Going Out: Things To Do In London This June

June is one of the best months to be in London. With summer now in full swing, the city’s beer gardens, restaurant terraces and parks fill up with merry rosé drinkers and picnickers, while both Pride Month and Wimbledon bringing a distinct buzz to the city. Open-air theatre season begins, festivals begin popping up across the city and al fresco dining is now the norm.

So what to bookmark for the month ahead? Read on for the C&TH pick of what to do in London in June – and for more inspiration, sign up to our Staying In, Going Out newsletter which will deliver all this and more straight to your inbox everyday.

June 2026 In London: Events, Pop-Ups, Openings

Embark On A Chelsea Walking Tour

It’s no secret that we at Country and Town House love everything Chelsea. But as well as we know these streets, many secrets hide behind the pretty facades and beneath the storied cobblestones. As part of The Egerton House Hotel’s Salon Series, the ‘Chelsea Then & Now’ Walking Tour & Cocktail Evening will help us delve into this in June with the assistance of a lifelong local who will guide guests around the neighborhood, uncovering the stories, characters, and quiet evolutions that have shaped one of London’s most historic neighborhoods. The evening begins with an introduction at Egerton House Hotel before Blue Badge tourist guide Emma Matthews takes us right into the heart of Chelsea’s tales. Then return to the hotel where a Chelsea-inspired cocktail and a selection of canapés await.

Where? 17-19 Egerton Terrace, London SW3 2BX

Details: 4.30–7.30pm, Thursday 25 June 2026. Tickets are £125pp and can be booked at egertonhousehotel.com

Try Anya Hindmarch’s Quirky Ice Cream Pop-Up

London’s wackiest ice cream spot is back for the summer, popping up at Anya Hindmarch’s Village in Chelsea for its fifth edition. Forget your classic chocolate and vanilla: at The Ice Cream Project, scoops are inspired by pantry items, vintage drinks and condiments, and this year’s menu is suitably unusual. Flavours include sweetcorn, golden syrup studded with chunks of Yorkshire pudding, stock cubes and even toothpaste… but don’t knock them until you’ve tried them. If that all sounds a bit too left-field for your palate, stay in more familiar territory with the Walker’s Shortbread, which sees vanilla ice cream stirred with crumbs of shortbread fingers, or the Illy Coffee made with Arabica coffee beans and Devonshire cream. Feeling brave? Head to the Anya Cafe next door for a blind tasting of all 15 flavours.

Where? 11 Pont St, London SW1X 9EH

Details: Until 16 August, anyahindmarch.com

Attend Chestertons Polo In The Park

No need to be a hardcore polo fan to attend – and enjoy – Chestertons Polo In The Park. The three-day event sees six teams from all over the world competing across a series of short matches in Hurlingham Park, but there’s plenty to enjoy alongside the sport. Ladies Day is the most glamorous part of the weekend, when fashion takes centre stage, while Finals Day on Sunday features a lively end-of-festival party. Between matches, guests can sample food and drink from pop-up vendors and sip champagne in gardens – with many hospitality packages offering premium views and all-day dining.

Where? Hurlingham Park, Fulham

Details: 5 – 7 June 2026, polointheparklondon.com

Go To The Olive Oil Bar

Forget wine tasting: this June it’s all about olive oil tasting. Regenerative brand Citizens of Soil is bringing its olive oil bar back to London this summer, taking over Monmouth Street in Covent Garden for a month-long residency. Stop by for daily tastings and masterclasses hosted by olive oil sommelier Sarah Vachon, alongside bread, cocktails and all the Mediterranean vibes.

Where? Seven Dials, Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9DA 

Details: 3 – 29 June 2026, citizensofsoil.com

Take A Trip To Mayfield Lavender Farm

As cherry blossom season wanes, a new flower begins popping up across London: the fragrant purple lavender. While many of the prettiest lavender farms are found outside of the capital, there’s one which just fits within the city’s boundaries, Mayfield Lavender Farm. This year the site is marking its 20th anniversary with new features like The Potting Station, where you can learn how to propagate your own lavender, alongside a meditative space and a bee and butterfly trail. You’ll also find street food traders and an on-site shop selling lavender-infused ice cream, cider, cream teas and more.

Where? 1 Carshalton Rd, Banstead SM7 3JA 

Details: Reopening 7 June 2026, mayfieldlavender.com

Visit The New Bar des Prés

There’s a new address for Chef Cyril Lignac’s beloved Bar des Prés, moving the famed spot deeper into the heart of Mayfair. You’ll now find Lignac’s signature French/East Asian cuisine in a glamorous dining room on South Audley Street, with elegant interiors – think polished wood, tactile textiles, and silk-toned walls – conceived by Lázaro Rosa Violán Studio. The menu’s big hitters remain: the moreish crunchy crab and avocado galette, the flavour-packed California rolls, the playful vanilla mash. And there are new dishes to discover, too, including an unctuous smash burger. There are no bad choices on this excellent menu, and regardless of what you choose, everything is finished with French flair and East Asian precision – including those interiors, which commence the cross-continental conversation when you cross the threshold.

Where? 41A South Audley Street, W1K 2PS

Details: Open everyday for lunch and dinner. Book your table at bardespres.com

Eat Your Way Around Taste Of London

One of the biggest events on London’s foodie calendar, Taste of London sees a collection of the country’s top chefs and restaurants gathering for a culinary extravaganza across five days of sunny feasting in Regent’s Park. It’s essentially a chance to try some of the capital’s tastiest dishes all in one place: this year’s line-up includes pop-ups from the likes of Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant Los Mochis, cult favourite Roti King, Italian institution Sale e Pepe and Chinatown’s Dumplings’ Legend. There are also chef demonstrations, artisan producer markets and mini cook schools – plus bars serving cocktails and beers aplenty.

Where? Regent’s Park

Details: 17 – 21 June 2026, london.tastefestivals.com

Celebrate Pride Month

While the Pride in London parade takes place on 4 July 2026, parties, protests and events begin popping up across the capital in June, AKA Pride Month. This year, the London Museum is hosting a month of talks and workshops that explore London’s queer history, covering topics from queer activism in the 80s to the infamous link between queerness and a life at sea. Venues like Colours Hoxton and HERE at Outernet are hosting drag brunches and club nights, while the Pride Ride returns on 27 June 2026, an annual bike ride soundtracked by IBikeLondon’s legendary fleet of disco bikes. 

Where? Across London

Details: Events run throughout June

Have A Sundown Supper At The Culpeper

Every summer, Shoreditch pub The Culpeper opens up its leafy rooftop for al fresco dining and drinking. The restaurant and bar is well-worth a visit for the views alone – but this June it’s worth checking out its new supper series too, Sundown Suppers. First up on 2 June, chef Ivan Tisdall-Downes (co-founder of Native) will serve a family-style feast focused around eco-friendly sourcing and low-waste cooking: dishes include Chalk Stream trout with elderflower beurre blanc, Native Breed pork chop with clams, and pavlova with strawberries. 

Where? 40 Commercial St, London E1 6LP 

Details: 2 June 2026, £85pp, sevenrooms.com

Check Out The Frida Kahlo Exhibition

Over 70 years since she died Fridamania remains rife, with the Mexican painter’s face still plastered all over homeware, tote bags, fridge magnets and more. So how did we get here? This June, the Tate Modern is exploring how Frida Kahlo became one of the most influential artists of all time in a major exhibition (the first dedicated to the artist in eight years). It will feature over 30 of Kahlo’s works spanning paintings, documents, photographs and memorabilia, alongside 200 pieces from the artists she inspired from later generations. 

Where? Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG 

Details: 25 June 2026 – 3 January 2027, tate.org.uk

Dine At Zylia

Loved Oma and Singburi? The founding chef behind these cult London restaurants, Nick Molyviatis, is back with another new opening: Greek taverna Zylia. Launching in collaboration with restaurateur Barry Karacostas, the eatery is opening this June in Covent Garden, drawing on the founders’ Athenian and Cypriot heritage. At the heart of the menu is a traditional charcoal grill featuring dishes like sheftalia (grilled pork parcels with oregano and lemon), pork and chicken souvlaki, and lamb chops served Greek style with olive oil chips. 

Where? 6 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HZ 

Details: Opening 3 June 2026, zyliataverna.com

Try Dante Mayfair

If you haven’t yet tried the Dante pop-up at Claridge’s, we have good news. The residency has been such a big hit it’s going permanent, and will officially replace Claridge’s Restaurant this June. Inspired by New York institution Dante – founded in Greenwich Village in 1915 – the restaurant channels the magic of Manhattan with cocktails, soulful live music and a menu of Italian-American comfort classics like shrimp cocktail, chicken alla diavola and veal milanese.

Where? Claridge’s, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR 

Details: Opening mid-June 2026, maybourne.com

Go To Wimbledon

Round up the month with a trip to Wimbledon, the world-famous tennis tournament which takes over London for two weeks each summer. Those who weren’t lucky enough to nab tickets in the ballot can still attend by waiting in the famous queue – every day, Wimbledon allocates around 500 tickets for Centre Court, 500 for Court 1 and 500 for Court 2. Once inside, you’ll have the chance to watch the world’s biggest tennis stars in action, all while sipping Pimm’s and tucking into strawberries and cream. Alternatively, every year al fresco screens pop up across London’s pub gardens and green spaces, often with special themed dishes and drinks.

Where? The All England Lawn Tennis Club Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5AE

Details: 29 June – 12 July 2026, wimbledon.com