Skiddle Selects: Soul Town, Palma Open-Air Party & More

This weekend marks the start of September as the summer begins to wind down. There's still plenty going on in London though and we've hand-picked a wide selection of events for you to enjoy this weekend. There are family-friendly events as well as unmissable dance floors over at FOLD and Ministry of Sound. Take a look below for the best events in London this weekend. 

 

Soul Town Festival

When: Saturday 31st August - Sunday 1st September

Where: Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham

Fancy seeing some of funk and soul's greatest names this weekend? Some true legends are heading to London including The Four Tops, Tavares and the Earth, Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay. It'll be a weekend of good vibes and classic anthems everywhere you look. 

 

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Backto95 Day Party

When: Saturday 31st August

Where: Ministry of Sound, London

Backto95 is exactly what it says on the tin, transporting you all the way back to the mid-90s. A nostalgic day party, it will be their first of the summer and they've brought an excellent lineup to boot. Expect thrilling sets throughout the day from Wookie, Scott Garcia, DJ Spoony and more. 

 

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Apex 5/Live Rap Battles

When: Saturday 31st August

Where: Amersham Arms, London

If rap is your kind of thing then you can see some talents go head-to-head at the Amersham Arms this weekend. The headline battle sees Bizzo Bond and Gemin1 face off for the UK title, you can be in the crowd to give your appreciation for who you think should take the title home. 

 

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Magic of Thailand Festival in London

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When: Saturday 31st August - Sunday 1st September

Where: Ealing Common, Uxbridge Road, London

Across two days, there will be a celebration of Thailand and its culture over in Ealing Common. Come for the delicious Thai food stalls and stay for the wide range of entertainment on offer including Muay Thai boxing, traditional music and a beer garden where you can soak up the sun. 

 

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FOLD Presents Anabel Arroyo B2B Alba Heidara - All Night Long

When: Saturday 31st August

Where: FOLD, London

This event has been a long time coming. Having first played together at Fold in 2019, Anabel Arroyo and Alba Heidari have become key residents of FOLD. Now, they will be going b2b this weekend during an extended set which will see the pair link up once again for a fiery set of bangers. 

 

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Velociraptors Live

When: Sunday 1st September

Where: The Exchange, Twickenham

This is one for the whole family to enjoy. Teach Rex will be at The Exchange to teach you all about the lives of dinosaurs, with the chance to get up and close with lifelike animatronics. This will be an incredible experience that will naturally pique the interest of your young ones. 

 

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Palma Presents: The Wild, Wild Birthday 

When: Saturday 31st August

Where: BLOQS, London

Some house and disco all day long sounds like the right kind of vibe for this weekend. That'll be the plan for the Palma open-air day party, as you let loose for a little while. They are also encouraging cowboy hats, so dust off your nicest one.

 

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To keep up with our picks for the best events in London each week, check in with our London Raves Inspire Me page. 

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.