What's On in London
Sunday 09 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
London does Sundays like nowhere else on earth, and the 9th of August 2026 is proof positive — from the spin and glide of a roller rink to the deep, soulful warmth of live reggae, the city is serving up a genuinely brilliant spread. Whether you want to work up a sweat, lose yourself in jazz, or simply soak up something that reminds you why this city never stands still, today has your name written all over it.
Highlights
Open Age Early Session — Lace up and roll out at Rollernation's Open Age Early Session, kicking off at 12:00pm and open to absolutely everyone who fancies a spin on one of London's most beloved rink floors. There is something gloriously joyful about roller skating on a Sunday afternoon — the music, the movement, the shared laughter of people finding their feet (and occasionally losing them). At £15, it is brilliant value for a couple of hours of pure, unfiltered fun.
Rockin'em live at Toulouse Lautrec — Tucked beneath the streets of Kennington, the Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club is one of London's finest intimate venues, and a Sunday afternoon session here feels like a proper treat. Rockin'em take the stage at 1:00pm, bringing a live energy that pairs beautifully with a long lunch and a glass of something good. Tickets run from £30 to £48 — consider it an investment in one of those afternoons you'll still be talking about a month later.
Open Age Late Session — If the early session sold out or you simply want to make the most of a long, lazy Sunday, Rollernation opens its doors again at 3:00pm for the Open Age Late Session. The vibe shifts just slightly as the afternoon deepens — a little more settled, a little more groove — but the joy of rolling around a proper rink remains completely intact. Grab your £15 ticket and make an afternoon of it.
Gramps Morgan UK Tour — The evening belongs to Gramps Morgan, one of reggae's most enduring and genuinely beloved voices, bringing his UK Tour to the wonderfully characterful Jazz Cafe Posk at 7:00pm. Expect rich harmonies, deep roots, and the kind of warm, communal atmosphere that only a live reggae show at its best can conjure. Tickets are priced between £30 and £35 — a small price for a Sunday night that will send you home glowing.