Here’s some ideas for things to see and do in London this July. Summer is here, and our hand picked events take in some of the more unusual and less well known events and venues. Prepare to get a real taste of London life this summer…
The Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury is a fascinating piece of London’s social history. The museum tells the story of the UK’s first children’s charity and its first public art gallery – the outcome of a centuries-old project designed to care for and educate London’s most vulnerable citizens.
The Foundling Museum’s mission is to inspire change through the power of the arts. A visit will uncover the incredible story of Thomas Coram’s hospital for foundlings, plus much more.
This month’s events include:
July 7th – Young Artists’ Platform: Philharmonia – In the surroundings of the Picture Gallery, enjoy a lunchtime concert from the young musicians from the Philharmonia Orchestra’s MMSF Instrumental Fellowship programme.
July 13th – Charles Jennens: The Man Behind Handel’s Messiah – Learn about Handel’s best librettist, Charles Jennens, during an online talk.
July 21st – Behind the Scenes Tour of Charles Jennens: Patron & Polymath – Join Katharine Hogg, Librarian of the Gerald Coke Handel Collection, to explore the making of Charles Jennens: Patron and Polymath in more detail.
July 26-29th – Summer Holiday Workshops – There’s a host of family-friendly workshops during the summer holidays, such as “Make Your Own Comic Book”, “3D Character Design” and more!
Fun for all ages.
Discover more and plan your visit to the Foundling Museum HERE.
The Wallace Collection is a real favourite of ours, as you may have seen before on our social media. Situated in nearby Marylebone, this museum and historic building is a real hidden gem. With amazing collections of important art, ceramics, and sculpture, we think it’s a must see when you stay with us at Euston Square Hotel. Here’s a run down of their eclectic programme this month:
July 1st – LGBTQI+ Late at the Wallace – Artist Sadie Lee returns to the Collection to curate our annual celebration of Queer-themed performances, music and art. Also includes access to the bar and restaurant until 23.00, and the exhibition Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts until 20.30.
July 6-7th – Techniques of the Old Masters – Discover how some of the finest paintings in the Wallace Collection were created, looking closely at both materials and techniques.
July 11-14th – Decorative Arts Summer School 2022 -Discover the decorative arts through one of the most exquisite collections in the world. Focusing on ceramics, furniture, clocks, gilt bronzes and interior schemes, we’ll introduce you to some of the most important makers of decorative arts.
July 22nd – Don Hahn in Conversation – A legendary film producer of Walt Disney Animation Studios classics including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King. Join Don Hahn as he discusses his work and inspiration with Inspiring Walt Disney exhibition curator, Dr Helen Jacobsen.
For tickets, visiting info and more on their incredible collections, see HERE.
Camden’s Roundhouse is a legendary music venue that’ll be familiar to many. An imposing building in its own right, this converted circular Victorian train shed has seen many classic gigs throughout the years. The Roundhouse also has a wide variety of arts and culture events. We recommend you check the listings before you visit – don’t miss out!
Here’s just some of what’s on this month at The Roundhouse:
July 2nd – Horse Meat Disco + Joe Goddart DJ Set – Horse Meat Disco will be returning to the Roundhouse to celebrate 50 years of Pride.
July 3rd – Mika – Throughout his career, MIKA has crafted a world of gritty romance amidst the joy and playfulness of technicolored alternative pop.
July 9th – Midnight Oil – Get closer to the live energy, blazing vocals and that signature primal and spiky rock ‘n’ roll style championed by Midnight Oil.
July 15-16th, 18th – Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Freak Show Preview – An explosive combination of musical revue and fashion show, depicting the sensational life of Jean Paul Gaultier. The run will start 19th July onwards.
July 17th – Trans Voices – Trans Voices is UK’s first professional Trans+ Choir, co-founded by artists Anil Sebastian and Coda Galabov. They will create an improvisatory immersive live sound bath experience using only their voices.
July 21st – Reclaim Screening – Reclaim is a 13-minute film witnessing the birth of the Trans Voices collective, co-founded by artists Anil Sebastian and Coda Galabov.
July 31st – Stealthing in the Rave – This curated evening is a head-on collision of poetry, sound, sight & body.
Be sure to visit Camden and The Roundhouse when you stay with us at Euston Square Hotel. Find out more HERE.
That’s it for our suggestions this July in and around London, but we’ll keep you posted on Instagram and Facebook with some more suggestions. Enjoy your summer in London.