Somerset House’s Summer Series is wrapping up with four standout gigs in its open-air courtyard – and tickets are still available. On Thursday 17th July, Scottish indie rockers The Snuts will bring their high-energy set to town. The following night there’s a UK-exclusive performance from Australian folk-rock band The Paper Kites. Giggs closes the festival on Sunday with a heavyweight rap lineup including Potter Payper and P-Money.

Strand, WC2R 1LA; tickets from £38

Visit SomersetHouse.org.uk 

Queen’s Park has a new local worth knowing about. The Salusbury is back under new ownership, with Tarryn Bingle (La Trompette, The Pem) in the kitchen turning out dishes like crab cacio e pepe, beef tartare with smoked bone marrow cream, and a wobbly custard tart. There’s a separate bar menu – think parmesan churros and scotch eggs – plus impromptu music nights and a not-too-serious vibe.

50-52 Salusbury Road, Queen’s Park, NW6 6NN

Visit TheSalusbury.co.uk

The Sanctuary by &Soul is the latest wellness space to have on your radar. Set inside a Victorian Shoreditch warehouse, the centre is home to the Sensorium: a 90sq m spa with 360° audio, split across two rooms themed around the sun, moon, fire and ice. You can take part in immersions that shift between a sauna (up to 90°C), cold mist showers and ice baths. Afterwards, refuel at the on-site café or zero-proof bar. No membership needed – just book and drop in.

114 Cheshire Street, Shoreditch, E2 6EJ; sessions from £15

Visit AndSoul.com

You’ve seen clips of the Gallagher brothers tearing up the stage in Cardiff and you’re even more gutted you didn’t get tickets to the reunion of the century… Well, Club Wembley hospitality packages are still available, offering premium seats, fast-track entry, pre-show dining, complimentary drinks and access to exclusive lounges like the Bobby Moore Club and One Twenty. Go all out with a private box or lounge experience to hear the band’s 90s classics from the best seats in the house. 

Wembley, HA9 0WS; from £899pp

Visit WembleyStadium.com

This two-dayer brings chefs, street food and tasting sessions to London’s Business Design Centre. Expect live demos from big names like Yotam Ottolenghi, Andi Oliver, Asma Khan and José Pizarro, plus workshops on everything from Georgian wine to Caribbean cocktails. There’s a marketplace for artisan snacks, a Wine & Spirits Theatre, and photo clinics to up your food content game. 

52 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0QH; tickets from £15

Visit FoodFestival.NatGeoTraveller.co.uk

Fans of top-notch olive oil brand Citizens of Soil will jump at the chance to try the full range at its first pop-up. In Notting Hill, the star of the show is its extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) – a heart-healthy staple linked to longevity across the Mediterranean. This weekend, ice-cream pros Happy Endings will be on hand with vanilla soft serve and chocolate sorbet, ready to be topped with a drizzle of EVOO. 

2 Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill, W11 1NN; Sat 19th & Sun 20th July, 11am-6pm

Visit CitizensOfSoil.com

The London Craft Beer Festival returns to Greenwich Peninsula’s Magazine London on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July. It will showcase over 100 breweries and more than 800 different beers. Tickets include unlimited pours and knockout food from Bone Daddies, Chick ’N’ Sours, Lucky & Joy and more, while live DJs set the tempo. Expect to try pints from breweries like Deya, Verdant, Tiny Rebel and New Zealand’s Garage Project.

11 Ordnance Crescent, Greenwich, SE10 0JH; tickets from £64.50pp

Visit LondonCraftBeerFestival.co.uk

The Spotlight Market returns to Clapton’s MKII studio on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July. Shoppers can browse pieces from top-tier dealers in vintage furniture, art and decorative objects. Scour the rooms for brutalist ceramics, 20th-century furniture, and one-off pieces with serious character. Friday’s session also includes snacks and drinks.

Powerscroft Road, Lower Clapton, E5 0PT; tickets from £5pp

Visit TheSpotlightMarket.com

Here’s where we spotlight some of London’s tried‑and‑tested hangouts. From top‑drawer boozers to cultural icons, these are classic spots worth keeping firmly on your radar this weekend…

This is one of the capital’s best free museums, home to an array of ancient artefacts and eccentric treasures. It’s also (literally) cool enough to stave off the heat for an hour or two this weekend – and the current Richard Rogers exhibition is a destination show in its own right.

Visit Soane.org

Nowhere does long lunches like this Italian-inspired restaurant in Islington. Sit by the window, order the dish of the day, and catch up with friends over a bottle of gavi.

Visit TrulloRestaurant.com

This neighbourhood restaurant and bakery from chef Will Faris (ex- The Ritz, Naughty Piglets) is where you’ll find tidy breakfast sandwiches, pastries and excellent coffee. 

Visit HelloJojo.co.uk

Yet another reason to visit E17, this recently opened theatre is laying on everything from stand-up comedy to music and theatre over the summer months.

Visit SohoTheatre.com

When the sun is shining, there are few better places to be along the river than the Old Ship. Make a day of it and walk over Hammersmith bridge to continue the pub crawl in Barnes. 

Visit OldShipHammersmith.co.uk