The best things to do this June as a student

June in London is packed! From Pride celebrations and West End performances to secret gardens, new exhibitions, and the best food the city has to offer. Here's everything worth knowing this month 👇

June is Pride Month, following the tradition of the first Pride Marches held in America in June 1970 — and there's plenty you can do to get involved!

• Select Comedy Club - Pride Special!: Head over to Patch Twickenham on June 10 for an evening of LGBTQ+ comedy.
• London Museum Docklands: Explore Pride Month exhibitions covering queer activism in the 80s, London's early club scene, and queer sailors.
• Queer Britain: Visit a museum dedicated to LGBTQ+ history.

Looking ahead to July... Grab your ticket to join Halls Life at London’s Pride Parade on 4 July! 

📅  17 – 21 June 

Taste of London returns to Regent's Park from 17–21 June 2026, bringing together 36 restaurants, 50 chefs and 150 artisan producers for five days of food and drink. Think tasting menus, chef masterclasses and live entertainment. Explore London's dining scene in one place!

👉 Book your tickets for Taste of London.

📅  20 – 21 June

West End Live is a FREE outdoor festival bringing performances from top West End musicals to Trafalgar Square on 20–21 June 2026. Entry is first come, first served, so plan to arrive early.

👉 Find out more about West End Live.

Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern

📅 25 June 2026 –  3 January 2027

A showcase of over 130 of Kahlo's works including paintings, photographs and personal memorabilia, tracing how she went from obscure Mexican painter to global cultural phenomenon.

Sign up to Tate Collective for £5 tickets! 

👉 Find out more.

Julio Le Parc at Tate Modern

📅 11 June 2026 – 3 May 2027

This immersive exhibition celebrates the work of Julio Le Parc, featuring his interactive installations, light sculptures, and large-scale geometric paintings.

Sign up to Tate Collective for £5 tickets! 

👉 Find out more.

The Sun and The Moon at Saatchi Gallery

📅  5 June – 8 September 2026

An exhibition exploring how the Sun and Moon have inspired art, myth and culture throughout human history. Highlights include a monumental globe constructed from 400,000 solar photographs and an immersive light installation.

👉 Find out more.

📅  6 – 7 June 

During this weekend, more than 100 normally closed or hidden green spaces across London open their gates to ticket holders. 

👉 Book your ticket for London Open Gardens.