Things to do in London in August

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022

Still with us? If you haven’t melted, or escaped to the icy north (aka Edinburgh Fringe), we’ve got some more unmissable things to do in London (and beyond) this August!

Make your life fabulous by ticking off everything on this list – but do it safely!

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 1

This Bright Land | Somerset House | 1-29 August | Prices Vary

A Technicolor month-long fiesta made by Gareth Pugh and Carson McColl in London’s spectacular Somerset House. Expect a food market, vogue balls, parties and a giant 35m high observation wheel.

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 2

London Unseen | Multiple Venues | All Month

Explore multicultural London through a series of walking tours from the queer West End to Muslim connections.

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 3

FOC IT UP! Comedy Club: Podcast Edition | 21SOHO | 7 August | £15.40

A must-see comedy line-up celebrating femmes of colour hosted by Texan wunderkind Kemah Bob.

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 4

Sarah Sherman | Soho Theatre | 22-25 August | From £17

Saturday Night Live’s batshit comedy kween is here to mess up your mind.

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 5

David Hoyle: Ten Commandments | Soho Theatre | 25-27 August | From £14

Disgruntled drag legend David Hoyle is here to give you 10 rules to live by.

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 6

The Haus of Battenberg | St. Margaret’s House | 26 August | £10

A Battenberg themed variety riot by Ben Murphy who is joined by Drag artist Nat Funni, US comic Rabiah Coon, and multi-faceted artist Kit Green.

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 7

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival | Multiple Venues | From 26 August | Prices Vary

The world’s best free festival is back with a flurry of glowing fireflies, eye-popping outdoor performances and once in a lifetime chances to discover curious places like Thamesmead through new eyes.

Unmissable Things To Do in London in August 2022 8

Sister Midnight Presents… Comfort + Special Guests | Fox & Firkin | 27 August | £10

An alt all-dayer to raise funds for the Save the Ravensbourne Arms live music venue in Lewisham.

Did we miss any amazing, beautiful things to do in London (or beyond) this August?

We almost certainly did – please let us know in the comments below!