What To See, Do And Experience In June

From major exhibitions to Michelin-starred pop-ups, Wimbledon season celebrations, and city-wide food festivals, here’s what to see and do in London this month.

See an exhibition: British brand Connolly is hosting the motoring photography exhibition, Exactly What I See by Jon Nicholson until the 12th of July, on view at its Clifford Street store. Here, there are 25 images from F1 and Banger racing, showcasing the community and thrill that drive both professional and grassroots motorsport. “I need to find it; I need to see it and I need to share it. The only way for me is to photograph it and show people exactly what I see in a very simple, but in a uniquely captivating way,” says Jon Nicholson.

With over 40 years of experience, Nicholson has photographed key figures in racing including Damon Hill, Eddie Jordan and Jackie Stewart, with exclusive access to teams like Ferrari, McLaren and Williams.

Address: Connolly, 4 Clifford St, London, W1S 2LG

Watch a film: The hotly tipped F1: The Movie is out this month, and calls to all those who love speed and dmmer

Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures present F1: The Movie, a Monolith Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer, Plan B Entertainment, and Dawn Apollo Films production. The film will be released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, hitting cinemas and IMAX internationally from the 25th of June, and in the US from th2 of June 2025.

View some art: The annual city-wide event celebrating contemporary art, London Gallery Weekend is back this weekend, and to mark the occasion Hauser & Wirth will be presenting Michaela Yearwood-Dan. No Time for Despair, the artist’s debut exhibition with the gallery, presenting new paintings, ceramic sculptures and benches alongside a ew sound piece made in collaboration with composer Alex Gruz. There will also be Figure + Ground. Selected Film and Video Works on show — an exhibition of single-screen film and video works. Featuring 19 artists from the gallery’s roster, the North Gallery will be transformed into a screening room for the first time.

Address: Across London

Visit the Serpentine’s new pavilion: Continuing with the art theme, this month also sees the highly anticipated opening of Bangladeshi architect, Marina Tabassum’s Serpentine Pavilion, entitled, A Capsule in Time — which also marks the 25th year of the Serpentine Pavilion commission. Inspired by Bengali wedding tents and incorporating four sculptural capsules, this pavilion looks at themes of impermanence, light, and connection.

Expect a translucent facade as well as kinetic elements, that results in shifting interplay of shadow and form. To celebrate the milestone, as always, there will be a glitzy summer soiree attended by cultural and creative figures, celebrating the pavilion’s role for fostering architecture, innovation, and community, and this year it’ll be hosted by Cate Blanchett.

Bettina Korek, Chief Executive, and Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director, says of this year’s pavillion, “A Capsule in Time will honour connections with the Earth and celebrate the spirit of community. Built around a mature tree at the centre of the structure, Tabassum’s design will bring the park inside the Pavilion. Its kinetic dimension will also harken back to the levitating element of Rem Koolhaas & Cecil Balmond with Arup’s Serpentine Pavilion 2006.

Address: Serpentine South Gallery, Kensington Gardens, London, W2 3XA

Take part in the London Restaurant Festival: Running until the 30th of June, The London Restaurant Festival, in partnership with American Express, celebrates the diverse gastronomy found int he capital. Now in its 17th year, the festival features over 45 events, from chef-hosted dinners to restaurant tours and new for 2025, ‘Mexican Moments’ highlights top Mexican restaurants, from Los Mochis in Notting Hill to Madera at Treehouse London.

Plus, there are exclusive events for American Express Centurion and Platinum Cardmembers, such as fine dining collaborations with chefs like Sally Abé and Phil Howard, and private events at the BAFTA headquarters in St James’s.

Address: Across London

Check out some design innovations: Starting tomorrow and running until the end of the month, the London Design Biennale at Somerset House will be showcasing innovative design installations from around the world under the theme ‘Surface Reflections.’ Curated by Artistic Director Dr. Samuel Ross MBE, will will bring together more than 40 pavilions exploring how internal experiences and external influences design.

Address: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA

Book in for Dorian’s caviar chef collab: Chef Max Coen will host his first-ever four-hands event at Dorian on the 8th of June, teaming up with two-Michelin-starred Gareth Ward of Ynyshir, the collaboration is also in partnership with N25 Caviar, founded by Hermes Gehnen. There are only a few tickets left, so book asap.

Address: Dorian, 105, 107 Talbot Rd, London, W11 2AT

Enjoy an evening at the opera: Now on, and until the 10th of June, the Royal Opera House is staging Gounod’s gothic production of Faust. Set in 19th-century Paris with grand sets, cabaret scenes, and atmospheric visuals, the story follows an old scholar who sells his soul to the devil for youth and love, leading to tragedy.

Address: Royal Ballet and Opera, Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD

Sip on a martini: For those looking for an ideal excuse, the 19th of June marks Martini Day, an ideal time to toast the day. Go-to’s include the infamous Dukes Bar, along with Le Magritte Bar at The Beaumont Hotel, The Connaught Bar, The London EDITION Lobby Bar, and Satan’s Whiskers if you’re east.

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Watch a polo match: For those who want to venture out slightly for a fun day out, Guards Polo Club, Windsor is hosting the Cartier Queen’s Cup Final on the 15th of June. It’s one of the most prestigious events in British polo, drawing royalty, and international crowds to backdrop of the British countryside.

Address: Guards Polo Club, Smiths Lawn, Windsor, Egham, TW20 0HP

Stop by the From Montauk to Mayfair summer terrace: Dovetale and Casamigos will be launching their hotly anticipated summer terrace, and this year it’s themed Montauk to Mayfair, complete with ‘build your own’ frozen Margaritas, canapes such as lobster rolls, and all to live music.

Address: Dovetale, 1 Dover Yard, London, W1J 8NE

Slow down and unwind: Treat yourself to a 90-minute collagen-powered facia, where the experts at Yatra Spa incorporate an intensive stem cell mask and lifting massage to hydrate and restore radiance in time for the social season.

Address: Montcalm Mayfair, Autograph Collection, 2 Wallenberg Pl, London, W1H 7TN

Mark English Wine Week: Running from the 14th to the 22nd of June is English Wine Week, and to celebrate Berry Bros. & Rudd is hosting a special tasting at their historic St James’s shop, pairing English wine with British goat’s cheeses, with producers including Hambledon, Nyetimber, Gusbourne and Danbury Ridge.

Talking of Nyetimeber, stop by their har and retail space at Brityard if you need a refreshment mid shopping spree, conveniently located on on Regent Street, or visit the new the terrace at J Sheekey in Covent Garden.

Address: Across London

Savour London: The five-day food festival, Taste of London returns to Regent’s Park from from the 18th to the 22nd of June. Here, there will be leading chefs from Big Zuu to Tom Cenci, along with over 150 dishes, live cooking demos, and a lineup of artisan producers.

Address: Ulster Terrace, London, NW1 4LL

Celebrate the King’s official birthday: Trooping the Color at Horse Guards Parade, the grand military parade that brings together hundreds of officers, horses, and musicians will join on the 14th of June to mark the King’s official birthday — a tradition since 1748.

Address: Whitehall, London, SW1A 2AX

Go to a gig in Hyde Park: American Express presents BST Hyde Park kicks off this month with Olivia Rodrigo, followed by Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, All Things Orchestral performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Stevie Wonder and closing with Jeff Lynne’s ELO. American Express is the headline sponsor of BST Hyde Park, and if you’re a cardmember there are perks such as early ticket access, lounge entry, and discounts on site.

Address: BST Hyde Park, Parade Ground on the East side of Hyde Park, W2 2UH

Take part in a wellness workshop: Rosie Underwood is hosting an intimate wellness workshop designed to help women tune into their bodies and find balance.

Address: Inhabit Southwark Street, 25-27 Southwick St, Tyburnia, London W2 1JQ

Head to centre court: It’s June and that means it’s time for world-class tennis at Wimbledon. The Championships return at the end of the month, bringing the best in the game to the beloved grass courts of the All England Club. Enjoy thrilling matches, strawberries and cream, Lanson fizz, fashionable outfits, celebrity spotting, and the all-round fun atmosphere that the tournament brings.

Address: The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5AE

Indulge in Champagne Lanson experiences: This Champagne is kicking off the summer season in style, as you’d expect from a long-standing official sponsor of Wimbledon. Not only is the House launching a fizz terrace at 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen on Oxford Street, on the other side of town, at The Leopard Room at The Rubens at the Palace, expect a delectable pop-up.

Once again, Lanson has teamed up with pastry chef Paula Stakelum for a limited-time, from the 30th of June to the 13th of July on the “Sweet Serve” experience, which offers tennis-themed treats, including the Tennis Court Pistachio Cake — all served with a glass of Lanson’s Le Rosé Création 67 of course.

Address: The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, SW1W 0PS

Chill out: If the partying has got too much, kick back at The Londoner and enjoy its new Summer Ritual Package that includes access to the spa, a ritual treatment and a glass of fizz. Add on treatments such as a Omorovicza facial or a full body massage to completely unwind.

Address: The Londoner 38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX

Get into the spirit of picnic week: Ending the month is National Picnic Week and there’s a whole host of luxury hotels across the city offering picnic experiences, including The Athenaeum, or stop by at Fortnum & Mason and pick up your own hamper.

Address: Across London