London Culture

London Entertainment & Concerts

London Culture is exciting, vibrant and full of music, dance, theatre, festivals, museums and art galleries.

Immerse yourself in the stunning architecture of places like St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Visit the nearby trendy areas of Southbank and Covent Garden and discover and enjoy the real London.

London Culture on Southbank

southbank and london eye The Southbank of London is oozing with culture.

Overlooking the river Thames is the Royal Festival Hall and perched on top is the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Both are situated in South Bank Centre.

Globe Theatre, London Just a stones throw away is the famous Globe Theatre, an authentic thatched wooden reconstruction of the original open-air playhouse where many of the most famous plays of William Sheakespeare were written and performed.

Every year Shakespeare's birthday is celebrated in the Globe and on the river. This replica of the orginal (which was just 200 yards away), is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker.

National Theatre, London Not far away is the rather austere looking National Theater and outside is a statue of Sir Lawrence Olivier as Hamlet.

There are three auditoriums under one roof - the Olivier (named after Laurence Olivier and with the famous revolving stage), Lyttelton and Cottesloe.

Romantic London Poets

John Keats is one of the most famous romantic poets born in London.

Romanticism came about in the latter half of the 18th century, during the Industrial Revolution, perhaps as a revolt to the objective rationality of science brought about by the Age of Enlightenment - Complete Poems.

London Art Galleries

There's a thriving art scene with the Tate Modern, Hayward Gallery and not far away the Tate Britain.

Other exciting art galleries are the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square and the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly.

Of the many romantic poets born in London John Keats and Lord Byron are amongst the most famous. William Shakespeare's famous Globe Theatre is on the Southbank.

London Theatre Tickets

A definite must to visit whilst you are in London are the amazing theatres in Soho and the trendy area of Covent Garden. This is the center of theatre-land and also where the Royal Opera House is and where the Royal Ballet companies are based alongside the English National Opera.

London Concert Tickets

Throughout the year London hosts a large number of pop concerts and throughout the year and the newly built 02 Center and Wembley are where many of the large London Concerts are held. Other popular central London venues include the Barbican Centre and the Royal Albert Hall.

London wouldn't be complete without the Proms which are of intrinsic value to London culture. These very popular classical music events are held at the Royal Albert Hall and also in Hyde Park alongside many other concerts throughout the year.

A relative newcomer to London and now in its 4th year is the Open Rehearsal program which takes place across London during September. Londoners and visitors to London can go behind the scenes of London's most exciting performing arts and cultural organisations and this year the program will also include visual arts, museums and open studios events.

London Museums

British Museum Many of the most popular museums in London are free.

The British Museum is the most famous of all them all and definitely not to be missed.

The Victoria & Albert Museum, Science Museum and Sherlock Holmes Museum are just some of the many wonderful museums to visit.

London Festivals

Lord Mayors Show London There are many amazing festivals in London such the annual 2 day Notting Hill Carnival which is held in Notting Hill west London at the end of August.