What's On in London

Family Jam Early Session — Rollernation's Family Jam is the kind of afternoon that turns ordinary Saturdays into core memories — skates on, music up, and the whole rink alive with laughter and wobbling first-timers finding their feet. Held at midday, it's the perfect early start for families wanting to burn off energy in the most joyful way possible, all for just £15 a head. Grab the early session and still have the whole evening ahead of you.

Cosmic Carnage: Smash it Out All Dayer — The Windmill Brixton is one of London's most beloved grassroots music venues, and Cosmic Carnage promises to do it full justice with a full-on all-day live music assault kicking off at 2:00pm. At £20 this is serious value for a day of raw, independent guitar and alternative sounds in a room that practically vibrates with history and attitude. If you love discovering bands before everyone else does, clear your entire afternoon.

Labyrinth Presents: Reznik Open Air Extended Set — Hackney Bridge goes open-air and euphoric from 3:00pm as Labyrinth — one of the UK's most respected underground electronic music collectives — brings Reznik in for an extended set in one of East London's most architecturally striking outdoor spaces. This is the kind of afternoon that stretches into early evening, soundtracked by deep, hypnotic rhythms with the city skyline as your backdrop. Tickets run from £30–£149, so get in early for the best price before this one sells out.

Ghibli classics: Spirited Away by candlelight — Imagine the luminous, sweeping score of Studio Ghibli's beloved Spirited Away performed live by candlelight inside a beautiful Kensington church — it is as magical as it sounds. Starting at 6:00pm, this is an event that transcends age: anime fans, classical music lovers, and anyone who just wants to feel something will find themselves completely transported. Tickets are £12–£26, making it one of the more accessible and genuinely special evenings on offer this Saturday.

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight — St James Piccadilly is a jaw-dropping setting for an evening of Vivaldi, and hearing The Four Seasons performed by candlelight at 7:30pm is the kind of experience that reminds you why live classical music is utterly irreplaceable. It is familiar enough to feel welcoming for first-timers and rich enough to thrill seasoned concert-goers, with tickets from £22–£50 to suit a range of budgets. Dress up, dress down — just go.

Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight — For those who prefer their Saturday night intimate and profound, St Mary Le Strand offers Bach's Cello Suites by candlelight at 8:00pm — a late-evening experience that strips music back to its most elemental and emotionally devastating form. The venue itself, a slender Baroque gem marooned in the middle of the Strand, adds an almost theatrical grandeur to proceedings. At £35–£50, it is a considered treat that will stay with you long after the last note fades.