entertainment

The gig-goers guide to scoring concert tickets

The gig-goers guide to scoring concert tickets

Here at The First Pint, we know that amazing sensation of crossing the venue gates with a cheap ticket in your hand. That’s why we’ve approached both experienced music journalists and shameless scalpers to give you the essential handbook for gig-goers.

An English Christmas explained

An English Christmas explained

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… and what better way to enjoy the holidays but the English way? The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell explains the peculiarities and delicacies of celebrating Christmas in the British Isles.

The Insider – London (un)covered: 29 Nov – 5 Dec

The Insider – London (un)covered: 29 Nov – 5 Dec

This week, The Insider is sampling premium beer at The First Pint’s Scandinavian Night and lunching at a drug exhibition. Check out the weekly Insider schedule for cool things to do in London.

Preview: Czech Film Festival in London 11-26 November

Preview: Czech Film Festival in London 11-26 November

Feel like exploring new contemporary cinema? The 14th edition of the Czech Film Festival is kicking off tomorrow Thursday 11 November in London…

I ♥ East London – The First Pint readers get more love for less

I ♥ East London – <em>The First Pint</em> readers get more love for less

You don’t have to own a fixie bike for this: I ♥ East London is for everyone with a passion for East London Music, and what’s more: First Pint readers get cheap tickets!

Preview: Diwali in Trafalgar Square

Preview: Diwali in Trafalgar Square

Floating lights and free sarees – it’s time for the annual Diwali festival in Trafalgar Square.

La Soiree: An evening of contortion, cabaret and comedy

La Soiree: An evening of contortion, cabaret and comedy

Behind the National Theatre in the South Bank Big Top, a circus is brewing. Check out the madcap acrobatic exhibition that is La Soirée.