6 Summer Events

1taKe in a fashion show the V&a’s Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition traces the history of one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers. from £20, until 14 July; vam.ac.uk

2go to an open-air gig

Hyde Park plays host to some massive concerts as part of this year’s barclaycard british summer time, including bob Dylan and Neil young on friday 12 July, and Robbie williams on sunday 14 July; bst-hydepark.com

3experienCe Immersive art

Get your modern art credentials up to date at tate Modern’s olafur Eliasson exhibition of captivating installations. from £17, 11 July-5 January; tate.org.uk

4BooK a history tour Join fortnum & Mason’s official archivist and historian on a 90-minute private tour of one of the world’s most beautiful grocery stores, stopping off to taste samples and rounding off with a cup of fortnum’s famous tea – what else? £40; fortnumandmason.com

5visit the taste of London food Festival

Celebrate the capital’s culinary scene in beautiful Regent’s Park. from £13, 19-23 June; london.tastefestivals.com

6CatCh one of the

Capital’s Key art events the Royal academy’s summer Exhibition is the world’s largest open submission art show, featuring works from leading and new artists. 10 June12 august; royalacademy.org.uk w&h