Things to Do in London: Hockney's iPad Art, Country Music at the O2, and Spring Surprises

Welcome to Things to Do in London, listeners! I'm Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut with a soft spot for the world's weirdest games, and today, Thursday, March 12, 2026, London's buzzing with that crisp spring energy—mild skies around 10°C, perfect for dashing between quirky happenings as cherry blossoms tease their debut. Kick off with the free David Hockney exhibition opening at Serpentine North Gallery in Hyde Park—his iPad masterpieces like the epic 90-metre Normandie frieze scream artistic adventure, free all day. Culture vultures, catch the final day of The London Book Fair at Olympia, where authors like Kazuo Ishiguro protest AI with a hilarious 'DON'T STEAL THIS BOOK'. Families, hop on free heritage bus rides tomorrow from the London Bus Museum, cruising the 38 route in 1930s-80s classics from Victoria to Hackney. Music lovers, gear up for Country to Country at The O2 starting tomorrow with Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn—yeehaw vibes incoming. Night owls, snag tickets for The Devil Wears Prada concert at Dominion Theatre tonight at 7:30pm, or groove to the Jazz, Soul, Funk Collective's free Tonic session. Local buzz: Mayor's pushing for Tube strike peace talks, so check TfL apps for smooth rides. Peckham Palais nightclub just reopened after 15 years—fresh spot for late-night antics. Crystal Palace National Sports Centre's getting a revamp, boosting those offbeat athletic dreams. Must-dos today: Stroll Hyde Park for Hockney's light-cycles and spring market prep, then hit King's Cross for lingering free fro-yo vibes from Tesco's Fro-Mobile. Hidden gem: IMT Gallery's free 'The House' exhibit—surreal art that'll twist your brain like a ferret racing derby. Local tip: Londoners swear by the Elizabeth Line for dodging crowds—zip from Paddington to the O2 in 20 minutes like a pro. Tomorrow, free jazz jams at Southbank and vintage flea markets await—tune in for the full scoop! Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.