What's On in London Today
Portobello Road Market
market · market
Sunday, 30 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/
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Sunday, 30 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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 30 August 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
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Sunday, 30 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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Sunday, 30 August 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/
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Sunday, 30 August 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
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 30 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/
Brick Lane Market
market · market
Sunday, 30 August 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
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 30 August 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
Camden Market
market · market
Sunday, 30 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
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Sunday, 30 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
Greenwich Market
market · market
Sunday, 30 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/
Media Networks
art · art, history
Sunday, 30 August 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
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Sunday, 30 August 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
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Sunday, 30 August 2026, 10:30 – 18:00
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
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 30 August 2026, 10:30 – 18:00
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
The River Walk Market
market · market, food, shopping, tour, walks
Sunday, 30 August 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
Death, Debauchery & Doctors in Soho
walks · walks, outdoor
Sunday, 30 August 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
Sunday Trad Music Sessions at The Ship
music · music, pub
Sunday, 30 August 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, 30 August 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
The Sunday Sessions
music · music, pub
Sunday, 30 August 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, 30 August 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, 30 August 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, 30 August 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, 30 August 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, 30 August 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
