The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Thursday 26th October.


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Top events in London on Thu 26th Oct 2023

Discover the compelling history of the Athenaeum Club and its members’ impact on Britain’s scientific, creative, and official life.
2023-10-26
5pm to 6pm
 
Picadilly
Picadilly
Streisand’s work as a producer and director have shattered the glass ceiling and reshaped our idea of what a diva is today, but not without personal cost.
2023-10-26
6pm to 7pm
 
Holborn
Twentieth-Century Divas: Barbra Streisand
Holborn
Join Naomi Ryan for a close look at some of the strangest cases in legal history, in which the Fortean meets the forensic, the bizarre is examined by barristers and the strange is investigated by the state
2023-10-26
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Covent Garden
Covent Garden

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Peckham is a place called Home
A free photography exhibition that seeks to explore the interconnectivity of Peckham and its people.
Peckham is a place called Home
9am to 11pm
Peckham
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
2023-10-03
2023-10-31
Philip Cunningham’s ‘Lost East End’
Photographer Philip Cunningham's exhibition of people, places and community activism in 1970s East London.
Philip Cunningham’s ‘Lost East End’
10am to 5pm
Bethnal Green
Closing soon Fri, 27th October
2023-04-20
2023-10-27
2020 Pandemic: Visions of London After People
A new photo exhibition by London-based photographer Monica A. Walker of an empty London during the first Lockdown back in 2020.
2020 Pandemic: Visions of London After People
10:30am to 8pm
Kennington
Closing soon Fri, 27th October
2023-09-26
2023-10-27
The Origin of the Faeces: Poo from the Zoo
A weird and wonderful display of the relationship between animals and humans.
The Origin of the Faeces: Poo from the Zoo
11am to 6pm
Kingston Upon Thames
Closing soon Sat, 28th October
2023-10-09
2023-10-28
Paula Rego: Crivelli's Garden
This exhibition explores the relationship of Rego’s work titled Crivelli’s Garden to the 15th-century altarpiece that inspired it.
Paula Rego: Crivelli's Garden
10am to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-07-20
2023-10-29
Crown to Couture
Crown to Couture sees contemporary couture worn by high profile celebrities including Lizzo and Lady Gaga, displayed alongside historic costumes.
Crown to Couture
10am to 4pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-04-05
2023-10-29
Brick Dinos
A 1.5 metre long model of a Polacanthus, an armoured 125-million-year-old dinosaur found in the UK, will be on show for the first time as part of the Brick Dinos exhibition.
Brick Dinos
10am to 5:30pm
Forest Hill
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-02-10
2023-10-29
Seeing the Light represents an opportunity for the public to see some of Italy’s most well known and loved sites – Venice, Rome, Naples - through Turner’s eyes, in the unique setting of his then rural retreat in Twickenham.
12pm to 4pm
Twickenham
Closing soon Sun, 29th October
2023-07-08
2023-10-29
King Charles III coronation chairs on display
As part of an auction of interior design by Christie's, pairs of chairs specially made for the Coronation of King Charles III will be on display ahead of being sold for charity.
King Charles III coronation chairs on display
9am to 5pm
St James
Closing soon Mon, 30th October
2023-10-24
2023-10-30
Halloween pumpkin trail in Belgravia
The Belgravia Pumpkin Trail will comprise a winding series of stores boasting spooky and fun festive window displays throughout the neighbourhood.
Halloween pumpkin trail in Belgravia
All Day
St James
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
2023-10-23
2023-10-31

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Thursday 26th October 2023

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London’s oldest and most storied theatre, is opening its doors for an exclusive Halloween Tour.
 Starts at 9:15pm
 
 Aldwych
2023-10-26
2023-10-26

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Thursday 26th October 2023

Visit the Ministry of Magic, The Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley and Platform 9¾, all on this half-day guided tour of the wizarding world.
 9am to 12pm
 
 Whitehall
2023-10-26
2023-10-26
Join a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.
 Starts at 11am
 
 City of London
2023-10-26
2023-10-26
Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
 7:30pm to 9:15pm
 
 Whitechapel
2023-10-26
2023-10-26