London Gin Festival

Big London Venues Convention Docklands and Tower Hill Local London Tobacco Dock

A celebration of all things Gin!

 

This is the 4th Annual London Gin Festival and the biggest Gin Festival in the UK ever!

Described in Timeout as one of the “Top 10 things to do in 2016” they return to the magnificent Tobacco Dock and will be there with more than 100 gins, (including many new exclusives gins), new brands, cocktails and masterclasses from industry experts!

The Tobacco Dock is based in Shadwell, East London, about three stops from Park Villa. Who doesn’t like gin? Join them from the 25th till the 27th of August!

THIS EVENT IS A STRICTLY FOR OVER 18 YEARS OLD.

London Aquathlon

Big London Venues Bow and Stratford Local London Olympic Park Sporting Event

Sweat at The London Aquathlon !

 

Within the confines of London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. A 400m swim + 5km run in a phenomenal London location, avoiding all road crossings.

Swimming in the London Aquatics Centre and running around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. All runners will be welcome. Goody bags & medals for everyone. First 5 male and females receive 2 tickets to Arcelor Mital Orbit.

The Olympic Park is only one stop from Mile End in the central line. Plus you can also visit Westfield in Stratford, which is near by. The Race will be on the 19th of August, save some energy for the date at Park Villa!

Foo Fighters Concert

Big London Venues Concert Docklands and Tower Hill O2 Arena

Foo Fighters’ll Set Fire To The O2 Arena!

 

Following their triumphant headline set at Glastonbury, Foo Fighters are set to play a special event celebrating The O2’s 10th Birthday, September 19th. Head to the band’s social channels to see the video announcement HERE.

Save the date of the 19th September because the world’s biggest and best rock band is heading to East London!

With Mile End and Park Villa are only few stops away from The O2 Arena so why not stay over-night with us? We will talk about rock all night long!

Citadel Festival

Big London Venues Festival Shoreditch & Hackney Victoria Park

The Ultimate Summer Sunday

 

Citadel is an exciting indie festival set in the green expanses of London’s Victoria Park just 5 minutes away from Park Villa. As well as welcoming popular artists from across the world, it is packed with comedy, theatre, debates, food stalls and more, creating the ideal Sunday refuge on the Sunday 16th July.

With a lively and welcoming ethos, it is the perfect festival retreat for both music fans and families, celebrating the occasion under the capital’s sunshine. So save the date cause that Sunday promises to be epic and at Park Villa we look forward to listen to your epic festival stories!

 

Hyper Japan

Big London Venues Docklands and Tower Hill Interactive Event Local London Tobacco Dock

J-Culture

 

On the weekend of the 14-16 July 2017 HYPER JAPAN Festival will be your first one-stop experience for all Japanese’s things this summer.

Take in the festival atmosphere with family and friends at the Tobacco Dock, and share your passion for whichever is your favourite facet of J-culture! Enjoy the latest videogames, anime or manga, the best of everything kawaii as well as entertainment like live stage performances of the hottest J-Pop music and more.

Savour food and drink from sushi and sake to snacks and sweets, before soaking up some traditional Japanese culture such as hand-crafts and martial arts, even learning some Japanese language, or even getting travel advice about a trip to Japan of your very own!

At Park Villa we have a wall of fame with photos of our guests in their best costume ! What are you gonna wear that year, do you need advices? Just pop in by Park Villa (few stops away from The Tobacco Dock) to get ready for a crazy two days in a Japanese world!

London Rat Race

Big London Venues Docklands and Tower Hill ExCel Centre Local London Sporting Event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgiKqsdcLDE
Get ready to swim at London Rat Race!

 

The London Rat Race have joined forces with Children with Cancer UK to bring you the capital’s most fun packed 10km. Round up your mates and get ready to swim, crawl, jump, slide and laugh your way around the wettest obstacle race in the UK.

Be one of the 1000’s of #RatRacers who tackle over 35 obstacles including a 50ft water slide, giant inflatables and the biggest water jump in any UK race. Plus help raise money for Children with Cancer UK at the same time. This is a totally unique challenge in London’s Docklands achievable by anyone with a sense of adventure and a sense of humour! Join them on the 12th of August!

This event really seems like fun and is based inside the ExCeL exhibition centre in the heart of Docklands, East London, not far from Park Villa.

Upload London

Big London Venues Bow and Stratford ExCel Centre Interactive Event Local London

The UK’s most exciting new influencer event!

 

Curated by KSI, Vikkstar, Zerkaa, Tobjizzle and Miniminter, Upload 2017 will bring together some of the biggest influencers from across the Globe. Guests include The Sidemen, ComedyShortsGamer, JMX, Burnt Chip, Callux, Calfreezy, Rebel FC, Joe Weller plus many more!

This years event is more than twice the size of 2016’s show, with 3 live stages, exhibition, retro zone, meet & greet area’s, tournaments, competitions and merchandise from your YouTubers.

This year will be as well at the Tobacco Dock, in Shadwell. Just three stops from Park Villa, stay with us! Who else is joining me on the 9th and 10th of September? I’m going straight to the retro zone! (Opening times / Sat 10:00 – 18:00 / Sun 10:00 – 18:00)

Summer In the City!

Big London Venues Docklands and Tower Hill ExCel Centre Festival

Have a look inside the YouTube community

 

London is hosting the UK’s largest YouTube and online video festival: Summer in the City

Learn from the experts, meet the stars, get the latest merchandise and have a blast with friends!

The event is 4th-6th August, at ExCel Centre, super-close to us at Park Villa! So why not stay with us at the award-winning Park Villa, save a bundle on hotel fees and take the short commute to ExCel when you are ready?

 

Percolate Festival

Bow and Stratford Festival

Open-Air Party At Three Mills Island

 

Percolate is hosting a open-air party at Three Mills Island in Stratford.

DJ Koze, Sonja Moonear, Scuba, Objekt, Moxie, Saoirse  and Percolate residents Krywald & Farrer have all been confirmed for the event, which is happening across two stages on Saturday, July 29th, from 1 PM though 11 PM. More acts, including a three-way back-to-back DJ set, will be announced on May 22nd.

Three Mills Island is surrounded by the River Lea and Prescotte Channel. “This is not a music festival, it is a truly stripped-back affair,” says Percolate, who are promising “high-end sound, a beautiful industrial backdrop and an efficient queuing system.”

Having a last drink at Park Villa with other guest you will meet in here is The Plan for the perfect summer night.

Céline Dion Concert

Big London Venues Concert Docklands and Tower Hill Local London O2 Arena

Céline Is More Than A Legend She Is Cool!

 

Legendary music icon Céline Dion is heading to The O2 Arena and will perform on the Sat 29 July as part of her Live 2017 tour. Perfect plan for a nostalgic cheesy Saturday night! What about to consider ending the evening at Park Villa with a nice crew instead of being by yourself in a big unfriendly Hotel?

Did you know that Drake told Céline he was planning to get a tattoo of her on his ribcage?