What's On in London Today
Portobello Road Market
market · market
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 08:00 – 19:00
Portobello Road Market
Free entry
World-famous street market offering vintage fashion, antiques, handmade crafts, and food. Explore, bargain hunt and people watch. Open Monday-Sunday 8am-7pm
More info: https://visitportobello.com/
Bloomsbury Lunch Farmers' Market
market · market
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 09:00 – 14:00
Woburn Square behind SOAS, WC1H 0AA.
Free entry
Lunch market with local, sustainable food. Dosas to doughnuts, pizza to pasta. Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-2pm.
More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/bloomsbury/
Camden Passage Market
market · market
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Camden Passage
Free entry
Outdoor market with antique, vintage and collectable finds. Open Wednesday & Saturday, 9am-6pm.
More info: https://www.camdenpassageislington.co.uk/markets/camden-passage-market.html
From Ashes to Blossoms: 80 Years After Hiroshima
exhibition · exhibition, history, photography
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Japanese Gallery, 23 Camden Passage, Angel, N1 8EA
Free entry
A moving free exhibition at Japanese Gallery in Angel marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Original press photographs, military documents, personal testimonies, and survivor artworks.
More info: https://ezenfoundation.org/pages/hiroshima-exhibition
Recurring: daily until 16 July 2026
Wes Anderson: The Archives
museum · museum, design, film, cinema
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High Street, W8 6AG
Step inside Wes Anderson's world. 700+ original props, sets & secrets at the Design Museum, London.
More info: https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/wes-anderson
Borough Market
market · market, food
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Borough Market, London Bridge
Free entry
Explore one of London's most storied food markets with over a millennium of history. Iconic atmospheric market featuring street food, produce, and specialist traders. Open six days a week.
More info: https://boroughmarket.org.uk/visit-us/
David Hockney
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, family
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Serpentine North Gallery , Serpentine North Gallery, West Carriage Drive, W2 2AR
Free entry
Discover David Hockney’s captivating exhibition at Serpentine North, featuring his monumental 90m iPad frieze ‘A Year in Normandie’ capturing seasonal changes, plus new 2025 portraits and still lifes.
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High Street, W8 6AG
A landmark NIGO retrospective at the Design Museum, tracing his rise from Harajuku street style to global creative icon status.
More info: https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/nigo-from-japan-with-love
Book tickets: https://bookings.designmuseum.org/?market=DesignMuseum&is-return=false&product=nigo&date=2026-05-01
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 19:00
Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens, Richmond
Discover towering sculptures by renowned artist Henry Moore across Kew's iconic landscapes.
More info: https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/henry-moore
Book tickets: https://shop.kew.org/tickets/event/kew-gardens-tickets/booking/?startdate=2026-05-09&enddate=2027-01-31
Women in Print 150 Years of Liberty Textiles
exhibition · art, design, fashion, history, exhibition
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, All day
William Morris Gallery , William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow
Free entry
Women in Print traces 150 years of Liberty textiles, celebrating women designers through fabrics, prints and archive works.
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 17:45
V&A South Kensington, V&A South Kensington
Explore the visionary world of Elsa Schiaparelli, a fashion icon whose designs blurred lines between art and clothing.
More info: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/schiaparelli
Book tickets: https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/ticket?cgid=461
Greenwich Market
market · market
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 17:30
Greenwich Market
Free entry
Shop and stalls with art, antiques, crafts and clothing. Over a century of community spirit and talent. Open daily 10am-5:30pm.
More info: https://greenwichmarket.london/
Media Networks
art · art, history
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Tate Modern, Tate Modern
Free entry
Explore how artists responded to the impact of mass media in their work.
More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/display/media-networks
Big Ben - Ticket Release
misc · tour
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00
Big Ben, London
Climb inside London’s iconic clocktower on a 334-step guided journey to Big Ben’s belfry, with close-up views of the mighty bell, clock mechanism and historic Westminster Hall.
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Tate Britain, Tate Britain
Hurvin Anderson's first major solo show - 80+ vibrant paintings spanning the UK and the Caribbean.
More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/hurvin-anderson
Recurring: daily until 23 August 2026
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Tate Modern, Tate Modern
Step into the tender, confessional world of Tracey Emin's art and life.
More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/tracey-emin
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 20:00
Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square
Free entry
Historic East London market featuring independent retailers, craftsmen, artisans and street food. Open 7 days a week under a Victorian roof.
More info: https://oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/
Camden Market
market · market
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 19:00
Camden Market, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
Free entry
Vibrant market in Camden Town with vintage fashion, handmade jewellery, gifts and street food from around the globe. Open daily 10am-7pm next to Regent's Canal.
More info: https://camdenmarket.com/visit-us
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Serpentine South Gallery , Serpentine South Gallery, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA
Free entry
Experience Cecily Brown’s powerful new paintings and drawings. Celebrate nature, memory, desire.
More info: https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/cecily-brown-picture-making/
Book tickets: https://serpentinegalleries.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 17:45
Young V&A, Young V&A
Discover how Aardman's iconic characters come to life - a cracking day out for all ages at Young V&A.
More info: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends
Recurring: daily until 15 November 2026
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Queen's House, Romney Rd, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Free entry
Explore 450+ masterpieces, including royal portraits, seascapes and cutting-edge sculptures at Greenwich's stunning Queen's House. Free entry.
More info: https://www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house
Recurring: daily
Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words
art-galleries · art, exhibition, history
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Bloomberg SPACE | London Mithraeum, Bloomberg SPACE, London Mithraeum, 12 Walbrook, EC4N 8AA
Mark Manders’ surreal installation blends sculpture and language, suspended between past and present above the Mithraeum ruins.
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10:30 – 18:00
National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London
Discover Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait at the National Portrait Gallery this summer. Running 4 June–6 September 2026, this blockbuster celebrates her 100th birthday with iconic works by Andy Warhol, Cecil Beaton & more, plus personal items revealing her creative legacy.
More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/marilyn-monroe-a-portrait
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 11:00 – 14:00
National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London
Free entry
A talk on a chosen portrait in the Gallery's Collection, delivered every day at 11:00 and 14:00. Meet on historic stairs landing, Floor 0. Check NPG website for more details.
More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/event-root/portrait-of-the-day-talks-2
Recurring: daily
Brick Lane Market
market · market
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 11:00 – 18:30
Brick Lane Market
Free entry
Hunt for bargains among bustling stalls with vintage fashion, antiques, and fabrics. Enjoy street food and curry houses. Multiple markets throughout the week
More info: https://www.trumanbrewery.com/web/markets.pl
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London
Free entry
Free highlights tour exploring the NPG Collection and building, delivered every day at 12:00 and 15:00. Meet in Room 18, Floor 3. Check NPG website for more details.
More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/event-root/highlights-tours
Recurring: daily
Watercolour Wednesday
art · art
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 12:00 – 23:00
The Kings Arms, 251 Tooley St, London SE1 2JX
Free entry
Watercolour Wednesday! Free painting at the pub throughout the day. All abilities welcome. All materials provided - with weekly themes!
More info: https://www.thekingsarmstooley.com/s-projects-side-by-side
Recurring: weekly
Paulo Nimer Pjota
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, history, animals
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 12:00 – 21:00
South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ
Free entry
Brazilian artist Pjota blends art history, mythology & pop culture in vivid oil/tempera/acrylic paintings. Mythical beasts, dragons & cosmic motifs fill a magical mural environment, remixing realities into a bold new universe.
More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/journal/2026-exhibitions/
Skate 50
art · sport, photography, cinema, film, exhibition
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 12:00 – 20:00
Southbank Centre - Undercroft, Southbank Centre, London
Free entry
Skate 50 celebrates 50 years of Southbank’s iconic Undercroft skate space with film, photography and sound, shaped by the skating community. Free - ticket required.
More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/skate-50/
Genuine Fake Premium Economy
art · art, exhibition
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 12:00 – 23:00
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), ICA, The Mall, SW1Y 5AH
Explore class, inheritance, and values through art. Three emerging artists question capitalism's impact.
More info: https://www.ica.art/exhibitions/genuine-fake-premium-economy
Ranti Bam
art-galleries · exhibition, art, cinema, gallery
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 12:00 – 21:00
South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ
Free entry
Immerse yourself in Sacred Groves, the SLG’s first solo show by British-Nigerian artist Ranti Bam, where clay, film and sound create a space for rest, spirit and gathering.
More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/journal/2026-exhibitions/
Pool Tournament
drinking · pub
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ
Rack 'em up for £5 entry. Win cash & drink prizes every Wednesday at 7pm. Ask the bar for details!
More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events
Bingo Night at The Old Hat
social · bingo
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:00 – 22:45
The Old Hat, 128 The Broadway, W13 0SY
Bingo Wednesdays at 7pm! £5 a game with real cash prizes. Eyes down & get ready to shout your win!
More info: https://www.theoldhatealing.co.uk/events/bingo/
Recurring: weekly
Shtick Comedy Club
comedy · comedy, pub
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
The Rose and Crown, 71-73 Torriano Ave, NW5 2SG
Free entry
Experience award-winning comedy at Shtick Comedy Club at The Rose and Crown. Wednesdays at 7:30PM & Sundays at 7:00PM. Free entry or book online to reserve a seat with a drink.
More info: https://www.roseandcrownkentishtown.com/events
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Victoria
quiz · pub, quiz
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
The Victoria, 34 Scotland Green, N17 9TT
Every Wednesday. £1 entry per person. Win cash prizes and drinks. Happy hour 4-6PM
More info: https://www.thevictoriatottenham.com/whats-on
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Joiners Arms
quiz · pub, quiz
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
The Joiners Arms, 35 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8RS
Weekly quiz every Wednesday 7:30pm. Win a £50 bar tab! Runners-up prizes. Only £1.50 to enter.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoinersArmsPub
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Pelton Arms
quiz · quiz, pub
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:30
The Peacock, 145 Aylward Street, Stepney Green, E1 0QW
Test your trivia every Wednesday at 7:30pm for just £3 per person. Challenge yourself and book your team now!
More info: https://www.peltonarms.com/news-offers-events/514343-speed-quiz/
Recurring: weekly
Jazz Jams
music · music, pub
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:30 – 22:30
The White Horse, 20-22 Peckham Rye, SE15 4JR
Free entry
Live jazz sessions every Wednesday 7:30pm–10:30pm featuring South East London musicians. Cask ale available from 6pm.
More info: https://www.whitehorsepeckham.co.uk/whatson/
Recurring: weekly
Wednesday Night Quiz at Lord Morpeth
quiz · quiz
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
Lord Morpeth, Bow, E3 5NR
Test your trivia skills every Wednesday at 7:30pm! Win a £50 bar tab, 2 free pizzas, wine & more prizes!
More info: https://www.thelordmorpeth.co.uk/
Book tickets: https://app.walkup.co/create_booking/vendor/ru-o1N4ZXBdVLI_X25uc_O6wVBF7qLbtH6n2dsNNfwc_restaurant
Recurring: weekly
Wednesday Night Quiz at Clock House Tavern
quiz · quiz
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
Clock House Tavern, 196A Peckham Rye
Top quality quiz with great prizes and picture & music rounds. Every Wednesday at Clock House Tavern!
More info: https://clockhousetavern.co.uk/whats-on/
Recurring: weekly
Bingo Night at The Royal Oak
social · bingo, pub
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Royal Oak, 320 Hale End Road, Walthamstow, Woodford Green IG8 9LN
Join us Wednesday evenings at 8pm for bingo with Kelly. Great prizes, welcoming atmosphere. Book ahead!
More info: https://www.royaloakhighamspark.co.uk/events/bingo/
Quiz Night at The Montpelier
quiz · pub, quiz
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Montpelier, 43 Choumert Rd, Peckham, SE15 4AR
Quiz night Wednesdays 8pm. £2.50 entry, £50 prize.
More info: https://www.themontpelier.net/whats-on/
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
music · music
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
Larry's, National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE
Live jazz evenings whilst dining in the glitz and glam of Larry's, with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. Wed 20:00-23:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-23:00.
