La Linea

La Linea 2026

La Linea returns to London from 21 April to 4 May 2026, transforming the city with two weeks of vibrant arts events across multiple neighbourhoods, including theatres, galleries, and parks.

Arts and Performances

Experience a diverse range of performances, from flamenco and salsa to electronic, jazz, and traditional Asian, African, and Caribbean rhythms. The festival features interactive art installations, film screenings, and street performers throughout London.

Workshops

Join interactive workshops offering opportunities to learn street dance or contribute to community murals, connecting visitors with creative forms and cultural stories.

Food and Drink

Enjoy global flavours at street-food markets and pop-up cafés, with gourmet tacos, empanadas, Mediterranean tapas, curries, and churros. Local restaurants offer special festival menus and outdoor buffets.

Family and Community

La Linea welcomes all ages with family-friendly daytime events like parades, puppet shows, and arts and crafts. Evening concerts and dance parties provide entertainment for adults, while clear signage ensures easy navigation of the festival.

London has six airports serving different areas. Heathrow (to the west) is the busiest and connects to central London via the fast Heathrow Express train (to Paddington) and the Piccadilly Tube line. Gatwick (south) also offers the Gatwick Express train to Victoria and regular trains. Stansted (northeast) and Luton (northwest) serve mostly budget airlines and have express trains to Liverpool Street and St Pancras stations. London City Airport (east) links to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Visitors from Europe often arrive on the Eurostar at St Pancras station, which is on the Underground network.

London's public transit is convenient for visitors. The Underground (Tube) has over 250 stations with frequent trains from early morning until late at night - it's often the fastest way to travel. Tourists usually pick up an Oyster card or use contactless payment for easy access and discounted fares on Tube, bus, and rail rides. Iconic red double-decker buses run virtually everywhere (24/7 on main routes), which can also be a fun way to see the city. Black taxi cabs and ride-share services (like Uber) offer door-to-door service at any hour. For short trips or good weather, London is very walkable and even has a bike-share scheme if you want to pedal between sights.

If you drive, remember that vehicles travel on the left side of the road in the UK. Central London has narrow streets and heavy traffic, and most weekday daytime driving requires a Congestion Charge payment. Parking in the city center is scarce and expensive, so many visitors park outside and take public transit in instead. Major highways like the M1, M4 and the M25 ring road connect London to other parts of the country. Fuel prices are also high, so if you drive it's wise to fill up before entering the city. Licensed taxis and private hire cars are easy to find, but be mindful of surge pricing at busy times.

For accommodations, London has options for every budget. Central areas (Covent Garden, Soho, Westminster) have many hotels and guesthouses near major attractions, although prices are higher there. More affordable accommodations are available in neighborhoods like Camden, King's Cross or Greenwich, which are well connected by Tube and train. Hostels, B&Bs and vacation rentals are plentiful, especially for budget travelers. Wherever you stay, book early: April–May is a busy season in London and the best rooms can sell out fast. Try to pick lodging near an Underground or rail station to make getting around the city easier.