What's On in London This Weekend
Bermondsey Antique Market
market · market
Friday, 17 July 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, 17 July 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, 17 July 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
Media Networks
art · art, history
Friday, 17 July 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
Whitehall Historic House
museum · history, tour, walks, family, exhibition
Friday, 17 July 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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 17 July 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
Wes Anderson: The Archives
museum · museum, design, film, cinema
Friday, 17 July 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
Wallace & Gromit and Friends
museum · exhibition, film, family
Friday, 17 July 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
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Friday, 17 July 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
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Friday, 17 July 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
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Friday, 17 July 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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Friday, 17 July 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/
Honeywood Museum
museum
Friday, 17 July 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/
Borough Market
market · market, food
Friday, 17 July 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/
Greenwich Market
market · market
Friday, 17 July 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/
Camden Market
market · market
Friday, 17 July 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
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 17 July 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/
David Hockney
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, family
Friday, 17 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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.
Queen's House
art · museum, art
Friday, 17 July 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, 17 July 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
NIGO: From Japan with Love
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Friday, 17 July 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
Community Café
community · family, food, society, community
Friday, 17 July 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, 17 July 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, 17 July 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
Brick Lane Market
market · market
Friday, 17 July 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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Friday, 17 July 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
Changing Faces in a Changing City Tour
literature · tour, museum
Friday, 17 July 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
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Friday, 17 July 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
Paulo Nimer Pjota
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, history, animals
Friday, 17 July 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/
Ranti Bam
art-galleries · exhibition, art, cinema, gallery
Friday, 17 July 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/
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
music · music
Friday, 17 July 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, 17 July 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, 17 July 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/
Live Music at The Peacock
music · pub, music
Friday, 17 July 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, 17 July 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, 17 July 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, 17 July 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, 18 July 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, 18 July 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/
South Kensington Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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.
Bromley Charter Market
market · market, shopping, history
Saturday, 18 July 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
Wimbledon Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Broadway Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Ealing Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Pimlico Road Farmers' Market
market
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Balham Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Camden Passage Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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
Borough Market
market · market, food
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 18 July 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
Stoke Newington Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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
Crystal Palace Food Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Saturday, 18 July 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
Greenwich Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 18 July 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
Honeywood Museum
museum
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Camden Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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
Saturday, 18 July 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
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 18 July 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/
Wes Anderson: The Archives
museum · museum, design, film, cinema
Saturday, 18 July 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
Parliament Hill Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 18 July 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.
