What's On in Southwark This Weekend
Bermondsey Antique Market
market · market
Friday, 16 October 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/
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Friday, 16 October 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/
Borough Market
market · market, food
Friday, 16 October 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/
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 16 October 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, 16 October 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
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Friday, 16 October 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
Friday, 16 October 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
Monika Sosnowska
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 16 October 2026, 12:00 – 18:00
South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ
Free entry
Polish artist Monika Sosnowska's major presentation spanning the South London Gallery's Main Gallery and Fire Station. Her sculptural practice features deconstructed forms in steel and concrete, exploring shifting social and political values and the legacy of modernism.
More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/journal/2026-exhibitions/
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
music · music
Friday, 16 October 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.
Live Music at The Peacock
music · pub, music
Friday, 16 October 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 Live Music at The Ship
music · music, pub
Friday, 16 October 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/
Borough Market
market · market, food
Saturday, 17 October 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/
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 17 October 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/
Maltby Street Market
market · market
Saturday, 17 October 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/
Media Networks
art · art, history
Saturday, 17 October 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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Saturday, 17 October 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/
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Saturday, 17 October 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, 17 October 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
Monika Sosnowska
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 17 October 2026, 12:00 – 18:00
South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ
Free entry
Polish artist Monika Sosnowska's major presentation spanning the South London Gallery's Main Gallery and Fire Station. Her sculptural practice features deconstructed forms in steel and concrete, exploring shifting social and political values and the legacy of modernism.
More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/journal/2026-exhibitions/
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
music · music
Saturday, 17 October 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, 17 October 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/
Borough Market
market · market, food
Sunday, 18 October 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/
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Sunday, 18 October 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/
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 18 October 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
Sunday, 18 October 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
Herne Hill Market
market · market
Sunday, 18 October 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/
Portrait of the Day Talks
talk · art, talk
Sunday, 18 October 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
Maltby Street Market
market · market
Sunday, 18 October 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/
Monika Sosnowska
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 18 October 2026, 12:00 – 18:00
South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ
Free entry
Polish artist Monika Sosnowska's major presentation spanning the South London Gallery's Main Gallery and Fire Station. Her sculptural practice features deconstructed forms in steel and concrete, exploring shifting social and political values and the legacy of modernism.
More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/journal/2026-exhibitions/
Daily Highlights Tours
art · art, talk, tour
Sunday, 18 October 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
Sunday Trad Music Sessions at The Ship
music · music, pub
Sunday, 18 October 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, 18 October 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, 18 October 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
