What's On in London Today
Portobello Road Market
market · market
Monday, 12 October 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/
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Monday, 12 October 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
Greenwich Market
market · market
Monday, 12 October 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/
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Monday, 12 October 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/
Media Networks
art · art, history
Monday, 12 October 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
Camden Market
market · market
Monday, 12 October 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
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Monday, 12 October 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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Monday, 12 October 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
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Monday, 12 October 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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
Brick Lane Market
market · market
Monday, 12 October 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
Monday, 12 October 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
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Monday, 12 October 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
Monday Night Quiz - Howl at The Moon, Hoxton
quiz · quiz, pub
Monday, 12 October 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Howl at The Moon, 178 Hoxton St, N1 5LH
Weekly Monday pub quiz at the Howl at the Moon in Hoxton at 1930.
More info: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/
Book tickets: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Harlequin
quiz · quiz
Monday, 12 October 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
The Harlequin, 27 Arlington Way, London EC1R 1UY
London's most unhinged quiz! Mondays 7-9pm. Chaotic questions, brilliant banter & a free round to win. £2 entry. Beautifully deconstructed madness. Call to book.
More info: https://www.harlequinpub.co.uk/events/
Quiz Night at The Kings Arms
quiz · pub, quiz
Monday, 12 October 2026, 19:30 – 22:30
The Kings Arms, 251 Tooley St, London SE1 2JX
Trivia meets creativity! Monday quiz nights with bar tabs & cash prizes to win. Just £3 entry. Brilliantly silly fun!
More info: https://www.thekingsarmstooley.com/s-projects-side-by-side
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Faltering Fullback
quiz · quiz
Monday, 12 October 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Faltering Fullback, 19 Perth Rd, London N4 3HB
Join the legendary Monday Night quiz. Just £1 entry, first come first served. All welcome!
More info: https://falteringfullback.com/events/pub-quiz-every-monday-at-8pm/
Recurring: weekly
