market · market
Monday, 31 August 2026, 08:00 – 19:00
Portobello Road Market
Free entry
World-famous street market offering vintage fashion, antiques, handmade crafts, and food. Explore, bargain hunt and people watch. Open Monday-Sunday 8am-7pm
More info: https://visitportobello.com/
market · market
Monday, 31 August 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/
art · art, history
Monday, 31 August 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
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Monday, 31 August 2026, 10:00 – 19:00
Kew Gardens, Kew Gardens, Richmond
Discover towering sculptures by renowned artist Henry Moore across Kew's iconic landscapes.
More info: https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/henry-moore
Book tickets: https://shop.kew.org/tickets/event/kew-gardens-tickets/booking/?startdate=2026-05-09&enddate=2027-01-31
market · market
Monday, 31 August 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
art · museum, art
Monday, 31 August 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Queen's House, Romney Rd, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Free entry
Explore 450+ masterpieces, including royal portraits, seascapes and cutting-edge sculptures at Greenwich's stunning Queen's House. Free entry.
More info: https://www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house
Recurring: daily
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Monday, 31 August 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
market · market
Monday, 31 August 2026, 10:00 – 17:30
Greenwich Market
Free entry
Shop and stalls with art, antiques, crafts and clothing. Over a century of community spirit and talent. Open daily 10am-5:30pm.
More info: https://greenwichmarket.london/
exhibition · design, fashion, exhibition, museum, art
Monday, 31 August 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High Street, W8 6AG
A landmark NIGO retrospective at the Design Museum, tracing his rise from Harajuku street style to global creative icon status.
More info: https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/nigo-from-japan-with-love
Book tickets: https://bookings.designmuseum.org/?market=DesignMuseum&is-return=false&product=nigo&date=2026-05-01
museum · exhibition, film, family
Monday, 31 August 2026, 10:00 – 17:45
Young V&A, Young V&A
Discover how Aardman's iconic characters come to life - a cracking day out for all ages at Young V&A.
More info: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends
Recurring: daily until 15 November 2026
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Monday, 31 August 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
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Monday, 31 August 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
art · photography, art, exhibition, history
Monday, 31 August 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
market · market
Monday, 31 August 2026, 11:00 – 18:30
Brick Lane Market
Free entry
Hunt for bargains among bustling stalls with vintage fashion, antiques, and fabrics. Enjoy street food and curry houses. Multiple markets throughout the week
More info: https://www.trumanbrewery.com/web/markets.pl
talk · art, talk
Monday, 31 August 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 · art, talk, tour
Monday, 31 August 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
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, nature, photography
Monday, 31 August 2026, 12:00 – 18:00
Serpentine South Gallery , Serpentine South Gallery, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA
Free entry
Experience Cecily Brown’s powerful new paintings and drawings. Celebrate nature, memory, desire.
More info: https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/cecily-brown-picture-making/
Book tickets: https://serpentinegalleries.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list
quiz · quiz
Monday, 31 August 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 · quiz, pub
Monday, 31 August 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Howl at The Moon, 178 Hoxton St, N1 5LH
Weekly Monday pub quiz at the Howl at the Moon in Hoxton at 1930.
More info: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/
Book tickets: https://www.hoxtonpub.com/
Recurring: weekly
quiz · pub, quiz
Monday, 31 August 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
quiz · quiz
Monday, 31 August 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