What's On in Southwark Tomorrow
Anish Kapoor
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Wednesday, 1 July 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/
Mark Manders: Room with All Existing Words
art-galleries · art, exhibition, history
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Bloomberg SPACE | London Mithraeum, Bloomberg SPACE, London Mithraeum, 12 Walbrook, EC4N 8AA
Mark Manders’ surreal installation blends sculpture and language, suspended between past and present above the Mithraeum ruins.
Borough Market
market · market, food
Wednesday, 1 July 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/
Media Networks
art · art, history
Wednesday, 1 July 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
Hurvin Anderson Exhibition
art · art, exhibition
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Tate Britain, Tate Britain
Hurvin Anderson's first major solo show - 80+ vibrant paintings spanning the UK and the Caribbean.
More info: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/hurvin-anderson
Recurring: daily until 23 August 2026
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
art · art, exhibition, gallery
Wednesday, 1 July 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
Old Spitalfields Market
market · market
Wednesday, 1 July 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/
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
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
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
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
Portrait of the Day Talks
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
Watercolour Wednesday
art · art
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 12:00 – 23:00
The Kings Arms, 251 Tooley St, London SE1 2JX
Free entry
Watercolour Wednesday! Free painting at the pub throughout the day. All abilities welcome. All materials provided - with weekly themes!
More info: https://www.thekingsarmstooley.com/s-projects-side-by-side
Recurring: weekly
Paulo Nimer Pjota
art-galleries · art, exhibition, gallery, history, animals
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 12:00 – 21:00
South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ
Free entry
Brazilian artist Pjota blends art history, mythology & pop culture in vivid oil/tempera/acrylic paintings. Mythical beasts, dragons & cosmic motifs fill a magical mural environment, remixing realities into a bold new universe.
More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/journal/2026-exhibitions/
Daily Highlights Tours
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
Ranti Bam
art-galleries · exhibition, art, cinema, gallery
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 12:00 – 21:00
South London Gallery, South London Gallery, 82 Peckham Road, SE15 5LQ
Free entry
Immerse yourself in Sacred Groves, the SLG’s first solo show by British-Nigerian artist Ranti Bam, where clay, film and sound create a space for rest, spirit and gathering.
More info: https://www.southlondongallery.org/journal/2026-exhibitions/
Quiz Night at The Joiners Arms
quiz · pub, quiz
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 19:30 – 23:00
The Joiners Arms, 35 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8RS
Weekly quiz every Wednesday 7:30pm. Win a £50 bar tab! Runners-up prizes. Only £1.50 to enter.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoinersArmsPub
Recurring: weekly
Jazz Jams
music · music, pub
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 19:30 – 22:30
The White Horse, 20-22 Peckham Rye, SE15 4JR
Free entry
Live jazz sessions every Wednesday 7:30pm–10:30pm featuring South East London musicians. Cask ale available from 6pm.
More info: https://www.whitehorsepeckham.co.uk/whatson/
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Pelton Arms
quiz · quiz, pub
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 19:30
The Peacock, 145 Aylward Street, Stepney Green, E1 0QW
Test your trivia every Wednesday at 7:30pm for just £3 per person. Challenge yourself and book your team now!
More info: https://www.peltonarms.com/news-offers-events/514343-speed-quiz/
Recurring: weekly
Wednesday Night Quiz at Clock House Tavern
quiz · quiz
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
Clock House Tavern, 196A Peckham Rye
Top quality quiz with great prizes and picture & music rounds. Every Wednesday at Clock House Tavern!
More info: https://clockhousetavern.co.uk/whats-on/
Recurring: weekly
Quiz Night at The Montpelier
quiz · pub, quiz
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Montpelier, 43 Choumert Rd, Peckham, SE15 4AR
Quiz night Wednesdays 8pm. £2.50 entry, £50 prize.
More info: https://www.themontpelier.net/whats-on/
Live at Larry's - Jazz Evenings
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.
