6 Best Free Things to Do in London This Weekend July 3-5 2026
London Pride, F1 fan zones, indie magazine fair, craft fair, Hampstead Summer Festival, and World Cup screenings are all free this weekend.
Category : Culture
Dutch slavery victims at least 3.3 million, research finds
At least 3.3 million people were enslaved by the Netherlands, far exceeding the 600,000 figure used in official apologies, new research claims.
Bayeux Tapestry Tickets: Nine-Hour Queues at British Museum
Up to 80,000 people faced nine-hour online queues when Bayeux tapestry tickets went on sale at the British Museum, which hosts the artwork from September 2026.
Adoption gives many children a good chance, say readers
Readers respond to a letter about forced adoptions, arguing adoption remains a positive outcome for many children despite societal pressures in the past.
WTA Finals leaves Saudi Arabia early for Indian Wells
The WTA Finals will leave Saudi Arabia a year early and move to Indian Wells, California, in November 2026, ending a controversial three-year deal.
Wimbledon diary: Sabalenka's dog plea, Rufus the Hawk, towels
Aryna Sabalenka urges Wimbledon to allow dogs, but a secret doggy paddling pool exists. Rufus the Hawk continues at 18, and strawberry towels outsell classic ones.
Carlo Ginzburg, microhistory pioneer, dies at 87
Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg, who revolutionized history with microhistory and 'The Cheese and the Worms', has died aged 87. He championed marginalized voices and detail over grand narratives.
Ruth Langsford reunites with ex-stepson Niall at Wimbledon
Ruth Langsford, 66, posed with former stepson Niall Holmes at Wimbledon on July 1, 2026, showing family bonds remain strong despite her ongoing divorce from Eamonn Holmes and a £10m High Court battle.
Elton John signs multi-million-pound hologram deal
Elton John, 79, has reportedly signed a multi-million-pound deal for a hologram residency in Las Vegas, featuring Dua Lipa and Kiki Dee, using advanced technology beyond ABBA Voyage.
June's Best Books: Victorian Gothic to AI Romance
Writers and readers share their top June reads, including Victorian Psycho, Annie Bot, and Trapped Life. Join the conversation.
Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz review – body and soul comedy
Ania Magliano's new standup show 'Peach Fuzz' at Soho theatre delivers expertly crafted jokes about body alienation, sex, and self-acceptance, proving TV fame hasn't dulled her live comedy edge.
Toddler Rescued Six Days After Venezuela Quakes
A two-year-old boy, Klieber Moran, was rescued from rubble in Venezuela six days after twin earthquakes, the only survivor found on day six.
Enola Holmes 3: Netflix Franchise Losing Steam
Millie Bobby Brown returns in Enola Holmes 3, but the Netflix mystery franchise shows signs of exhaustion with a lesser threequel that lacks the charm of its predecessors.
James Graham short film explores English identity
Ahead of England's first World Cup knockout game, Ian McKellen and James Graham release 'Love Letter to England', exploring shared identity and community bonds.
David Bowie archive to tour UK with over 100 artefacts
More than 100 pieces from the V&A's David Bowie archive, including Ziggy Stardust costumes and his childhood saxophone, will tour UK venues from Dundee to Bristol starting November 2026.
Lily Allen defends West End Girl shows
Lily Allen has defended the format and length of her West End Girl live shows, saying the production is 'exactly what I wanted it to be' after some criticism.
Birds of War: Love Amid Aleppo Carnage
Birds of War is an award-winning docudrama where directors Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak fall in love while covering Syria's war, using a psychotherapist to heal from trauma.
Flour Power: Bread Heads Baking Better Loaf
From the archive: a look at the artisan bread movement and the bakers using traditional methods to create better loaves.
Ana Mendieta: Art, Death, and Legacy at Tate Modern
A major London exhibition explores Ana Mendieta's powerful art and the unresolved mystery of her 1985 death, as friends recall her genius and the trial of her husband.
Best Theatre to Stream: Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia
Rosamund Pike stars in Inter Alia, a new play about a female MP, among top theatre streaming picks this month. Plus: National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane and more.
Egyptian photographer documents grandmother's style
Farida Mahdy's project 'Grandma and the Fur Coat' captures the elegance of her grandmother Ehsan Ouf, who dressed like a celebrity in the 70s and 80s, and reflects on aging and time.
Thomasina Miers' Smoky Summer Meze Recipes
Thomasina Miers shares two summer salads: a smoky chipotle tomato salad with pickled onions and feta, and a grilled courgette salad with green lentils and pistachio macha dressing.
The Light in the Hall: Still Waters Finale Airs Tonight
The season finale of Welsh drama The Light in the Hall: Still Waters airs tonight on Channel 4, as reporter Caryl Huws probes Llŷr's death, clashing with Robert who wants the past buried.
Depraved by Daisy Dixon review – dangerous art history
Daisy Dixon's book explores controversial artworks from Titian to video games, asking how art corrupts and what we should do about it.
Kraszna-Krausz Photography Book Award Winners
The 2026 Kraszna-Krausz Photography Book Award winners have been revealed, showcasing outstanding photography books from around the world.
Happy vowel reveals social class in Manchester accents
A study finds the 'happy vowel' in words like 'happy' varies by social class in Manchester, with working-class speakers more likely to say 'happ-eh' and middle-class 'happ-ee'.
RSC casts Sharon D Clarke as black lesbian Othello
Sharon D Clarke will play Othello as a black lesbian general in a futuristic RSC production, exploring misogynoir and set in a male-dominated world.
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie review: goofballs time travel
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol's film follows two slackers who accidentally time-travel to 2008, threatening their band's existence. A lo-fi comedy with unexpected visual effects.
Best Summer Cookbooks 2026: Istanbul, South Africa, Indian & More
Essential new cookbooks for summer 2026, including Istanbul by Özlem Warren, The South African Cookbook by Nokx Majozi, and 5 Ingredient Indian by Chetna Makan, plus a classic to rediscover.
Horror Films Turn Therapists Into Flawed Protagonists
A wave of horror films like If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Backrooms portray therapists as flawed, unraveling figures, reflecting society's growing therapy culture and deep-seated fears about mental health care.
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