What's On in Westminster This Weekend
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Friday, 16 October 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
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
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.
Karaoke at The Smugglers Tavern
music · quiz, pub
Friday, 16 October 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 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/
Pimlico Road Farmers' Market
market
Saturday, 17 October 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/
South Kensington Farmers' Market
market · market
Saturday, 17 October 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.
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/
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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Saturday, 17 October 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
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
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.
Nine Elms Market and Boot Sale
market · market
Sunday, 18 October 2026, 08:00 – 14:00
New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms Lane, Vauxhall, SW8 5EH
Free entry
One of London's largest general markets and boot sales. Every Sunday 8am-2pm at Nine Elms Lane. Over 400 stalls.
More info: https://www.saundersmarkets.co.uk/nine-elms-market
Marylebone Farmers' Market
market · market
Sunday, 18 October 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/
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
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Sunday, 18 October 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
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
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
Death, Debauchery & Doctors in Soho
walks · walks, outdoor
Sunday, 18 October 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, 18 October 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
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
