Wright of Derby: From the Shadows

art · art, history, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 21:00

The National Gallery, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Step into the candlelit world of Joseph Wright of Derby - where science, art and wonder collide.

More info: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

Richard Avedon: Facing West

photography · photography, art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Gagosian - Grovesnor Hill, Gagosian, 20 Grosvenor Hill, W1K 3QD

Free entry

Explore the powerful portraits of Richard Avedon's 'Facing West' exhibition.

More info: https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/richard-avedon-facing-west/

A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860

art · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Uncover the forgotten women who shaped British landscape art. 10 artists, 100 years of hidden talent.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-a-view-of-ones-own/

Recurring: daily until 20 May 2026

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

art · art

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

First UK museum exhibition focused on Lucian Freud's works on paper including 48 sketchbooks alongside key paintings. 25 and under: £5 tickets Friday to Sunday. Pay What You Can for entry times on Saturdays from 17.30 to 20.00.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Book tickets: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting#dates

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

photo · art, exhibition

Friday, 3 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

A landmark UK debut: Catherine Opie's striking photographic portraits challenge who is seen, and who goes unseen.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/catherine-opie-to-be-seen

Portrait of the Day Talks

talk · art, talk

Friday, 3 April 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

Daphne Wright: Expectations

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Friday, 3 April 2026, 11:00 – 18:00

Frith Street Gallery - Golden Square, Frith Street Gallery, 17-18 Golden Square, W1F 9JJ

Free entry

Featuring new sculptures exploring time, identity, and domestic life. Highlights include the Jesmonite installation Sons and Couch (2025) and fragile unfired clay Fridge Still Life.

More info: https://www.frithstreetgallery.com/exhibitions/242-daphne-wright-expectations/

Daily Highlights Tours

art · art, talk, tour

Friday, 3 April 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, 3 April 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.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Karaoke at The Smugglers Tavern

music · quiz, pub

Friday, 3 April 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 Quiz at The Colonel Fawcett

quiz · quiz

Friday, 3 April 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 Party Night at The Good Mixer

music · music, pub

Friday, 3 April 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

Camden Passage Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 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

Seurat and the Sea

art · art

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Discover Seurat's stunning seascapes - the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist in 30 years.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-seurat-and-the-sea/

Sigrid Sandström - Squall

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Perrotin, Perrotin, Brook's Mews, W1K 4HR

Free entry

Sigrid Sandström's first solo exhibition in London, featuring atmospheric abstract paintings exploring turbulence.

More info: https://www.perrotin.com/exhibitions/sigrid_sandstrom-squall/12544

A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860

art · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Uncover the forgotten women who shaped British landscape art. 10 artists, 100 years of hidden talent.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-a-view-of-ones-own/

Recurring: daily until 20 May 2026

Samurai Exhibition

museum · museum, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

The British Museum, The British Museum, Bloomsbury

Uncover a millennium of myth and reality in this major exhibition exploring the legendary warriors of Japan through 280 objects at the British Museum. Until 4 May 2026.

More info: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

Takesada Matsutani - Shifting Boundaries

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Hauser & Wirth, Hauser & Wirth, 23 Savile Row, W1S 2ET

Free entry

Celebrating 60 years of Takesada Matsutani’s Paris-based practice with powerful new works in vinyl glue and graphite. Experience sensuous, sculptural canvases and historic pieces that trace Matsutani’s journey from Gutai avant-garde experiments to today’s meditative, time-charged surfaces.

More info: https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/takesada-matsutani-shifting-boundaries/

Richard Avedon: Facing West

photography · photography, art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Gagosian - Grovesnor Hill, Gagosian, 20 Grosvenor Hill, W1K 3QD

Free entry

Explore the powerful portraits of Richard Avedon's 'Facing West' exhibition.

More info: https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/richard-avedon-facing-west/

Before the Crowds Collection Tours

art · tour, art

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 10:45

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

Step inside the gallery before the crowds for an intimate guided journey uncovering hidden history. £16.50 (£12 Members). Meet at Ross Place entrance.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Camden Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 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

Wright of Derby: From the Shadows

art · art, history, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

The National Gallery, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Step into the candlelit world of Joseph Wright of Derby - where science, art and wonder collide.

More info: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

Tetsumi Kudo. Microcosms

art-galleries · art, exhibition, tech, design, nature

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Hauser & Wirth, Hauser & Wirth, 23 Savile Row, W1S 2ET

Free entry

Step into “Microcosms”, the first London show in a decade for visionary artist Tetsumi Kudo, exploring eerie fusions of nature, technology and the human body.

More info: https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/tetsumi-kudo/

Loie Hollowell: Overview Effect

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Pace Gallery, Pace Gallery, 5 Hanover Square, W1S 1HQ

Free entry

Overview Effect immerses you in luminous, sculptural paintings that translate the sensations of childbirth into radiant abstract forms. Discover a new series where concentric orbs and pulsating colour evoke both the intimacy of the body and the awe of seeing Earth from space.

More info: https://www.pacegallery.com/exhibitions/loie-hollowell-overview-effect-london/

Parliament Hill Farmers' Market

market · market

Saturday, 4 April 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.

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

photo · art, exhibition

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

A landmark UK debut: Catherine Opie's striking photographic portraits challenge who is seen, and who goes unseen.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/catherine-opie-to-be-seen

Brutalist Bootcamp

sport · sport, outdoor

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:30 – 11:30

Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate (Playground 2), Rowley Way, London, NW8

Free entry

Kick start your weekend on Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM for a unique fitness experience in the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate.

More info: https://www.lovecamden.org/whats-on/brutalist-bootcamp

Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brutalist-bootcamp-at-alexandra-ainsworth-estate-tickets-908853544417

Recurring: weekly

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

art · art

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 10:30 – 21:00

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

First UK museum exhibition focused on Lucian Freud's works on paper including 48 sketchbooks alongside key paintings. 25 and under: £5 tickets Friday to Sunday. Pay What You Can for entry times on Saturdays from 17.30 to 20.00.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Book tickets: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting#dates

Daphne Wright: Expectations

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 11:00 – 17:00

Frith Street Gallery - Golden Square, Frith Street Gallery, 17-18 Golden Square, W1F 9JJ

Free entry

Featuring new sculptures exploring time, identity, and domestic life. Highlights include the Jesmonite installation Sons and Couch (2025) and fragile unfired clay Fridge Still Life.

More info: https://www.frithstreetgallery.com/exhibitions/242-daphne-wright-expectations/

Portrait of the Day Talks

talk · art, talk

Saturday, 4 April 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

Saturday, 4 April 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

Saturday, 4 April 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.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

The Camden DJ Party

music · music, pub

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 21:00 – 02:00

The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ

Free entry

Spin into Saturday 9pm-2am. Free entry, indie, britpop, 90s, funk, soul, rock & more.

More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events

Recurring: weekly

Seurat and the Sea

art · art

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Discover Seurat's stunning seascapes - the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist in 30 years.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-seurat-and-the-sea/

Camden Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 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

Before the Crowds Collection Tours

art · tour, art

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 10:45

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

Step inside the gallery before the crowds for an intimate guided journey uncovering hidden history. £16.50 (£12 Members). Meet at Ross Place entrance.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Wright of Derby: From the Shadows

art · art, history, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

The National Gallery, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Step into the candlelit world of Joseph Wright of Derby - where science, art and wonder collide.

More info: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

Samurai Exhibition

museum · museum, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

The British Museum, The British Museum, Bloomsbury

Uncover a millennium of myth and reality in this major exhibition exploring the legendary warriors of Japan through 280 objects at the British Museum. Until 4 May 2026.

More info: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860

art · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Uncover the forgotten women who shaped British landscape art. 10 artists, 100 years of hidden talent.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-a-view-of-ones-own/

Recurring: daily until 20 May 2026

Marylebone Farmers' Market

market · market

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:00 – 14:00

W1U 4DF

Free entry

Every Sunday, discover Marylebone Farmers' Market come rain or shine. It offers fresh seasonal produce, and a wide range of fruits and vegetables throughout the year.

More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/marylebone/

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

photo · art, exhibition

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:30 – 18:00

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

A landmark UK debut: Catherine Opie's striking photographic portraits challenge who is seen, and who goes unseen.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/catherine-opie-to-be-seen

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

art · art

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 10:30 – 18:00

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

First UK museum exhibition focused on Lucian Freud's works on paper including 48 sketchbooks alongside key paintings. 25 and under: £5 tickets Friday to Sunday. Pay What You Can for entry times on Saturdays from 17.30 to 20.00.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Book tickets: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting#dates

Portrait of the Day Talks

talk · art, talk

Sunday, 5 April 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

Sunday, 5 April 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

Little Venice Walking Tour : The Pursuit Of Pleasure

walks · walks, outdoor

Sunday, 5 April 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

Death, Debauchery & Doctors in Soho

walks · walks, outdoor

Sunday, 5 April 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

The Sunday Sessions

music · music, pub

Sunday, 5 April 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

Shtick Comedy Club

comedy · comedy, pub

Sunday, 5 April 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