3 Outdoor Events To Book Now

If there is one simple way to make summer in the city feel longer, calmer and more considered, it is booking a few key plans early. The best outdoor events rarely shout about themselves. They appear quietly, then suddenly sell out.

From sunrise yoga in one of London’s most beautiful glasshouses to Shakespeare under the evening sky, these are three worth securing now.

Sunrise Yoga Inside the Temperate House at Kew Gardens

Selected dates until September

There are few places in London that feel as transportive as the Temperate House before opening hours. These guided sunrise and sunset yoga sessions take place among the palms and glass arches, accompanied by live acoustic music, making them feel closer to an experience than a class.

It is the sort of plan that works particularly well as a quiet solo reset before the school day begins, or as a gentle way to reclaim an early summer morning for yourself. Book here

Mark the Summer Solstice at Chelsea Physic Garden

22 June 2026

For something slower and more atmospheric, Chelsea Physic Garden is hosting an evening yoga and sound bath session to mark the summer solstice.

Small, historic and quietly tucked away beside the Thames, it is one of London’s loveliest gardens to experience after hours. Expect candlelight, long light skies and a noticeably calmer pace than most central London events. Book here

Shakespeare Under the Stars at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Throughout summer

Open-air Shakespeare remains one of the easiest ways to introduce children to theatre, particularly when paired with a picnic and an early evening performance.

Productions take place across the country, but Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre continues to set the tone each summer with accessible staging and consistently strong programming. Book one performance and the season instantly starts to feel underway. Book here