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Discover the City of London's vibrant after-work scene. From relaxed rooftop bars, to lively comedy nights and cultural events.

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Traditional pubs for a drink in the City

Who’s getting a round in? Pulling pints is just one glorious role performed by the pubs of the Square Mile - they’ve been at the heart of London life for centuries, providing refuge, inspiration and (naturally) plenty of beer for the capital’s great and the good.

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Open House Festival 2026 in the City of London Featured

Open House Festival 2026 in the City of London

Get ready to explore the City of London’s rich array of ancient and modern buildings for free during Open House Festival 2026.
12.09.2026 – 20.09.2026
Cheapside Run Club

Cheapside Run Club

Pure Sports Medicine St. Paul's
Join the Cheapside Run Club every Wednesday at 6pm for a free, social 5k run through iconic City of London landmarks.
01.01.2026 – 31.12.2026
Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface) Exhibition

Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface) Exhibition

Guildhall Art Gallery
Step into the sensory world of London’s Tube in Guildhall Art Gallery's immersive exhibition by Jock McFadyen RA and Jem Finer of The Pogues.
27.02.2026 – 27.09.2026
Table Tennis at Fleet Place

Table Tennis at Fleet Place

Fleet Place
Head to Fleet Place this summer and pick up some ping pong skills with this table tennis set. Grab a bat and join the match.
22.05.2026 – 30.09.2026
Live Music at Citypoint Pavillion

Live Music at Citypoint Pavillion

Citypoint
Join this weekly Summer Music Series until the end of July for free taking place at Citypoint Pavillion with DJs, singers and more.
01.06.2026 – 20.09.2026
London Sports Festival’s Panna Football in the Crescent

London Sports Festival’s Panna Football in the Crescent

The Crescent
Panna Football at the Crescent is now open for bookings of friendly 1v1s, social gatherings and corporate challenges.
11.06.2026 – 17.09.2026
Leadenhall Market’s Wunderkammer pop-ups

Leadenhall Market’s Wunderkammer pop-ups

Leadenhall Market
From 3 September, a new miniature curiosity cabinet (Wunderkammer) will be opening at the 'new' address of No. 27¼ in Leadenhall Market.
03.09.2026 – 22.12.2026
Join a City choir – free September taster sessions

Join a City choir – free September taster sessions

St Andrew Holborn Garden
City Chorus is a friendly and inclusive community choir open to all. Try it out on Tuesday evenings in September, with no obligation to join.
08.09.2026 – 29.09.2026
The Life of Mary Wollstonecraft: A Dr Johnson’s House Talk

The Life of Mary Wollstonecraft: A Dr Johnson’s House Talk

Dr Johnson's House
Explore this new graphic biography from the award-winning creative duo Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot about Mary Wollstonecraft.
17.09.2026
Crafting Impression: a Bank of England Museum late

Crafting Impression: a Bank of England Museum late

Bank of England Museum
Join the Bank of England Museum after-hours for the launch of a series of new displays centred around design and innovative materials.
17.09.2026