All weekend
A range of artworks go on display at an open-air fair in Brixton. Image: Urban Art
IDLER FESTIVAL: A genuine Archbishop; authors Irvine Welsh, Jojo Moyes and Charlie Higson; and Bake Off legend Prue Leith are among the speakers at this year's Idler Festival, at Fenton House in Hampstead. Festival goers are invited to do "as much or as little as they please" in a laid-back environment — but with a chance to hear from those big names, it's worth packing in as much in as you can. 10-12 July 2026
TEST CRICKET: England play India in the first ever Women's Rothesay Test match, taking place at Lord's. Exactly 50 years since Rachael Heyhoe Flint first led out an England Women's team at the ground, Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead out her England side, with two of the biggest international teams in the sport going head-to-head. 10-13 July 2026
URBAN ART: Urban Art returns to Josephine Avenue in Brixton with over 120 exhibitors showing painting, printmaking, photography and mixed media, from both established and novice artists. Visit the open-air fair to buy directly from makers and refuel at food stalls from Trinijam, Caffé Papavero, Gwyneth Johnson and Fish Tale. 11-12 July 2026
