Featured Events in United Kingdom in August 2025 (June Updated)

Welcome to VANITY FAIR – a giddy carousel of social climbers, buffoons and preening dandies. Thackeray’s famous tale of greed, ambition, love and betrayal follows the fortunes of scheming Becky Sharp and lovelorn Amelia Sedley, transporting audiences from Regency salons and ballrooms to the battlefield of Waterloo. This brand new adaptation from the company that brought you Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing combines their trademark inventiveness, verve and original music to make perfect summer theatre. Information Source: Moving Parts Theatre Company | eventbrite

Experience the thrill of the Cambridge Sport Lakes Triathlon Festival 2025 at the picturesque Milton Country Park just north of Cambridge. Hosted by HaverSports, this event offers participants the choice of two challenging distances: Sprint and Standard, both featuring the same scenic route for a vibrant competitive atmosphere. The festival, scheduled for August 3, 2025, will commence with the Standard Tri at 8:30 am, including a 1500m lake swim, a 40km rural bike route, and a 10km off-road run. Following closely is the Sprint Tri at 9:30 am, with a 750m lake swim, a 20km rural bike route, and a 5km off-road run. Don't miss out on the opportunity to support the excellent work at Milton Country Park while testing your limits in this thrilling triathlon!

GLASGOWWWWW! It's HAPPENING! 💃 SING. DANCE. BELT YOUR HEART OUT. 🕺 Get ready for an all-night celebration of musical theatre magic, where your favourite show tunes meet a rave-style party like no other! Whether you’re a Wicked witch, a Les Mis dreamer, or just here to Let It Go, this is your time to take centre stage. 🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT? 🎶 Non-Stop Musical Theatre Anthems – The biggest bangers from the West End & Broadway, from showstoppers to singalongs—every track straight from the stage to the dancefloor! 🕺 Themed Performers & Live Entertainment – Expect dazzling surprises throughout the night! With special guests to be announced! ✨ Dress Up Encouraged! – Come as your fave musical character or glam up for a showstopping night! 🎤 Mass Singalongs & Lip Sync Battles – Warm up those vocal cords and prepare for the ultimate crowd moments! 🎟 Limited Early Bird Tickets Available NOW! – Don’t miss your chance to be part of the return of MTR in GLASGOW! 📢 Share with your theatre-loving friends, grab your tickets, and get ready for the most electrifying night of the year! #MusicalTheatreRaves #MTR #Glasgow2025 #SingYourHeartOut #WestEndMeetsRave Information Source: Musical Theatre Raves | eventbrite

Experience the captivating performance of Segun Johnson Live In Glasgow at Taste of Home in Kinning Park. Set to take place from August 23 to August 24, 2025, this event promises an unforgettable evening filled with soulful music and electrifying vibes. Located at 136 Nelson Street, Kinning Park, G5 8EJ, the venue provides the perfect setting for an intimate and immersive musical experience. Tickets for this highly anticipated event range from £29.99 to £217.39, offering various options to suit every preference. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Segun Johnson's remarkable talent live on stage in Glasgow.

Join us for the funniest party in town. Our Comedy Ball is an exclusive black tie, red carpet event that will have you laughing like never before. £95 per person, includes an arrival drinks reception, 3 course meal, comedy show followed by an amazing Live band so you can dance the night away. This is the perfect place for date nights, birthdays and staff nights out. Dress code: Formal or Black tie. About the acts SEAN COLLINS Canadian Comedian Sean Collins has 30 years experience in Standup Comedy with initial success leading to a “Best Male Standup” nomination at the Canadian Comedy Awards , a “Just for Laughs” Gala tv appearance and his own hour special on Canadian Television .‍ Expert comedy done effortlessly The Scotsman ‍ supporting acts KAREN BAYLEY Known for her delightfully saucy humor, Karen exudes a friendly and confident stage presence. Her repertoire includes a killer wit, an infectious giggle, and sharp one-liners that showcase her comedic prowess. With a warm and welcoming demeanor paired with a saucy and spiky edge, Karen's bold and no-nonsense attitude resonates well with audiences of all genders. She is a comedic force to be reckoned with, captivating both men and women alike. ‍ LIVE BAND TO BE CONFIRMED Please bear with us, the band will be confirmed soon. COMEDY BALL SCHEDULEPICS FROM PREVIOUS BALLSMORE PICS ON THE BREAKNECK COMEDY FACEBOOK PAGE Information Source: Breakneck Comedy | eventbrite

Coldplay London is set to be an unforgettable event, taking place at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom, on August 23, 2025, at 17:00. This highly anticipated concert promises to deliver an electrifying performance by one of the world's most renowned bands. With a ticket price of 962 USD, attendees will experience a night filled with Coldplay's greatest hits, breathtaking visuals, and an atmosphere that only Wembley Stadium can provide. Known for their spectacular live shows, Coldplay's London event is expected to draw fans from all corners of the globe, making it a must-attend occasion for music enthusiasts. The combination of Coldplay's dynamic stage presence and the historic venue ensures a memorable evening that will resonate long after the final note is played.

We are pleased to annouce, after the success of our 2024 show, that our charity boxing event is back for 2025. We will be donating to @Mind.Org.UK to help to support and empower anyone experiencing mental health problems. Tickets for seating and standing to be purchased via eventbrite and Table tickets to be purchased directly through our pages @Gentlemenandroguesboxingclub or @Gentlemenandroguespromotions. Fights to be annouced soon. We are joined again by the wonderful Nicole Lawrence for a night of entertainment. Tables are inclusive of food platters and a drinks package. Standard seated/standing tickets have the option to purchase food on the night from a dedicated area for the show. Tables holders to arrive at 4.30pm Seated/standing ticket holders to arrive at 5pm. Information Source: Gentlemen and Rogues Boxing Club Ltd | eventbrite

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail celebrates 30 years of commissioning contemporary artworks with two new permanent commissions by artists Henry Castle and Pomona Zipser, unveiled on 15th July 2016. In Coal Measure Giants, rising British star Henry Castle brings to the surface aspects of what lies hidden beneath the Forest’s surface. Exploring the geological, industrial and sociological aspects of the Forest’s history, visitors will be able to touch the fossilized remains of 300 million year old trees and see the form of the mine shaft sets that provided a livelihood for generations of local freeminers. Two sculptures placed 300 metres apart act as markers, measuring the depth of the coal seam that lies directly below the ground. The work invites the public to experience a physical expression of this vertical depth. Meanwhile, Yaşasin by established Romanian artist Pomona Zipser creates a space and a structure from which to contemplate and observe the ever-changing forest. Berlin-based Zipser’s sculpture has been handcrafted from sweet chestnut felled from the site of the Trail and Zipser has collaborated with local artists and craftsmen to make the sculpture. It makes a thought-provoking and visual connection to the surrounding environment, playing with density, dimensions and colour.

A Virtual Reality Art Exhibition that you can view in any location and on any device. Please see the above picture instructions for how you can view it on a tablet/mobile. You can view the exhibition with or without a virtual reality headset. Copy this link to view the Virtual Reality Art Exhibition on a computer/laptop: https://edu.cospaces.io/PMB-KAV The Virtual Private View of the Exhibition was held on Thursday 14th of May 2020 at 8:15pm on Zoom (Virtual drinks provided.)

Serpentine unveils a new site-specific mural by artist Esther Mahlangu. On view in the garden at Serpentine North, the monumental painting celebrates concepts of community and unity. Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu, which translates directly from Ndebele as ‘I am because you are’, marks her first public artwork in the UK.

Through the expansive finding of fossils and development of new techniques and methods, the 19th century transformed our understanding of the history of Earth. Breaking Ground explores these themes through William Buckland, geologist and palaeontologist, and Mary Buckland (née Morland), a scientific illustrator, the couple at the heart of this exhibition. They both helped to establish new scientific methods and ideas, which led to fascinating discoveries in palaeontology, including the first ever dinosaur to be named to science.

Priscilla The Party! is an immersive reimagining of the iconic and award-winning musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Delivered in three acts with breaks between for fine dining in the Mezzanine or bar snacks on the Dance Floor. Featuring the dance-floor classics like I Will Survive, It's Raining Men and Finally, doors open one hour before show time where two cocktails cost just £15 and a pre-show entertains you before the main event. The performance ends with a dazzling finale show-casing the award-winning costumes and head-dresses which the show is famous for. The evening ends with a disco from our resident DJ. The audience can expect an extravagant display of eye-popping costumes, an exhilarating soundtrack that encourages everyone to sing along and a show which unfolds all around them. There will be immersive dance floor tickets as happens at Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre, with DJ and pre-show entertainment similar to Here Lies Love at the National Theatre, a party sing-a-long atmosphere like ABBA Voyage at the ABBA Arena, cabaret tables with dining options similar to Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre and dining options and post-show party as happens at Mamma Mia! The Party – in other words, something for everyone! From its dazzling debut in Sydney in 2006, the musical created by Allan Scott and Stephan Elliott has taken the world by storm. It initially graced the London stage in 2009, before conquering Broadway in 2011. The enduring message of acceptance and inclusivity that Priscilla carries remains as significant today as it was when the curtains first rose.

On the first Saturday of each month Abbas Zahedi hosts a support group for the collective processing of ecological grief. In collaboration with thinkers, artists and musicians, participants are invited to consider ‘How can we make sense of a world increasingly shaped by loss and disconnection?’. The discussions take place in a new commission entitled Begin Again. As part of the installation, instruments and playback devices have been plugged into Tate Modern’s utility pipes and deeper architecture. The sound composition shifts between moments of harmony and disintegration. Each sonic collapse prompts the piece to rebuild, emphasising the power of renewal and beginning again. The commission creates a space for collective listening where participants can reflect on how to protect and restore ecological connectivity.

A celebration of the boundary-pushing career of artist Leigh Bowery Leigh Bowery’s short but extraordinary life left a distinct, undeniable mark on the art world and beyond. An artist, performer, model, TV personality, club promoter, fashion designer and musician, Bowery took on many different roles, all the while refusing to be limited by convention. From his emergence in the nightlife of 1980s London through to his later daring and outrageous performances in galleries, theatres, and the street, Bowery fearlessly forged his own vibrant path. He reimagined clothing and makeup as forms of painting and sculpture, tested the limits of decorum, and celebrated the body as a shape-shifting tool with the power to challenge norms of aesthetics, sexuality and gender. Embracing performance, club culture and fashion design, Bowery created some of the most iconic images of the 1980s and 90s that continue to resonate, with his influence seen in the work of figures such as Alexander McQueen, Jeffrey Gibson, Anohni, and Lady Gaga. This eclectic and immersive exhibition is a rare chance to experience many of Bowery’s ‘Looks’ alongside his collaborations with artists including Michael Clark, Charles Atlas, Nick Knight, Fergus Greer, Stephen Willats, Nicola Rainbird, Mr Pearl, and Lucian Freud. It will provide a fresh insight into the creative scenes in London, New York and beyond featuring Sue Tilley, Princess Julia, Jeffrey Hinton, RuPaul, Les Child, Andrew Logan, Cerith Wyn Evans, Lady Bunny, Trojan, Rachel Auburn, Scarlett Cannon, Lanah P, MINTY and Boy George. Moving from the club to the stage, to the gallery and beyond, step inside Bowery’s dynamic creative world that blurred the lines between art and life.

Step into the world of regal elegance with Royal Style in the Making, a captivating new exhibition at Hillsborough Castle. Unveiling the intimate bond between royal clients and fashion designers, discover how the British fashion industry has crafted the iconic style of the British royal women. The exhibition showcases three stunning outfits on display, including the extraordinary toile used in the design of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s coronation gown, worn in 1937. Original design drawings feature some of Britain’s finest designers including Madame Handley Seymour, Norman Hartnell, Hardy Amies and Oliver Messel. Don’t miss sketches from David Sassoon, for Diana, Princess of Wales, including her handwritten comments. A thrill for fashion fans, don’t miss this unique journey into regal elegance and history, only until 04 January 2026.

A major exhibition celebrating our enduring love of the water over the last 100 years. Explore the full spectrum of the design of swimming — from sports performance and fashion, to architecture.

Explore the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age through the lives and tastes of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary – from their family lives and personal collecting to their glittering social circles and spectacular royal events. More than 300 objects from the Royal Collection will be on display – almost half for the first time – including works by the most renowned contemporary artists of the period, including Carl Fabergé, Frederic Leighton, Edward Burne-Jones, Laurits Tuxen, John Singer Sargent and William Morris. The exhibition covers the period from Edward and Alexandra's wedding in 1863 up to the start of the First World War.

This isn't just any event, this is an immersive experience into an inclusive British subculture! It all began in 1994, conceived by the mysterious Joe Hampshire, who placed an ad in the New Music Express (NME) calling for like-minded people who shared a love of Goth culture. The original 15 pen pals quickly grew to 200, leading to the first Whitby Goth Weekend, which has continued to evolve into a twice-yearly gathering attracting thousands of WGW residents; a grand gathering celebrating all things Gothic and obscure. For over 30 years, Whitby Goth Weekend® continues to attract a unique and alternative crowd.

Through paintings, sculpture, site-specific murals and installations, Michaela Yearwood-Dan endeavors to build spaces of community, abundance and joy. Yearwood-Dan’s debut exhibition with Hauser & Wirth takes place in London, featuring new paintings ranging from monumental to intimate in scale, including an expansive 11m-long panelled landscape painting, alongside richly adorned ceramic sculptures and benches. The lyrical quality of the paintings is complemented by a new sound piece made in collaboration with the composer Alex Gruz, a reflection on the analogous experience of art and music alike. The title of the show, ‘No Time for Despair,’ is a call to action, referencing an article written by Toni Morrison for The Nation, which states, ‘In times of dread, artists must never choose to remain silent.’

Where does the image of the beloved and playful Hindu god Ganesha, with his elephant head and rounded belly, originate? What inspired depictions of the serene Buddha and Jain enlightened teachers? Reaching back more than 2,000 years, this new exhibition explores the origins of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist sacred art in the ancient and powerful nature spirits of India, and the spread of this art beyond the subcontinent. One of the first major exhibitions in the world to look at the early devotional art of India from a multi-faith, contemporary and global perspective, it will highlight the inspiration behind now-familiar depictions of the deities and enlightened teachers of these world religions – and how they were shared across the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia and along the Silk Roads to East Asia. Colourful, multi-sensory and atmospheric, this exhibition was developed in collaboration with an advisory community panel of practising Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. These living religious traditions and their sacred art are now integral to the daily lives of almost two billion people around the world including in the UK. Key loans from our community partners help to tell this contemporary story. The exhibition will showcase more than 180 objects – including sculptures, paintings, drawings and manuscripts – from the South Asian collection at the British Museum as well as generous loans from national and international partners. It will highlight provenance, examining the stories, from creation to acquisition by museums, of every object in the show. From the symbolic footprints which preceded portrayals of the Buddha in human form to the cosmic serpents incorporated into Hindu art and the nature spirits who attend Jain enlightened teachers, this compelling exhibition tells the ancient stories behind these living traditions.

Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup — or their breakthrough. Written by David Adjmi, directed by Daniel Aukin, and featuring original music by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, Stereophonic invites the audience to immerse themselves — with fly-on-the-wall intimacy — in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up. Stereophonic became the most Tony-nominated play ever after receiving a record-breaking 13 nominations.

In the early 1960s, Liliane Lijn’s kinetic sculptures placed her at the forefront of artists exploring new ways of using technology to "see the world in terms of light and energy." Over a six-decade career, her work has continued to blaze a trail while defying categorisation.Fascinated by the idea of visualising the invisible, Lijn draws from Surrealist ideas, ancient mythologies, and feminist, scientific and linguistic thought. Equally important to her experimentation are the materials she uses – such as plastics, prisms, feather dusters and copper wire.Arise Alive surveys Lijn’s career from the late 1950s to today, spanning installation, sculpture, painting and moving image, and including her ongoing exploration and creation of new feminine forms.

Become immersed in the life of Princess Diana – the world’s most loved Royal, at the Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition. Showcasing the journey of Diana through the eyes of her official Royal photographer, Anwar Hussein, views exclusive and iconic images of Diana throughout the years. This exhibition has traveled around the US and Melbourne and is now coming to London – the home of the Royals. Reflect on the emotional journey of Princess Diana through candid and intimate imagery such as the iconic Taj Mahal photo. Use the audio guides provided to hear untold stories and elevate your experience as you walk through the spectacular exhibition. Accredited by the Royal family, Anwar Hussein and his two sons comprise the longest-serving family of official photographers, having collectively spent over 40 years working with the late Princess. How we perceive the Royal family has changed drastically over the years and Anwar Hussein is to credit. Through his candid and intimate photography, we have seen the Royals through a new and personal lens. For the first time in his career, Hussein will share never-seen-before images and stories of Lady Diana. The audio guides are commentated by his two sons who will share first-hand stories and memories of the late Princess.

Karimi uses a range of methods, including monotypes, wood- and linocuts and gouache; combined, they create a lively dialogue between the artist and his work. Landscapes and views are often merely hinted at – humans are the true heart of Karimi’s work, appearing as portraits, in classic poses, as lying and seated nudes, alone and in groups. The room around them is diffuse, sometimes suggested by a doorway flooded with light, other times by another person appearing at the edge of the picture. Two people face one another, rigid as statues, separated by a light expanse of color, of water? His figures seem delicate and brittle, as does the scenery they move within. They all portray small episodes within a unique moment – like the worm crawling towards the apple – that disappear almost before we have fully grasped their significance.

Recently, the 13th Liverpool Biennial announced its theme and list of participating artists. This year's Biennial will be curated by Marie-Anne McQuay, with the theme of "Bedrock", and will be held from June 7 to September 14, 2025. The theme is not only an understanding of the sandstone geology that supports Liverpool and creates its unique architectural landscape, but also a response to the values ​​of the people embodied in Liverpool's social structure.

Two exhibitions, two influential British artists, one ticket Edward Burra runs in parallel with an exhibition of works by Ithell Colquhoun, offering visitors the chance to see two influential British artists with one ticket.

This is the first exhibition of its kind to show primate taxidermy specimens behaving as they would in the wild. 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' brings together more than 50 taxidermy specimens, including monkeys, apes, lemurs and lorises. Specimens on display include the Barbary Macaque, Western Lowland Gorilla, and ring-tailed Lemur.

Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years will take over the upper and lower galleries in the Royal Scottish Academy building for the summer. Based in Scotland, Goldsworthy (born 1956) is internationally famous for his extraordinary work with natural materials. The exhibition showcases over 200 works such as photographs, sculptures and expansive new installations built in-situ.