Ready for summer? Us too. And this June promises to be one to remember as the capital kickstarts a new season. From an international polo festival to must-see theatre, and fashion pop-ups to community festivals, here are the coolest things to do in London in June 2026.

The summer collaboration: Pan Pacific London x Champagne Taittinger

The sparkling world of Champagne Taittinger will take over Pan Pacific London until the end of September with an array of elegant experiences. From the moment guests walk into the Ginger Lily Lounge, they will be able to taste Taittinger thanks to the new haute couture-inspired Champagne Bicycle installation which invites guests to enjoy a glass of champagne. The collaboration continues at the hotel’s 18.5m infinity pool on the Sensory Wellbeing Floor which has been transformed into a Riviera-inspired sanctuary, bringing the spirit of a Reims summer to the heart of the City with champagne served from a dedicated poolside trolley. 

Fancy extending your experience? Book the exclusive Maison Moment Champagne Evening – a one-night-only, five-course champagne-paired dinner hosted by Champagne Taittinger’s Kevin McKee – as well as the Summer Stay with Taittinger package. Available from 5 June to 27 September 2026, the adults-only escape includes overnight accommodation, breakfast at Straits Kitchen, a Champagne Taittinger voucher redeemable at one of the hotel’s champagne carts, a gift to take home, and full access to the Sensory Wellbeing Floor. This is our new favourite way to spend summer in the city. 

Visit panpacific.com 

The horology event: London Watch Week

Image: Drake’s event 2025/Dave Watts

Image: Gala Reception with Zenith 2025/Andy Barnham

The capital’s premiere celebration of fine watchmaking, bringing together prestigious watch brands, independent watchmakers, retailers, collectors, and enthusiasts, London Watch Week is heaven for horologists – and Luxury London is an official media partner, so you know it’s going to be good. The event showcases watchmaking excellence through exhibitions, educational workshops, and exclusive events from 2-6 June. The official opening event, named High Complication, will be hosted at James Purdey & Sons in Mayfair and offer the chance to view a plethora of best-in-class timepieces from across the decades, including rare pieces from houses including Audemars Piguet, Montblanc, IWC Schaffhausen and Vacheron Constantin. 

Elsewhere, don’t miss networking opportunities at the Subdial Clubhouse in Farringdon, a gala reception with Zenith, and the multi-brand Townhouse Showcase. Housed in a five-storey townhouse in Soho, the space will host installations, watch displays and a talk series headlined by brands including Andersen Genève, Mermont and Somlo London.

Visit londonwatchweekofficial.com

The sports: Polo in the Park and Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic

Kicking off London’s summer social calendar, Chestertons Polo in the Park will return to Hurlingham from 5-7 June. The three-day international polo event – the largest of its kind in the world, with six city teams competing from across the globe, from Cape Town and Texas, to Riyadh and London – will feature an impressive food market, shopping village, VIP hospitality, and a family day on Sunday. 

Highlights include a headline England vs South Africa clash for the Olympic Trophy on Friday, alongside the real-life debut of Disney+’s Rivals team, adding a pop culture twist to the action. Off the pitch, expect a vibrant festival atmosphere with the Fulham Food Festival, Champagne Pommery Garden, premium cocktails, and pitch side parties, plus new immersive bars from Patrón and St‑Germain.

Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic

No Wimbledon tickets? Not a problem. The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic returns to the Hurlingham Club from 23-27 June. Globally-ranked pros, including Cameron Norrie, Flavio Cobolli, Karen Khachanov, and three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, are set to take part in the 32nd edition of the classic, which has partnered with Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani for the fifth year in a row. Offering exclusive access to one of the country’s most renowned members’ clubs, Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth returns to deliver a sophisticated culinary experience, while champagne receptions and intimate Q&A sessions with the greats ensure this is an immersive day of sport and luxury.

Chestertons Polo in the Park runs from 5-7 June 2026 at Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3RH, visit polointheparklondon.com; Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic runs from 23-27 June 2026, visit giorgioarmanitennisclassic.com

The festivals: Mount Street Neighbourhood Summer Festival, Marylebone Village Summer Festival, and Taste of London

Images: Norman Wilcox Geissen

Running from 4-20 June, Mount Street Neighbourhood Summer Festival’s two-week programme brings together art, publishing, fashion and food across the neighbourhood. At its centre is the new Mount Street Neighbourhood cultural hub at 62 South Audley Street, hosting the festival's headline programming with Thames & Hudson, Le Monde Béryl, Kathryn Maple and By Walid, alongside a series of exclusive retail moments. Key highlights include a Thames & Hudson pop-up bookshop; and a residency by painter Kathryn Maple, showing a group of recent and incomplete collages which she will continue to work on throughout the festival. Aside from these cultural highlights, restaurants and fashion boutiques across the neighbourhood will run summer menus, outdoor carts and al fresco experiences throughout the fortnight.

Marylebone Village will come alive when its annual Summer Festival returns on 14 June. Bringing together residents, visitors and local businesses for a joyful celebration of music, wellbeing, family entertainment and doggy activities, the festival is all in support of charity partner, the Young Westminster Foundation. Taking place from 11am to 5pm, with Paddington Street Gardens South open until 8pm, the festival will transform the area into a vibrant hub of activity, uniting the community across its streets and green spaces. With artisanal food and drink from the likes of Carlotta, The Ivy, Fischers, Orrery, The Ginger Pig, as well as live music, wellness experiences, a children’s fun fair, dog-friendly fun and fundraising at its core, admission is free to this great day out. 

Taste of London returns to Regent’s Park from 17-21 June. Expect five days of London’s most exciting restaurants, fire-fuelled theatrics, 160 artisan producers and exhibitors, live entertainment and hours of indulgence in the sunshine. New for 2026 are restaurants Rottura, DakaDaka, Gallio, Sexy Fish and Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai, while masterclass headliners include viral veggie chef Helen Graham, fine dining chef Sally Abé, food waste disruptor Martyn Odell, and the innovative founder of BiBi Chet Sharma and multi award-winning chef Chantelle Nicholson. 

Perhaps what is most exciting, though, is new event series, Taste of the City, which offers dining and cultural experiences celebrating London’s hospitality scene, including special menus and wine pairings at Apricity and pasta masterclasses at Eataly. Find the full list of bookable events here. 

Mount Street Neighbourhood Summer Festival takes place from 4-20 June 2026, visit mountstreetneighbourhood.com; Marylebone Village Summer Festival takes place on 14 June 2026, visit marylebonevillage.com; Taste of London takes place from 17-21 June 2026 at Regent's Park, Outer Circle, NW1 5HA, visit london.tastefestivals.com 

The date night: The Goring’s jazz nights 

This summer, The Goring – one of London’s most iconic hotels, favoured by the Royal Family – will herald the return of its much-loved Thursday live music nights. From 4 June, guests can enjoy live performances from a three-piece jazz band in the Lounge every Thursday evening throughout the summer. The experience makes for a perfect tipple before or after supper in the hotel’s Michelin-starred the Dining Room, or guests can settle into the Lounge for the entire evening, with a menu of champagne, signature cocktails and light bites on offer. Chin-chin. 

Live music at The Goring takes place every Thursday from 4 June 2026 at 15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW, visit thegoring.com 

The theatre: A Life in Four Seasons at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

No summer is complete without a trip to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, and fans of Antonio Vivaldi won’t want to miss its limited-run of A Life in Four Seasons. Reimagining Vivaldi’s masterpiece into an electric new contemporary dance work, the story follows three friends enjoying spring in a vibrant city. As summer speeds towards them, they realise they will soon have to push through autumn – and what will winter have in store for them? Featuring performances by Tanesha Aba, Kazmin Borrer, Robia Brown and Emi Ichikawa, and set to Vivaldi’s pulsating score, book your tickets now. 

A Life in Four Seasons runs from 11-14 June 2026 at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, NW1 4NU, visit openairtheatre.com 

The pop-ups: Heidi Klein, Hunza G, Smock London, and Pink City Prints

Heidi Klein

June is shaping up to be a bumper month for fashion pop-ups, with brands set to showcase their summer collections in spectacular fashion. First up, British luxury swimwear brand Heidi Klein will launch a long-term pop-up on 3 June in the boutique which housed its very first store on Westbourne Grove. A full-circle moment for the brand, the new space will follow the classic Heidi Klein store concept, as seen in the flagship boutique on Pavilion Road, and will offer a wide array of the brand’s signature styles as well as key pieces from its high summer collection. From flattering swimwear to holiday-ready evening dresses, you won't want to miss this. 

London-born, cult swimwear brand Hunza G is set to host its first-ever London pop-up, Under the Water. From 6 June until August, the Marylebone space will be finished in Hunza G Blue, the brand’s new signature colour. Warm yellow floors, a rippled metal mirror refracting light across the walls and ceiling, and a large pink inflatable dolphin anchor the ground floor, while the shop carries new-in pieces, core styles, and a small selection of exclusive products from the Burberry x Hunza G collaboration, including the Tyler bikini and Faye swimsuit which are both sold out online. See you in the queue. 

Smock London

Known for its timeless hand-smocked pieces, Smock London will open the doors to a seasonal space for the first time this summer. Named Smocktacular, and open from 6-17 June at 340 King’s Road, discover new signature styles – all hand-stitched and produced in limited quantities using deadstock fabrics – inspired by the azure seas, bold colours, and sunshine-filled joy of Brazilian painter Beatriz Milhazes. The pop-up will also be home to a selection of female-founded fashion and lifestyle brands, including By Soren, Rosanna Falconer, Moi London, Herd and Abbie Carnegie. That’s your weekend sorted. 

Pink City Prints

While Pink City Prints – the gorgeous print-heavy label inspired by the 'Pink City' of Jaipur where its pieces are made – doesn’t yet have a bricks-and-mortar store, fans of the brand can get their fill of its whimsical designs with a new summer pop-up on Chelsea’s King’s Road from 11 June. Showcasing Pink City Prints’ new summer collection, inspired by carefree summer escapes, the space will celebrate the joyful spirit of the collection through artisanal detailing and colour, and offer its breezy dresses, co-ords, and matching accessories. 

The Heidi Klein pop-up opens on 4 June 2026 at 176B Westbourne Grove, W11 2RW, visit heidiklein.com; the Hunza G Under the Water pop-up runs from 6 June to 7 August 2026 at 3 Paddington Street, W1U 5QD, visit hunzag.com; Smocktacular by Smock London runs from 6-17 June 2026 at 340 King’s Road, SW3 5UR, visit smocklondon.com; the Pink City Prints pop-up will be open from 11 June 2026 at 149 King’s Road, SW3 5TX, visit pinkcityprints.com 

The bars: The Cloakroom at Selfridges, and Brutes of Mayfair

Brutes of Mayfair

A new intimate evening destination is now open at Selfridges: The Cloakroom Bar. Inspired by the iconic Copacabana scene in Goodfellas, the speakeasy-style space invites guests to make their way through a sequence of stairs, back-of-house corridors and a cloakroom before emerging into the bar: a cosy, low-lit sanctuary of velvet sofas and booths. There are five signature cocktails to choose from, ranging from the 109 – saffron vodka and yuzu sake, a nod to the store’s signature yellow – to the Reserved Tag, combining champagne and St-Germain, finished with raspberry caviar. Situated adjacent to Selfridges Cinema, drinks come with mini bowls of popcorn while movie posters line the walls, and DJs take to the decks on Fridays and Saturdays. The perfect retreat after a day of shopping or post-screening nightcaps, this is a must-visit this summer.  

Opening its doors on 10 June, Brutes of Mayfair is a new cocktail bar by James Stevenson and Guy Mazuch, the former JKS Restaurants duo behind the drinks at Kitchen Table, Gymkhana and Ambassadors Clubhouse – so expect brilliant things. Built around a 12-seat bar, the space takes cues from Mayfair cocktail spots of the 1960s, with martinis, crisp classics and bar snacks at the centre of it all. Expect dirty martinis served with gildas, and Monster Munch and blue cheese olives, alongside produce-led cocktails, jazz and grime in the background, custom Cad & The Dandy jackets behind the bar, and a late-night atmosphere that feels more downtown than Mayfair. Cheers to that. 

The Cloakroom is open now at Selfridges at 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB, visit olympicstudios.com; Brutes of Mayfair opens on 10 June 2026 at 34A Bruton Place, W1J 6NR, visit brutesofmayfair.com 

The charity event: Too Many Critics

15 June will see the return of Too Many Critics – a charity event in partnership with OpenTable established by Bill Knott and the late Charles Campion in support of Action Against Hunger. Celebrating its 25^th anniversary, the event will be hosted at Dante in Claridge’s and sees lauded food critics Tom Parker Bowles (Daily Mail), David Ellis (The London Standard), Hannah Crosbie (The Observer), Hannah Twiggs (Independent) and more put down their pens, pick up their pans and step into the kitchen to cook a multi-course dinner for a room full of guests and chefs-turned-judges to hep fight global hunger. Last year’s event raised almost £130,000 for Action Against Hunger, so you can enjoy an exceptional meal with matching wines from Liberty Wines, and a Taittinger Champagne reception with canapes while knowing you’re doing good, too. 

Too Many Critics takes place on 15 June 2026 at Claridge’s, Brook Street, W1K 4HR, visit opentable.co.uk 

The nights out: Innovation Lates at the Science Museum, and Zoo Nights at London Zoo

Lighter evenings mean London lates – and one of the most unique spots opening its doors into the evening this month is the Science Museum. nnovation Lates is an adults-only evening that brings together music, making and ideas inspired by innovation from India. The after-hours takeover will include poetry and performances in the Winton Gallery, while the Open Labs zone returns to the Information Age, where you can meet researchers, scientists and makers to learn about contemporary and historical innovation from India. As the night goes on, galleries turn into dancefloors with DJ sets, roving musicians journeying through the museum, while guests can also get hands-on with craft activities before the evening culminates in a live musical performance commissioned by Serendipity Arts. All of this and tickets are only £5 – what are you waiting for?   

As the sun sets over Regent’s Park, London Zoo will once again open its gates for a night of wildlife, street food and live entertainment at Zoo Nights – an adult evening summer series for animal-lovers and culture-vultures looking for a great night out in the city. Running every Friday from 5 June to 24 July, Zoo Nights offers a fun, alternative date night, post-work frolic or the cherry on top for those looking to max their day out in London.  

With animal themed face painting and a programme of adult-enhanced zookeeper talks, visitors can learn about some of the zoo’s most loved animals, from Galapagos tortoises and a pygmy hippo to Linne's two-toed sloths and Sumatran tigers. With many of the animals being nocturnal, or like the zoo’s popular resident capybaras, Gizmo and Kiwi, most active during the dawn and dusk hours, Zoo Nights offer a coveted opportunity to see these animals in a new light. Plus, a street food festival will take over the heart of the zoo, while those looking to elevate their evening can book a range of upgrades such as a champagne experience at Penguin Beach. One of many celebrations marking the Zoological Society of London’s 200^th birthday this year, while the focus remains firmly on a memorable night out, every ticket supports its global conservation work, protecting wildlife and restoring habitats around the world. 

Innovation Lates takes place on 5 June 2026 at the Science Museum, Exhibition Road, W7 2DD, visit sciencemuseum.org.uk; Zoo Nights launches on 5 June 2026 at Regent’s Park, Outer Circle, NW1 4RY, visit londonzoo.org

The takeovers: Med in The Yards, The Royal Ballet School at Covent Garden, and Lost Oasis at Trafalgar Square

Med in The Yards

This summer, The Yards Covent Garden is transforming into Med in The Yards: a vibrant seasonal destination celebrating the al fresco charm, relaxed hospitality and sun‑soaked flavours of the Mediterranean. Its hero event is a partnership with Badiani, which will see a playful and delicious gelato pop‑up, Scoop The Yards, pop up across two weekends, serving free Med-inspired gelato in St Martin’s Courtyard. Other participating venues across The Yards include Townhouse, which will launch a Postcards From Paradise nail art collection, limited-edition serves at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, and seasonal Mediterranean-inspired menus, cocktails and terrace experiences at Della Terra. 

This month, Covent Garden is partnering with the Royal Ballet School to celebrate the institution’s centenary year with a piazza-wide cultural takeover inspired by 100 years of ballet and performance. Launching on 22 June, the free six-day programme will transform the piazza into an open-air celebration of dance, creativity and film in the heart of the West End. Highlights include screenings of full-length ballet classes to the public, a new large-scale sculpture by former English National Ballet dancer and artist Amber Hunt, created using pointe shoes worn by dancers and students, and piazza-wide food and drink experiences inspired by ballet, including a Black Swan matcha from Tokkia and exclusive Sugar Plum Fairy cookies from Blondies Kitchen, as well as picnic-style seating and English sparkling wine from Chapel Down throughout the celebrations. 

Running from 10 June until the end of August at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Lost Oasis is a large-scale transformation of an urban space into a lush garden in collaboration with the Lost Gardens of Heligan (Eden Project) and Blue Forest. Blending high-end food, sport, anf culture in a completely unique yet convenient setting, the programme will see chef residencies by Adam Handling and Sally Abé, a Cornish Orchards Kitchen and pour-your-own bars in partnership with Casamigos Tequila, Chapel Down, Gypsy Hill Brewing Co and Whispering Angel. The space will also host screenings of the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon final and Formula 1 British Grand Prix, alongside Sofar Sounds live music sessions and stand-up comedy. Say hello to your new favourite summer destination. 

Med in The Yards is open now at The Yards, Martin's Courtyard, 17 Slingsby Place, WC2E 9AB, visit theyardscoventgarden.co.uk; The Royal Ballet School will take over Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 8HD, from 22 June 2026, visit coventgarden.london; Lost Oasis will open on 10 June 2026 at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ, visit stmartin-in-the-fields.org

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