July in London is when the city truly comes alive, long golden evenings, vibrant cultural festivals, and endless outdoor experiences that make the capital feel electric. Whether you’re looking for family‑friendly adventures, iconic summer events, or hidden gems that only locals know, this month offers something for everyone. From open‑air cinema nights to seasonal food markets and world‑class exhibitions, July invites you to explore London at its warmest, brightest, and most joyful.
1.Parent and Baby Soundbath at the Royal Albert Hall
Discover the Children & Families Series at the Royal Albert Hall.
2. Camden Schools Art Biennale
A major exhibition and events programme at the Lethaby Gallery,
Central Saint Martins and across the King’s Cross Estate, celebrating
the creative energy of Camden’s schools.
3.Singing, Stories and Crafts for under 5s at the London Transport Museum.
Free with Museum admission tickets. These sessions take place in an enclosed area, with limited capacity. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. These are drop-in sessions and advance booking is not available.
4.DogMan the Musical
Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
5. Summer in the Square in Marylebone.
A free summer festival with Wimbledon on screen in Portman Square.
6. House of Dreamers in London
An immersive experience built around the emotional and motivational power of dreams. House of Dreamers invites visitors into a magical world through 16 interactive installations that blend design, colour and technology, with the goal of reconnecting people with their imagination, inner child and aspirations. For London, the experience becomes even more interactive and personalized through the DreamBand technology, a wearable device that personnalises each visit in real time, meaning no two experiences are alike.
7. Opera Holland Park
Enjoy a range of summer performances in the heart of Holland Park this Summer.
8. BFI Family Funday: Charlie and Lola – 25th Anniversary
On 19th July celebrate the 25th anniversary of these beloved characters with writer and illustrator Lauren Child.
9. Starstuck an immersive Experience in Kensington
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a 3D interactive, virtual reality experience that begins at Earth’s observatories and launches visitors into the universe—aboard the world’s most powerful space telescopes. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), Starstruck translates real astronomical data into a breathtaking journey through space.
10. Dino Disco for Kids
Happening in July, grab the family and come to the new Dino Disco where you can don a set of headphones and dance the evening away. With tunes suitable for kids and adults alike and a choice of three different DJs to choose from, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the heart of the Natural History Museum.
