What's On in London Today
Nine Elms Market and Boot Sale
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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
Columbia Road Flower Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Portobello Road Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 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
Sunday, 17 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
Media Networks
art · art, history
Sunday, 17 May 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
Water Pantanal Fire
photography · photography, exhibition, animals, nature, outdoor
Sunday, 17 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
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 17 May 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
Marylebone Farmers' Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Adams Antiques Fairs
market · market, fashion, shopping
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 10:00 – 16:30
Adams Antique Fairs, Adama Antiques Fairs, The Royal Horticultural Halls, Elverton Street, SW1 2PB
Discover quality antiques & vintage fashion at one of London's longest-running monthly fairs!
More info: https://www.adamsantiquesfairs.com/about
Borough Market
market · market, food
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Camden Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 17 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
Herne Hill Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
David Hockney
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, family
Sunday, 17 May 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.
Women in Print 150 Years of Liberty Textiles
exhibition · art, design, fashion, history, exhibition
Sunday, 17 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.
Adams Antiques Fair
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 10:00 – 16:30
The Royal Horticultural Halls
Browse over 120 quality antique exhibitors at the historic Royal Horticultural Hall in Westminster. A popular event attracting buyers from around the world seeking unique treasures.
More info: https://www.adamsantiquesfairs.com/about
Seurat and the Sea
art · art
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Sunday, 17 May 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
Greenwich Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 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/
A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860
art · art, exhibition
Sunday, 17 May 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
Brick Lane Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 10:00 – 20:00
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
Victoria Park Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Sunday, 17 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
Broadway Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Blackheath Farmers' Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Walthamstow Farmers' Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Sunday, 17 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
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Sunday, 17 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
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Sunday, 17 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
Wes Anderson: The Archives
museum · museum, design, film, cinema
Sunday, 17 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
Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
art · art, exhibition, photography, gallery
Sunday, 17 May 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
Lisa Barnard: The Canary and the Hammer
photography · art, exhibition, outdoor, photography, history
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 11:00 – 18:00
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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Sunday, 17 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
The River Walk Market
market · market, food, shopping, tour, walks
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 11:00 – 17:00
Battersea Power Station, Battersea Power Station
Free entry
Explore independent food traders, local producers, and artisanal treats along the riverside.
More info: https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk/events/river-walk-market/
Recurring: weekly until 30 August 2026
Maltby Street Market
market · market
Sunday, 17 May 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/
Jack Milroy
literature · art, exhibition, literature, photography, poetry
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 11:30 – 18:00
Shapero Modern, Shapero Modern, 94 New Bond Street, W1S 1SJ
Free entry
Jack Milroy’s Bibliophilia exhibition showcases his signature 3D cut-paper artworks and book-inspired constructions, focusing on themes of books, libraries, and culture.
More info: https://www.jackmilroy.com/exhibitions
Genuine Fake Premium Economy
art · art, exhibition
Sunday, 17 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
Skate 50
art · sport, photography, cinema, film, exhibition
Sunday, 17 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/
Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words
art-galleries · art, exhibition, history
Sunday, 17 May 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.
Waltham Forest Town Hall Guided Tour
walks_tours · tour, history
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
Town Hall, Forest Rd, London E17 4JF, UK
Explore Waltham Forest Town Hall's Art Deco interior and exterior with a guided tour. Visits last one hour and start at 12pm and 2pm.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-forest-town-hall-guided-tour-tickets-931951220187
Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-forest-town-hall-guided-tour-tickets-931951220187
Katharina Grosse, Bermondsey (2026)
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 12:00 – 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
Paulo Nimer Pjota
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, history, animals
Sunday, 17 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/
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Sunday, 17 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
Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis
art · art, exhibition
Sunday, 17 May 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
Ranti Bam
art-galleries · exhibition, art, cinema, gallery
Sunday, 17 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/
Death, Debauchery & Doctors in Soho
walks · walks, outdoor
Sunday, 17 May 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
Little Venice Walking Tour : The Pursuit Of Pleasure
walks · walks, outdoor
Sunday, 17 May 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
Sunday Trad Music Sessions at The Ship
music · music, pub
Sunday, 17 May 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/
The Sunday Sessions
music · music, pub
Sunday, 17 May 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, 17 May 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/
Quiz Night - The Angel of Bow
quiz · quiz
Sunday, 17 May 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
Shtick Comedy Club
comedy · comedy, pub
Sunday, 17 May 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 at The Pilgrim
quiz · pub, quiz
Sunday, 17 May 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, 17 May 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
