots.”
Gabriel
“I love the vibrancy of Islington - the streets are full of restaurants from different cultures. There's also green space in central London. Plenty to see and do here. Plus of course there's Arsenal FC!”
Louise
“Whitechapel is a very affordable area, yet very convenient to reach virtually any part of central London and the east, thanks to its vicinity to the city and the many tube lines that allow you to reach Canary Wharf, the south east, the Olympic village, the wapping area, the nightlife of Old Street and Shoreditch in a matter of minutes”
Michele
Activities near City and surrounding areas
Grass Roots Jazz Festival
The artists/bands performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Abna Ankora Anna Chai Happy Garden Kora Williams Saurabh Shivakumar For more info about the full line-up and the artists/bands, please refer to the festival's official page: https://soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest The DJs performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Mr Boogie (Soulsa) Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) Here On Earth DJs (LOOSE.fm) The Grass Roots Jazz Festival is an all-day live music extravaganza which will showcase some of the best London-based young and emerging jazz talent. In partnership with DASP (DJs Against Street Poverty), the festival will also be raising awareness and money for Street Storage - a London charity providing those experiencing homelessness with free, accessible and safe storage for their belongings. Find us at Rich Mix - a creative, cultural and community space located in the East End of London, just a stone's throw from Shoreditch High Street station and Brick Lane. With a carefully curated crop of DJs taking over in between and after the live music, including Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) and the Here On Earth crew (LOOSE.fm), put the late May bank holiday weekend in your plans and prepare to party with a purpose. For more details about the festival, visit www.soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest. Presented by Rich Mix. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Adriana Lucia, Nidia Gongora And La Muchacha
La Línea Festival presents: Las Poderosas - Colombian Queens. An inspiring evening of Colombian female voices, celebrating music, heritage, and activism. Headlining this exciting double bill is Adriana Lucía, one of Colombia’s most beloved and distinctive voices, celebrated for blending Caribbean rhythms such as cumbia, porro, and vallenato with contemporary pop influences. Co-headlining is Nidia Góngora, the Pacific coast’s iconic voice and guardian of Afro-Colombian heritage. As lead singer of Canalón de Timbiquí, the Latin GRAMMY-nominated singer brings ancestral marimba traditions to global audiences. Opening the show is La Muchacha. Her guitar-led folk and protest-rooted songwriting addresses justice, gender, and community, resonating across Latin America. Presented by La Linea Festival 5+. Under 14s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.Read more
Biff To The Future
Age Recommendation 12 and over Performance Dates 20 - 25 Apr 2026 Performance Times Mon - Thu & Sat 7pm, Fri 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm Run time 70 mins (no interval) Content Warning TBC Venue Wilton's Music Hall About Biff To The Future Biff To The Future makes its London debut at Wilton’s Music Hall this spring, following it’s award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2025! The iconic villain of Back To The Future takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-travelling escapades, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff, the bully audiences love to hate. This new, heartfelt and unauthorised parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power, fame and fortune, reliving Biff’s encounters with Marty and Doc across the centuries. This Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award 2025 winner is perfect for superfans and newcomers alike! Created and performed by Joseph Maudsley (as seen in the Reduced Shakespeare Company, FRIEND (The one with Gunther) and Potted Potter). Directed by double Olivier Award nominee Daniel Clarkson.Read more
Speed Dating
Speed dating events for London singles.
Charlie Parr
Roots, blues and Americana from Minnesota's Charlie Parr.
Faraquet
FORM Presents Faraquet \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event.
Insomnia London: Chapter 2 Launch
Insomnia London - Thursday's at XOYO House, Techno, Drum n Bass, Jungle, Breaks
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