“Summer summer summer time.” Yes, as well as warm, balmy evenings at your regular date locations, a host of events are popping up all over the capital. Sit back and unwind with our hot list of six summer-time favourites:
The Power Of Summer
When? Now until August 31
Where? Battersea Power Station, Queenstown Road, SW8 4PE
What? Battersea Power Station has teamed up with Everyman Cinema, in association to Heineken to bring Londoners a special pop-up experience. Featuring street food from the finest Street Feast traders, including Le Bun, Spit & Roast, Mama’s Jerk and Popdogs, there will also be a covered bar area with a Prosecco & Oyster Bar and festival-style pint-sized cocktails. There will plenty of film screenings of course and you can choose from two or four person pods with waiter service included or simply enjoy the experience from the comfort of a bean bag!
Love Brunch
When? September 6, September 27
Where? The Roof Gardens, Kensington High Street, W8 5SA
What? Possibly London’s ultimate rooftop party, Love Brunch is series of Champagne-fuelled brunch parties, complete with delicious BBQ food and Ibiza-style DJ sets. Working with the team at ABSOLUT Elyx, they also create bespoke cocktails at every brunch. Previous Love Brunch events have seen the likes of Sienna Miller, Idris Elba and Poppy Delevigne in attendance.
In The Woods
When? August 30
Where? A secret location just outside London
What? Now in its ninth year, this music festival is organised by the leftfield pop quintet Laurel Collective and promises: “If your festival experiences involve warm pints of foamy Carling in a corporate mud bath, this is as far away as you can get…” Expect selected talent (previous year’s have included performances by the likes of Nick Mulvey, Lucy Rose and Lianne la Havas), twinkling lights, a gigantic bonfire and local ales and food. There are just 1000 tickets available so snap one up quick!
Silent Disco at the View From The Shard
When? August 23, September 6, September 27
Where? The Shard, Joiner Street, SE1 9SP
What? A date where your body does the talking! After the sell-out success of last year, The View From The Shard is hosting another series of late-night silent discos. Grab your headphones and rock out the music while enjoying spectacular views over the capital. Pick your channel, with 3 DJs battling out with a musical mix of pop, dance n’ hip-hop.
Camden Beach
When? Now to August 23
Where? Camden Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH
What? Take 150 tonnes of sand, deck chairs, beach huts and a fully stocked bar and you’ve got Camden Beach, a little slice of paradise for Londoners craving that beachside feel. The 900 square-metre attraction also has a pop-up fish restaurant, a rooftop garden, swimming pool, ping pong, live music and loads more. We’re sold! Now, where did I put my bucket and spade?
Foodies Festival
When? August 15-17
Where? Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, London, SW11 4NJ
What? Are you a food lover? This festival features top chef’s cooking in the Chef’s Theatre, a Feasting Tent, Chilli Food Market, Children’s Cookery Theatre, Real Ale and Cider Farm and a live music stage. If you and your date are foodies, this is an absolute winner!
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