Summer is now in full swing and July provides another month of exciting creative events across the city for creative minds to get immersed in. Whether you’re into music, art & design, gaming, film or fashion we have got you covered for events to get your creative juices flowing in July 2022.
Live Music
There’s a vast number of live music events and festivals across the city. Here are a few we would recommend, so get your dancing shoes on and check these out.
Wireless Festival 2022
The Wireless line-up this year is bigger than ever – So big that for the first time the festival will be spread across three sites: Crystal Palace Park, Finsbury Park and Birmingham. Taking place across the first two weekends in July, these epic events will have performances from the likes of ASAP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, Cardi B, J Cole, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Burna Boy.
Location: Finsbury Park
Date: 8th – 10th July 2022
Cost: Starting at £168.00
Who’s it for: Lovers of Hip-Hop & RnB
Website: Link
British Summer Time Hyde Park
British Summer Time Hyde Park has been part of London’s summer musical events since 2013. This July the event has another awesome line-up of some of the world’s biggest music acts including Adele, The Rolling Stones, Pixies, Pearl Jam and Duran Duran to name a few.
Location: Hyde Park
Date: 24th June – 10th July 2022
Cost: Starting at £56
Who’s it for: Music fans of all genres
More info: Link
Art & Design / Photography
This July London plays host to an amazing array of art exhibitions and museum experiences that cater to all tastes. Here are a couple or stand out examples we would highly recommend checking out.
In the Black Fantastic
This July the Hayward Gallery is showcasing some of the amazing work of Black artists. You will have the opportunity to see and experience a wide variety of artworks that include immersive film installations, sculptures, paintings and photographs. Artists exhibiting their works include Ellen Gallagher, Hew Locke, Chris Ofili and Kara Walker
Location: Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre
Date: 29th June – 18th Sep 2022
Cost: Starting from £13.50
Who’s it for: Fans of Art, Film and Photography
More info: Link
Dopamine Land
This July South London plays host to a unique interactive museum experience called ‘Dopamine Land’ . It is a brand new and exhilarating multisensory experience that takes the imagination of your inner child and brings it to life. This epic journey will excite all your senses through interactive rooms that combine traditional media and technology.
Location: 79-85 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LD
Date: July – Aug 2022
Cost: Starting at £15 for children and £20 for adults
Who’s it for: Curious minds that like to immerse themselves in creative experiences
More info: Link
Other creative events in London this July
Here is a short list of other events this July that showcase other creative sectors that might catch your eye.
Gaming: Just Five More Minutes
Just Five More Minutes is a retro gaming experience that covers every console you can think of. This immersive experience takes place on 23rd July and offers daytime activities including character meet and greets for all the family. However as night falls there is an opportunity to enjoy a gaming evening for adults (18+) with bottomless drinks and cinema style snacks. This is a fantastic nostalgic experience to travel back in time as you explore and relive your gaming adventures from the past!!
Location: 47 Tanner Street, London Bridge
Date: 23rd July – 1st Sep 2022
Cost: £10
Who’s it for: Fans of video games
More info: Link
Film/TV: London Film and Comicon 2022
London Film & Comic Con is taking place on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th & Sunday the 10th of July 2022. This event offers a huge variety of activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film memorabilia to look through. It also brings you appearances from guest stars of many popular TV, Film and Comics.
Location: Olympia London
Date: 8th – 10th July 2022
Cost: £11+
Who’s it for: Fans of Film/TV and Comic animation
More info: Link
Fashion: London Accesory Week
London Accessory Week is running this July in Chelsea, South London. It will be showcasing fashion, home accessories, beauty, and art created by designers from all over the world. There is something for everyone whether it’s looking around the exhibition showcasing the latest designs, Shopping at the huge accessory market or workshops where you can learn the craft of making accessories.
Location: Chelsea Old Town Hall London
Date: 16th – 17th July 2022
Cost: £1 – £3
Who’s it for: Fashionistas and budding Fashion Designers
More info: Link
Fashion: London Fashion Networking
This networking event in July is a great opportunity for Designers, Bloggers, Stylists, Fashion Students and anyone else interested in the Fashion sector to come together and network in central London. It is a relaxed and informal event, which is set up for attendees to purely connect and meet each other and has no presentations or talks.
Location: College Arms 18 Store Street, London, WC1E 7DH
Date: 19th July 2022
Cost: Tickets start from £9.21
Who’s it for: Future and current fashion designers
More info: Link
