What's on in London this April? A complete guide to concerts, premieres and major events
By Amber Peake
Published 31st Mar 2025, 09:36 GMT
Major events including the Boat Race, the London Marathon and Usher at The O2 are happening in the capital this month
It's finally starting to feel like spring in London with cherry blossoms blooming across town and while many may flock to the city to see them there’s plenty more to do in the city this month.
From major events and music residencies to new exhibitions and premieres, April is already shaping up to be a busy month.
Starting off with Usher who will play a whopping seven shows at the O2 Arena across the month as part of his Past Present Future tour, London will also host the Oliver Awards at Royal Albert Hall this month before ending with the annual London Marathon.
Here’s our full London what’s on guide for April.
Major events happening in London in April
- April 6 - London Landmarks Half Marathon
- April 6 - Oliver Awards at Royal Albert Hall
- April 13 - Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
- April 18 - The Passion Of Jesus in Trafalgar Square
- April 19 - Vaisakhi on the Square 2025 in Trafalgar Square
- April 21 - St George's Day in Trafalgar Square
- April 27 - London Marathon
Big concerts happening in London in April
- April 1 - Usher at The O2 Arena
- April 2 - Usher at The O2 Arena
- April 3 - You Me At Six at at OVO Arena Wembley
- April 4 - You Me At Six at at OVO Arena Wembley
- April 5 - Usher at The O2 Arena
- April 6 - Usher at The O2 Arena
- April 7 - Olly Alexander at London Palladium
- April 8 - Usher at The O2 Arena
- April 9 - Usher at The O2 Arena
- April 10 - Sugababes at The O2 Arena
- April 11 - Torvill & Dean 50th Anniversary tour at OVO Arena Wembley
- April 11 - Usher at The O2 Arena
- April 12 - Torvill & Dean 50th Anniversary tour at OVO Arena Wembley
- April 13 - Torvill & Dean 50th Anniversary tour at OVO Arena Wembley
- April 18 - Gabrielle at The O2 Arena
- April 24 - Central Cee at The O2 Arena
- April 24 - Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra at London Palladium
- April 25 - Kaytranada at Alexandra Palace
- April 26 - Kaytranada at Alexandra Palace
- April 27 - Kaytranada at Alexandra Palace
What’s opening in London in April
- April 4 - Minecraft London experience opens in Canada Water
- April 4 - Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London's Lost Treasures exhibition opens at London Museum Docklands
- April 9 - 12 - KitKat x Blockbuster Soho pop up
- April 12 - Cartier exhibition opens at V&A
- April 14 - West London’s first-ever Tulip Patch at Hobbledown Heath opens
- April 26/27 - Classic car boot in King’s Cross
Film premieres happening in London in April
- April 3 - The Penguin Lessons at Curzon Mayfair
- April 10 - The Last Of Us season 2 at Vue West End
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