1 CANNIZARO PARK FESTIVAL

This year’s festivities kick off with a gig by comic Jimmy Carr (Fri), plus a packed programme of comedy, jazz, theatre, opera, music and family shows.
Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon Village, SW19 (www.cannizaroparkfestival.co.uk 0870 0602512), from Fri, until Jul 27

2 ISLAMEXPO

Exploring Islamic culture, history, innovation and civilisation through a range of lectures, seminars, films and family activities.
Olympia, Hammersmith Road, W14 (www.islamexpo.com 0871 2307138), from Fri, until Jul 14

3 LONDON LITERATURE FESTIVAL

Guests include Tony Benn, Julian Clary, Wendy Cope, Antony Gormley, George Monbiot, Mark E. Smith and more.
Southbank Centre, SE1 (www.londonlitfest.com 0871 6632500), until Jul 19

4 PRIDE LONDON PARADE

The UK’s largest gay and lesbian festival returns, with a “Fairytales, Myths and Legends” theme for the parade (assemble in Baker Street, W1 from 11am).
Various venues, Central London (www.pridelondon.org), Sat

5 WATCH THIS SPACE

The National Theatre’s summer outdoor entertainment festival returns, featuring more than 200 free riverside events.
Theatre Square, National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 (www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/wts 020-7452 3400), until Sept 28

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