market · market
Wednesday, 1 July 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/
exhibition · exhibition, history, photography
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Japanese Gallery, 23 Camden Passage, Angel, N1 8EA
Free entry
A moving free exhibition at Japanese Gallery in Angel marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Original press photographs, military documents, personal testimonies, and survivor artworks.
More info: https://ezenfoundation.org/pages/hiroshima-exhibition
Recurring: daily until 16 July 2026
market · market
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Camden Passage
Free entry
Outdoor market with antique, vintage and collectable finds. Open Wednesday & Saturday, 9am-6pm.
More info: https://www.camdenpassageislington.co.uk/markets/camden-passage-market.html
market · market
Wednesday, 1 July 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 · photography, art, exhibition, history
Wednesday, 1 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
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Wednesday, 1 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
talk · art, talk
Wednesday, 1 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
art · art, talk, tour
Wednesday, 1 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
museum · tour
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 15:00 – 16:00
Royal College of Nursing Library, Harley Street
Step inside this Georgian mansion at 20 Cavendish Square. Discover its grand staircase, prime ministerial past, and ghostly tales on this 40-minute tour
More info: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events
Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-home-for-nursing-behind-the-scenes-tour-of-20-cavendish-square-tickets-1638224626959
drinking · pub
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
The Good Mixer, 30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ
Rack 'em up for £5 entry. Win cash & drink prizes every Wednesday at 7pm. Ask the bar for details!
More info: https://www.thegoodmixer.co.uk/events
comedy · comedy, pub
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
The Rose and Crown, 71-73 Torriano Ave, NW5 2SG
Free entry
Experience award-winning comedy at Shtick Comedy Club at The Rose and Crown. Wednesdays at 7:30PM & Sundays at 7:00PM. Free entry or book online to reserve a seat with a drink.
More info: https://www.roseandcrownkentishtown.com/events
Recurring: weekly
music · music
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 20:00 – 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.