What's On in London

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition — Starting at 10:00am at Barking Learning Centre, this exhibition is a love letter to the culture, identity, and community wrapped up in the humble football shirt. More than just strips of fabric, these shirts carry stories of loyalty, belonging, and big moments — and this show makes that case brilliantly. A genuinely moving way to spend a Friday morning, and a perfect outing for any fan who has ever kept a shirt they could never quite bring themselves to throw away.

Vivaldi Guitar Concerto by Candlelight — At 6:00pm, the breathtaking baroque interior of St Mary Le Strand is transformed into something truly magical as candlelight flickers across the walls and Vivaldi fills the air. This intimate concert pairs one of classical music's most joyful composers with the warm, human voice of the acoustic guitar — a combination that feels both surprising and completely right. Tickets run from £30–£48, and honestly, for an evening this atmospheric, that feels like a bargain.

Empire of the Sun — The Australian electronic duo bring their spectacular, costume-drenched world to Alexandra Palace at 6:30pm, and if you have ever seen them live, you will know that 'spectacular' is not an overstatement. Expect shimmering synths, euphoric hooks, and a light show befitting one of London's grandest venues. At £52 a ticket, this is the kind of night that etches itself into your memory for years.

Ogrepalooza with The Ogretones the UK's No 1 Shrek Tribute Band — Do not — we repeat, do not — let this one slip past you. The UK's number one Shrek tribute band descends on Between The Bridges at 7:00pm for what promises to be the most gloriously unhinged evening on the London calendar. At £15 a ticket, Ogrepalooza is the definition of a night where everyone in the room is in on the joke and having the time of their lives.

Omar 'Brighter The Days' — British soul and R&B legend Omar takes the stage at 229 London at 7:00pm for what promises to be a warm, intimate, and deeply soulful evening. With a career spanning decades and a voice that could melt the Thames, this is the kind of show that reminds you why live music matters in the first place. Tickets are £25 — a small price for a genuinely rare treat.

Brixton Fridays: Hip Hop, Afrobeats & R&B 'til 3AM — From 8:00pm until the small hours, The Blues Kitchen Brixton cranks up the heat with a floor-filling mix of hip hop, Afrobeats, and R&B that will keep you moving well past midnight. At just £4–£8 on the door, this is one of the best-value Friday nights in the city — unpretentious, brilliantly soundtracked, and exactly the kind of place where you lose track of time entirely.