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Arts & culture in London

The hottest arts, theatre and culture in London right now, ranked 0-100 by how big each is.

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SIX The Musical

Vaudeville Theatre

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  1. Culture Live now

    SIX The Musical

    Vaudeville Theatre

    An arts and culture pick.

    51
  2. Culturein 11h

    Be Like Blippi Tour!

    The Arts at Marble Arch

    An arts and culture pick.

    51
  3. Culturein 12h

    The Enormous Crocodile

    Lyric Theatre Hammersmith

    An arts and culture pick.

    49
  4. Culturein 13h

    Shrek's Adventure - Standard Experience

    County Hall

    A 4.7-star venue.

    54
  5. Culturein 15h

    Shakespeare's Globe - A World Elsewhere

    Globe Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe

    A 4.6-star venue.

    56
  6. Culturein 15h

    The Oresteia

    Bridge Theatre

    An arts and culture pick.

    49
  7. Culturein 15h

    My Neighbour Totoro

    Gillian Lynne Theatre

    A 4.7-star venue.

    55
  8. Culturein 15h

    Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain

    Apollo Theatre

    A 4.6-star venue.

    52
  9. Culturein 16h

    Hadestown

    Lyric Theatre

    A 4.5-star venue.

    55
  10. Culturein 16h

    Now You See Me Live!

    London Coliseum

    A 4.7-star venue.

    55
  11. Culturein 16h

    Trainspotting the Musical

    Theatre Royal Haymarket

    A 4.6-star venue.

    55
  12. Culturein 16h

    The Producers

    Garrick Theatre

    A 4.6-star venue.

    54

Trendiness is led by crowd size, then venue quality, ticket demand, category, and cross-source confirmation. We do not sell tickets, so the rank is honest.

Culture in London: the rundown

64 spots are on the Place to Be radar in London right now. The hottest is Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2 (rising, 60/100), followed by Peter Kay Live and Shakespeare's Globe - A World Elsewhere. The board leans culture, with 3 spots are on this weekend. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

64 culture

Top spots right now

  1. 1Mamma Mia! The Party 路 The O2 路 Thu 6 Aug 路 ~20k60
  2. 2Peter Kay Live 路 The O2 路 Fri 7 Aug 路 ~20k60
  3. 3Shakespeare's Globe - A World Elsewhere 路 Globe Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe 路 Thu 6 Aug56
  4. 4Shakespear's Globe - Love's Labour's Lost 路 Globe Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe 路 Thu 6 Aug56
  5. 5My Neighbour Totoro 路 Gillian Lynne Theatre 路 Thu 6 Aug55
  6. 6Hadestown 路 Lyric Theatre 路 Thu 6 Aug55
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Frequently asked

What's on for culture in London right now?

Right now London has 64 on the radar under culture, led by Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2, Peter Kay Live at The O2, Shakespeare's Globe - A World Elsewhere at Globe Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.

What is the biggest event in London?

Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2 on Thu 6 Aug. It scores 60 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier, and the largest expected crowd is around 20k at The O2.

Is there anything on in London this weekend?

Yes. 3 spots are on this weekend in London, led by Peter Kay Live at The O2.

How does Place to Be rank events?

Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.

Do I need an account to see what's on in London?

No. The London radar is free and needs no sign-in. An account only adds saving spots and an optional weekly email of what is heating up in your city.

Refreshed through the day from live sources. 64 spots on the London radar right now.