market · market
Thursday, 15 October 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
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 08:00 – 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/
market · market, shopping, history
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 09:00 – 17:00
Bromley Charter Market, Bromley High Street, Bromley
Free entry
Discover Bromley's historic Charter Market, a vibrant hub for over 800 years. Find unique gifts, fresh produce, and delicious food every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
More info: https://www.bromley.gov.uk/markets/bromley-charter-market
market · market
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 09:00 – 14:00
Woburn Square behind SOAS, WC1H 0AA.
Free entry
Lunch market with local, sustainable food. Dosas to doughnuts, pizza to pasta. Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-2pm.
More info: https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/bloomsbury/
museum · art, design, fashion, exhibition, gallery
Thursday, 15 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
art · art, history
Thursday, 15 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
exhibition · art, exhibition, sculpture, outdoor, nature
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
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
museum · exhibition, film, family
Thursday, 15 October 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
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Thursday, 15 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/
market · market, food
Thursday, 15 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/
art · museum, art
Thursday, 15 October 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
market · market
Thursday, 15 October 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/
market · market
Thursday, 15 October 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
museum
Thursday, 15 October 2026, All day
Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, SM5 3NX
Free entry
A Grade II listed 17th-century house overlooking Carshalton Ponds. Restored Edwardian period rooms, rotating local history exhibitions, herb garden, and the Honeywood Tea Room. Free entry, open Thursday–Saturday.
More info: https://friendsofhoneywood.co.uk/
museum · history, tour, walks, family, exhibition
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 10:00 – 16:00
Whitehall Historic House, Whitehall Historic House, 1 Malden Rd, Cheam, SM3 8QD
Free entry
A 500-year-old timber-framed Tudor house in Cheam village. One of London's oldest surviving timber-frame buildings.
More info: https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/sutton-heritage/whitehall-historic-house
market · market
Thursday, 15 October 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
Thursday, 15 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
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery
Thursday, 15 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/
art · art, talk, tour
Thursday, 15 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
music · music
Thursday, 15 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.
social · pub
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
The Hercules, 504 Holloway Rd, London N7 6JA
Eyes down at 7pm! Lively Thursday bingo nights with fantastic cash prizes, friendly faces & vibrant pub craic. Just turn up and test your luck!
More info: https://www.theherculesholloway.co.uk/weekly-bingo/
music · music, pub
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 19:00 – 01:00
The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ
Free entry
Discover fresh sounds every Thursday from 7pm. New & emerging bands & artists. Free tickets online.
More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events
quiz · quiz
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
The Hanbury, 33 Linton St, London N1 7DU
Prove you're the brains of the bunch! Join an ever-popular quiz night every Thursday at 7pm. Great questions, good laughs & brilliant company await.
More info: https://www.thehanbury.co.uk/events/pub-quiz/
Recurring: weekly
music · pub, music
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 19:30
The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover St, SE1 4YG
Free entry
Kara'roe'ke Thursday! Every third Thursday at 8 PM. Grab the mic, belt out your favourites & own the stage.
More info: https://www.theroebuck.net/whats-on/
music · music, pub
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The White Horse, 20-22 Peckham Rye, SE15 4JR
Free entry
Amplifying South East London's music groups and talent. Thursdays 8pm–11pm. £5 negronis 6–9pm.
More info: https://www.whitehorsepeckham.co.uk/whatson/
quiz · pub, quiz
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Waverley Arms, 202 Ivydale Road, Nunhead, SE15 3BU
Weekly pub quiz featuring picture rounds, music trivia, mystery voices & more. Win £50 cash or wine. Every Thursday 8pm.
More info: https://www.waverleyarms.com/whats-on/
Recurring: weekly
quiz · quiz
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Duchess, Hammersmith
Test your brains & soak up the vibes at one of Hammersmith's best quiz nights. Every Thursday, 8pm!
More info: https://www.theduchesshammersmith.co.uk/events/pub-quiz/
Recurring: weekly
music · music, pub
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 20:30
The Ship, 68 Borough Rd, SE1 1DX
Free entry
Join us every Thursday at 8:30pm for brilliant live music and proper fun at The Ship Southwark.
More info: https://www.theshipsouthwark.co.uk/events/thursday-live-music/
quiz · quiz
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 20:30 – 22:30
Skehan's, 1 Kitto Rd, SE14 5TW
Quiz Night every Thursday 8:30pm at Skehan's! Music, sport & pop culture rounds. Win prizes. £1 entry, no limit!
More info: https://www.skehans.com/events/quiz
Recurring: weekly
music · music, family, society
Friday, 16 October 2026, All day
Hope Café, 80-84 Market Pl, Romford, RM1 3ER
Free entry
Free weekly rehearsals in Romford! Open to everyone, all skill levels and instruments. Build friendships and share cultures through music.
More info: https://haveringlondon.com/event/havering-global-orchestra/
Recurring: weekly