Top events in London on Sat 23rd Oct 2021
Little Amal, a 3.5 metre-tall puppet of a young refugee girl is walking across Europe, and this weekend will be in London.
Waterloo Uncovered present this unique exhibition offering the first chance to see a brand new and highly accurate diorama of the Battle of Waterloo.
2021-10-23
10am to 5pm
Chelsea
The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association annual flagship event.
2021-10-23
11am to 4pm
Chelsea
Over 300 tattoo artists will be filling Alexandra Palace for the weekend.
2021-10-23
11am to 10pm
Wood Green
Step into the former home of Charles Dickens, and come face to face with the people he would have seen in the city around him.
2021-10-23
12:30pm to 4pm
Clerkenwell
A light display will once again illuminate the square, along with South Asian food stalls, Rangoli displays and a live-stream of entertainment.
Novelist Chloe Aridjis, current writer in residence at Swedenborg House, will give a magic lantern presentation in Swedenborg Hall.
2021-10-23
7pm to 9pm
Bloomsbury
Online events / webinars
Come shopping on a virtual tour through the history of some of the West End’s famous food and drink shops.
A walking tour of the most fashionable Victorian burial ground-Kensal Green Cemetery
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon The Kasama Potters project brings together thirty-four Japanese ceramicists from Kasama.
10am to 6pm
Closing soon Mon, 8th November
2021-10-05
2021-11-08
An exhibition examining the cultural, social and political effects of software on contemporary society, by US artist Ben Grosser.
1pm to 6pm
Closing soon Sat, 23rd October
2021-09-09
2021-10-23
Windows of the Soul is a grassroots art project, which seeks to communicate the perspectives of those living with visual impairment.
12pm to 6pm
Closing soon Sat, 23rd October
2021-10-15
2021-10-23
Step up and discover the footwear phenomenon that has challenged performance design, inspired subcultures and shaken the world of fashion.
10am to 9pm
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
2021-05-18
2021-10-24
The largest and most comprehensive retrospective of Paula Rego’s work to date.
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
2021-07-07
2021-10-24
This exhibition explores the true story of Rome's fifth emperor informed by new research and archaeological evidence from the time, challenging the biased historical accounts written after Nero’s death that have shaped his legacy.
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
2021-05-27
2021-10-24
Pitzhanger presents a new body of work by renowned British artist Julian Opie, including site specific pieces, focusing on architecture, people and nature.
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
2021-06-25
2021-10-24
The annual international open exhibition of the UK Coloured Pencil Society is this year celebrating 20 years of promoting fine art in coloured pencil.
11am to 6pm
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
2021-10-14
2021-10-24
Celebrating south London’s music scene, Music Curator Adem Holness highlights the relationship between Black British music and physical space.
10am to 5:30pm
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
2021-07-23
2021-10-24
A three-day celebration of all things pop culture.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
2021-10-22
2021-10-24
Exhibitions opening soon
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Saturday 23rd October 2021
A guided walk around Westminster and get to see the hidden and ever so picturesque Georgian back streets where all the political salons are
10am to 12pm
Whitehall
2021-10-23
2021-10-23
A regular guided walk around the canals and heritage of Camden town.
11am to 1pm
Camden
2021-10-23
2021-10-23
A guided walk around the heart of Abbey Road looking out for Beatles memorabilia.
11am to 1pm
Camden
2021-10-23
2021-10-23
The London of a life steeped in equal measures of pleasure, controversy and disdain...
11am to 1pm
Picadilly
2021-10-23
2021-10-23
Bloody, Flaming, Poxy London. Plague, Fire & Revolution. The Black Death. Churchyards brimming with bodies. The harvest of Death. The zombie apocalypse – but for real.
2pm to 4pm
Barbican
2021-10-23
2021-10-23
A unique walking tour through London’s magical history with a magical guide — discover the magic side of London beyond Harry Potter.
Starts at 2pm
Whitehall
2021-10-23
2021-10-23
At night the ancient City is deserted. And eerie. Explore its shadowy back streets and dimly lit alleys.
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Barbican
2021-10-23
2021-10-23
10am to 12pm
Whitehall
