What's On in London This Weekend
Bermondsey Antique Market
market · market
Friday, 4 September 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, 4 September 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, 4 September 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
Camden Market
market · market
Friday, 4 September 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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Friday, 4 September 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/
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Friday, 4 September 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
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Friday, 4 September 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
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Friday, 4 September 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
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Friday, 4 September 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
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 4 September 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/
Media Networks
art · art, history
Friday, 4 September 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
Honeywood Museum
museum
Friday, 4 September 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, 4 September 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
Borough Market
market · market, food
Friday, 4 September 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/
Whitehall Historic House
museum · history, tour, walks, family, exhibition
Friday, 4 September 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
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Friday, 4 September 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
Greenwich Market
market · market
Friday, 4 September 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/
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 4 September 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
Community Café
community · family, food, society, community
Friday, 4 September 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
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Friday, 4 September 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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Friday, 4 September 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, 4 September 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, 4 September 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, 4 September 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, 4 September 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.
Friday Night Bingo Night at The Askew
social · bingo
Friday, 4 September 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/
Karaoke at The Smugglers Tavern
music · quiz, pub
Friday, 4 September 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/
Live Music at The Peacock
music · pub, music
Friday, 4 September 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 Night Quiz at The Colonel Fawcett
quiz · quiz
Friday, 4 September 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/
Friday Live Music at The Ship
music · music, pub
Friday, 4 September 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, 4 September 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
Portobello Road Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 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/
Barnes Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 08:30 – 14:00
Essex House Surgery, Barnes
Free entry
Every Saturday farmers' market in picturesque Barnes. Over 20 food producers selling organic meats, veg, bread.
More info: https://barnesfarmersmarket.co.uk/
Bromley Charter Market
market · market, shopping, history
Saturday, 5 September 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
Balham Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 13:00
Henry Cavendish Primary School, Hydethorpe Road, Balham, SW12 0JA
Free entry
Henry Cavendish Primary School, Balham. Saturdays 9am-1pm. Organic vegetables, cheese, meat and flowers.
More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/balham/
Wimbledon Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 13:00
Wimbledon Park Primary School, Havana Road, London SW19 8EJ
Free entry
Weekly farmers' market at Wimbledon Park Primary School. Fresh produce, organic meat, cheese, baked goods & more. Saturdays 9am-1pm.
More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/wimbledon/
Borough Market
market · market, food
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 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/
Ealing Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 13:00
Leeland Road, Ealing, London W13 9HH
Free entry
Well-established farmers' market with fresh fish, heritage apples, seasonal game & local produce. Saturdays 9am-1pm, Leeland Road.
More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/ealing/
Wembley Park Market
market · market, music, shopping, community
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Wembley Park Market, Olympic Way, Wembley, HA9 0WS
Free entry
An open-air market in Wembley Park with independent traders, street food, artisan crafts and live music. A regular fixture of the Wembley Park community calendar.
More info: https://wembleypark.com/wembley-park-market/
Pimlico Road Farmers' Market
market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 14:00
Orange Square, corner of Pimlico Road and Ebury Street, SW1W 8UT
Free entry
Weekly farmers' market on leafy Orange Square. Fresh produce, artisan bread, cheese, fish & game. Saturdays 9am-2pm.
More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/pimlico-road/
South Kensington Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 14:00
Bute Street, London SW7 3EX
Free entry
Bute Street, Saturdays 9am-2pm. Fresh fish, vegetables, bread, cakes, poultry, cheese and flowers.
Broadway Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 17:00
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/
Camden Passage Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Camden Passage
Free entry
Outdoor market with antique, vintage and collectable finds. Open Wednesday & Saturday, 9am-6pm.
More info: https://www.camdenpassageislington.co.uk/markets/camden-passage-market.html
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Saturday, 5 September 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
Saturday, 5 September 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/
Stoke Newington Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 10:00 – 14:30
St Paul's Church, Stoke Newington, N16 7UE
Free entry
UK's only all-organic farmers' market. Sustainable produce from within 60 miles of London, plus food & coffee. Saturdays 10am-2:30pm.
More info: https://growingcommunities.org/market
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 10:00 – 20:00
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/
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Saturday, 5 September 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
Honeywood Museum
museum
Saturday, 5 September 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/
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Saturday, 5 September 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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 5 September 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
Crystal Palace Food Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 10:00 – 15:00
Haynes Lane, SE19 3AP
Free entry
Weekly Saturday food & farmers' market on Haynes Lane. 16 permanent stalls plus rotating vendors.
More info: https://www.crystalpalacefoodmarket.co.uk/
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Saturday, 5 September 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
Maltby Street Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
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/
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Saturday, 5 September 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
Camden Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 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
Parliament Hill Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 10:00 – 14:00
Entrance on the heath, near the tennis courts. William Ellis School NW5 1RN
Free entry
Farmers' market on Hampstead Heath. Organic produce, artisan bread, fresh meat & poultry, hot food. Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Media Networks
art · art, history
Saturday, 5 September 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
Exploring a hidden gem: St Mary Magdalene Church
community · religious, history, talk, tour, walks
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
St Mary Magdalene Church, North Ockendon
Free entry
Discover a tranquil church and grounds each Saturday, perfect for quiet reflection. A monthly history group also meets here.
More info: https://haveringlondon.com/event/exploring-a-hidden-gem/
Recurring: weekly
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Saturday, 5 September 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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/
