summer rocks

Summer Rocks this summer at Wembley Park, a free seasonal programme filled with music, art, fitness and family events. Over 200 hours of activity will take place from June to August, celebrating concerts at Wembley Stadium featuring Coldplay, Oasis, Lana Del Rey and more.

Wembley Park is one of the busiest destinations in London, ranking 5th across all 434 TfL stations in summer 2024. Visit www.wembleypark.com/summer-rocks for full details.

Free open-air music and art for all at Summer Rocks

Enjoy Wembley Park Sessions, showcasing top talent from Busk in London. Don’t miss Live Aid 40 on 13 July, a tribute to the 1985 concert with live music and talks.

City String Ensemble performs Lana Del Rey: The String Sessions (1 July) and Coldplay: The String Sessions (6 August), reimagining chart-topping hits outdoors.

New murals inspired by Coldplay and Oasis will transform Wembley’s Swiftie Steps. Over in Union Park, a 70-metre artwork by AlecLDN takes centre stage, while artist Laxmi Hussain leads free summer life drawing in Samovar Space.

Sport, family festivals and open-air fitness

The Wembley Park Wellness Festival lands on 20 July with free workouts, DJs and street food. Buzz Gym, MoreYoga, and El Estudio Pilates Boutique lead sessions throughout summer. The ASICS LDNX 10k race on 24 August ends with live music and celebration.

Families can head to The Big Family Bike Day on 22 June, offering quirky cycles, live music and a festive atmosphere. Every weekend, Wembley Park Farmers’ Market fills Market Square with fresh food and crafts.

Celebrating pride and blockbuster attractions

Wembley Park Pride returns on 5 July, headlined by comedian Mark Bittlestone. Around the neighbourhood, enjoy Starlight Express at Troubadour Theatre, Bubble Planet, BOXPARK, padel courts, meetspaceVR and open-air fun in Union Park.

By Fergus McCarthy

Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall. In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak. Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.