What To Do This Weekend 24.05.24

Proving good cars and good tailoring go hand in hand, Savile Row will be pedestrianised for two days this week to host Concours, where visitors can spot rare cars, stop at exhibitions and peruse the best of suiting. The street event will showcase more than 30 world-class cars, from pre-war thoroughbreds to the latest electric cars. Make sure to look out for the exhibition of the private collection of Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones and his 1937 Lagonda LG45 Rapide, as well as Bennett Winch's showcase of David Gandy's Jaguar XK20. Tailors and galleries along the row will be open late to visitors, while a central stage will host big name speakers. Tickets are free.

Savile Row, Mayfair, W1S 3PG; 22nd-23nd May

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This indie-focused one-dayer spotlights the best up-and-coming talent alongside established artists – all chosen by some of the sharpest ears in the business, including the original founders of Field Day festival and Bad Vibrations, as well as popular venues like MOTH Club and the Shacklewell Arms. Headliners this year include King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Slowdive and Young Fathers. Tickets start at £64pp.

Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, SE24 0NG; 25th May

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Nearly ten years after Tom Hardy’s Mad Max: Fury Road – and 40 years on from the original film – the next instalment of the Mad Max saga is finally out this week. We return to the post-apocalyptic wasteland, this time 15-20 years prior to the events of the previous film. Hollywood ‘It’ girl Anya Taylor-Joy steps into the role of renegade warrior Furiosa (previously played by Charlize Theron) to provide a backstory for the character. Elsewhere, an unrecognisable Chris Hemsworth plays the menacing warlord Dementus. Brace yourselves, Furiosa’s origin story is as relentless and fast-paced as Hardy’s outing was.

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Upstairs at Langan’s has opened a new terrace this month. The space has a retractable roof, a fine cigar selection, and expertly crafted cocktails served through a playful window hatch. Reminiscent of the Mediterranean coastline, the space features lush green tones, plush burnt orange seating and bespoke colourful ashtrays – perfect for sundowners. There’s never been a better time to take out a fee-free membership.

Stratton Street, Mayfair, W1J 8LB

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Want to buff up your bank holiday plans? The south-of-the-river festival scene has flourished in recent years and this weekend Cross The Tracks returns for a fifth time. A heady mix of soul, funk and jazz, the 2024 line-up includes Erykah Badu as the headliner, as well as Eve, BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Ama Lou and Madlib. Tickets are on final release at £79.50.

Brockwell Park, Norwood Road, SE24 9BJ; 26th May

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Richmond hotel Bingham Riverhouse is hosting a ContraSpa pop-up event. At the Bhuti wellness facility in its grounds, you’ll find a dual-purpose tub with two separate bodies of water, allowing you to experience the benefits of both hot and cold-water immersion therapy. After your dip, head to the river terrace of the new Riverhouse restaurant. Available through June, the treatment is £20 for 30 minutes. 

Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond, TW10 6UT; until 30th June

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Covent Garden live music and cocktail bar Stereo is celebrating its one-year anniversary on 24th May. To mark the occasion there will be an intimate performance by Grammy-nominated DJ Diplo from 10pm to 3am. On the same night, guests can try the bar’s new spring cocktail menu. Tickets start from £35.

35 The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE; 24th May

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For one night only, acclaimed chef Atul Kochhar of Mayfair’s Kanishka is teaming up with celebrated Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines for the next instalment of his ‘Four Hands’ dining experience on 30th May. Dishes will include tartare of scallops; roast best end of Devon lamb with boulangère potatoes; and roasted quail with onion and truffle confit. Tickets are £150pp with wine pairing options from £100pp.

17-19 Maddox Street, Mayfair, W1S 2QH; 30th May

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