Wallace & Gromit and Friends

museum · exhibition, film, family

Friday, 3 April 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

Cecily Brown: Picture Making

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography

Friday, 3 April 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

Samurai Exhibition

museum · museum, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 20:30

The British Museum, The British Museum, Bloomsbury

Uncover a millennium of myth and reality in this major exhibition exploring the legendary warriors of Japan through 280 objects at the British Museum. Until 4 May 2026.

More info: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

Chiharu Shiota - Threads of Life

art · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Lose yourself in Chiharu Shiota's immersive web-like installations at the Hayward Gallery.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/chiharu-shiota-threads-of-life

Nigerian Modernism

museum · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

Tate Modern, Tate Modern

Explore the artists who revolutionised modern art in Nigeria in the mid-20th century

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/nigerian-modernism

Book tickets: https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=368099

Recurring: daily until 10 May 2026

Samuel Laurence Cunnane: Blue Road

photography · exhibition, photography, art

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Free entry

Discover luminous analogue photos by Irish artist Samuel Laurence Cunnane in his free London debut exhibition at Hayward Gallery’s HENI Project Space. Running until 3 May 2026, it showcases a decade of hand-developed prints capturing fleeting scenes with subtle light and atmosphere, like a blue-tarmacked road at dusk.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/samuel-laurence-cunnane-blue-road/

Water Pantanal Fire

photography · photography, exhibition, animals, nature, outdoor

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Science Museum, Science Museum, Kensington

Free entry

Discover the fragile beauty of the Pantanal wetland through breathtaking photography. Free entry.

More info: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/water-pantanal-fire

Recurring: daily until 31 May 2026

Queen's House

art · museum, art

Friday, 3 April 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

Book tickets: https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=RMGQH&_ga=2.32903995.441027541.1596700557-1528469684.1596700557&_gl=1*1o9x6ls*_gcl_au*MTQ1MjQ2OTA4NS4xNzcxMjM5Mjkz*_ga*MTI4NjAwNzUxLjE3NzEyMzkyOTQ.*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*czE3NzEyMzkyOTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzEyMzkzNzUkajQzJGwwJGgw

Recurring: daily

Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words

art-galleries · art, exhibition, history

Friday, 3 April 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.

More info: https://www.londonmithraeum.com/bloomberg-space/

Loie Hollowell: Overview Effect

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

Pace Gallery, Pace Gallery, 5 Hanover Square, W1S 1HQ

Free entry

Overview Effect immerses you in luminous, sculptural paintings that translate the sensations of childbirth into radiant abstract forms. Discover a new series where concentric orbs and pulsating colour evoke both the intimacy of the body and the awe of seeing Earth from space.

More info: https://www.pacegallery.com/exhibitions/loie-hollowell-overview-effect-london/

Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals

museum · art, exhibition, museum

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Tate Britain, Tate Britain

The definitive exhibition of two pivotal British artists in the 250th year of their births.

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/turner-and-constable

Book tickets: https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=367752

Recurring: daily until 12 April 2026

Wes Anderson: The Archives

museum · museum, design, film, cinema

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

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

Hurvin Anderson Exhibition

art · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 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

Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart

art · art, exhibition, fashion

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Reimagine the everyday in Yin Xiuzhen’s immersive artworks, where discarded clothes and objects weave intimate stories of memory and global life.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/yin-xiuzhen-heart-to-heart/

Tracey Emin: A Second Life

art · art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

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

Sigrid Sandström - Squall

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Perrotin, Perrotin, Brook's Mews, W1K 4HR

Free entry

Sigrid Sandström's first solo exhibition in London, featuring atmospheric abstract paintings exploring turbulence.

More info: https://www.perrotin.com/exhibitions/sigrid_sandstrom-squall/12544

Seeds of Exchange: Canton and London

art · art, nature

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

Garden Museum, Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB

Stunning 18th-century Chinese botanical paintings displayed in Britain for the first time in 235 years.

More info: https://www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/seeds-of-exchange/

Old Spitalfields Market

market · market

Friday, 3 April 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/

Before the Crowds Collection Tours

art · tour, art

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 10:45

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

Step inside the gallery before the crowds for an intimate guided journey uncovering hidden history. £16.50 (£12 Members). Meet at Ross Place entrance.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

David Hockney

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, family

Friday, 3 April 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.

More info: https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/david-hockney-a-year-in-normandie-and-some-other-thoughts-about-painting-exhibition-serpentine-galleries/

Theatre Picasso

art · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

Tate Modern, Tate Modern

Picasso reimagined as spectacle - over 45 works staged as theatre by celebrated contemporary artists.

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/theatre-picasso

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 22:00

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

Borough Market

market · market, food

Friday, 3 April 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/

Wright of Derby: From the Shadows

art · art, history, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

The National Gallery, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Step into the candlelit world of Joseph Wright of Derby - where science, art and wonder collide.

More info: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

Richard Avedon: Facing West

photography · photography, art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Gagosian - Grovesnor Hill, Gagosian, 20 Grosvenor Hill, W1K 3QD

Free entry

Explore the powerful portraits of Richard Avedon's 'Facing West' exhibition.

More info: https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/richard-avedon-facing-west/

A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860

art · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Uncover the forgotten women who shaped British landscape art. 10 artists, 100 years of hidden talent.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-a-view-of-ones-own/

Recurring: daily until 20 May 2026

Media Networks

art · art, history

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

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

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

art · art

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

First UK museum exhibition focused on Lucian Freud's works on paper including 48 sketchbooks alongside key paintings. 25 and under: £5 tickets Friday to Sunday. Pay What You Can for entry times on Saturdays from 17.30 to 20.00.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Book tickets: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting#dates

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

photo · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

A landmark UK debut: Catherine Opie's striking photographic portraits challenge who is seen, and who goes unseen.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/catherine-opie-to-be-seen

Brick Lane Market

market · market

Friday, 3 April 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

Portrait of the Day Talks

talk · art, talk

Friday, 3 April 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

Daphne Wright: Expectations

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 11:00 – 18:00

Frith Street Gallery - Golden Square, Frith Street Gallery, 17-18 Golden Square, W1F 9JJ

Free entry

Featuring new sculptures exploring time, identity, and domestic life. Highlights include the Jesmonite installation Sons and Couch (2025) and fragile unfired clay Fridge Still Life.

More info: https://www.frithstreetgallery.com/exhibitions/242-daphne-wright-expectations/

Changing Faces in a Changing City Tour

literature · tour, museum

Friday, 3 April 2026, 12:00 – 13:00

Museum of the Home, Museum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Road London, E2 8EA

Migration to London in the Age of Sail, 1600-1850. Step back in time with host Mark Chacksfield to explore how early migrant communities shaped London. Discover the stories behind their arrival and impact in the city’s vibrant history. A captivating journey through London’s diverse past.

More info: https://museumofthehome.org.uk/plan-your-visit/tours/changing-faces-in-a-changing-city-migration-to-london-in-the-age-of-sail-1600-1850/

Book tickets: https://museumofthehome.org.uk/plan-your-visit/tours/changing-faces-in-a-changing-city-migration-to-london-in-the-age-of-sail-1600-1850/#book-tickets

Recurring: weekly until 27 November 2026

Daily Highlights Tours

art · art, talk, tour

Friday, 3 April 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

New Contemporaries

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 12:00 – 18:00

South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ

Free entry

The UK's leading platform for emerging talent returns, with 26 artists selected by Pio Abad, Louise Giovanelli and Grace Ndiritu.

More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/exhibitions/new-contemporaries-2026/

Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis

art · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 12:00 – 20:00

The Barbican Centre, Barbican Centre

Intergenerational dialogue between Giacometti's sculptures and contemporary works by Lynda Benglis.

More info: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/encounters-giacometti-x-lynda-benglis

Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings

music · music

Friday, 3 April 2026, 17:00 – 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.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Karaoke at The Smugglers Tavern

music · quiz, pub

Friday, 3 April 2026, 19:00

The Smugglers Tavern, 28 Warren St, W1T 5ND

Free entry

Karaoke Night every Friday at The Smugglers Tavern, starting at 7pm. All welcome.

More info: https://thesmugglerstavern.co.uk/whats-on/karoake/

Friday Night Bingo Night at The Askew

social · bingo

Friday, 3 April 2026, 19:00 – 22:00

The Askew, Shepherd's Bush, The Askew, Shepherd's Bush

Loud, fun, and full of familiar faces. Grab a pint and join the perfect Friday night out.

More info: https://www.askewshepherdsbush.co.uk/events/bingo/

Live Music at The Peacock

music · pub, music

Friday, 3 April 2026, 19:30 – 23:00

The Peacock, 145 Aylward Street, Stepney Green, E1 0QW

Free entry

Catch rising East London talent every Friday at 7:30pm. Fresh sounds from emerging artists.

More info: https://www.thepeacocke1.co.uk/home/#whats-on

Friday Night Quiz at The Colonel Fawcett

quiz · quiz

Friday, 3 April 2026, 19:30 – 23:00

The Colonel Fawcett, 1 Randolph Street, Camden

Quiz night that sells out weekly. £5 entry for a night of trivia, laughs and competition every Friday!

More info: https://thecolonelfawcett.co.uk/whats-on/friday-night-quiz-show-upstairs/

Friday Live Music at The Ship

music · music, pub

Friday, 3 April 2026, 20:30

The Ship, 68 Borough Rd, SE1 1DX

Free entry

Experience live music every Friday at 8:30pm. The Ship is the place to be for lively Friday nights.

More info: https://www.theshipsouthwark.co.uk/events/friday-live-music/

Friday Party Night at The Good Mixer

music · music, pub

Friday, 3 April 2026, 21:00 – 02:00

The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ

Free entry

Dance till 2am every Friday with free entry. Indie, britpop, 90s & more!

More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events

Portobello Road Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 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/

Barnes Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 08:30 – 14:00

Essex House Surgery, Barnes

Free entry

Every Saturday farmers' market in picturesque Barnes. Over 20 food producers selling organic meats, veg, bread.

More info: https://barnesfarmersmarket.co.uk/

Pimlico Road Farmers' Market

market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 09:00 – 14:00

Orange Square, corner of Pimlico Road and Ebury Street, SW1W 8UT

Free entry

Weekly farmers' market on leafy Orange Square. Fresh produce, artisan bread, cheese, fish & game. Saturdays 9am-2pm.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/pimlico-road/

Balham Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 09:00 – 13:00

Henry Cavendish Primary School, Hydethorpe Road, Balham, SW12 0JA

Free entry

Henry Cavendish Primary School, Balham. Saturdays 9am-1pm. Organic vegetables, cheese, meat and flowers.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/balham/

Borough Market

market · market, food

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 09:00 – 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/

Camden Passage Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 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

South Kensington Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 09:00 – 14:00

Bute Street, London SW7 3EX

Free entry

Bute Street, Saturdays 9am-2pm. Fresh fish, vegetables, bread, cakes, poultry, cheese and flowers.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/south-kensington/

Broadway Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 09:00 – 17:00

Broadway Market, London Fields, Hackney

Free entry

Victorian street market in North London. Market open Saturdays & Sundays with 70+ shops, cafés and restaurants also open daily. See website directory for further details.

More info: https://broadwaymarket.co.uk/

Ealing Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 09:00 – 13:00

Leeland Road, Ealing, London W13 9HH

Free entry

Well-established farmers' market with fresh fish, heritage apples, seasonal game & local produce. Saturdays 9am-1pm, Leeland Road.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/ealing/

Wimbledon Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 09:00 – 13:00

Wimbledon Park Primary School, Havana Road, London SW19 8EJ

Free entry

Weekly farmers' market at Wimbledon Park Primary School. Fresh produce, organic meat, cheese, baked goods & more. Saturdays 9am-1pm.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/wimbledon/

Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals

museum · art, exhibition, museum

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Tate Britain, Tate Britain

The definitive exhibition of two pivotal British artists in the 250th year of their births.

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/turner-and-constable

Book tickets: https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=367752

Recurring: daily until 12 April 2026

Samuel Laurence Cunnane: Blue Road

photography · exhibition, photography, art

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 20:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Free entry

Discover luminous analogue photos by Irish artist Samuel Laurence Cunnane in his free London debut exhibition at Hayward Gallery’s HENI Project Space. Running until 3 May 2026, it showcases a decade of hand-developed prints capturing fleeting scenes with subtle light and atmosphere, like a blue-tarmacked road at dusk.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/samuel-laurence-cunnane-blue-road/

Seurat and the Sea

art · art

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Discover Seurat's stunning seascapes - the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist in 30 years.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-seurat-and-the-sea/

Sigrid Sandström - Squall

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Perrotin, Perrotin, Brook's Mews, W1K 4HR

Free entry

Sigrid Sandström's first solo exhibition in London, featuring atmospheric abstract paintings exploring turbulence.

More info: https://www.perrotin.com/exhibitions/sigrid_sandstrom-squall/12544

A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860

art · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Uncover the forgotten women who shaped British landscape art. 10 artists, 100 years of hidden talent.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-a-view-of-ones-own/

Recurring: daily until 20 May 2026

Samurai Exhibition

museum · museum, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

The British Museum, The British Museum, Bloomsbury

Uncover a millennium of myth and reality in this major exhibition exploring the legendary warriors of Japan through 280 objects at the British Museum. Until 4 May 2026.

More info: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

Crystal Palace Food Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 15:00

Haynes Lane, SE19 3AP

Free entry

Weekly Saturday food & farmers' market on Haynes Lane. 16 permanent stalls plus rotating vendors.

More info: https://www.crystalpalacefoodmarket.co.uk/

Seeds of Exchange: Canton and London

art · art, nature

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

Garden Museum, Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB

Stunning 18th-century Chinese botanical paintings displayed in Britain for the first time in 235 years.

More info: https://www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/seeds-of-exchange/

Hurvin Anderson Exhibition

art · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 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

Stoke Newington Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 14:30

St Paul's Church, Stoke Newington, N16 7UE

Free entry

UK's only all-organic farmers' market. Sustainable produce from within 60 miles of London, plus food & coffee. Saturdays 10am-2:30pm.

More info: https://growingcommunities.org/market

Nigerian Modernism

museum · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

Tate Modern, Tate Modern

Explore the artists who revolutionised modern art in Nigeria in the mid-20th century

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/nigerian-modernism

Book tickets: https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=368099

Recurring: daily until 10 May 2026

Takesada Matsutani - Shifting Boundaries

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Hauser & Wirth, Hauser & Wirth, 23 Savile Row, W1S 2ET

Free entry

Celebrating 60 years of Takesada Matsutani’s Paris-based practice with powerful new works in vinyl glue and graphite. Experience sensuous, sculptural canvases and historic pieces that trace Matsutani’s journey from Gutai avant-garde experiments to today’s meditative, time-charged surfaces.

More info: https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/takesada-matsutani-shifting-boundaries/

Richard Avedon: Facing West

photography · photography, art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Gagosian - Grovesnor Hill, Gagosian, 20 Grosvenor Hill, W1K 3QD

Free entry

Explore the powerful portraits of Richard Avedon's 'Facing West' exhibition.

More info: https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/richard-avedon-facing-west/

Wes Anderson: The Archives

museum · museum, design, film, cinema

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

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

Chiharu Shiota - Threads of Life

art · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 20:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Lose yourself in Chiharu Shiota's immersive web-like installations at the Hayward Gallery.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/chiharu-shiota-threads-of-life

Wallace & Gromit and Friends

museum · exhibition, film, family

Saturday, 4 April 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

Tracey Emin: A Second Life

art · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

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

Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words

art-galleries · art, exhibition, history

Saturday, 4 April 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.

More info: https://www.londonmithraeum.com/bloomberg-space/

Water Pantanal Fire

photography · photography, exhibition, animals, nature, outdoor

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Science Museum, Science Museum, Kensington

Free entry

Discover the fragile beauty of the Pantanal wetland through breathtaking photography. Free entry.

More info: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/water-pantanal-fire

Recurring: daily until 31 May 2026

Queen's House

art · museum, art

Saturday, 4 April 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

Book tickets: https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=RMGQH&_ga=2.32903995.441027541.1596700557-1528469684.1596700557&_gl=1*1o9x6ls*_gcl_au*MTQ1MjQ2OTA4NS4xNzcxMjM5Mjkz*_ga*MTI4NjAwNzUxLjE3NzEyMzkyOTQ.*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*czE3NzEyMzkyOTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzEyMzkzNzUkajQzJGwwJGgw

Recurring: daily

The Long Now: Saatchi Gallery at 40

art · gallery, art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Saatchi Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea

Four decades of boundary-pushing contemporary art - iconic works and fresh voices across two floors.

More info: https://www.saatchigallery.com/exhibition/the-long-now-saatchi-gallery-at-40

Recurring: daily until 26 April 2026

Old Spitalfields Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

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/

Maltby Street Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

Maltby Street Market

Free entry

Hidden gem beneath railway arches in Bermondsey. Independent traders with global street food. Open weekends.

More info: https://www.maltbystreetmarket.co.uk/

Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart

art · art, exhibition, fashion

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 20:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Reimagine the everyday in Yin Xiuzhen’s immersive artworks, where discarded clothes and objects weave intimate stories of memory and global life.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/yin-xiuzhen-heart-to-heart/

Greenwich Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 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/

Cecily Brown: Picture Making

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 19:00

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

Media Networks

art · art, history

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

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

Before the Crowds Collection Tours

art · tour, art

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 10:45

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

Step inside the gallery before the crowds for an intimate guided journey uncovering hidden history. £16.50 (£12 Members). Meet at Ross Place entrance.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Camden Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 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

Theatre Picasso

art · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

Tate Modern, Tate Modern

Picasso reimagined as spectacle - over 45 works staged as theatre by celebrated contemporary artists.

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/theatre-picasso

Notting Hill Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 14:00

Fox Primary School, Edge Street W8 7PP

Free entry

Established September 1999. Fox Primary School, Saturdays 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, cheese, flowers, fish.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/notting-hill/

Wright of Derby: From the Shadows

art · art, history, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

The National Gallery, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Step into the candlelit world of Joseph Wright of Derby - where science, art and wonder collide.

More info: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

David Hockney

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, family

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 19:00

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.

More info: https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/david-hockney-a-year-in-normandie-and-some-other-thoughts-about-painting-exhibition-serpentine-galleries/

Tetsumi Kudo. Microcosms

art-galleries · art, exhibition, tech, design, nature

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Hauser & Wirth, Hauser & Wirth, 23 Savile Row, W1S 2ET

Free entry

Step into “Microcosms”, the first London show in a decade for visionary artist Tetsumi Kudo, exploring eerie fusions of nature, technology and the human body.

More info: https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/tetsumi-kudo/

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 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

Loie Hollowell: Overview Effect

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Pace Gallery, Pace Gallery, 5 Hanover Square, W1S 1HQ

Free entry

Overview Effect immerses you in luminous, sculptural paintings that translate the sensations of childbirth into radiant abstract forms. Discover a new series where concentric orbs and pulsating colour evoke both the intimacy of the body and the awe of seeing Earth from space.

More info: https://www.pacegallery.com/exhibitions/loie-hollowell-overview-effect-london/

Parliament Hill Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 14:00

Entrance on the heath, near the tennis courts. William Ellis School NW5 1RN

Free entry

Farmers' market on Hampstead Heath. Organic produce, artisan bread, fresh meat & poultry, hot food. Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

photo · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

A landmark UK debut: Catherine Opie's striking photographic portraits challenge who is seen, and who goes unseen.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/catherine-opie-to-be-seen

Brutalist Bootcamp

sport · sport, outdoor

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:30 – 11:30

Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate (Playground 2), Rowley Way, London, NW8

Free entry

Kick start your weekend on Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM for a unique fitness experience in the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate.

More info: https://www.lovecamden.org/whats-on/brutalist-bootcamp

Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brutalist-bootcamp-at-alexandra-ainsworth-estate-tickets-908853544417

Recurring: weekly

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

art · art

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

First UK museum exhibition focused on Lucian Freud's works on paper including 48 sketchbooks alongside key paintings. 25 and under: £5 tickets Friday to Sunday. Pay What You Can for entry times on Saturdays from 17.30 to 20.00.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Book tickets: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting#dates

Brick Lane Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 11:00 – 18:00

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

Daphne Wright: Expectations

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 11:00 – 17:00

Frith Street Gallery - Golden Square, Frith Street Gallery, 17-18 Golden Square, W1F 9JJ

Free entry

Featuring new sculptures exploring time, identity, and domestic life. Highlights include the Jesmonite installation Sons and Couch (2025) and fragile unfired clay Fridge Still Life.

More info: https://www.frithstreetgallery.com/exhibitions/242-daphne-wright-expectations/

Portrait of the Day Talks

talk · art, talk

Saturday, 4 April 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

Hampton Hill Theatre Open Morning

theatre · theatre, tour

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 11:00 – 13:00

Hampton Hill Theatre

Free entry

Peek behind the curtain at Hampton Hill Theatre, with friendly Teddington Theatre Club volunteers leading free backstage tours between 10am and noon.

More info: www.hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk/events/hampton-hill-open-morning

Daily Highlights Tours

art · art, talk, tour

Saturday, 4 April 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

New Contemporaries

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 12:00 – 18:00

South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ

Free entry

The UK's leading platform for emerging talent returns, with 26 artists selected by Pio Abad, Louise Giovanelli and Grace Ndiritu.

More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/exhibitions/new-contemporaries-2026/

Patterns Beneath Our Feet Exhibition

exhibition · history, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 12:00 – 17:00

UCL East, Marshgate

Free entry

Explores Whitechapel’s archaeological dig, unveiling stories of lost playhouses, taverns, and Black History through community insights.

More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology-south-east/research-projects/2025/jul/whitechapel

Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis

art · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 12:00 – 18:00

The Barbican Centre, Barbican Centre

Intergenerational dialogue between Giacometti's sculptures and contemporary works by Lynda Benglis.

More info: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/encounters-giacometti-x-lynda-benglis

Traditional Music Session - Howl at the Moon

music · music, drink, pub

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 14:00 – 16:00

Howl at The Moon, 178 Hoxton St, N1 5LH

Free entry

Live traditional Irish seisiún at Howl At The Moon. Sat 2-4pm & Sun 6-8pm. Guinness, craft beers & live fiddle, bodhrán, tin whistle. Book now! 🍻🎶

More info: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/

Book tickets: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/

Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings

music · music

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 17:00 – 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.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Live Music - The Askew

drinking · music

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 19:00 – 23:59

The Askew, Shepherd's Bush, The Askew, Shepherd's Bush

Free entry

Live music that brings the pub to life. Great local acts, brilliant tunes, and proper pub vibes every Saturday.

More info: https://www.askewshepherdsbush.co.uk/events/live-music/

Live Music at The Royal Oak

music · music

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 21:00

The Royal Oak, 320 Hale End Road, Walthamstow, Woodford Green IG8 9LN

Free entry

Good tunes, good people & great atmosphere. Live music every Saturday at 9pm. Check socials for acts.

More info: https://www.royaloakhighamspark.co.uk/events/live-music/

The Camden DJ Party

music · music, pub

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 21:00 – 02:00

The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ

Free entry

Spin into Saturday 9pm-2am. Free entry, indie, britpop, 90s, funk, soul, rock & more.

More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events

Recurring: weekly

RPM: Real People Music

music · music, pub

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 21:00

The White Horse, 20-22 Peckham Rye, SE15 4JR

Free entry

RPM: Real People Music. 100% vinyl with Oliver Sudden & Keith Lawrence. Every Saturday 9pm–late.

More info: https://www.whitehorsepeckham.co.uk/whatson/

Live Music at The Old Hat

music · music, pub

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 21:30

The Old Hat, 128 The Broadway, W13 0SY

Free entry

Live music every Saturday at 9:30pm! Big bands, packed crowds & a real buzz.

More info: https://www.theoldhatealing.co.uk/events/live-music/

Nine Elms Market and Boot Sale

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 08:00 – 14:00

New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, SW8 5EH

Free entry

One of London's largest general markets and boot sales. Every Sunday 8am-2pm at Nine Elms Lane. Over 400 stalls.

More info: https://www.saundersmarkets.co.uk/nine-elms-market

Portobello Road Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 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/

Columbia Road Flower Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 08:00 – 15:00

Columbia Road Flower Market

Free entry

Flower market in Bethnal Green. Sundays 8am-3pm. Independent shops, art galleries, food and antique stores.

More info: https://columbiaroad.info/

Walthamstow Farmers' Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 14:00

Town Square, off the High Street, Walthamstow E17 7JN

Free entry

Fresh farm produce every Sunday 10am-2pm at Walthamstow Town Square. Seasonal veg, meat, cheese, bread and more.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/walthamstow/

David Hockney

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, family

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 19:00

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.

More info: https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/david-hockney-a-year-in-normandie-and-some-other-thoughts-about-painting-exhibition-serpentine-galleries/

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery

Sunday, 5 April 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

Seeds of Exchange: Canton and London

art · art, nature

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

Garden Museum, Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB

Stunning 18th-century Chinese botanical paintings displayed in Britain for the first time in 235 years.

More info: https://www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/seeds-of-exchange/

Blackheath Farmers' Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 14:00

Blackheath Station car park, Blackheath, SE3 9LA

Free entry

Established September 2000. Blackheath Station car park, Sundays 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, meat, fish, flowers.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/blackheath/

Tracey Emin: A Second Life

art · art, exhibition, gallery

Sunday, 5 April 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

Victoria Park Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

Inside Victoria Park, Bonner Gate and Gore Gate. E2 9JW.

Free entry

Award-winning street food market. Seasonal produce, organic meat & fish, locally baked bread and more!

More info: https://victoriaparkmarket.com/

Borough Market

market · market, food

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

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/

Theatre Picasso

art · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Tate Modern, Tate Modern

Picasso reimagined as spectacle - over 45 works staged as theatre by celebrated contemporary artists.

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/theatre-picasso

Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals

museum · art, exhibition, museum

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Tate Britain, Tate Britain

The definitive exhibition of two pivotal British artists in the 250th year of their births.

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/turner-and-constable

Book tickets: https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=367752

Recurring: daily until 12 April 2026

Nigerian Modernism

museum · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Tate Modern, Tate Modern

Explore the artists who revolutionised modern art in Nigeria in the mid-20th century

More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/nigerian-modernism

Book tickets: https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=368099

Recurring: daily until 10 May 2026

Greenwich Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 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/

Seurat and the Sea

art · art

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Discover Seurat's stunning seascapes - the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist in 30 years.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-seurat-and-the-sea/

The Long Now: Saatchi Gallery at 40

art · gallery, art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Saatchi Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea

Four decades of boundary-pushing contemporary art - iconic works and fresh voices across two floors.

More info: https://www.saatchigallery.com/exhibition/the-long-now-saatchi-gallery-at-40

Recurring: daily until 26 April 2026

Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart

art · art, exhibition, fashion

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Reimagine the everyday in Yin Xiuzhen’s immersive artworks, where discarded clothes and objects weave intimate stories of memory and global life.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/yin-xiuzhen-heart-to-heart/

Old Spitalfields Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

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/

Chiharu Shiota - Threads of Life

art · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Lose yourself in Chiharu Shiota's immersive web-like installations at the Hayward Gallery.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/chiharu-shiota-threads-of-life

Water Pantanal Fire

photography · photography, exhibition, animals, nature, outdoor

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Science Museum, Science Museum, Kensington

Free entry

Discover the fragile beauty of the Pantanal wetland through breathtaking photography. Free entry.

More info: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/water-pantanal-fire

Recurring: daily until 31 May 2026

Queen's House

art · museum, art

Sunday, 5 April 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

Book tickets: https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=RMGQH&_ga=2.32903995.441027541.1596700557-1528469684.1596700557&_gl=1*1o9x6ls*_gcl_au*MTQ1MjQ2OTA4NS4xNzcxMjM5Mjkz*_ga*MTI4NjAwNzUxLjE3NzEyMzkyOTQ.*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*czE3NzEyMzkyOTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzEyMzkzNzUkajQzJGwwJGgw

Recurring: daily

Camden Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 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

Wallace & Gromit and Friends

museum · exhibition, film, family

Sunday, 5 April 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

Before the Crowds Collection Tours

art · tour, art

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 10:45

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

Step inside the gallery before the crowds for an intimate guided journey uncovering hidden history. £16.50 (£12 Members). Meet at Ross Place entrance.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Brick Lane Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

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

Wright of Derby: From the Shadows

art · art, history, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

The National Gallery, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Step into the candlelit world of Joseph Wright of Derby - where science, art and wonder collide.

More info: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

Herne Hill Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

Outside Herne Hill Station, Railton Road, SE24 0JN

Free entry

Local food and crafts every Sunday 10am-4pm outside Herne Hill Station. Supporting independent businesses.

More info: https://www.weareccfm.com/our-markets/herne-hill/

Cecily Brown: Picture Making

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 19:00

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

Hurvin Anderson Exhibition

art · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 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

Wes Anderson: The Archives

museum · museum, design, film, cinema

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

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

Samurai Exhibition

museum · museum, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

The British Museum, The British Museum, Bloomsbury

Uncover a millennium of myth and reality in this major exhibition exploring the legendary warriors of Japan through 280 objects at the British Museum. Until 4 May 2026.

More info: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

Samuel Laurence Cunnane: Blue Road

photography · exhibition, photography, art

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery

Free entry

Discover luminous analogue photos by Irish artist Samuel Laurence Cunnane in his free London debut exhibition at Hayward Gallery’s HENI Project Space. Running until 3 May 2026, it showcases a decade of hand-developed prints capturing fleeting scenes with subtle light and atmosphere, like a blue-tarmacked road at dusk.

More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/samuel-laurence-cunnane-blue-road/

A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860

art · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Uncover the forgotten women who shaped British landscape art. 10 artists, 100 years of hidden talent.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-a-view-of-ones-own/

Recurring: daily until 20 May 2026

Media Networks

art · art, history

Sunday, 5 April 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

Marylebone Farmers' Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 14:00

W1U 4DF

Free entry

Every Sunday, discover Marylebone Farmers' Market come rain or shine. It offers fresh seasonal produce, and a wide range of fruits and vegetables throughout the year.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/marylebone/

Broadway Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 16:00

Broadway Market, London Fields, Hackney

Free entry

Victorian street market in North London. Market open Saturdays & Sundays with 70+ shops, cafés and restaurants also open daily. See website directory for further details.

More info: https://broadwaymarket.co.uk/

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

photo · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:30 – 18:00

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

A landmark UK debut: Catherine Opie's striking photographic portraits challenge who is seen, and who goes unseen.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/catherine-opie-to-be-seen

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

art · art

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:30 – 18:00

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

First UK museum exhibition focused on Lucian Freud's works on paper including 48 sketchbooks alongside key paintings. 25 and under: £5 tickets Friday to Sunday. Pay What You Can for entry times on Saturdays from 17.30 to 20.00.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Book tickets: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting#dates

Portrait of the Day Talks

talk · art, talk

Sunday, 5 April 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

Maltby Street Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 11:00 – 16:00

Maltby Street Market

Free entry

Hidden gem beneath railway arches in Bermondsey. Independent traders with global street food. Open weekends.

More info: https://www.maltbystreetmarket.co.uk/

Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words

art-galleries · art, exhibition, history

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 12:00 – 17:00

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.

More info: https://www.londonmithraeum.com/bloomberg-space/

Daily Highlights Tours

art · art, talk, tour

Sunday, 5 April 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

Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis

art · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 12:00 – 18:00

The Barbican Centre, Barbican Centre

Intergenerational dialogue between Giacometti's sculptures and contemporary works by Lynda Benglis.

More info: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/encounters-giacometti-x-lynda-benglis

New Contemporaries

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 12:00 – 18:00

South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ

Free entry

The UK's leading platform for emerging talent returns, with 26 artists selected by Pio Abad, Louise Giovanelli and Grace Ndiritu.

More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/exhibitions/new-contemporaries-2026/

Sunday Trad Music Sessions at The Ship

music · music, pub

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 15:00 – 17:00

The Ship, 68 Borough Rd, SE1 1DX

Free entry

Every Sunday 3-5pm: Join London's best Irish trad musicians for a special session at The Ship.

More info: https://www.theshipsouthwark.co.uk/events/sunday-trad-session/

Little Venice Walking Tour : The Pursuit Of Pleasure

walks · walks, outdoor

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 15:00 – 17:00

Warwick Avenue Tube Station

Discover Little Venice’s charm with its elegant white stucco houses, lush greenery, and tranquil canals - once home to Freud, Browning, and other notable residents. Wander romantic towpaths and soak up early Victorian London before relaxing at a canal-side café.

More info: https://www.walks.com/our-walks/little-venice

Recurring: weekly

Death, Debauchery & Doctors in Soho

walks · walks, outdoor

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 15:00 – 17:00

Tottenham Court Road Tube Station, Bloomsbury, Exit 1 Opposite The Flying Horse Pub

Step into the shadowy, fascinating world of historic Soho as you wander past grand townhouses and secret alleyways. Encounter bawdy madams, daring body snatchers, and heroic doctors in this lively, two-hour guided walk full of dark tales and witty surprises.

More info: https://www.walks.com/our-walks/death-debauchery-doctors-in-soho/

Recurring: weekly

The Sunday Sessions

music · music, pub

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 17:00 – 21:00

The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ

Free entry

Catch emerging solo artists & bands every Sunday, 5-9pm. Free entry at The Good Mixer, Camden!

More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events

Traditional Music Session - Howl at the Moon

music · music, drink, pub

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 18:00 – 20:00

Howl at The Moon, 178 Hoxton St, N1 5LH

Free entry

Live traditional Irish seisiún at Howl At The Moon. Sat 2-4pm & Sun 6-8pm. Guinness, craft beers & live fiddle, bodhrán, tin whistle. Book now! 🍻🎶

More info: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/

Book tickets: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/

Shtick Comedy Club

comedy · comedy, pub

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 19:00 – 22:30

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 - The Angel of Bow

quiz · quiz

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 19:00 – 23:00

The Angel of Bow, 171 Devons Rd

Test your knowledge and win prizes every Sunday evening.

More info: https://www.theangelofbow.co.uk/events

Recurring: weekly

Quiz Night at The Pilgrim

quiz · pub, quiz

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 19:00 – 23:00

The Pilgrim, 247 Kennington Ln, London, SE11 5QU

Sunday 7:00pm trivia night with all-day happy hour drink specials and 2-4-1 burgers. £2 per person. £50 bar tab - First Prize. Bottle of wine, 2nd place.

More info: https://www.thepilgrimpub.com/whatson

Recurring: weekly

Quiz Night at The Dog and Bell

quiz · quiz

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 20:30 – 23:00

The Dog and Bell, Deptford

Every Sunday night from 8.30pm!

More info: https://www.instagram.com/the_dog_and_bell

Recurring: weekly