Critics' Best Classical Events of 2025 Revealed
From Mark-Anthony Turnage's powerful Festen at the Royal Opera House to spellbinding Wagner and blistering Shostakovich, discover the UK's standout classical music performances of 2025.
From Mark-Anthony Turnage's powerful Festen at the Royal Opera House to spellbinding Wagner and blistering Shostakovich, discover the UK's standout classical music performances of 2025.
King Charles III opened the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden, London, and poured a 'perfect pint', marking a public appearance as his cancer treatment scales back. Read the full story.
King Charles tried his hand as a barman, pulling a 'perfect' pint of Guinness at the launch of a new London brewery. He watched as 'Merry Christmas' was printed on the foam. Read the full story.
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko delivers a vocal masterclass in Puccini's Turandot at the Royal Opera House, lifting Andrei Serban's classic 1984 staging to new heights. Read our review.
Discover how to build a simple, low-maintenance garden sanctuary for year-round stress relief. Expert tips from Jessica Damiano on plants, soundscapes, and daily rituals for your personal retreat.
An exclusive photo essay captures the intense preparation for the Royal Opera's new Turandot. Discover the craftsmanship and dedication behind Puccini's epic.
Beer historian reveals Guinness's dark beer style originated in 18th century London. As a new Covent Garden brewery opens, discover the English origins of Ireland's most famous export.
The Royal Opera House commissions new mohair velour stage curtains featuring King Charles's cipher. A symbol of royal patronage, they will be unveiled in May 2025. Discover the artistry behind this renewal.
Louise Thompson opens up about her severe birth trauma and launches a petition for better maternity care. Discover her story and how you can support the cause.
English National Opera's revival of Handel's Partenope delivers an edgy, surrealist production. Nardus Williams stars in this mix of sex and warfare. On until 6 December.
Kimberley Garner turned heads at the exclusive Harry's Covent Garden launch party. Get all the details on the celebrity fashion and the new venue opening in November 2025.
American fashion giant Gap makes a surprise comeback to the British high street with a new flagship in Covent Garden. Two more London stores to open by December. Discover the revival.
Discover a humane, long-term solution to stop cats using your garden as a toilet. A gardening expert reveals her simple wire mesh method that really works.
A food critic reviews three celebrity chef restaurants - Jamie Oliver, James Martin and Gordon Ramsay - and finds one is clearly superior. Discover the winner and why.
Isabella Gellis's eccentric folk horror opera The Devil's Den, featuring morris dancing and a sinister rabbit, receives its first full staging at Leeds's Howard Assembly Room. A unique blend of British folklore and modern mystery.
Garden expert David Denyer explains why a perfectly tidy garden harms wildlife. Discover how to prepare your garden for winter while protecting hedgehogs, bees, and birds.
Garden shed expert Sam Jenkinson reveals four essential steps to protect your tools from rust and damage this winter. Learn how to clean, store, and organise to save money.
Stephen Fry and Celia Imrie from Celebrity Traitors had a surprise reunion while switching on Covent Garden's famous Christmas lights. The event featured performances and supported theatre charity Acting For Others.
Tickets are on sale for the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London's Covent Garden. Experience tours, tastings, and restaurants from December. Book now!
The Royal Opera House's stunning new production of Leoš Janáček's 'The Makropulos Case' features a career-defining performance by Ausrine Stundyte, breathing new life into this century-old meditation on immortality and human desire.
A captivating double bill of forgotten operatic treasures - Ethel Smyths' 'Der Wald' and Ottorino Respighi's 'Lucrezia' - receives triumphant revival in London's Barbican Centre, showcasing extraordinary vocal performances and musical brilliance.
Jake Heggie's powerful opera 'Dead Man Walking' returns to London with Christine Rice delivering a career-defining performance in this emotionally charged production at the London Coliseum.
Glyndebourne Festival Opera unveils Mark-Anthony Turnage's powerful new opera adaptation of E. Nesbit's classic novel, receiving standing ovations and critical acclaim for its emotional depth and musical brilliance.
Discover how to create the perfect Bonfire Night celebration in your own garden with fire pits, fairy lights and warming treats. Our guide shows you how to host a memorable, family-friendly gathering.
Angel Blue withdraws from San Sebastián performance following costume controversy, sparking debate about artistic responsibility and cultural sensitivity in opera.
Diageo launches Guinness at Old Brewer's Yard, a revolutionary brewing hub and visitor experience in central London featuring exclusive beers and immersive tours.
Discover Guinness's stunning new Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden, featuring exclusive beers, immersive experiences, and the perfect pint poured by experts in the heart of London.
Mark-Anthony Turnage transforms E. Nesbit's beloved classic into a compelling new opera exploring childhood resilience and social justice, premiering at Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
Discover the ultimate Guinness experience in London's Covent Garden - a multi-storey temple to Ireland's famous stout featuring immersive bars, tasting rooms, and exclusive merchandise.
A 57-year-old man was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a falling brick from a building in Westminster's popular tourist district, sparking urgent safety concerns.