What's On in Camden This Weekend
From Ashes to Blossoms: 80 Years After Hiroshima
exhibition · exhibition, history, photography
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Japanese Gallery, 23 Camden Passage, Angel, N1 8EA
Free entry
A moving free exhibition at Japanese Gallery in Angel marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Original press photographs, military documents, personal testimonies, and survivor artworks.
More info: https://ezenfoundation.org/pages/hiroshima-exhibition
Recurring: daily until 16 July 2026
Camden Passage Market
market · market
Saturday, 4 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
Camden Market
market · market
Saturday, 4 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
Parliament Hill Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 4 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.
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Saturday, 4 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
Brutalist Bootcamp
sport · sport, outdoor
Saturday, 4 July 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
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 4 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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Saturday, 4 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
Art Club - Camden
art-events · art, children, family, photography, workshop
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 11:00 – 13:00
Somers Town Community Association, 150 Ossulston St, NW1 1EE
Free entry
Weekly art club for young people 11-18 living in Camden. Explore drawing, street art, photography & more! Free. Space is limited and it is important to register in advance.
More info: https://www.lovecamden.org/whats-on/art-club-camden
Recurring: weekly
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Saturday, 4 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
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
music · music
Saturday, 4 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.
The Camden DJ Party
music · music, pub
Saturday, 4 July 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
From Ashes to Blossoms: 80 Years After Hiroshima
exhibition · exhibition, history, photography
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Japanese Gallery, 23 Camden Passage, Angel, N1 8EA
Free entry
A moving free exhibition at Japanese Gallery in Angel marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Original press photographs, military documents, personal testimonies, and survivor artworks.
More info: https://ezenfoundation.org/pages/hiroshima-exhibition
Recurring: daily until 16 July 2026
Marylebone Farmers' Market
market · market
Sunday, 5 July 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/
Camden Market
market · market
Sunday, 5 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
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 5 July 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
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Sunday, 5 July 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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Sunday, 5 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
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Sunday, 5 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
Death, Debauchery & Doctors in Soho
walks · walks, outdoor
Sunday, 5 July 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
Little Venice Walking Tour : The Pursuit Of Pleasure
walks · walks, outdoor
Sunday, 5 July 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, 5 July 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 July 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
From Ashes to Blossoms: 80 Years After Hiroshima
exhibition · exhibition, history, photography
Monday, 6 July 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Japanese Gallery, 23 Camden Passage, Angel, N1 8EA
Free entry
A moving free exhibition at Japanese Gallery in Angel marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Original press photographs, military documents, personal testimonies, and survivor artworks.
More info: https://ezenfoundation.org/pages/hiroshima-exhibition
Recurring: daily until 16 July 2026
Camden Market
market · market
Monday, 6 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
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Monday, 6 July 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
Monday, 6 July 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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Monday, 6 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
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Monday, 6 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
Quiz Night at The Harlequin
quiz · quiz
Monday, 6 July 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
The Harlequin, 27 Arlington Way, London EC1R 1UY
London's most unhinged quiz! Mondays 7-9pm. Chaotic questions, brilliant banter & a free round to win. £2 entry. Beautifully deconstructed madness. Call to book.
More info: https://www.harlequinpub.co.uk/events/
Quiz Night at The Faltering Fullback
quiz · quiz
Monday, 6 July 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Faltering Fullback, 19 Perth Rd, London N4 3HB
Join the legendary Monday Night quiz. Just £1 entry, first come first served. All welcome!
More info: https://falteringfullback.com/events/pub-quiz-every-monday-at-8pm/
Recurring: weekly
