Best Events In May

It's officially the summer season which can only mean one thing: sun, sand and good times. Brixton Beach brings South London sunshine holiday vibes with their summer pop-up; head there on a weekend for top London DJs, street food and cocktails at this ultimate party destination.

Head to the London Aquarium after hours and get up close and personal with some of the sea's most interesting animals. With a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival, guests will be able to explore the two floors of the aquarium, seeing the sharks, sea turtles and Cuban crocodiles that live in the aquarium. 

Inspired by one of the most popular shows on TV, The Big London Bake is a fun event taking place in London this summer that will see guests compete against each other in a carefree baking competition. Will you crumble under the pressure? Or do you have what it takes to slice through the competition?

Tempest Rose and her House of Burlesque are completely twisting norms this May, combing all the sultry fun and cheeky charm of traditional burlesque and marrying it with technology. Taking place at the Underbelly Festival on the Southbank, the night promises to be something you've never seen before. 

This epic boat party doesn't just promise three separate DJs to choose from via their state-of-the-art silent disco technology, guests of Silent Sounds will also take in some of London's most iconic sights and landmarks as they cruise up the River Thames.

As one of the few remaining ballrooms with its original decor still intact, it's only fitting that London's biggest Jive party takes place at the Rivoli Ballroom. The team behind this iconic London spot are transporting their guests back to the 1920s, hosting a night revolving around jive music. With a free class for beginners at the start of the evening, things will soon kick up a notch when the swing band takes over. Pull on your waistcoat or your best flapper dress and head down to this vintage May night out in London.

Head to The Vaults at Waterloo to get lost in Wonderland as Les Enfants Terribles bring back their incredible immersive theatre event. Alice's Adventures Underground is unlike any other London event as they bring Lewis Carroll's iconic novel to breath-taking, stunning life. You decide the story for the night as you follow the White Rabbit, unscramble the riddles of the Cheshire Cat and meet the Mad Hatter.

Ladies and gents, it’s time to Be Dope, Be Awesome. The 90s Brunch is all about letting loose and celebrating everything that was great about this glorious decade; there’ll be sharing platters of brunch goods, bottomless Mimosas for an hour, lip-sync battles and a floor-slaying playlist of the greatest 90s classics on the speakers.

Popping up in various locations across London, Fiddle Paradiddle are bringing ceilidh to London. The eclectic band will be playing live music and leading you through the steps, whether you be a beginner or a dab hand.

Featuring a stellar cast of Broadway actors, an Oscar-winning story line and beautiful set design, An American in Paris arrives in London to sweep you off your feet. The story tells the tale of an American GI who dreams of becoming a painter and his adventures in Paris.

If it Sounds Familiar - you're on to a winner. The ultimate quiz turn night out that is rocking London returns taking over Jerusalem Bar, Trapeze and The Phoenix with their mentalist attitude towards the traditional pub quiz. You'll be up, you'll be down, you'll be dancing and you'll be singing around at this quiz of music and mayhem.

Proud Camden are hosting the night of every RnB lover’s dreams. Get yourself down to Blingo, as old skool MC drops beats, bingo with prizes, lip sync battles and the biggest house party in town. Imagine if you’re nan’s favourite hobby was taken over by the coolest people you’ll ever know, and you’ve got yourself this good time.

It wouldn't be a Saturday without brunch and classy central London spot Sanctum Soho are putting on a feast with bottomless prosecco. Join the restaurant to munch on breakfast pots and brunch plates that include classics such as Eggs Royale and Eggs Benedict.

What with spring rolling around the corner, there's no better sport for the warming weather than a round of golf... crazy golf that is. Host to one of the best courses in London, join Plonk for a few fun rounds at the People's Park Tavern.

Nicole Line’s textile workshop business teaches a creative skill to both adults and children. She’s running a series of events in London this summer that spans screen printing to tie dyeing, and these events are all about welcoming beginners and experts alike together. You’ll learn how to use the equipment and source the materials in a relaxed environment that’s all about sharing ideas and techniques.

Hackney Wick harbours some secrets in its warehouse spaces, and none quite as cool as Crate Brewery. One of the best ways to experience craft beer in the city, join these hop heathens not only for a beer tasting, there's a brewery tour to boot. 

Channel your inner Whitney and unleash the inner diva at this karaoke-with-a-difference event in Hoxton. Choose your song, and you'll belt it out with the full backing of a powerful backing gospel choir. Praise hallelujah, this is easily one of the best things to do this May.

The opportunity to get a delicious meal and bottomless drinks is one you shouldn’t pass up lightly. With a menu of roast steak, beef fat roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and more, as well as unlimited prosecco or Bloody Marys, this might be the best lunch in May.

Soho is famous for two things: it's legendary clubs and swinging live music. Combining the best of both worlds, jazz band Benoit Viellefon are taking over Ronnie Scott's for cracking nights of gypsy swing and American jazz.

Head over to Kensington as L'Etranger Piano Lounge put their touch on your Saturday night. Join the swish bar for live piano music, cocktails, canapes and French dining this weekend as they put on special deals for larger groups.

With feasting, fighting and lots of beer, Medieval Banquet might sound like a normal Sunday, but it's not. Head over to the atmospheric Vaults in Waterloo to munch on five courses of food, be entertained by sword-fighters and dance ballroom style.

There's a zombie on a chain which is getting longer as time passes and you're trapped in a room with it. This May in London, Tapped in a Room with a Zombie is bringing a whole lot of fun to Whitechapel; you have one hour to complete the puzzles and challenges and make it out to safety.

Drinks, brunch and a boat. Can you think of a better way to spend May in London? We certainly don't think so. Join Alfred Le Roy for all that and more as they promise the ultimate spring fling with plates, summer cocktails and time aboard their barge. 

Sharpen up your lyrical flow skills, get your rap game on and prepare for a brunch expedition like no other. The revolutionists at the Hip Hip Brunch club will be stuffing you with their 'Dirty South' menu of Americana inspired foods, drowning you in bottomless cocktails and then handing you the mic to let some serious hip hop karaoke riiiiip. 

Yoga has come on leaps and bounds in London, so where to indulge in yoga with a difference this May in London? Found atop the Sky Garden, get familiar with some of the best views in the business as you bow down to the sun and learn a few new moves.

Sure, you've been to plenty of bottomless brunches in London, but we doubt you've ever been to one like this before. Join D Klugers Olde Town Tavern in Canary Wharf for a food event to remember as you pair bottomless booze with some of the best drag in the business.

Head to South London and enjoy a Sunday of chilled vibes and reggae fun with the team at Brixton Jamm. Hosting a number of great DJ sets throughout the summer and having called in some of the biggest street food vendors to cater, this event is the ultimate way to shake off any remaining weekend energy that you might have.

Get your funnies on the river waves on the Thames any Saturday from the 16th May on this live wire boat. With names such as Noise Next Door to roll in the laughs, enjoy entertainment with a difference and don't rush off - hop along to the club night after your fill of chuckles.

Don your spandex and get ready to boogie… and do yoga! Disco yoga combines people’s love of partying with their love of yoga by bringing a dazzling disco soundtrack to an all-talent class. And afterwards, you’ll all be treated to a complimentary glass of cocktail or mocktail.

With the weather only getting warmer, what better a time for adventure than the start of spring? Coming at you with one of the most high octane experiences in London, join Thames Lates on their speedboat across the city as you roar your way down the Thames.