What's On in Westminster Today
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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 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/
