What's On in Southwark This Weekend
Borough Market
market · market, food
Saturday, 4 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/
Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words
art-galleries · art, exhibition, history
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Bloomberg SPACE | London Mithraeum, Bloomberg SPACE, London Mithraeum, 12 Walbrook, EC4N 8AA
Mark Manders’ surreal installation blends sculpture and language, suspended between past and present above the Mithraeum ruins.
Media Networks
art · art, history
Saturday, 4 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
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 4 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
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Saturday, 4 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
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 4 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/
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Saturday, 4 July 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/
Maltby Street Market
market · market
Saturday, 4 July 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/
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
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
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
Ranti Bam
art-galleries · exhibition, art, cinema, gallery
Saturday, 4 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/
Paulo Nimer Pjota
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, history, animals
Saturday, 4 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/
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.
RPM: Real People Music
music · music, pub
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 21:00
The White Horse, 20-22 Peckham Rye, SE15 4JR
Free entry
RPM: Real People Music. 100% vinyl with Oliver Sudden & Keith Lawrence. Every Saturday 9pm–late.
More info: https://www.whitehorsepeckham.co.uk/whatson/
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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
Herne Hill Market
market · market
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
Outside Herne Hill Station, Railton Road, SE24 0JN
Free entry
Local food and crafts every Sunday 10am-4pm outside Herne Hill Station. Supporting independent businesses.
More info: https://www.weareccfm.com/our-markets/herne-hill/
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 5 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/
Borough Market
market · market, food
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
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/
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Sunday, 5 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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
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/
Media Networks
art · art, history
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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
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
Maltby Street Market
market · market
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 11:00 – 16:00
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/
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
Paulo Nimer Pjota
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, history, animals
Sunday, 5 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
Sunday, 5 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/
Sunday Trad Music Sessions at The Ship
music · music, pub
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 15:00 – 17:00
The Ship, 68 Borough Rd, SE1 1DX
Free entry
Every Sunday 3-5pm: Join London's best Irish trad musicians for a special session at The Ship.
More info: https://www.theshipsouthwark.co.uk/events/sunday-trad-session/
Quiz Night at The Pilgrim
quiz · pub, quiz
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
The Pilgrim, 247 Kennington Ln, London, SE11 5QU
Sunday 7:00pm trivia night with all-day happy hour drink specials and 2-4-1 burgers. £2 per person. £50 bar tab - First Prize. Bottle of wine, 2nd place.
More info: https://www.thepilgrimpub.com/whatson
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Dog and Bell
quiz · quiz
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 20:30 – 23:00
The Dog and Bell, Deptford
Every Sunday night from 8.30pm!
More info: https://www.instagram.com/the_dog_and_bell
Recurring: weekly
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Monday, 6 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
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Monday, 6 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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
Media Networks
art · art, history
Monday, 6 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Monday, 6 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/
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 Kings Arms
quiz · pub, quiz
Monday, 6 July 2026, 19:30 – 22:30
The Kings Arms, 251 Tooley St, London SE1 2JX
Trivia meets creativity! Monday quiz nights with bar tabs & cash prizes to win. Just £3 entry. Brilliantly silly fun!
More info: https://www.thekingsarmstooley.com/s-projects-side-by-side
Recurring: weekly
