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When: 21 November 2025 – 26 July 2026
10AM-5PM (Monday to Thursday)
10AM– 6PM (Friday to Sunday)

Deets: The Design Museum has been granted unprecedented access to Wes Anderson’s personal archives, which the filmmaker has built up over three decades. This is the first time most of these objects can be seen in Britain.

This landmark exhibition charts the evolution of Wes Anderson’s films from early experiments in the 1990s to recent productions as well as collaborations with key long-standing creative partners. Explore the design stories behind award-winning and iconic films such as ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ and ‘Isle of Dogs’. From the melancholic charm of The Royal Tenenbaums to the youthful adventure of Moonrise Kingdom, discover how Anderson's unique vision and dedication to detail have created some of the most visually and emotionally compelling films of recent times.

Over 700 objects showcase the director's meticulous craft in filmmaking, from original storyboards, Polaroids, sketches, paintings, and handwritten notebooks to puppets, miniature models, dozens of costumes worn by much-loved characters, and more.The exhibition presents finished props and sets alongside work-in-progress material and maquettes, and explores the variety of traditional and handmade filmmaking techniques that the director continues to celebrate in his work, including iconic puppets used in stop-motion animation.

Highlights include a candy-pink model of the Grand Budapest Hotel, the vending machines from Asteroid City, the FENDI fur coat worn by Gwyneth Paltrow as Margot Tenenbaum in The Royal Tenenbaums, the original stop motion puppets used to depict the fantastical sea creatures in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Mr Fox wearing his signature corduroy suit and show dog Nutmeg alongside miniature sets. The show will also present a screening of Bottle Rocket, Anderson’s first short film, created in 1993.

Some video content in the exhibition contains nudity and strong language and may not be suitable for young children.

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What's Trending: @DesignMuseum #WesAndersonTheArchives

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Deets: Using iconic performance footage, rarely heard interviews and never-before-seen material selected from thousands of hours of film in the vaults of the David Bowie Archive in New York,  from Space Oddity through Diamond Dogs and ”Heroes” to ★, this show is a celebration of Bowie’s boundless curiosity as a force that connected people across continents and generations, as well as his enduring cultural impact today. Whether you’re reliving the magic or discovering it for the very first time: this is your ticket to the landmark Bowie performances that changed culture forever.

Lightroom’s fully projected 11-metre tall walls and vast open floor become the canvas for a truly one-of-a-kind presentation. Bringing together a wealth of visual material from a wide range of sources, the show combines rare performance footage, photography, drawings, lyrics, personal notes and sketches to craft the most vivid, detailed and immersive visual exploration yet of Bowie’s worlds. Structured in thematic chapters in a looping presentation, You’re Not Alone brings insight into Bowie’s perspective on the subjects most important to him, including: theatricality, spirituality, songwriting, and the transformative power of creativity.

You’re Not Alone makes full use of Lightroom’s unique sound capabilities and specialised HOLOPLOT spatial audio system. Each track in the show has been newly reconfigured by multiple Olivier and Tony award-winning sound designer Gareth Fry (Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, David Bowie Is). Featuring the artist as its sole voice, a story composed from hundreds of interviews spanning a five-decade-long career at the cutting edge of art and culture sees Bowie invite you into his way of thinking like never before.

Bowie Nights: Lates
6pm-10pm – Fridays in May: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

As part of the Bowie Nights programme, David Bowie: You’re Not Alone will open late every Friday in May. Whether it’s your first time joining us in the many worlds of David Bowie, or you’re coming back to relive the magic again (…and again!), Lates are the hottest ticket in town to the iconic performances that saw Bowie redefine culture forever: from the stalls of the Hammersmith Odeon in 1973 through to 2016, via festival stages, sound studios, music videos and everything in between. This is You’re Not Alone as it’s meant to be enjoyed – together.

Each Late will be themed to a different era of Bowie’s career: 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and an all-encompassing finale. Come dressed in your best Bowie looks – with prizes available for best dressed – and expect special cocktails and DJs til late in the foyer bar. Oh, and don’t forget your dancing shoes… Book now via the main show picker above.

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What's Trending: @59dotstudio @KingsCrossn1c #Davidbowie @_lightroomldn

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Saturday, 6th June
Sunday, 21st June

Deets:
HSBC partnered with the LTA in 2025 to become the title sponsor of the HSBC Championships at The Queen’s Club. The HSBC Championships is an annual two week event on the men’s professional ATP World Tour and the women’s professional WTA World Tour. The tournament attracts the world’s best players, and since 1979 many iconic players and past Wimbledon champions have played at Queen’s. Previous champions include John McEnroe, Lleyton Hewitt, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz.
Tickets are sold out for 2026 men's event. Limited tickets still available for the women's WTA 500 tournament.

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What’s Trending: @thequeensclub

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Thursday, 11th June
Sunday, 21st June

Deets: This summer Harry Styles joins a long line of prestigious names, including David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Nick Cave and Patti Smith, as the 31st curator of the annual Meltdown festival at Southbank Centre.
For eleven days in June, the Southbank Centre will present a celebration of the eclectic tastes of the British pop icon, drawing on his broad array of influences from pop, soul, electronic and rock to underground scenes and emerging young British talent – alongside a headline concert at the Royal Festival Hall from Harry Styles himself.
Now in its 31st year, Meltdown is the world’s longest-running artist-curated music festival and every year it brings a thrilling lineup of concerts and parties to venues across the Southbank Centre.

Concerts

THU 11 JUNE Warpaint
Royal Festival Hall
FRI 12 JUNE Shabaka & Friends
Queen Elizabeth Hall
FRI 12 JUNE Stephen Fretwell
Purcell Room
SAT 13 JUNE Erika de Casier
Royal Festival Hall
SAT 13 JUNE Fousheé
Queen Elizabeth Hall
SUN 14 JUNE New Young Pony Club
From 7:45pm Purcell Room
SUN 14 JUNE Kamasi Washington: Jazz Legends Reimagined
3pm Royal Festival Hall
SUN 14 JUNE Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Live
8pm, Royal Festival Hall
SUN 14 JUNE Nilüfer Yanya
8pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall
TUE 16 JUNE Harry Styles*
Royal Festival Hall. Please note that tickets for Harry Styles are allocated as a prize draw. You have until 12pm on Fri 15 May to enter the prize draw. Find out more here.
TUE 16 JUNE Getdown Services
Purcell Room
WED 17 JUNE The Guilty Feminist & Tracey Emin in Conversation
7.30pm at Royal Festival Hall
WED 17 JUNE Mulatu Astatke
Royal Festival Hall
THU 18 JUNE Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Royal Festival Hall
THU 18 JUNE bar italia
Queen Elizabeth Hall
FRI 19 JUNE Devonté Hynes Ensemble
Royal Festival Hall
FRI 19 JUNE Orlando Weeks
Queen Elizabeth Hall
SAT 20 JUNE Yussef Dayes
Royal Festival Hall
SAT 20 JUNE Jon Hopkins with Maddie Ashman and Leo Abrahams
4pm and 8pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall
SUN 21 JUNE Soulwax
From 7:30pm at Royal Festival Hall

Late-night parties

FRI 12 JUNE Ninajirachi
From 11pm in Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer
SAT 20 JUNE James Murphy
From 11pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

Free gigs & events

THU 11 JUNE futuretense
Southbank Centre’s free gig series, futuretense, makes a move onto the Riverside Terrace stage spotlighting emerging artists and boundary-pushing sounds in an open-air setting.
FRIDAY 12 JUNE Simmer Down x Meltdown & Keep Hush
A special edition of the Southbank Centre’s regular reggae series with Resident Organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors in the Clore Ballroom. In the evening, the Riverside Terrace hosts global dance community Keep Hush, presenting Don’t Keep Hush, a five-hour programme of bass-driven music and collective energy centred around mental health awareness.
SATURDAY 13 JUNE Family Meltdown & Midnight Train
The Clore Ballroom presents a family-focused Meltdown edition of monthly arts workshop Saturday Sessions, themed 'Dad Dancing. Outdoors on the Riverside Terrace there's Riverside Boogie: Meltdown Edition, an open dancefloor for all ages, while Midnight Train delivers a full day into evening of disco, funk, soul and R&B, with DJs and dancefloor moments running into the night.
SUNDAY 14 JUNE Steam Down 
South London's live improvised jazz club Steam Down presents a riverside takeover with live sets of diasporic music, ranging from jazz and funk, to grime and afrobeats.
THURSDAY 18 JUNE  futuretense
futuretense returns to the Riverside Terrace with Joviale and special guests, presenting an immersive, genre-blurring live set that foregrounds experimentation and multidisciplinary performance.
FRIDAY 19 JUNE Push The Button 
London pop club night institution Push The Button brings a high-energy, feel-good party soundtracking the evening. 
SATURDAY 20 JUNE Foundation FM
On the Riverside Terrace FOUNDATION FM Presents Movement, a full-day DJ takeover that focuses on artists with lived experience of displacement and asylum.

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What’s Trending: @southbankcentre

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Friday, 19th June 2026 / 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, 20th June 2026 / 9 AM - 5 PM

Covent Garden

Deets: Join us at the ultimate beauty pit stop for express shade matching, SPF top-ups and exclusive summer merch. It's your moment to reset your base and find what really works for your skin.

What to expect:
Find Your Finish
Everyone wants something different from their base, that’s why we've got options. We’ll help you find the finish that works best for you.
Summer Merch
Want to get your hands on our exclusive summer merch? Be one of the first 200 people to visit Service Station.
Shop Your Match
Found your shade and finish? Now it’s time to shop your base. Pick up your new go-tos on the day and leave with exactly what works.
Treats and prizes
From complimentary samples of your favourites to exclusive discounts on your next shop, there’s so much to get your hands on.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free with RSVP.

What’s Trending: @sculptedbyaimee

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Friday, 19th June / 12:00 pm - 21:00 pm
Saturday, 20th June / 9:00 am - 21:00 pm
Sunday, 21st June / 10:00 am - 18:00 pm

Deets: Join us at Boots Covent Garden from June 19–21 for a special Flower Knows pop-up event!
🎁 Visit the pop-up and receive a special gift
🎁 Shop your favorites and unlock even more surprises

Hints for the Average Socialite: This event is free!

What’s Trending: @flowerknows_global @Boots

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Saturday, 20th June / 11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, 21st June / 12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for a weekend of outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.

Deets: Theatre's biggest stars will perform London's leading musicals and must-see new shows.
The event is free and very popular. General entry is on a first come, first served basis based on capacity and is not ticketed.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free!

What’s Trending: @westendlive

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Saturday, 4th July / 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Deets: Sports Illustrated Centre Court lands in London, 4 July.
The biggest weekend in British tennis. The launch of the exclusive Prince x Primark collection. Unique access courtesy of Velocity Black, a luxury lifestyle concierge app. One unforgettable night at The Ivy, Wimbledon Village.
A closed-door gathering of athletes, celebrities, and tastemakers. Want to know what all the fuss is about? A limited number of tickets have been released to experience the party everyone wants an invitation to.
Cocktails. Culture. Connections.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Limited tickets available!

What’s Trending: @the_Ivy_Collection