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London Band Week, the annual celebration of marching bands, concert bands and wind symphonies, returns this summer from 24 to 29 June. This premier invitational event offers top-quality performance opportunities for UK-based community bands and hosts acclaimed visiting US collegiate and high school bands, showcasing the vibrant band culture on both sides of the Atlantic.

Event of the Week

To celebrate the 125th birthday of Kurt Weill, Ute Lemper visits Cadogan Hall to perform her world-renowned interpretations of his classic repertoire. Ute will perform on 13 June (19.30). THIS IS LONDON spoke to the artist about her upcoming performance at Cadogan Hall, and her career so far. Read the Q&A in our June issue.

Music of the Week

The Society of Women Artists are to present a stunning collection of original works, from some of the finest women artists working today from the UK and beyond, at the prestigious Mall Galleries from 24 – 28 June.

Exhibition of the Week

New productions of two dark Gothic fantasies, the return of an explosive contemporary classic and sentiment and satire in two co-productions with Scottish Opera and D’Oyly Carte are just some of the highlights of the 2025 season at Opera Holland Park.

Theatre of the Week