Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022

Spring has sprung! That’s right, we’re calling it, that cold spell is over and things are heating up with our Unmissable Things To Do in London (and beyond) this Spring 2022!

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

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 1

Althea McNish: Colour is Mine | William Morris Gallery – Walthamstow | 2 April – 11 September 2022 | Free to all

The time is now, at last, for Althea McNish and her inspirational textiles. See her colour-popping work in the Tate Britain, and now a retrospective at William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow.

Power Up | Science Museum | 2 April-6 June | From £8

Power up with 160 consoles from five decades. From multiplayer showdowns, to trying out retro favourites, and the latest VR – gamers will be in heaven.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 2

Bourgeois and Maurice: Pleasure Seekers | Soho Theatre | Tue 5 – Sat 30 Apr 2022 | From £12

‘A spectacular new show that puts the FUN back into our fundamentally pointless existence…’ We can’t wait to see B&M’s new masterwerk.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 3

WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards 2022 with Sooz Kempner | Bloomsbury Theatre | 9 April | £15/12.50

Comedy and music combined for a laugh-a-minute night of pure joy. We’re sad to miss it this year, but trust the judges will pick a worthy winner from a stellar line-up!

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 4

Illuminated River Official Boat Tours | Tower Pier | Thursdays or Saturdays until 26 May 2022 | £12.90/8.90

Launched in 2019, the Illuminated River project transformed the capital at night, bathing the bridges that cross the Thames in environmentally-friendly LED light. See them all from this boat trip.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 5

Taking Care of Business: Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Making of Modern Britain | Migration Museum – Lewisham | From 9 April | Free

An unmissable exhibition highlighting the untold stories around migrant entrepreneurship, from corner shops to tech giants.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 6

I’m Still Here | The Two Brewers | 10 April | £16/14

A fabulous showcase of over 50s talent, from Sonofa Tutu, Fay Presto, Black Elvis, Miss Em, Mysti Vine & Mister Meredith.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 7

The Paradis Files | Southbank Centre | 13-14 April | £18-30

Inspiring opera from the pioneering GRAEAE, celebrating the extraordinary blind musician, 18th-century pianist and composer Maria-Theresia von Paradis.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 8

Dabbers hunts for it’s ‘Next Top Bingo Caller with Malibu’ | Dabbers – Aldgate | Sundays 17 April,15 May, 29 May | Tickets From £10 (includes complimentary Malibu Cocktail on arrival)

Help find Dabbers’ next top bingo caller in this housey housey extravaganza hosted by comedian Sikisa Barnes.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 9

Love Ssega’s HOME-Zero | The National Gallery | 22 April | Free

‘Join Love Ssega at the National Gallery for ‘Love Ssega’s HOME-zero’, a promenade performance exploring themes of sustainability and social housing, uplifting young voices through dance, poetry, art and music.’

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 10

V&A Performance Festival | V&A Museum – South Kensington | 23 April-1 May | From free

This year the theme is dance, so be sure to explore the V&A’s performance collections and events including performances, screenings, workshops, talks, tours and more.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 11

Too Desi Too Queer | Rich Mix | 27 April | Donations

Discover South Asian LGBTQIA+ performing arts and short films, celebrating well-being in the community.

Asians Have Feelings Too | Rich Mix | 28 April | £10

‘K-pop is everywhere but are you ready for trans-masculine, non binary BESEA-pop?’

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 12

Frames of Representation | ICA | 5-12 May | Prices Vary

The ICA’s festival on the theme of Communality includes eight days of screenings, discussions, workshops, experiments in sound and live performances.

Moonchild Sanelly | Village Underground | 10 May | £17.50

Out of this world performance from Moonchild Sanelly, whose electro-pop-ghetto-funk has taken South Africa by storm and now is ready for London.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 13

La Clique | Underbelly Festival – Cavendish Square | 13 May-3 July | From £26.50

‘La Clique is back – an unmissable thrill ride with the world’s sexiest cabaret showpeople.’

Read our full review from Christmas here

In Realness | Rich Mix | 13-14 May | £12

Queer Vietnamese artist Dam Van Huynh resists stereotypes of Asian politics as being quiet and internal in this powerhouse performance with Tommaso Petrolo.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 14

Legally Blonde | Open Air Theatre – Regent’s Park | 13 May-2 July | From £23

The ultimate feel good musical returns with inspired new casting from Harrison Knights and direction from ‘Six’ musical supremo Lucy Moss.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 15

A Night at the 43 | The National Archives – Kew | 20 May | £12

For one night only, The National Archives recreates 20s ‘Nightclub Queen’ Kate Meyrick’s Gerrard Street 43 Club.

Marja Mortensson & Daniel Herskedal | King’s Place | 20 May | £17.50

Marja Mortensson explores her indigenous Saami identity with jazz tubist Daniel Herskedal.

Unmissable Things to Do in London this Spring 2022 16

Crap Film Club – Never Too Young To Die | The Old Queen’s Head | 30 May | £5

‘In addition to the hockey-haired hero, the Casio-heavy soundtrack, and the plucky Asian friend, there are elements of Rocky Horror Picture Show, Gymkata, The A-Team, Mad Max, and James Bond… basically the result of a thinktank comprised of cocaine-fuelled movie executives who have been asked “what do young people like?”. As an example of completely misunderstanding what would grab an audience, it is magnificent.’

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

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