London Weekend Events: August 16-17, 2025
London offers a vibrant array of events during the weekend of August 16-17, 2025. For art enthusiasts, the Design Museum’s “Splash!” exhibition on swimming history (until August 17) and the free “To The Seaside!” photography exhibition in King’s Cross (until August 20) are must-sees. Music lovers can enjoy the free Summer Sounds festival at King’s Cross (until August 17), featuring opera, musical theatre, and folk music, or attend the All Points East festival in Victoria Park (August 15-24), headlined by Chase & Status. Theatre-goers have diverse choices, including “Three Billion Letters” exploring DNA and heritage, “All In Which You Live” an immersive installation at Nunhead Cemetery Chapel, and the final performances of “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” starring Imelda Staunton. Other attractions include the Imberbus parade (outside London), Waterloo Classics car display, Caribbean-themed events like Limin Southbank’s rum brunch and Jerk ‘n’ Tings at the Horniman Museum, and diverse evening entertainment such as Neon Naked Life Drawing and the Wuthering Shites drag show. Sunday offers the Chiswick Cheese Market, a Wizard of Oz open-air show, the Free Books Festival, and the West End debut of the musical “Vincent”. This packed weekend caters to diverse interests, from art and music to theatre and unique cultural experiences.
(Source: https://londonist.com/london/weekend/things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend-16-17-august-2025)
