Ways to celebrate the August Bank holiday
August bank holiday is upon us and everybody can breathe a sigh of relief. The scorching summer temperatures have been turned down a notch to perfect, and is set to continue, Carnival is back, for the first time in two years, and August bank holiday weekend feels somewhat…normal?
This is the last official holiday of the summer, and it’s going to be BIG! So grab your friends, put on your glad rags and seize it with both hands. If you’re not attending Carnival this year, we have rounded up some of the hottest events happening across London for you to attend.
West End Drag Brunch at The Folly
Sprinkle a little sparkle on your bank holiday with a West End Brunch at The Folly. Featuring some of the best drag queens from West End shows like Kinky Boots and Priscilla Queen of The Dessert! Sit back and enjoy dazzling performances, spectacular vocals, death drops and ample sequins, feathers and sass!
Guess will enjoy 90 minutes of bubbles and bottomless cocktails alongside an “unlimited” selection of grazing plates, including fiery slow-cooked pork ribs and smoked aubergine & mozzarella arancini.
Sunday 28th August | Tickets from £54.95 | 12pm – 3pm | Book tickets here.
Website: https://www.drakeandmorgan.co.uk/the-folly/whats-on/west-end-drag-brunch
Saint Lucian Rum Bounty hosts Notting Hill Carnival after party
To celebrate the return of the Carnival after two years, Bounty Rum will be hosting after-parties at three renowned local cocktail bars. Held at The Beachcomber Tiki Bar & House of Rhum Agricole, Trailer Happiness and Beach Blanket Babylon.
Let the festivities continue into the night whilst you enjoy rum punch and frozen cocktails, DJs and live performers! The hard part will be picking what after-party you want to join!
Saturday 27th – Monday 29th
Bombay Citron Pressé x Fashion Refresh Masterclass
Get your creative juices flowing with the Bombay Citron Pressé x Fashion Refresh Masterclass on Saturday 28th August. Give your garments a new upgrade, inspired by the refreshing and invigorating flavour of the brand’s NEW 100% naturally lemon flavoured Bombay Citron Pressé.
Root around in your wardrobe and find your best pre-loved items to upgrade, bring along items such as denim jackets, jeans, T-Shirts or tote bags. If you can’t find any pre-loved items, fear not there will be T-shirts provided by UNIQLO available to jazz up.
28th August at 2pm | Tickets can be purchased here.
Seven Dials Market’s Carnival Weekender with Reggae Roast
Seven Dials Market is celebrating the return of Carnival, promising to serve up pure carnival vibes this Bank Holiday weekend! Reggae Roast DJ’s will ensure you are entertained throughout the day and while you are there look out for a parade of feathers, masks, glitter, live calypso sounds and of course rum punch and scrumptious cocktails and food!
Live music sessions at The Nest in partnership with craft spirit, Tidal Rum
Treehouse London has partnered up with Tidal Rum to host live music sessions at rooftop bar The Nest, offering spectacular views of London’s iconic skyline. Sip on a Tidal Rum cocktail, kick back and listen to the sweet tunes of Naná Aldrin-Quaye. It’s the perfect way to unwind with friends or enjoy a romantic date with your loved one. Drink highlights include Grapefruit Spritz, Banana Fizz, Deconstructed Mai Tai and The Rocky Pineapple.
House Party In Soho at The Little Scarlet Door
The Little Scarlet Door is partying hard all weekend long with resident DJs to keep you on the dance floor all night long, expertly crafted cocktails and lots of good vibes! It’s the flat party you don’t want to miss out on (if you know, you know…)
Friday 26th – Monday 29th August | from 2pm – 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4pm – 1am on Sunday & Mondays | Reserve your table here.
