What's On in London Today
Bermondsey Antique Market
market · market
Friday, 28 August 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, 28 August 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/
Bromley Charter Market
market · market, shopping, history
Friday, 28 August 2026, 09:00 – 17:00
Bromley Charter Market, Bromley High Street, Bromley
Free entry
Discover Bromley's historic Charter Market, a vibrant hub for over 800 years. Find unique gifts, fresh produce, and delicious food every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
More info: https://www.bromley.gov.uk/markets/bromley-charter-market
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Friday, 28 August 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
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 28 August 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre - Hayward Gallery
Centred around three monumental sculptures, a landmark exhibition focussing on Kapoor’s recent work as well as his seminal early pieces
More info: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/anish-kapoor/
Camden Market
market · market
Friday, 28 August 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
Whitehall Historic House
museum · history, tour, walks, family, exhibition
Friday, 28 August 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
Whitehall Historic House, Whitehall Historic House, 1 Malden Rd, Cheam, SM3 8QD
Free entry
A 500-year-old timber-framed Tudor house in Cheam village. One of London's oldest surviving timber-frame buildings.
More info: https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/sutton-heritage/whitehall-historic-house
Borough Market
market · market, food
Friday, 28 August 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/
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Friday, 28 August 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
Honeywood Museum
museum
Friday, 28 August 2026, All day
Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, SM5 3NX
Free entry
A Grade II listed 17th-century house overlooking Carshalton Ponds. Restored Edwardian period rooms, rotating local history exhibitions, herb garden, and the Honeywood Tea Room. Free entry, open Thursday–Saturday.
More info: https://friendsofhoneywood.co.uk/
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 28 August 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
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Friday, 28 August 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
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Friday, 28 August 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
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 28 August 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
Greenwich Market
market · market
Friday, 28 August 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
Friday, 28 August 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/
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Friday, 28 August 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
Media Networks
art · art, history
Friday, 28 August 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
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Friday, 28 August 2026, 10:30 – 21:00
National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London
Discover Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait at the National Portrait Gallery this summer. Running 4 June–6 September 2026, this blockbuster celebrates her 100th birthday with iconic works by Andy Warhol, Cecil Beaton & more, plus personal items revealing her creative legacy.
More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/marilyn-monroe-a-portrait
Community Café
community · family, food, society, community
Friday, 28 August 2026, 10:30 – 15:30
New Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QH
Free entry
New Windmill Hall Community Café, every Friday. Enjoy free entry, affordable food, friendly company, and wellbeing activities. A welcoming space for all.
More info: https://www.newwindmillhall.org.uk/events
Recurring: weekly
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 28 August 2026, 10:30 – 21:00
National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London
Free entry
Discover the prestigious Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 at the National Portrait Gallery. This celebrated competition showcases top contemporary portrait paintings from artists worldwide, running 25 June to 7 October. Free entry.
More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/hsf-kramer-portrait-award-2026
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Friday, 28 August 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, 28 August 2026, 11:00 – 18:30
Brick Lane Market
Free entry
Hunt for bargains among bustling stalls with vintage fashion, antiques, and fabrics. Enjoy street food and curry houses. Multiple markets throughout the week
More info: https://www.trumanbrewery.com/web/markets.pl
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Friday, 28 August 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, 28 August 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
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
music · music
Friday, 28 August 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, 28 August 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, 28 August 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/
Friday Night Quiz at The Colonel Fawcett
quiz · quiz
Friday, 28 August 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/
Live Music at The Peacock
music · pub, music
Friday, 28 August 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 Live Music at The Ship
music · music, pub
Friday, 28 August 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, 28 August 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
