Outdoor events in June: summer calendar 2019
From outdoor dining and open air theatre to the unmissable festivals and sporting events, here's where to soak up this sun this June
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Wander through Sculpture in the Square
Christie's Auction House is brings masterpieces outside this summer with a free pop-up sculpture garden
in St James's Square. So now you can picnic surrounded by works by famed British sculptors Henry Moore, Barry Flanagan and Lynn Chadwick.
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Find eclectic wonders in Greenwich and Docklands
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is a celebration of summer with a huge variety of open-air performances by acts from pretty well all over the world.
Along with dance, theatre and circus, there are street parties, immersive adventures and acrobatic feats. And everything is totally free to attend and enjoy.
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See Shakespeare in your local garden square
Shakespeare in the Squares bring one of the bard’s most magical plays to the four-sided pastures of London.
The theatre troupe will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in 21 different garden squares, from St. James's to Connaught. Find your local and book now for magic and romance under the open sky.
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Discover a star artist at the Summer Exhibition
The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition is the art event of the season. The open submission format means you can discover total newcomers alongside established talents. Make a beeline for the courtyard and marvel at a large-scale installation by Leeds-born sculptor Thomas Houseago.
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Be part of Beach Club Cinema
Swap dim rooms for sandy toes at Fulham's Beach Club Cinema. Every Tuesday for eight weeks there's a different classic film, which you can enjoy form a cosy cabana with bottomless popcorn, pizza and prosecco.
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Enjoy a fairy tale opera in Regent's Park
The beloved story of Hansel and Gretel is told in song and dance as Englebert Humperdinck's opera is re-imagined for an outdoor production at the Open Air Theatre. Sung in English, it promises to be accessible, engaging and full of fairy tale magic.
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Join the groundlings at Shakespeare's Globe
Experience Shakespearean comedy performed and staged in authentic Elizabethan style at The Globe Theatre. To be part of the action and join in on the japes, book a standing ticket and become a 'groundling'. With mistaken identity, revelry and romance, Twelfth Night is a lively choice for a summer's day.
Find art in unlikely locations
Art Night is London’s largest, free contemporary arts festival and most of the works are site specific, utilising some unlikely locations. This year will see pop-ups at a Polish deli, a fishmongers, a church and a car park. Festivities start at 5pm in King’s Cross and 7pm in Walthamstow and run throughout the night.
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Watch world-class tennis at Queen's Club
Not just a Wimbledon warm-up act, The Queen's Cup (aka the Fever-Tree Championships) is one of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis. It's also the players' preferred tournament. And it's easier to nab tickets, too.
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17 – 23 June
WHERE
The Queen's Club, West Kensington
Back a winner at Royal Ascot
Rub shoulders and bump hat brims with the Queen herself at Royal Ascot. As much about fast horses as magnificent hats, the smartest racing event of the year is well worth a trip to Berkshire. And remember that if you back a winner, etiquette dictates all the spoils should be spent on champagne.
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18 – 22 June
WHERE
Ascot, Berkshire
Taste your way around a foodie festival
Forty of London's leading restaurants are appearing in pop-up form in Regent's Park for Taste of London. Chefs form the likes of Hoppers, Bao, Bar Douro and Lina Stores will each prepare tasting portions of three different dishes. So you can eat your way through the city's culinary highlights.
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Find seaside feasts in central London
London Secret Beach has all the flavours of the seaside, right here in the heart of London. The new pop up , which is part of London Secret Garden on Cromwell Road is all sand, deckchairs, massive mojitos and tiger prawns. Bliss - especially since you're still in the comforts of SW7.
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Opens from 3 June
WHERE
100 Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4ER
Dine on the banks of the Thames
Before Coal Drops Yard upped King’s Cross’s cool factor, Rotunda was drawing in crowds with its spacious, sun-kissed canal-side terrace. We love the farm-to-table menu and spritz cocktails including basil and black olive caipirinha, and Sicilian sunset.
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90 York Way, King's Cross, N1 9AG
Gorge on the world's best Gelato
The world's best gelato makers flock to Covent Garden for a very cool festival. Each of the 16 chefs will present a new flavour, and it's up to you to taste all the creations and vote for the winner.
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29 - 30 June
WHERE
Covent Garden Piazza
Savour la dolce vita on Selfridges rooftop
When it's too sunny to shop, stop for aperitivos at Selfridges chic rooftop restarant. alto by San Carlo conjures la dolce vita with trailing vines, fragrant orange blossom and a menu of hearty Italian food. Bellisimo!
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Sip sundowners and see the city skyline
Ascend ten stories to the Aviary terrace bar and rooftop restaurant to see a panoramic view of the London skyline. Food is served all day, but we recommend booking ahead for sunset and working your way through the inventive cocktail list.
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Open 6:80am until midnight
WHERE
Aviary Bar, 10th floor, Montcalm Royal London House, 22 – 25 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1DX
Find botanical bliss in Richmond
Escape the concrete jungle at Richmond's idyllic Bingham Riverhouse. The recently renovated restaurant/hotel combines fine-dining with serene gardens, a charming terrace and a fascinating literary history (previous visitors include W.B Yeats, John Ruskin and Robert Browning).
WHEN
Open early til late
WHERE
61 - 63 Petersham Road, Richmond Upon Thames Surrey TW10 6UT
Get endorphins pumping at Sweatlife
Luxe athleisure brand Lululemon are bringing together the creme de la creme of London fitness for a high-energy wellness festival. Sweatlife spans the heart-racing HIIT of Barry's Boot Camp to the zen meditation of Triyoga.
WHEN
22 - 23 June
WHERE
Tobacco Docks
Get lost at Glastonbury Festival
Everyone should go to Glasto at least once in their lives (here's how to guarantee you get a ticket). The great granddaddy of music festivals is all about good karma, superlative acts and glorious vibes.
2019's line up is as eclectic and prestigious as ever, spanning gilded pop from Kylie Minogue to classic punk rock courtesy of The Cure.
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