How To Spend The Last Weekend Of August
The end of summer is here, and there are only a few more days of picnic weather (if we’re lucky), so it’s time to make the most of it. We’ve got some exciting neighbourhood festivals going on, including Marylebone Village‘s street party to plan ahead for and of course, Coldplay is playing at Wembley this weekend, and there are still (very few, very expensive) last-minute tickets available. Here’s our guide on what to do this weekend:
Head to this free festival
One of London’s most incredible free outdoor performing arts festivals is returning for its 30th edition this year, featuring Turning Worlds – a weekend dedicated to gravity-defying movement and imaginative theatre. At the iconic Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, you can look forward to boundary-pushing performances, from gravity-defying acts to robotic duets and spiral dances – it’s all about expecting the unexpected. Every performance is free and unticketed, so all you have to do is show up.
when: 30th to 31st august
where: Peninsula Square & Design DistricT, SE10 0AX
website: www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uK
Check out a new pre-theatre dining experience
STK Strand has announced an exclusive pre-theatre dining experience, in collaboration with MJ The Musical, that fuses culinary flair with theatre. Enjoy starters, such as tuna tartare tacos or truffle arancini, and mains like steak frites and roasted salmon. For dessert, try the classic chocolate fudge cake. To complete the experience, you can upgrade for an extra £17 per person and enjoy the exclusive showstopper cocktail.
where: STK Strand, 336-337 Strand, London WC2R 1HA
website: www.buytickets.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
STK Strand has announced an exclusive pre-theatre dining experience, in collaboration with MJ The Musical.
Take the kids for a day out
While the grown-ups enjoy a meal from the wide variety of eateries at Fulham Pier’s Riverside Market, kids aged 3+ can dive into themed crafts and tabletop fun at The Kids’ Table – completely free, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis for dining guests. Top foodie highlights include Slice & Dice for Vegas-style pizza and Happy Endings (soft serves and dreamy ice cream sandwiches).
When: The Kids’ Table – every Sunday, 12-4 pm,
where: Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
website: www.fulhampier.com
Try this pretty afternoon tea
Head to Kona at the Taj Buckingham Gate for their Midsummer Night’s Dream afternoon tea that’s perfect for families and friends. The drinks menu includes Puck’s Mischief (a drink made from Bourbon, wild berries sherbet and bitters) and The Elixir of Enchantment (a concontion made from green tea and berries) and to nibble, there’s spiced butternut squash hummus and caramelised onion puff, orange-zested ricotta and louisa cucumber in beetroot bread, dill cream cheese and smoked salmon on spinach bread and ofcourse, a lovely assortment of pastries and scones.
where: 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
website: www.taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk
Plan ahead for this neighbourhood special
If you’re looking for a neighbourhood with personality, there’s no denying it- Marylebone Village is one of London’s best spots for a day out. On 13th September, the neighbourhood will host A Day On The Lane, a one-day-only street event. There will be exclusive treats and in-store experiences from brands like KOIBIRD, Larry King and Dinny Hall, and delicious bites served by much-loved restaurants and bars in the area like Ottolenghi, Lina Stores, Cavita, Platform, The Ivy Cafe and more.
where: Marylebone Lane, W1U
website: www.marylebonevillage.com
On 13th September, Marylebone Lane will host A Day On The Lane, a one-day-only street event.
Book this exclusive spa experience
Step away from the real world at DAMU Metamorphosis, a curated two-day experience at The Mandrake, dedicated to restoration. Begin with the DAMU steam ritual, then step into the mud cave, a private subterranean chamber. You are then guided through a 60-minute bespoke massage, and between rituals, you can nourish yourself with plant-forward meals by acclaimed chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi, making it the ideal weekend staycation.
where: the mandrake hotel, DAMU, 19-21 Newman Street
London W1T 1PG
website: www.themandrake.coM
Try this fusion brunch
Saturday Brunch at Madera is a modern Cali-Mexican take on classic brunch dishes. On the menu, you’ll find fajita bowls with black beans and coriander lime rice, piquillo peppers, guacamole and pico de gallo, a Mexican sandwich with grilled chuck-eye beef, cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, black beans, guacamole and house-made waffles served with mixed berries, vanilla cream, maple syrup and Mexican chocolate sauce.
where: 14-15 Langham Place, London, W1B 2QS
website: www.treehousehotels.coM
Book last-minute tickets
One of the most anticipated gigs in London this year is, of course, Coldplay’s return to Wembley Stadium. Chris Martin always delivers a great show, and since he is performing at home, you can expect a special performance. He will play songs from his new album, Music Of The Spheres Vol. II: Moon Music. And yes, don’t forget to bring the tissues for when Fix You starts to play…
where: Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS
When: 30th, 31st august and 3rd, 4th, 7th & 8th september 2025
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Take your friends for sushi
Enjoy the last of the sunshine with a sushi feast and a generous side of bubbles or sake. At Sticks’n’Sushi Shoreditch’s All You Can Sip brunch, tuck into generous set menus with signature dishes including beef tataki, karage, tuna tartare, and a feast of maki rolls, fresh sticks and a sorbet trio to finish. Pair it with 90 minutes of complimentary drinks, including English Spritz, Mio Sake, Asahi, wine, or opt for a non-alcoholic option. Priced at £70 per person, the menu is available every Saturday from 12pm to 5pm.
where:100 Shoreditch High St, London, E1 6JQ
website: www.sticksnsushi.com
Enjoy the last of the sunshine with a sushi feast and a generous side of bubbles or sake.
Watch this new film
If there are two British actors we’d be happy to see together leading a film, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman are high on our list- and the pair are doing just that in The Roses, releasing this weekend. They play a couple who apparently have a perfect marriage, with loving children and plenty to be happy about, but this outward appearance obscures their increasingly stormy relationship, with the two growing apart due to their differing life paths. It also stars Andy Samberg, Allison Janney and Ncuti Gatwa.
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