What's on in London on Saturday 23rd April 2022
Top events happening London
Spotlight: Second World WarGain a fresh perspective on the Second World War with a special weekend of talks, tours, workshops and dancing. On Saturday 23rd: • Hear what it was like to grow up during the Blitz as the Chelsea Pensioners recount their …
Starts at 12:00amFreeChelsea
Gain a fresh perspective on the Second World War with a special weekend of talks, tours, workshops and dancing. On Saturday 23rd: • Hear what it was like to grow up during the Blitz as the Chelsea Pensioners recount their …
Subterranea Britannica Spring MeetingSub Brit’s AGM will start the meeting at 10:00, lasting approximately half an hour and will be followed by the Spring Meeting. This will include the usual mix of interesting illustrated talks along with Members’ contributions and a chance to …
Start time to be confirmed£27Rotherhithe
Sub Brit’s AGM will start the meeting at 10:00, lasting approximately half an hour and will be followed by the Spring Meeting. This will include the usual mix of interesting illustrated talks along with Members’ contributions and a chance to …
Record Store DayYou are exhorted to visit your local independent purveyor of music and make purchases of physical storage media. There are a range of events on offer at the participating stores — best to check their website for local details.
Start time to be confirmedFree
You are exhorted to visit your local independent purveyor of music and make purchases of physical storage media. There are a range of events on offer at the participating stores — best to check their website for local details.
St George's Day 2022
Let’s Do….. St George’s Day in London! Back in full style, St George’s Day on Trafalgar Square will be a flurry of everything brilliant about England and being English, all set in the iconic heart of the nation’s capital. With …
12:00pm to 6:00pmFreeTrafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square
Let’s Do….. St George’s Day in London! Back in full style, St George’s Day on Trafalgar Square will be a flurry of everything brilliant about England and being English, all set in the iconic heart of the nation’s capital. With …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Harry Potten exhibition in Covent GardenThroughout April and the Easter Holidays, visitors can step into the world of Harry Potter through a range of photo opportunities including a giant wand installation, Platform 9¾ interactive photo moment and a LEGO installation, with more to be announced. …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Apr 2022 Closing SoonFreeStrand
Throughout April and the Easter Holidays, visitors can step into the world of Harry Potter through a range of photo opportunities including a giant wand installation, Platform 9¾ interactive photo moment and a LEGO installation, with more to be announced. …
Dredd @452022 sees the celebration of 45 years of Judge Dredd, one of the world’s most recognisable comic book characters, and 2000 AD – the ‘galaxy’s greatest comic’. Created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, Judge Dredd is the …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Apr 2022 Closing Soon£8.50Cartoon Museum, New Oxford Street
2022 sees the celebration of 45 years of Judge Dredd, one of the world’s most recognisable comic book characters, and 2000 AD – the ‘galaxy’s greatest comic’. Created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, Judge Dredd is the …
BeethovenAgainst the backdrop of war and revolution raging in Europe and the United States, a young man grew up in Bonn inspired by the ideals of freedom, and went on to compose some of the greatest works of music ever …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Apr 2022 Closing Soon£8British Library, Camden
Against the backdrop of war and revolution raging in Europe and the United States, a young man grew up in Bonn inspired by the ideals of freedom, and went on to compose some of the greatest works of music ever …
Body Vessel ClayFor their 10th annual exhibition, Two Temple Place will showcase the ceramic medium through artworks by three generations of Black women artists working in clay. Body Vessel Clay spans 70 years of ceramics, celebrating the medium in new and surprising …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Apr 2022 Closing SoonFreeTwo Temple Place, Strand
For their 10th annual exhibition, Two Temple Place will showcase the ceramic medium through artworks by three generations of Black women artists working in clay. Body Vessel Clay spans 70 years of ceramics, celebrating the medium in new and surprising …
The Arks of Gimokudan by Leeroy NewFilipino artist-designer Leeroy New presents his first UK large-scale installation, The Arks of Gimokudan, a major new commission by Somerset House to mark the occasion of Earth Day 2022. ​ This striking outdoor installation features a fleet of three ships, …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 26th Apr 2022 Closing SoonFreeSomerset House, Strand
Filipino artist-designer Leeroy New presents his first UK large-scale installation, The Arks of Gimokudan, a major new commission by Somerset House to mark the occasion of Earth Day 2022. ​ This striking outdoor installation features a fleet of three ships, …
RHS Botanical Art and Photography ShowWorld-class photography and art is brought together in one show returning to Saatchi Gallery. At the 2022 show, a diverse range of subjects will be presented by participants ranging from plants that have grown on the sites of the Great …
Exhibition ends on Friday 29th Apr 2022 Closing Soon£8Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea
World-class photography and art is brought together in one show returning to Saatchi Gallery. At the 2022 show, a diverse range of subjects will be presented by participants ranging from plants that have grown on the sites of the Great …
Photographing Protest: Resistance Through a Feminist LensThis exhibition showcases images by photographers who have used their cameras to support political struggle and social change in Britain from 1968 to today. The exhibition centres the voices and perspectives of women and nonbinary photographers, and those who have …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Apr 2022 Closing SoonFreeBethnal Green
This exhibition showcases images by photographers who have used their cameras to support political struggle and social change in Britain from 1968 to today. The exhibition centres the voices and perspectives of women and nonbinary photographers, and those who have …
Friends with benefits: musical networking in Georgian LondonDiscover the close-knit world of the Georgian music industry, where not what you knew, but who you knew, was of greatest importance. From opera, oratorios, and open-air events, to private parties, balls, and benefit concerts, music was an essential element …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st May 2022 Closing Soon£10.50Foundling Museum, Clerkenwell
Discover the close-knit world of the Georgian music industry, where not what you knew, but who you knew, was of greatest importance. From opera, oratorios, and open-air events, to private parties, balls, and benefit concerts, music was an essential element …
Sony World Photography Awards 2022Celebrating the diversity of photography as it exists today, the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 exhibition showcases the very best images from all competitions across the Awards. Bringing together inspiring contemporary photographers from more than 200 countries and territories, the …
Exhibition ends on Monday 2nd May 2022 Closing Soon£15Somerset House, Strand
Celebrating the diversity of photography as it exists today, the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 exhibition showcases the very best images from all competitions across the Awards. Bringing together inspiring contemporary photographers from more than 200 countries and territories, the …
Brothers in ArmsFollow the story of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, an elite British tank regiment whose men fought their way across North-West Europe in the final stages of the Second World War. The Sherwood Rangers finished the Second World War with more …
Exhibition ends on Friday 6th May 2022 Closing SoonFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Follow the story of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, an elite British tank regiment whose men fought their way across North-West Europe in the final stages of the Second World War. The Sherwood Rangers finished the Second World War with more …