Vauxhall is buzzing this August with a fab mix of events sure to thrill Londoners and visitors alike. There’s something for everyone, from live screenings of the Olympic Games to vibrant flower markets and the city’s hottest nightclubs. Lots of family-friendly fun, discover unique art exhibitions, or dance the night away at legendary venues. Here’s your guide to making the most of the August Bank Holiday and beyond in one of London’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. 

26 July 2024 – 11 August 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Tamesis Dock 

Catch all the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Tamesis Dock. Enjoy live screenings of the events in a vibrant and social setting.

From Midday | Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TY | Free

Saturday 10th and Saturday 24th August

Vauxhall Flower Market

Join us every other week throughout the summer for the finest plants and gardening supplies featuring local growers and florists. It’s the perfect chance to fill your home with nature and support our local green scene. Don’t miss this blooming event! 🌻🌱

12pm – 4pm | Spring Mews, 10 Tinworth St, London SE11 5AL | Free

Saturday 10th

Bearpit Karaoke

London’s legendary outdoor karaoke is back again so take to the stage at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and sing your heart out! Could this be the start of your musical career? Bring friends, family, or go solo and sing along to your favourite feel-good summer bangers. 

4pm – 8pm | Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, SE11 5HL | FREE. 

Sunday 12th

Vauxhall City Farm Family Day

For one day only, Vauxhall City Farm is heading north of the river Thames for a fantastic Family Farm Day in the heart of Covent Garden. This event has never been done before, making it a unique experience for all! Many inner-city children have never had the opportunity to visit a farm, let alone meet the animals up close and feed them. And astoundingly, neither have some adults who were born and raised in London. Everyone is welcome!

12pm-5pm | St Paul’s Church, Bedford street, WC2E 9ED | FREE

Monday 14th

Garden Museum Fairy Festival

This summer, the Garden Museum will be transformed into a celebration of storytelling and creativity that explores the magic of growing for the Festival of Fairytales. Guest curated by Originary Arts and designed to delight and inspire imagination in children aged 4-10 and their grown-ups.

10.00am – 4.00pm | Garden Museum, SE1 9DY | £12 Adults, £5 Children (under 16), Under 4s free

Thursday 15th

London Colour! Bonnington Cafe Exhibition by Freb Barrington

There is a new exhibition by Fred Barrington in the Bonnington Cafe this August! Fred Barrington is an opportunistic photographer, born and bred in London. He describes himself as an enthusiastic amateur who has won many awards and was honoured to be awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2022.

10am-10pm | Bonnington Cafe, Vauxhall Grove, SW8 1BD | Free

Saturday 17th & Wednesday 21st

Folding Boats, Unfolding Stories

Join artist Toshiko Kurata for a family workshop inspired by the intricate origami featured in Rahima Gambo’s exhibition. Perfect for all ages and creativity levels! 

Saturday 17 August | 10am–1pm

Neighbourhood Breakfast & Exhibition Tour

Enjoy a cultured morning with coffee, tea, and pastries, followed by a relaxed and conversational tour of their current exhibitions and a chance to meet your neighbours.

Wednesday 21 August | 8:30–10:30am

Explore other upcoming events at Gasworks here!

Various | Gasworks, 155 Vauxhall Street, SE11 5RH| Free

Monday 5th – November 2024

Family Offer from Park Plaza

Park Plaza London Riverbank has partnered with Merlin Entertainments to offer an exciting new package for visitors to the hotel and Vauxhall area. This package provides up to 30% off hotel rates and discounted tickets to popular attractions like the London Eye, Shrek’s Adventure, and SeaLife London Aquarium. Available until November 17th, it’s perfect for summer escapes, offering excellent value and a prime location. The hotel boasts great family-friendly amenities, including an indoor swimming pool and rooms with stunning views of the capital. 

Various |Park Plaza London Riverbank, 18 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TJ | Contact for pricing

Saturday 24th 

Guided Tour: Vauxhall’s Steampunk Connections

Journey back through time with David Turnbull, Lambeth Tour Guide and author of steampunk adventure The Dragon Breath Chronicles, to Vauxhall’s Victorian and industrial past. This guided walk will explore how authors of Victorian era scientific romance (the forerunner of science fiction) imagined the fantastical realms and dystopian nightmares of a steam-driven future and how modern-day steampunk authors have set about reimagining the Victorian era and its age of invention, innovation, and adventure.

1pm-2.30pm | Vauxhall London SW8 2LN | £10

Friday 23 to Monday 26th 

August Bank Holiday Round-up

It’s the best weekend in London’s clubbing calendar, and here in Vauxhall, we have an unforgettable experience at some of the capital’s top nightclubs. Find out more in our guide here.