Seurat and the Sea

art · art

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Discover Seurat's stunning seascapes - the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist in 30 years.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-seurat-and-the-sea/

Takesada Matsutani - Shifting Boundaries

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Hauser & Wirth, Hauser & Wirth, 23 Savile Row, W1S 2ET

Free entry

Celebrating 60 years of Takesada Matsutani’s Paris-based practice with powerful new works in vinyl glue and graphite. Experience sensuous, sculptural canvases and historic pieces that trace Matsutani’s journey from Gutai avant-garde experiments to today’s meditative, time-charged surfaces.

More info: https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/takesada-matsutani-shifting-boundaries/

Samurai Exhibition

museum · museum, exhibition

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

The British Museum, The British Museum, Bloomsbury

Uncover a millennium of myth and reality in this major exhibition exploring the legendary warriors of Japan through 280 objects at the British Museum. Until 4 May 2026.

More info: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai

Richard Avedon: Facing West

photography · photography, art, exhibition, gallery

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Gagosian - Grovesnor Hill, Gagosian, 20 Grosvenor Hill, W1K 3QD

Free entry

Explore the powerful portraits of Richard Avedon's 'Facing West' exhibition.

More info: https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/richard-avedon-facing-west/

Camden Market

market · market

Thursday, 2 April 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

A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760-1860

art · art, exhibition

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:00 – 18:00

Courtauld Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Uncover the forgotten women who shaped British landscape art. 10 artists, 100 years of hidden talent.

More info: https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-a-view-of-ones-own/

Recurring: daily until 20 May 2026

Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting

art · art

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:30 – 18:00

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE

First UK museum exhibition focused on Lucian Freud's works on paper including 48 sketchbooks alongside key paintings. 25 and under: £5 tickets Friday to Sunday. Pay What You Can for entry times on Saturdays from 17.30 to 20.00.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Book tickets: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting#dates

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

photo · art, exhibition

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:30 – 18:30

National Portrait Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, London

A landmark UK debut: Catherine Opie's striking photographic portraits challenge who is seen, and who goes unseen.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/catherine-opie-to-be-seen

Daphne Wright: Expectations

art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:00 – 18:00

Frith Street Gallery - Golden Square, Frith Street Gallery, 17-18 Golden Square, W1F 9JJ

Free entry

Featuring new sculptures exploring time, identity, and domestic life. Highlights include the Jesmonite installation Sons and Couch (2025) and fragile unfired clay Fridge Still Life.

More info: https://www.frithstreetgallery.com/exhibitions/242-daphne-wright-expectations/

Portrait of the Day Talks

talk · art, talk

Thursday, 2 April 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

Thursday, 2 April 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

Thursday, 2 April 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.

More info: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/events-calendar

Band Night

music · music, pub

Thursday, 2 April 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

Bingo at The Hercules

social · pub

Thursday, 2 April 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/

Friday Night Comedy at The Rose and Crown

comedy · comedy, pub

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 20:00 – 23:00

The Rose and Crown, 71-73 Torriano Ave, NW5 2SG

Free entry

Laugh out loud at The Freedom Fridge Comedy Night! New acts, new material, and pure comedy magic every Thursday at 8PM. Free entry. Hosted by Andy Onions.

More info: https://www.roseandcrownkentishtown.com/events