What's On in London This Weekend
Bermondsey Antique Market
market · market
Friday, 22 May 2026, 07:00 – 14:00
Bermondsey Antique Market, Bermondsey Square, London, SE1 3UN
Free entry
One of London's principal antiques traders' markets. Every Friday 7am-2pm at Bermondsey Square. Vintage and antiques.
More info: https://bermondseyantiquemarket.co.uk/about/
Portobello Road Market
market · market
Friday, 22 May 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/
Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition
museum · exhibition, history, museum
Friday, 22 May 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Battersea Power Station, Battersea Power Station
Discover ancient treasures! See Ramses the Great's artefacts in the UK for the first time. Ticket times vary.
More info: https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk/events/ramses-and-the-pharaohs-gold/
Book tickets: https://feverup.com/m/503872
Recurring: daily until 31 May 2026
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Friday, 22 May 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
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Friday, 22 May 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
Camden Market
market · market
Friday, 22 May 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
Sigrid Sandström - Squall
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 22 May 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
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Friday, 22 May 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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
Borough Market
market · market, food
Friday, 22 May 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/
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Friday, 22 May 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
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Friday, 22 May 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
Greenwich Market
market · market
Friday, 22 May 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/
Loie Hollowell: Overview Effect
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 22 May 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/
Wes Anderson: The Archives
museum · museum, design, film, cinema
Friday, 22 May 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
Women in Print 150 Years of Liberty Textiles
exhibition · art, design, fashion, history, exhibition
Friday, 22 May 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.
Media Networks
art · art, history
Friday, 22 May 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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 22 May 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
Lisa Barnard: The Canary and the Hammer
photography · art, exhibition, outdoor, photography, history
Friday, 22 May 2026, 10:00 – 20:00
The Photographers' Gallery, The Photographers' Gallery, 16-18 Ramillies Street, W1F 7LW
Free entry
A free outdoor exhibition unravelling gold's dark history of greed, power & global crisis. Soho Photography Quarter, 8th-31st May.
More info: https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/lisa-barnard-canary-and-hammer
David Hockney
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, family
Friday, 22 May 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.
Water Pantanal Fire
photography · photography, exhibition, animals, nature, outdoor
Friday, 22 May 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
Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words
art-galleries · art, exhibition, history
Friday, 22 May 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.
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Friday, 22 May 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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Friday, 22 May 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/
Katharina Grosse, Bermondsey (2026)
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 22 May 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
White Cube - Bermondsey, 144–152 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3TQ
Free entry
Explore Katharina Grosse's vibrant new exhibition, 'I Set Out, I Walked Fast', a return to White Cube London.
More info: https://www.whitecube.com/gallery-exhibitions/katharina-grosse-bermondsey-2026
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 22 May 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
Tour: Medieval Monastery (May)
walks_tours · tour, history, religious
Friday, 22 May 2026, 10:15 – 11:15
Westminster Abbey, Westminster Abbey
Discover the story of Westminster Abbey's Benedictine monastery from its founding to dissolution.
Book tickets: https://tickets.westminster-abbey.org/
Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
art · art, exhibition, photography, gallery
Friday, 22 May 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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Friday, 22 May 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
Friday, 22 May 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
Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis
art · art, exhibition
Friday, 22 May 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
Paulo Nimer Pjota
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, history, animals
Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:00 – 18:00
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
Friday, 22 May 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
Friday, 22 May 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
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Friday, 22 May 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
Changing Faces in a Changing City Tour
literature · tour, museum
Friday, 22 May 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.
Recurring: weekly until 27 November 2026
Ranti Bam
art-galleries · exhibition, art, cinema, gallery
Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:00 – 18:00
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/
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
music · music
Friday, 22 May 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.
Karaoke at The Smugglers Tavern
music · quiz, pub
Friday, 22 May 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, 22 May 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, 22 May 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.
Friday Night Quiz at The Colonel Fawcett
quiz · quiz
Friday, 22 May 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, 22 May 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, 22 May 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, 23 May 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, 23 May 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/
Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition
museum · exhibition, history, museum
Saturday, 23 May 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Battersea Power Station, Battersea Power Station
Discover ancient treasures! See Ramses the Great's artefacts in the UK for the first time. Ticket times vary.
More info: https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk/events/ramses-and-the-pharaohs-gold/
Book tickets: https://feverup.com/m/503872
Recurring: daily until 31 May 2026
Wimbledon Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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/
Balham Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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/
Camden Passage Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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
Broadway Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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/
South Kensington Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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.
Pimlico Road Farmers' Market
market
Saturday, 23 May 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/
Borough Market
market · market, food
Saturday, 23 May 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/
Ealing Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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/
Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words
art-galleries · art, exhibition, history
Saturday, 23 May 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.
Parliament Hill Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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.
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 23 May 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
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Saturday, 23 May 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
Maltby Street Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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/
Stoke Newington Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 23 May 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
