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Fri 28 Mar, 2025 12:03 AM
🌿🌦️ What's Happening in London this April 🌦️🌿
Spring is officially here, and London is coming alive with colour, culture, and energy. From Easter festivities to open-air art and world-class football, there's something for everyone this April. Here's your guide to the can't-miss events across the city and on campus:
🎉 April Highlights
● 🏃♀️ Sweat for Your Health – Celebrate World Health Day with a free full-body group workout in Hackney on April 5. It’s free but registration is required. 👉 Register here
● 🌙 London Eid Festival – A huge cultural celebration featuring food, fashion, music, and family-friendly entertainment. Taking place at Westfield White City from April 4–6, and at Westfield Stratford from April 11–13. 👉 Tickets & Events Page
● 🌈 Vaisakhi Festival – Celebrate the Sikh New Year at Vaisakhi in the Square, taking place in Trafalgar Square on April 19 from 12–6 PM. It’s filled with music, food, and performances—and it’s free to attend! For more info visit their webpage here.
● 🐣 Easter Celebrations – Expect egg hunts, themed afternoon teas, and special events across the city. Great family-friendly fun and plenty of chocolate!
● 🏴 St George’s Day – Celebrate England’s patron saint on April 21 in Trafalgar Square, where you’ll find free, family-friendly entertainment, live music, games, and traditional English food. It's a fun-filled afternoon for all ages, and completely free to attend. Find more information here.
● 🏁 London Marathon – One of the city's biggest events returns on April 27, with runners racing from Greenwich to The Mall. Whether running or cheering, it's a day to remember!
💡 Lights, Art & Immersion
● 🎩 The World of Tim Burton @ The Design Museum – Dive into the gothic, whimsical world of Tim Burton in this immersive exhibition featuring original sketches, storyboards, and puppets. It’s running all month, and students can grab off-peak tickets for just £16.50. Booking is required—get your tickets here.
● 🥚 The Big Egg Hunt – London’s quirkiest Easter art trail is back! Hunt for over 200 beautifully decorated giant eggs hidden across the city, each created by top artists and designers. It’s fun, free, and perfect for all ages—plus, it supports conservation work through the Elephant Family. 👉 More information here
● 🌸 Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art and Culture @ Saatchi Gallery – Explore how flowers have inspired artists, writers, and creatives through immersive exhibits. Happening all month AGAIN —book your tickets here.
● ✨ Naomi: In Fashion @ V&A Museum – Celebrate Naomi Campbell’s legendary career with pieces from top designers and personal archives until April 6. For more information and tickets visit their website here.
● 🎮 London Games Festival – A city-wide celebration of games and tech with a major public showcase at Trafalgar Square, running April 2–13. Expect cosplay, indie games, panels, and more. For the full day-to-day schedule check out their website here.
● 🌳 Power of Trees @ Kew Gardens – Explore the role of trees in art, science, and culture through immersive exhibits. Open daily from 10:00 -7:00 PM starting April 12. Visit the official Kew Gardens Page here to learn more and explore other events.
⚽ London’s Big Football Battles
⚡ Catch the action live at the stadium or from your favourite pub! 🍻
Women’s Matches:
● 🔴 Arsenal vs. Leicester City – April 20 @ Meadow Park
● 🔵 Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace – April 20 @ Kingsmeadow
● ⚪ Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa – April 20 @ Brisbane Road
● 🦅 Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United – April 27 @ Selhurst Park
Men’s Matches:
● 🔥 Arsenal vs. Fulham – April 1 @ Emirates Stadium
● 💥 Chelsea vs. Tottenham – April 3 @ Stamford Bridge
● 🦅 Crystal Palace vs. Brighton – April 5 @ Selhurst Park
● ⚽ Spurs vs. Southampton – April 6 @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
● 🏆 Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace – April 26 @ Emirates Stadium
🎶 Concert & Festival Scene
London’s music and festival calendar is buzzing this April! From unique party nights to citywide celebrations, there’s plenty to catch. Make sure to book early via verified sellers like Ticketmaster, AXS, Twickets, or official venue websites:
● 🔥 Usher – April 1, 2, 6, 8, 9 & 11 @ The O2
● 🎸 Ryan Adams – April 2 @ Eventim Apollo
● 🎧 Silent Disco – April 5 @ The Crypt tickets here
● 🎤 Finneas – April 17 @ Eventim Apollo
● 🎶 Gigi Perez – April 17 @ KOKO London
● 🎤 Central Cee – April 24 @ The O2
● 🎷 Brick Lane Jazz Festival – April 25–27 @ East London venues
● 💃 La Línea: The London Latin Music Festival – Running throughout April & May @ various venues 👉 More info & tickets
● 🕺 ABBA Voyage – All month @ ABBA Arena
🎭 Theatre & Film
Catch some of London's hottest theatre shows, running daily. Book in advance for deals starting from £26!
● 🎩 The Great Gatsby
● 🎪 The Greatest Showman: The Musical
● 💖 Mean Girls
● 🎭 The Phantom of the Opera
● 👠 The Devil Wears Prada
● ⚡ Stranger Things: The First Shadow
● 📚 Matilda
● 🎥 New Cross Deptford Free Film Festival – A week of free film screenings across the area, happening April 25 – May 3.
🏡 Res Life Events
This month is packed with ways to relax, explore, and connect with your community!
● 🌙 Eid Celebration – Join us for a warm evening of delicious food, great company, and festive vibes as we celebrate the end of Ramadan together. April 1 from 5:30–8 PM @ The Curve with a £2
● 🧘 Grind & Unwind – Refresh your routine with an evening of chill vibes, productivity, and snacks at this all-in-one wellness session. April 3 from 5–9 PM
● 🏃♂️ ResLife Run Club – Looking to stay active? Meet your RAs and fellow residents every Sunday to get those steps in and explore the area together. April 13, 20 & 27 starting from 12:30 PM
● 💬 So You Want to Be an RA? – Thinking about becoming a Residential Assistant? Stop by for a relaxed Q&A and get tips, insights, and support from current RAs. April 9 from 5–7 PM
● 🌇 East End Explorations – Discover the vibrant streets, history, and hidden gems of East London with your RAs—right on your doorstep! April 12 from 11:30 AM
