Sport
The Hundreds (Oval & Lords)
This August, The Hundred returns to London, bringing high-energy cricket, family-friendly fun, and summer vibes to the capital. With matches at iconic venues like Lord’s and The Oval, fans can expect fast-paced action, thrilling finishes, and a festival atmosphere both on and off the pitch.
Dates: August 5th – 31st 2025
Location:
- The Oval: Kennington Oval, SE11 5SS
- Lord’s Cricket Ground: St John’s Wood Rd, NW8 8QN
Distance from St Giles London:
- The Oval: 31 minutes by tube
- Lord’s Cricket Ground: 32 minutes by tube
Website: Click here for more information
Tickets: Adult tickets available here from £24
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
This August, London takes centre stage as it hosts the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. The city will come alive with fans from around the world, all gathering to celebrate the power, passion, and skill of women’s rugby at its highest level. Matches will be played at 8 hosts cities around England, including the opening match in Sunderland and the final at Twickenham in London. Whether you’re a lifelong rugby fan or a first-time spectator, this is a summer event not to be missed.
Dates: August 22nd – September 27th 2025
Location: Third Place and Final played at Twickenham Stadium, London
Distance from St Giles London: 57 minutes by tube and railway
Website: Click here for more information
Tickets: Tickets here starting at £10
Music
Black Pink
Get ready BLINKs, Blackpink is bringing their Deadline World Tour to Wembley Stadium for the first time! This weekend is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration for K‑pop’s global queens!
Dates: August 15th – 16th 2025
Location: Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS
Distance from St Giles London: 50 minutes by tube and railwaycc
Website: Click here for more information
Tickets: Tickets starting here from £75
Coldplay
Get ready for Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour as they light up Wembley Stadium in London this August 2025! With an epic run of 10 nights Coldplay will bring their signature mix of soaring anthems and amazing visuals for an unforgettable London stadium event!
Dates: August 22nd – September 8th 2025
Location: Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS
Distance from St. Giles London: 50 minutes by tube and railway
Website: Click here for more information
Tickets: Limited resale tickets are available here
Festivals
ALL POINTS EAST
10 days, 5 headlines shows and infinite memories to be made. All Points East returns to Victoria Park this August! From the soulful Cleo Sol to heavy hitters Chase and Status plus free “In the neighbourhood” activities for the local community, this is a jam-packed festival is for everyone!
Headliners: Cleo Sol, Chase and Status, Barry can’t swim, Raye, The Maccabees
Date: 15th – 24th August 2025
Location: Victoria Park, E3 5TB
Distance From St Giles London: Approximately 4.5 miles, 35 minutes by tube
Website: Click here for more information
Tickets: Tickets available here starting at £91.25
JAZZ CAFÉ FESTIVAL
Jazz Café Festival takes place at Burgess Park this summer! Expect a stellar line up from Masego to Westside Gunn, uplifting rhythms, and emerging talents across intimate stages. Mark your calendars for a soulful celebration under the summer sky!
Headliners: Masego, Elmiene, Nooriyah, Westside Gunn
Date: Sun 3rd August
Location: Burgess Park, SE5 0RJ
Distance From St Giles London: Approximately 3.3 miles, 40 minutes by bus
Website: Click here for more information
Tickets: Tickets available here starting at £71.50
BOILER ROOM FESTIVAL
Get ready to dive into the energy of London’s Boiler Room Festival this August! Expect cutting-edge DJs playing genre defying sets that blur boundaries between electronic, house, techno, and more. It is the ultimate destination for music lovers!
Headliners: DJ Mustard, DJ EZ, The Alchemist, Crazy Cousins, Kahani vs Kunal & more
Location: Burgess Park, SE5 0RJ
Date: 1st – 2nd August 2025
Distance From St Giles London: Approximately 3.3 miles, 40 minutes by bus
Website: Click here for more information
Tickets: Join the waitlist here for tickets starting at £65.00
August offers something for every type of traveller. Make St. Giles London your home base this summer and enjoy convenient access to all the action across the capital. Book your stay early and experience London at its vibrant, unforgettable best.
