Rhian Daly

March 2025: The days are getting gradually lighter, spring flowers are popping up in London’s parks and the city’s cultural scene has burst into life after a mid-winter lull. Yes, London! March has arrived! From St Paddy’s to Mothering Sunday, Pancake Day to International Women’s Day, the early days of spring pack in a whole host of big celebrations.  And it’s also an especially great month for culture vultures; here are a host of film festivals happening around the city, including BFI Flare and the inaugural London Soundtrack Festival, and you’ve also got Deptford Literature Festival, a Young Barbican Takeover music conference series AVA London and the Other Art Fair to look forward to over the month.  So if you’ve been hibernating until winter is over, it’s time to wriggle out from underneath your weighted blanket and get out there. Springtime London is waiting for you! No matter what your vibe, tastes or interests, there is always something to do in London. Whether you want to see cutting-edge art exhibitions, iconic attractions, secret spots, world-beating theatre, stunning green spaces, it’s all here and you can probably fit all this in and more still barely feel like you’ve scratched the surface of the city. And that’s before you factor in all those historic London pubs, the latest must-visit restaurants and vibrant LGBTQ+ venues. And if you need somewhere to stay? Check out London’s best hotels or Airbnbs. This London bucket list (curated by our editors and always hotl

Summer may still feel – and actually be – a way off yet, but it’s never too early for outdoor cinema. Especially if you have warm clothes and access to a personal heater. The year’s first cab off the rank – Peckham and Stratford staple, Rooftop Film Club – is offering exactly that with its new ‘Fireside Loveseats’, with wood heaters to keep the early spring chill at bay as Londoners settle in for big blockbusters and a few old favourites. Expect more line-up announcements in the month or two ahead – and the likes of Wicked, Gladiator II, Dune: Part Two, Inside Out 2 and other 2025 hits to be big as the summer season kicks off in earnest. Watch this space for all the latest news and ticket info. Recommended: 📽️ The best cinemas in London💰 London’s best cheap cinemas

The craic is coming. It’s London’s St Patrick’s Day parade this weekend, which means London will be emerald-hued and full of Guinness to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. Join the crowds in Trafalgar Square or check out one of the smaller dancing and music events taking place across town all this weekend and into next week.  If you’re an art lover hit up The Affordable Art Fair giving Londoners the chance to pick up original pieces for cheap(er) prices alongside a whole host of shows, exhibitions and DJ nights. Cinephiles have plenty of film festivals to pick from including Cinema Made in Italy at the BFI Southbank and Donne di Mafia mini which aims to illuminate the lives of women in mafia cinema.  Still got some gaps in your diary? Try your luck bagging tickets to the new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull starring Cate Blanchett, chow down roti at our restaurant of the week Tamila in King’s Cross or step into a pint-sized homage to 70s punk in Soho.  Head to one of London’s best bars or restaurants and take in one of these lesser-known London attractions. This is also a great time of year to explore London on a budget and without the crowds. Plus, lots of the city’s best theatre, musicals, restaurants and bars offer discounted tickets and offers. What are you waiting for? Put your coat on. Start planning: here’s our roundup of the 25 best things to do in London in 2025 Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to y

The Six Nations rugby tournament is back for 2025, taking over boozers, beer gardens and outdoor screens across London most weekends up until Saturday March 15.  Last year, Ireland claimed back-to-back titles for the third time since 1949, and will be looking to be triumphant for a third consecutive year. Games take place at venues including Paris’ Stade de France, Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, and London’s very own Twickenham Stadium as England, France, Italy, Scotland, Wales and Ireland compete to take home the championship trophy.  The penultimate week of action kicks off this Saturday with a huge match between top-of-the-table Ireland and second-placed team France, who stand the best chance of preventing a three-peat from the Wolfhounds. Scotland play Wales later on Saturday, before England take on Italy at Twickenham on Sunday afternoon.  And you could just watch on your telly at home, but if you’d prefer to catch every scrimmage, try and conversion in a lively atmosphere with a nice freshly-poured Guinness in hand, head to one of the rugby pubs, bars, beer halls, markets and social clubs listed here, where you’ll find free-flowing pints, special guest appearances and countless renditions of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’. RECOMMENDED: More great things to do in London this weekend 

If you’ve lived in London for a decent amount of time – or been a regular visitor – you’ve likely ticked off all the big museums from your bucket list. Alongside the world-famous likes of the British Museum and Natural History Museum, though, the capital is home to some more under-the-radar local gems that show you a different perspective on city life. These weird and wonderful museums tap into niche interests you might never have thought about before – like vintage fans – but are completely fascinating. Fancy taking a trip back into ye olde times London or getting up close with the possessions of magician legends like Harry Houdini and Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin? Or how about one of my personal favourites, Pollock’s Toy Museum, which houses a quirky array of kids’ toys – and not all of them wholesome and sweet. London’s got you covered – prepare to make your days out a little more unusual.

We don’t know about you, but we think we’re pretty damn lucky to have world-class festivals just a tube ride away. Forget trekking across the country to live in a field for five days. When you live in London, you can hop on a tube, and an hour later you’re listening to your favourite artists, tinny to hand, knowing that there’s a hot shower and a cosy bed waiting for you once the day is over. We Londoners love live music, so it’s no surprise that we’re absolutely spoilt for choice when summer rolls around. You’ve got festivals devoted to hip-hop, jazz, leftfield pop, afrobeats, heavy rock ‘n’ roll. Whatever your taste may be, my god does London have a day festival for you. Have a scroll through some of our recommendations and start planning a fantastic summer in 2025.  But be warned, most London festivals get more expensive the later you leave it, and plenty of them will sell out long before summer starts. Grab your tickets right now if you know what’s good for ya! RECOMMENDED: ⛺ The best UK music festivals🌍 The best festivals in Europe

One great sign that winter is finally coming to an end is when London’s streets, parks and green spaces slowly begin to morph from flowerless patches of grey into blossoming beds of colour. In February, snowdrops and crocuses begin to emerge from the ground, hinting at the arrival of even more beautiful flowers. Yellow daffodils and pink cherry blossoms follow in March, before tulips, hyacinths and more take their place in the city’s scenery in April. From divinely scented rose gardens to bluebell-filled woodlands, our list of the best places to see flowers in London will help you figure out where to head and when. Get snappy and let the Insta likes roll in or just soak up the colourful beauty with your eyes – either way, you can’t beat ushering in Spring in London with fields full of florals. RECOMMENDED: Here are the best places to see cherry blossom in London

Since the early 1900s, some form of International Women’s Day has existed, giving focus to the women’s rights movement and issues such as gender equality and violence against women. Unfortunately, over 100 years on, it’s still a much-needed spotlight on societal problems that remain today. Now a huge global affair, each IWD sees the city taken over by talks, debates, parties, gigs and more, all celebrating female talent and solidarity, and highlighting the areas that we still need to improve. So, if you’re ready to dismantle the patriarchy with some like-minded women, here are our top picks of events to mark this year’s edition of IWD in London. RECOMMENDED: More great things to do in March. When is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day takes place every year on March 8. In 2025, that’s on a Saturday. Celebrating International Women's Day in London

Easter is an underrated holiday. It doesn’t get anywhere near as much hype as Christmas, but is almost as good. Sure, you might not get sacks full of presents, but you still get an excuse to stuff your face with chocolate, tuck into a big roast dinner, and a whole four-day weekend to spend however you like. This year, this glorious double bank holiday lands with Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Monday on April 21. The only thing standing between you and a glorious four days of fun is figuring out how to fill all your extra time off. Don’t worry – as always, Time Out has your back. There’s tons to do in the capital over Easter weekend, from checking out spring flowers and other kid-friendly activities to making the most of the spring sun (hopefully) at one of London’s top rooftop bars and parks. You could also spend your time checking out a free art exhibition or, of course, treating yourself to a proper pub roast on Easter Sunday. Make the most of your extra-long weekend with our top things to do in London this Easter. RECOMMENDED: Check out our eggcellent guide to Easter in London.

When you’re really in need of a bit of relaxation – or just fancy treating yourself to a luxurious day of pampering – there’s no better place to head than a gorgeous spa where you can escape from reality in a sauna, hot tub or via a soothing massage. We’ve rounded up the very best spas in London right now and there’s something for all tastes, from gloriously atmospheric stone baths to the spots with the most up-to-date high-tech facials. Unwinding doesn’t have to cost the earth – there are plenty of affordable spas across the city, as well as the capital’s offerings of plush, high-end wellness suites. Whichever you choose, you’re guaranteed to leave feeling like you’re floating on air. RECOMMENDED:The best hotels in LondonThe best Airbnbs in London

If there’s one symbol of the rivalry between academic titans Oxford and Cambridge, it’s the Boat Race – the annual oars-off between the two unis. Typically, over 300,000 people line the banks of the Thames to get a glimpse of the action. If you’re like the majority of them, then as well as the sporting spectacle, you’re also there for the excuse to knock back a few pints (or more). Whether you’re a diehard supporter or a fair-weather fan, here’s our guide to everything you need to know about the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 2025. What is the Boat Race? Every year, rowing teams from Oxford and Cambridge duke it out on the waters of the Thames to be crowned Boat Race victors. It’s a tradition that stems all the way back to 1829, when two pals – Cambridge student Charles Merivale and his Oxford counterpart Charles Wordsworth – organised the first-ever race down at Henley-on-Thames. Nearly 30 years later, it became an annual event, only pausing during wartime and, more recently, for the Covid-19 pandemic. A women’s race was added in 1927 and, since 2015, has been contested on the same day and at the same location as the men’s race. When is the Boat Race 2025? Traditionally, the Boat Race takes place on a Sunday in April and this year is no different. The Boat Race 2025 will take place on Sunday April 13. What time does the race start? The competition kicks off at 1:21pm with the 79th Women’s Boat Race, followed by the 170th Men’s Boat Race at 2:21pm. There’ll be other races in

Everybody loves pancakes (if you don’t you’re either gluten intolerent, or just weird). We’re going to push the boat and say that Pancake Day is actually the best holiday of the year. Forget Easter or Christmas, we’d rather have a whole 24 hours dedicated to eating stacks of fried batter (aka one of the greatest meals ever) and none of the stress of having to buy cards or presents. The possibilities for pancakes are endless: there are sweet ones, savoury ones, big floppy ones, or stacks of thick, pillowy ones. So, get your frying pans at the ready for Pancake Day 2025. Of course, you can stick to your own trad recipe at home, but if you really want to celebrate the day in style hit up London’s best restaurants flipping out for Pancake Day this year. Or head to one of the weird and wonderful crepê-related events happening across the city to make the day even more memorable, including deals, flip-offs and races.  What is Pancake Day? Pancake Day, aka Shrove Tuesday, marks the last day before Lent, the period of fasting before Easter observed predominantly by Christians. Traditionally, Lent is a period of abstinence, associated with clearing your cupboards of things like sugar, fat and eggs. Batter was a good recipe to use up these ingredients, hence pancakes. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.  When is Pancake Day? Pancake Day takes place 47 days before Easter Sunday. Because the date of Easter Sunday is dictated by the cycles of the moon, Pancake Day can occur anytime between February

It’s been almost a decade since Red Bull Culture Clash last took place in London, but finally, it’s making its return in 2025, The epic music battle, inspired by Jamaican sound clash culture, will see four crews armed with their finest dubplates go head-to-head, delivering the best of the electronic, UK rap, Afro, and Caribbean music scenes. Only one can be crowned the winner, though, and take home the Red Bull Culture Clash trophy, with the victor. The likes of Boy Better Know, A$AP Mob and Rebel Sound have previously competed at the legendary competition, as well as special guests like J Hus, Stormzy, and Ice Kid, so crowds can expect some pretty special things from its return, which takes place at Drumsheds in March. 

You don’t need to be a local to take part in Urban Food Fest’s Christmas Market at Get Living’s East Village development. The event promises to be an evening filled with festive fun – with a twist. It will marry traditional fare with multicultural delights, whether that’s on the food front (with Greek, Caribbean and Turkish tastiness on offer) or in the entertainment, which will see a mariachi band performing. All the standard Christmas fare will also be part of the extravaganza, so you can tuck into a plate of mince pies while listening to the angelic sounds of carol singers still. Elsewhere, there’ll be LED stilt walkers and, of course, a market selling stocking stuffers, jewellery, kids crafts and much more, while the little ones will be kept busy with free face painting, balloon modelling, festive arts and crafts and a visit from Saint Nick himself.

To celebrate 15 years since it opened its doors to what has become an integral part of London’s LGBTQ+ scene, Dalston Superstore is taking over nearby Gillett Square for one day for a big birthday bash. Dalston Supersquare will feature a very special line-up, including renowned party-starters Hannah Holland, Angel D’lite, Marie Malarie and more, plus MC Miss Sharon Le Grand and gogos Cherry, Nadia, Wet Mess and Bobby Harding. Tickets are free, but make sure you grab yours in advance to secure your spot.

This time, the event – which celebrates the best in South Asian music, film, art and more – will take over The Cause, bringing with it over 30 DJs and live acts set across six stages. There’ll also be terrace parties and installations of both the AV and art kind. The line up includes esteemed DJ and producer Mighty Zaf, and DJ and creator of South Asian creative collective The Beatriarchy Gracie T, plus many, many more. If previous years are anything to go by, Dialled In is a good time. 

This globetrotting queer party has popped up at some of the world’s most famous clubs since it first launched at the Ministry of Sound in 2018. It returns to Koko this Pride for a big post-parade party headlined by Hercules And Love Affair, and featuring some debut appearances from Kitten and Bestley. They’ll also be bringing over Tama Sumo & Lakuti, who’re residents at Berlin’s Panorama Bar.

The weekend sun seems to have given London a shake up, as though it has injected colour back into the city. Blossom is growing on trees, flowers are shooting up from grass, and the city’s museums and galleries are also gearing up for a new lease of life, with all sorts of exciting exhibition openings in the calendar for this month.  From striking Munch portraits at the National Portrait Gallery to evocative photography documenting everyday life in northern Britain, these are the best new exhibitions arriving in the capital as spring starts to show.  Six London art exhibitions to see in March 2025  Photograph: Seated Model on the Couch, Birgit Prestøe, Edvard Munch, 1924 © Munchmuseet. Photo: Munchmuseet / Sidsel de Jong. Edvard Munch Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery We all know Edvard Munch’s masterpiece ‘The Scream’, but there was a lot more to him: this show at the National Portrait Gallery catalogues the great Norwegian expressionist through his portraits of family, friends, fellow artists, writers, art collectors and others in his lifetime. Intimate, energetic and deeply human, this exhibit is set to remind us why Munch had such influence in his sphere and far beyond.   Edvard Munch Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery, March 13-June 15 2025. More details here. Textiles: The Art of Mankind From the clothes we wear to the furniture in our homes, textiles are functional, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be art at the same time. Since ancient times humans

It’s a solid fact that everyone has more fun after two tequilas; there’s a reason why there are so many songs written about the agave-based spirit. So, we bring you good news, because this Saturday, February 22 is National Margarita Day, making it the perfect excuse to get a bit merry on the sauce and have yourself a fiesta.  Even better news is that loads of London bars are going to be dishing out free margs to celebrate the big day, and there are enough venues in close vicinity of each other for you to orchestrate your very own margarita crawl, totally free of charge. We’ll drink to that. Want to know where to get free margaritas in London for National Margarita Day? Here’s our guide.  RECOMMENDED: 🍋‍🟩 The best mezcal bars in London Aries Cult streetwear label Aries might not immediately spring to mind when you think about delicious margs, but this Margarita Day, they’ll be serving up 500 of the tangy drinks – for nada. The giveaway comes courtesy of Casamigos – the tequila brand co-founded by George Clooney – who’ll be setting up a pop-up bar in the store. Entry and drinks are completely free. There’ll also be music with a DJ set from Rahel Stephanie to help transform the shop into a vibey party. How to claim Casamigos are giving away 500 free margaritas from 3-7pm. Guests can claim two free drinks each.  31 Great Pulteney St, W1F 9NN El Pastor El Pastor are well-known for their authentic Mexican menu, including their agave cocktails. The four London locations will each

When it comes to American sports, it doesn’t get any bigger than the Super Bowl. The NFL’s most prestigious competition is arguably the most important annual fixture in the country’s sporting calendar, with millions of Americans getting together at screening parties to watch the action on TV. But with over 200,000 Americans living in London, and the sport steadily growing in popularity among Brits, it’s also a reasonably big deal here too. Thousands of Londoners will be staying up til the early hours this Sunday to watch all the action from the New Orleans Superdome, where the game kicks off at 11.30pm UK time. Super Bowl LIX sees the Kansas City Chiefs attempt a three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles, in a replay of 2022’s event, the first of the Chiefs’ back-to-back titles. As well as all the cheerleading, interceptions, touchdowns and numerous cutaways to Taylor Swift cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce from the stands, there’s also the epic half-time show from Kendrick Lamar, who arrives in New Orleans fresh from picking up five awards at the Grammys last weekend. Of course, you could catch all the action on your TV at home. But for a raucous atmosphere, freshly-poured pints, themed snacks and all manner of live entertainment, head to one of these Super Bowl screening parties around the city.  The best places to watch Super Bowl LIX in London Bad Sports: Super Bowl LIX Remember Hackney’s Bad Sports Bar? The now-closed (but never forgotten) US-style bar that served slam

Beaujolais Nouveau Day is one of the biggest days in a wine drinker’s calendar, but it’s also a great excuse for a party. This year, Bojo Novo Day takes place this Thursday November 21 – and, as always, London will be marking the occasion.  Now, a fair few of you may be thinking: what on Earth is ‘beaujolais nouveau’? And why does it have its own day? Beaujolais nouveau is a red wine produced in France’s Beaujolais region. It’s a vin de primeur, which means it’s a wine sold in the same year it’s harvested – and it’s famously released at 12.01am on the third Thursday of November. In France the day is famous for its festivals, celebrations and parties. But France doesn’t hog all the fun when it comes to Bojo Novo. The day is marked all around the world, including London. Whether you’re a Frenchie abroad or simply fancy a bit of wine-based fun, here are the best places to mark Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2024 in the capital.  Le Beaujolais  Where else? The clue’s in the name at Le Beaujolais, which currently sits at third in Time Out’s list of the best wine bars in London. On Thursday Bojo Novo Day will be marked by Le Beaujolais in a very classic, French sort of fashion – which is no less than we’d expect from a very classic, very French sort of place. 25 Litchfield St, WC2H 9NJ. Find out more. Marceline  Looking for a bit more than a few glasses of fresh gamay? Canary Wharf joint Marceline has both vino and a solid deal to celebrate Bojo Novo Day, offering a steak French dip sandw

If you’ve walked along the Grand Union Canal in recent weeks, you might have witnessed some worrying sights. A number of swans and other birds have been found dead in the waters, the London stretch of which runs through the north west of the capital, causing concern among environmentalists. Now, government specialists have confirmed the cause behind this spate of avian deaths, which have hit geese and other wild birds like ducks and coots, in addition to swans. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has investigated the wave, conducting post-mortems on dead birds pulled from the canal. The results showed that the birds were in good condition before they died – but had not eaten well in the lead-up to their deaths, suggesting they had suffered poisoning. The agency says botulism is to blame for the deaths, with specialist tests returning a positive result for it. Ingesting bacteria causes avian botulism and can paralyse birds’ wings, legs and muscles, leading them to drown or suffer respiratory failure. ‘The bacteria grow in environments without oxygen and thrive on the protein from putrefying plant and animal material, and is often found in urban lakes, canals, and reservoirs,’ APHA said in a statement to The Standard. Sadly, there could still be more deaths in London’s population of feathery friends to come. ‘Outbreaks of avian botulism usually involve waterbirds, can last several weeks, and can result in hundreds of deaths,’ APHA continued. ‘Outbreaks can recur as once i

The Euros and Wimbledon might have wrapped up for another year, but there’s still plenty of thrilling live sport to catch over the next couple of weeks, as the 2024 Olympics begin in Paris. On Friday July 26, the French capital will host what promises to be an epic opening ceremony along the Seine, before two weeks of world-class sporting competitions.  If you’ve failed to snag tickets, don’t worry – London is a dab hand at showing sporting antics on the big screen, and plenty of locations will be popping up across the city where you can (hopefully) bask in the sun and catch everything from diving to curling. Below are ten of our favourite screenings, most of which are free of charge. RecommendedParis 2024 Olympics: everything you need to know, from start date to ticketsParis 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: start time and everything you need to knowHow to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics in the UK for freeHow to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in the UK Spots to watch the Olympics in London Photograph: Mayfair Olympic Screenings Grosvenor Square, Mayfair If you’re after a picturesque spot to watch the great sporting feast this summer, look no further than Grosvenor Square. The grassy Mayfair patch has been made an official Team GB Fanzone, so you can grab a deckchair and watch the world’s most talented athletes do their thing from the heart of this swanky neighbourhood. There’ll be food stalls and an al fresco bar on site, too.  Grosvenor Square, W1K 6AN. Free. 

This is it. After weeks of highs and lows, of last-minute goals and watching through our fingers, England are through to the final of Euro 2024. The game kicks off tonight (July 14), with Gareth’s boys heading to Berlin to battle it out against Spain and become the UEFA Euro 2024 winners (here’s how to watch the game at home). The Three Lions’ attempt to go one better than their last European Championship tournament got off to a solid – if slightly tepid – start, and they’ve since topped Group C, defeated Slovakia in a nail-biting 2-1 win, beaten Switzerland on penalties and now, after that awesome 90-minute goal by Ollie Watkins in their semi-final game against the Netherlands, have gone and made it to the final.  The boys will go up against Spain on Sunday July 14 at 8pm BST, in a bid to claim the Euros 2024 trophy – could it actually be coming home? Whether you’re a diehard footie fan or just along for the ride, you’re going to want to know all the best spots in London to catch the matches. From screenings to sports pubs, these are the best places to watch Euro 2024 final in London. RECOMMENDED:🎉 All the big screens in London for the Euros 2024 final that are still taking bookings.⚽️ The 11 best fan parks in England to watch the Euro 2024 final.📺 Euros 2024 final at The O2: how to get tickets to watch the final at London’s largest screening.☀️ Will there be a bank holiday if England win Euro 2024?🛒 All the UK stores changing their opening hours for the Euro 2024 final.

Next year, London will get a new monument dedicated to the Windrush Generation and the design for it has been unveiled.  Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson’s proposal has been selected from a shortlist of four potential sculptures by an independent Windrush commemoration committee chaired by Baroness Benjamin.  Londoners and visitors to the city will be able to see the 12ft high sculpture at Waterloo Station from June 22 2022 – aka Windrush Day. The tribute piece, which is being paid for with £1m of government funding, will show a man, woman and child dressed in their Sunday best, standing on a pile of suitcases.  While this will be Watson’s first piece of public artwork in the UK, he’s no stranger to creating celebrated monuments. He is the artist behind a sculpture of Usain Bolt, displayed in Jamaica, and Atlanta’s statue to Martin Luther King. In 2016, he was also awarded the Order Of Distinction (Commander Class) by the Jamaican government for his achievements in the art world. In a statement, Watson said that he is ‘truly honoured to be chosen’ and feels ‘privileged that I now have this opportunity to express the aspirations, vision and courage of my parents, who took the long sea voyage to England in 1952’.  ‘I look forward to bringing my design to life because I know how much this means to the Windrush community,’ he added.  Baroness Benjamin said of the sculpture: ‘This Windrush monument represents the past, present and future and I hope it will be the catalys

This Hackney one-day fest is spread across eight venues and has bags of underground bite. Let us solve those scheduling dilemmas for you by mapping out a top day – by the clock... NoonDog show! You came to see a dog show...!...as the great Peaches might have said. Not quite ready to throw yourself into live music after a big Friday night out? Visions’ very own dog show at St John at Hackney will soothe your head and soul with all manner of good boys and girls doing their best tail wags and showing off their most impressive tricks. Even better: there’s a prize for best ‘Twin Peaks’ costume, so you’ll get to see miniature canine versions of Agent Cooper et al. Photo: Rebecca Hughes 2pmDiscover one of the city’s best new bandsIt’s hard to pick just one white-hot and unmissable new London band playing Visions, but Goat Girl’s set at Mangle just edges it (catch Matt Maltese, Sorry, Puma Blue, Cosmo Pyke and Shame too, though, if you can). They’re sardonic and moody – singer/guitarist Lottie’s voice is rich and deadpan, while the grooves from bassist Naima are deep and catchy. Go for the loping, scornful ‘Scum’ and stay for their sinister power to ensnare any audience. 5pmGo get friendly with Frankie CosmosNew Yorker Frankie Cosmos is one of those prolific artists who always seems to be up to something. She might have only made two studio albums, but she’s got a whopping 16 other collections of songs on her Bandcamp, all full of intriguing, odd and unique gems. Live, she’s just as

London’s annual Citadel Festival has everything you need for a super summer Sunday. This ace one-day festival is way more than a regular music fest, and on top of having a sweet line-up including Tame Impala, The Horrors, Leon Bridges and more, there’s a big heap of other fun activities to get stuck into. Here’s our seven point plan to Sunday success... 1 Get topical at Sunday Papers LiveWe all like the idea of reading the broadsheets from cover to cover over breakfast – just like real adults. But when Sunday morning comes around, you’re hungover – again – and even the thought of scanning the Uber Eats menu is just too much. So let someone else do the hard work as writers, musicians, politicians and poets break down different sections of the Sunday papers so you don’t have to. 2 Have some quality (Fat White) Family timeYou remember south London’s scuzziest band – the squalid-looking crew responsible for such sweet little ditties as ‘Breaking into Aldi’ and ‘Who Shot Lee Oswald?’ Despite rumours they were done, Fat White Family have actually been working on a new album. They’re back at the live thing for Citadel, where they’ll play new songs and generally make you feel like you need to take a piping hot shower, ASAP. 3 Stretch and flex with mass yogaDoes your perfect Sunday involve more matsyasana than moshing? Get in position at the Spandex Stage, where you can attain enlightenment (or at least aim for it) before enjoying the rest of the festival. 4 Go to Sunday worship with

After months of training, on Sunday (April 21), 50,000 runners will descend on the streets of central London as they attempt to smash their PBs and make it to the end of the London Marathon. The 26.2-mile endurance test will break some; others will triumph. But all can reap the rewards of the free offers being doled out to those brave enough to even try.  There’s a whole heap of goodies to make the most of, from things to help with your recovery to food to refuel on after you’ve pounded your way along the route. There’s even stuff up for grabs for those heading down to cheer those doing the leg work on. Check out the full list below and read up on all things marathon in our handy guide. Deliveroo and Boots’ Marathon Roo-covery hub What you get: A code worth £10 for things from the Marathon Roo-covery hub, from bath salts to protein barsHow to claim: Enter the code ROOCOVERY10 on Deliveroo, but be quick - there are only 1,981 codes available Greene King pubs What you get: A free drink at one of 115 participating pubs. Choose from a pint of Guinness or Guinness 0.0, single G&T, or a glass of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, or Schweppes Lemonade.How to claim: show your medal, ID and proof of your results on the marathon website at one of the participating pubs (find those here) between April 21-23.  Brockwell Lido and Park Road Leisure What you get: Free swimming before and after the race.How to claim: Show your ballot entry at either pool until April 28. Brompton Bikes What yo

In news set to rock the London retail world to its already shaky foundations, the huge now-empty Topshop right on Oxford Circus has been bought by flatpack Swedish light-industrial estate icons IKEA. It’s reported that the boys in blue and yellow bid nearly £400m to acquire the premises (which include a former Nike Town and an ex-Vans store) from Philip Green’s kaput Arcadia Group.  Reaction in the Time Out office to the news ranged from Nikki’s ‘That’s really weird’ to Anne’s ‘I don’t know how I feel about that’ to Esther’s ‘I don’t think there should be meatballs near that many people’. I mean, it is pretty bizarre to think of the quintessentially ring-road experience that is the trip to IKEA suddenly being recreated in the middle of London’s most famous shopping street. Fair enough, there was an IKEA on nearby Tottenham Court Road, which closed in July this year, but it was just a showroom (or so-called ‘planning studio’) and it was on a street that already has several big-name homeware brands (Habitat, Heal’s). Oxford Street, home of dodgy perfume auctions, weird US sweetshops and about 400 McDonald’s is a very different kettle of herring. Now we’ve got some more details on what to expect when the Swedish furniture giant moves into W1C. The doors won’t open until autumn 2023, but when they do they’ll usher you into browse through around 5,000 products. It won’t all just be flatpack furniture that will make you the most hated person on the Tube should you try and catch the