What to do in London

Your Ultimate London Spring Guide: What's On This Week and Beyond


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Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what's buzzing in London today through the weekend and beyond. It's a packed spring lineup, so grab your Oyster card and dive into the action.
Kicking off right now on this Friday, head to the ABBA Arena for ABBA Voyage at 7:45 PM, where digital avatars of the iconic Swedish supergroup will have you dancing to hits like "Dancing Queen" in a state-of-the-art show that's pure nostalgic magic, as listed on AXS tickets. History buffs, the British Silent Film Festival Symposium runs from 9 AM to 7 PM, screening rare classics with live music at a cozy venue, per ianVisits calendar. And transport fans, the London Transport Museum's Acton Depot open weekend starts today from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, letting you explore vintage buses and tube trains for just £19.
Swing into Saturday and Sunday with family fun at ZSL London Zoo in Regent's Park, where the Easter Egg Hunt wraps up today through April 10 from 10 AM to 5:30 PM—perfect for little explorers hunting chocolate treasures amid roaring lions, according to London Backpackers. Markets and free vibes abound this weekend, from street food stalls to pop-up exhibits, as highlighted in YouTube shorts on Londonist.
Looking ahead to mid-week thrills, mark Tuesday, April 14 for Vaisakhi in Trafalgar Square, a vibrant Sikh New Year bash with colorful parades, music, and free feasts drawing massive crowds, says VisitLondon. Wednesday's London Games Festival at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea celebrates video games with demos, talks, and interactive fun—geek heaven for gamers of all ages.
This weekend's your last shot at the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race vibes from earlier this month, but gear up for the massive London Marathon on April 26, starting in Greenwich and finishing on The Mall—cheer runners for free amid electric crowds, with road closures galore, per London Backpackers and VisitLondon. History lovers, the London History Festival hits Somerset House on April 18-19 with talks and tours for £35.
Don't miss the Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style exhibition opening today at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, showcasing 200 royal outfits from coronation gowns to everyday elegance during museum hours, as detailed by London Backpackers. Art seekers, V&A East Museum launches April 18 in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a fresh 7,000-square-meter hub of creative exhibits, reports Time Out. Catch Brick Lane Jazz Festival April 24-26 at Truman Brewery for smooth tunes from top musicians, straight from VisitLondon picks.
Whether you're marathon-spectating, jazz-jiving, or museum-hopping, London's alive with free spectacles and ticketed gems. Stay safe, have a blast!
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