Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what's buzzing in London today, Thursday April 23rd, through the weekend. It's St George's Day, so kick things off with red-and-white festivities across the city, from flag-waving parades in Trafalgar Square to pub crawls celebrating England's patron saint, as VisitLondon highlights the perfect patriotic vibe.

Swing into the Brick Lane Jazz Festival tonight through Saturday at the Truman Brewery in East London. According to London Backpackers, expect intimate gigs from rising stars blending hip-hop, neo-soul, and classic jazz in a vibrant street atmosphere—afternoon sets to late-night jams, all showcasing the UK's hottest contemporary sounds. Grab a drink from nearby stalls and let the music carry you.

Tomorrow, Friday the 24th, catch The Prodigy tearing up Wembley Arena for two explosive nights, delivering their rowdiest dance anthems, as SecretLDN reports—pure fire for electronic fans. Meanwhile, theatre lovers, ABBA Voyage runs daily at the ABBA Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with virtual avatars nailing hits like Dancing Queen in a mind-blowing digital spectacle, per London Backpackers.

Saturday amps up with the iconic London Marathon starting at Blackheath and finishing on The Mall. VisitLondon and IanVisits confirm tens of thousands pounding the streets from 9 AM—line the route near Tower Bridge for electric crowds, charity cheers, and elite runners flying by. Free to spectate, but expect road closures, so plan your Tube hops.

Don't miss the immersive David Bowie: You’re Not Alone exhibition opening April 22nd at Lightroom in King's Cross, running through June. SecretLDN describes 360-degree projections of rare concert footage, putting you right in the crowd amid Bowie's sound and vision magic.

For culture hits, V&A East museum just opened on April 18th in Stratford's East Bank, as Time Out notes—7,000 square meters of global creative exhibits blending east London's heritage with fresh voices. Or dive into ongoing West End magic: Hamilton at Victoria Palace Theatre packs hip-hop punch nightly, while Phantom of the Opera haunts His Majesty's.

Waterway fans, check the London Canal Festival spring edition along Regent’s Canal from Little Venice to Camden—colourful narrowboats, floating markets, and performances, all free via SecretLDN.

Whether you're jazzing up Brick Lane, marathon-cheering, or Bowie-dancing, London's alive this week. Stay safe, have fun, and soak it all in.

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