What To Do This Weekend 26.06.25

Clear your diary: RIXO’s cult-favourite sample sale is back. Taking over their Westbourne Grove store for five days, expect seriously covetable past-season pieces, never-before-seen samples and one-off styles – all at a fraction of the usual price. Early birds can book access to Wednesday and Thursday’s ticketed 7am slots (£10), but from 10am onwards, it’s walk-ins only. Sizes 6-22 are available (including a few limited bridal pieces), and stock will be topped up throughout the day – so it’s worth popping back more than once.

199 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W2 5RU; 25th-29th June

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To celebrate a decade of dreamy Taiwanese buns, BAO is throwing it back to 2014 with original pricing. Until 10th July, you can grab their iconic pork belly, beef short rib and vegan daikon baos for just £3.50 each. Plus, there’s a limited-edition line-up of new bites – think charcoal-fried chicken steak, calamari bao and a naughty new invention: the ‘baonut’.

Various London locations; until 10th July

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Covent Garden’s grandest dining room just got a glow-up. Following a redesign by Martin Brudnizki, the NoMad Hotel’s restaurant has reopened as Twenty8 NoMad – a lighter, more relaxed take on NYC-style dining. Expect jumbo prawn cocktails with dipping salts, mussels in zingy green curry sauce, chicken Milanese for two, and a nostalgic dessert list featuring giant pretzel ice cream. Don’t skip the martini menu or natural wines by the glass.

28 Bow Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7AW

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Jenny Saville’s fearless female figures have long challenged the rules of beauty, and now the NPG is giving her work the space it deserves. The largest UK museum show dedicated to the British painter, The Anatomy of Painting features 45 striking works – from raw charcoal studies to mayor oil pieces and several new additions. It’s a visceral, moving look at the body, identity and the enduring power of paint.

St Martin’s Place, Covent Garden, WC2H 0HE; until 7th September

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London’s art scene takes centre stage in Saatchi Yates’s latest blockbuster exhibition. ‘Once Upon a Time in London’ charts the city’s postwar art history through works by iconic names like Francis Bacon, Frank Auerbach and Lucien Freud, right up to contemporary stars like Slawn and Jenny Saville. With paintings, sculpture and bold statements from the likes of Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Gilbert & George, this is a love letter to the capital’s creative grit.

14 Bury Street, St James’s, SW1Y 6AL; until 17th August

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Festival season’s heating up and BST is bringing serious star power to Hyde Park this weekend. Friday’s all about fierce female energy, with Olivia Rodrigo, The Last Dinner Party and Girl In Red on the line-up. Then it’s over to alt-country heartthrob Zach Bryan, who headlines both Saturday and Sunday. Other names to catch include Dermot Kennedy, Gabrielle Aplin and Mt. Joy. Can’t make it? The festival runs into July with even more big names.

Hyde Park, W2 2UH; 27th-29th June

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Petersham Nurseries’ head chef Adrian Still is teaming up with Yayaka’s Vivian Papasotiriou for a one-night-only supper club. Expect elegant Mediterranean plates, seasonal ingredients and refined Greek wines, all served in Yayaka’s buzzing west London space. Think long-table energy, high-spec cooking and the kind of wine that makes you linger. Tickets are £65pp.

Yayaka, Unit 3 Dickens Yard, Longfield Avenue, W5 2TD; 28th June

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Wimbledon kicks off on Monday, and Blacklane’s new Ace experience is the most stylish way to get around during the tournament. Guests can enjoy 12 hours of chauffeur service in a luxury vehicle (like a Mercedes S-Class) plus a curated in-car gift bag featuring goodies like Ralph Lauren jackets, SPF, silk eye masks, binoculars and strawberry-themed treats. Whether you’re heading to Centre Court or hopping between screenings at Ham Yard Hotel and Bluebird Chelsea, this is Wimbledon done right. Available from Monday 30th June to Sunday 13th July. Experiences from £2,500. 

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A firm fixture on London’s art calendar, the RA’s legendary Summer Exhibition has returned. Curated by architect Farshid Moussavi, this year’s show includes standout works from Tracey Emin, Ryan Gander (look out for his giant inflatable courtyard installation) and a host of up-and-coming talent. Expect everything from bold sculpture and architectural pieces to film, print and contemporary painting – all hanging side by side in the Academy’s historic halls.

Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD; until 17th August

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Spyscape – the interactive espionage experience that made waves in NYC – has just landed in Covent Garden. This 25,000 sq ft spy playground lets you test your nerve, agility and code-cracking skills via challenges designed by a former MI6 head of training. It’s part museum, part Bond-style fantasy, with a dash of behavioural psychology thrown in. Tickets start from £23.

Spyscape, 45 Wellington Street, WC2E 7BN

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One of Florence’s coolest bars is heading to Mayfair for one night only. On 1st July, award-winning Locale Firenze is taking over Langan’s Brasserie for an evening of top-tier cocktails in partnership with luxe liqueur brand Cadello88. Expect four exclusive drinks that lean into rich, Italian flavours – ideal for an elegant summer aperitivo. Entry is free with a ticket and the party vibe ramps up later with a live DJ.

Stratton Street, Mayfair, W1J 8LB; 1st July

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Whether you’ve got a late-summer getaway on the cards or just love the ease of warm-weather dressing, head to Chelsea this weekend to visit the latest pop-up from Tyde London. Founded by former fashion buyer Clare Carroll, Tyde is known for its elevated capsule collections and curated travel edits, all of which are designed with versatility and sustainability in mind. The boutique showcases chic resortwear from coveted labels like Kivari, Posse, Boteh, Yaitte, Peony, Zulu & Zephyr, Soleil Soleil and Second Summer – many of which are hard to find in the UK. Clare will also be on hand to offer styling advice and talk through her edit, with the space also doubling up as a destination for insider travel guides and holiday inspiration.

117 Sydney Street, Chelsea, SW3 6NR; until 28th June

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Already a cult name among health-conscious Londoners, feel-good food brand Atis is opening its latest outpost in Battersea this weekend. Just moments from the Power Station, the stylish new site will offer the same mix-and-match signature bowls, seasonal plates and punchy flavours that have earned Atis its fanbase – but with a new twist. To mark the launch, Atis has partnered with Wahaca on a limited-edition collab plate inspired by bold Mexican flavours, available exclusively in-store and via delivery. Expect vibrant veggies, protein-packed grains and zingy dressings with a Latin American twist. Ideal for a post-Pilates lunch or riverside pitstop, it opens on Monday 30th June – but you can swing by this weekend for a preview of what’s to come.

Unit A, 57 Nine Elms Lane, Battersea, SW11 7DF

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Looking ahead to next weekend, Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place festival is heading to Gunnersbury Park on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July. Designed to encourage mindfulness, self-expression and personal growth, the weekend is full of talks, workshops, live music and immersive experiences to help you feel good inside and out. Expect breathwork sessions, crafts, journalling, guided meditations and family-friendly activities, alongside stalls from small businesses and inspiring brands. Big-name guests from the worlds of wellness, music and media are set to appear, including Millie Mackintosh, Jordan Stephens, Davina McCall, Dame Kelly Holmes, Marvyn Harrison, alongside DJ sets from Rob da Bank and DJ Goldierocks. Pick up your tickets now before they inevitably sell out.

Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London W3 8LQ; 12th-13th July

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