The clocks have sprung forward, the sun is finally staying out past 6pm, it’s slowly but surely getting warmer and Celebrity Big Brother is back on our screens – April is here in all its glory.
As much as we’re looking forward to watching CBB and the rumoured line-up of famous housemates, there’s just too much going on this month to stay home every evening. Catch up on ITVX it is then.
From the Sugababes’ biggest ever UK tour and a new musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby to the Women’s Six Nations and a delish collaboration between wagamama and GRIND, there’s so much to do this month…
Sugababes UK tour
8-20 April
Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin
Tickets from £40.25
In case you've been living in a rock and somehow missed it, the Sugababes - the original line-up of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy - are back and better than ever. Not only have they released an absolute banger of a comeback single called Jungle, this April will see them embarking on their biggest ever UK tour. Supported by rising popstars Rose Gray and LUNA, the almighty trio will be playing dates in Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. Remaining tickets available here.
The Great Gatsby
From Friday 11 April
The London Coliseum
Tickets from £40
A new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, The Great Gatsby, is coming to London's West End and it features a star-studded cast including High School Musical actor Corbin Bleu and Love Island winner turned theatre star Amber Davies. Fresh from its current smash-hit success on Broadway, preview performances of The Great Gatsby will begin on Friday 11 April and the show will run until Sunday 7 September. It's guaranteed to be the party of the century, so get your tickets here now.
Werq The World UK tour
Monday 14 April
The London Palladium
Tickets from £41
Every year, some of the biggest stars of RuPaul's Drag Race come to the UK for the Werq The World tour and this year is set to be the best yet. With an all star cast including series nine winner Sasha Velour, series 12 winner Jaida Essence Hall and shows legends Vanessa Vanjie and Roxxxy Andrews taking on iconic divas like Beyoncé, Rihanna and Mariah Carey, these queens are going to deliver a night of drag excellence. That's not all though, as they're being supported by Drag Race UK series six stars including Kiki Snatch, Charra Tea and Zahirah Zapanta. Tickets available here.
Guinness Women's Six Nations: England vs France
Saturday 26 April
The Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Tickets from £5
In a crunch-match in the Women’s Six Nations, England's Red Roses - the world's number one team - take on France for their colossal final matchday clash. The same fixture two years ago attracted over 58,000 fans, a world record for a women’s international rugby match, and it looks like the record will be smashed again. 2025 is set to be a huge year for the Red Roses as they look to get their hands on the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil, so now is the time to get behind them. Plus, there's set to be a huge halftime show as the Rizzle Kicks take to the stage to perform. Tickets available here.
Gals Aloud
Friday 4 April
HERE at Outernet, London
From £33.66
This is Girls Aloud as you’ve never seen them before, with five of the UK’s finest drag queens – including heat faves Cheryl and Kitty Scott-Claus – taking on one of the biggest girl groups of all time. Following smash-hit runs on the West End, the Underbelly Festival and across the UK, the Gals are back for one night only in London. Featuring all the hits of Girls Aloud, classic solo singles, awkward TV appearances, missing passports, and much more, this will be a Friday night like no other. Tickets available here.
NYX Hotel's Spring Bottomless Brunch
NYX Hotel Holborn, London
Dishes from £12.95. Upgrade to bottomless prosecco or mimosas for £20pp.
It's no secret that we love a bottomless brunch and this new offering from the NYX hotel in Holborn, London really floats our boat. Set in the stylish surroundings of the hotel's Midtown Restaurant and soundtracked by their resident DJs, NYX's brunch comprises of a selection of delectable plates including brioche French toast, spiced pulled beef tacos and golden syrup pancakes alongside free-flowing prosecco and mimosas. If that sounds like a bit of you, then you can book your brunch here.
wagamama x GRIND
Throughout April
wagamama restaurants across the UK
wagamama have joined forces with London-born coffee brand GRIND to deliver a fresh new coffee experience to guests nationwide, with wagamama’s 165 restaurants across the UK will serve GRIND’s signature blends alongside their favourite pan-Asian dishes. They’re also introducing a new selection of sweet treats nationwide – including a lemon yuzu muffin, raspberry snow cake and chocolate brownie – which all pair perfectly with coffee. wagamama’s loyalty programme soul club members can also enjoy extra perks including the toffee apple baonut and free coffee on orders over £12, available Monday to Friday from 2pm–5pm, from now until April 30th. Find your nearest wagamama here.
The Maid's Secret
Released 10 April
Throughout the UK
RRP £16.99
If you haven't read any of the Molly the Maid series then there's good news, more good news, and bad news. First up, you're in for a treat. The murder mystery books following the adventures of Molly at the Regency Grand Hotel are utterly charming but with some proper, jaw-dropping twists. And a new book is out this month, woohoo! Sadly, it's the last in the series (whhhhhy?), which just makes this one all the more precious. Molly becomes a rags-to-riches sensation in this last instalment, but her days cleaning up other people's rubbish at the hotel are far from over. Pre-order and buy The Maid's Secret on Amazon.
Rocket down the Thames
From 10 April
River Thames, London
April launch price of £54.95 adult and £49.95 child
Live your James Bond fantasy this April with a fantastic speedboat trip down the river Thames. We were lucky enough to have a seat on the maiden voyage of new ship Rocket Rebel that's twice the size of any other speedboat on London's main river. We loved our guide Max, who pointed out sites of interest as we cruised casually through the capital. Then it was time to let rip at an exhilarating 30 knots which was when our inner Daniel Craig came out to play. Although he'd probably shriek a little less than we did. Book tickets for Thames Rockets now.
Easter holiday fun at London Designer Outlet
From 5 - 21 April
Wembley, London
Free
Hop on over to Wembley this Easter where there's loads of free fun to be had for kids. Little bunnies and chicks and invited to take part in a superhero trail, a quest that will take them around the centre, with interactive elements along the way, culminating in a sweet reward. Las Iguanas and Frankie & Benny's within the outlet centre are also offering kids eat free deals. Find out what's going on at the London Designer Outlet over Easter.
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Nathan Katnoria is heat and Closer online's Senior Digital Writer. When he's not writing about the latest and greatest reality TV shows and celeb news, he can usually be found at a gig, a drag show or hunting down London's best new events.
Georgina Terry is heat and Closer's group digital editor and a roving girl about town. She loves a day out with the kids and a night out with friends, preferably involving food. She thinks reading is cool, and got Glastonbury tickets via the ballot so is pretty much counting down the days until she's frolicking in a field.