What's on in London on Sunday 23rd July 2023
Top events happening London
Annual opening of the Canal Museum ice wellAnnual chance to climb down the ladders into the ice well underneath the Canal Musuem. There will also be a showing of rare film of ice harvesting, ice cream making demonstrations, and talks about the ice trade. Saturday 22nd July …
10:00am to 4:30pm£10Islington
Annual chance to climb down the ladders into the ice well underneath the Canal Musuem. There will also be a showing of rare film of ice harvesting, ice cream making demonstrations, and talks about the ice trade. Saturday 22nd July …
In a Field By a BridgeThis weekend festival celebrates everything that Potters Fields Park and the London Bridge neighbourhood have to offer; merging green spaces, evocative history, wonderful architecture, a diverse resident community and thriving businesses. The line-up will feature live performances, interactive workshops, film …
11:00am to 7:00pmFreeSouthwark
This weekend festival celebrates everything that Potters Fields Park and the London Bridge neighbourhood have to offer; merging green spaces, evocative history, wonderful architecture, a diverse resident community and thriving businesses. The line-up will feature live performances, interactive workshops, film …
Party on the PierParty on the Pier is an annual open day at the Chiswick Pier with free boat rides. The party starts at 11am when the Pier House opens and the first free boat trip sails. The boat trips are aboard the …
Starts at 11:00amFreeChiswick
Party on the Pier is an annual open day at the Chiswick Pier with free boat rides. The party starts at 11am when the Pier House opens and the first free boat trip sails. The boat trips are aboard the …
Eel Pie Island Open WeekendEel Pie island is a private island on the Thames at Twickenham. In addition to mixed dwellings and a nature reserve, the island is home to 26 artists studios all situated in and around a working boatyard. Twice a year, …
11:00am to 6:00pmFreeTwickenham
Eel Pie island is a private island on the Thames at Twickenham. In addition to mixed dwellings and a nature reserve, the island is home to 26 artists studios all situated in and around a working boatyard. Twice a year, …
Ensemble FestivalA free festival featuring an eclectic mix of theatre, circus, dance, music, and digital art. This year’s festival explores themes of ecology, modern living, and reconnection in busy times and is part of Without Walls 2023 – a consortium of …
12:00pm to 9:30pmFreeVictoria Dock
A free festival featuring an eclectic mix of theatre, circus, dance, music, and digital art. This year’s festival explores themes of ecology, modern living, and reconnection in busy times and is part of Without Walls 2023 – a consortium of …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
DollsAn exhibition of dolls created during the lockdown by the artist John Lee Bird. Spread over 3 floors of the Ugly Duck premises there will be 800+ dolls (I’m still counting) and large-scale paintings, collages and drawings, lino cuts, sculptures, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 23rd Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark
An exhibition of dolls created during the lockdown by the artist John Lee Bird. Spread over 3 floors of the Ugly Duck premises there will be 800+ dolls (I’m still counting) and large-scale paintings, collages and drawings, lino cuts, sculptures, …
UnfamiliarCarefully chosen and curated by physician associate Debbie Jegede, and photographer Theo Deproost, these seemingly inert objects have been transformed through photography to show altered perspectives that challenge our understanding and impression of them. The photographs will be displayed alongside …
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeRoyal College of Physicians Museum, Camden
Carefully chosen and curated by physician associate Debbie Jegede, and photographer Theo Deproost, these seemingly inert objects have been transformed through photography to show altered perspectives that challenge our understanding and impression of them. The photographs will be displayed alongside …
Dawit L. Petros: RecollectionsThis solo exhibition continues Petros’ inquiries into the complex relationship between African and European histories of colonialism and modernity. Petros’ aesthetics are anchored on the visual syntax of abstraction. The language of the exhibition brings together highly representational images – …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 29th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeCromwell Place, South Kensington
This solo exhibition continues Petros’ inquiries into the complex relationship between African and European histories of colonialism and modernity. Petros’ aesthetics are anchored on the visual syntax of abstraction. The language of the exhibition brings together highly representational images – …
Mars: War and PeaceFollowing on from Luke Jerram other astronomical artworks the Museum of the Moon and his Earth artwork Gaia (both previously shown at St John’s), we are happy to showcase Luke’s exhubition of Mars at our church. Measuring seven metres in …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeWest Kensington
Following on from Luke Jerram other astronomical artworks the Museum of the Moon and his Earth artwork Gaia (both previously shown at St John’s), we are happy to showcase Luke’s exhubition of Mars at our church. Measuring seven metres in …
Ai Weiwei: Making SenseAi Weiwei’s exhibition focuses on design with a mix recent works and commissioned pieces, inviting us into a meditation on value and humanity, art and activism. Ai Weiwei is one of the most significant and recognised artists working today. Known …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing Soon£16.50Design Museum, Kensington
Ai Weiwei’s exhibition focuses on design with a mix recent works and commissioned pieces, inviting us into a meditation on value and humanity, art and activism. Ai Weiwei is one of the most significant and recognised artists working today. Known …
Saint Francis of AssisiCome face-to-face with one of history’s most inspirational and revered figures in the first major UK art exhibition to explore Saint Francis of Assisi’s life and legacy. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis (1182-1226) from the 13th century …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Come face-to-face with one of history’s most inspirational and revered figures in the first major UK art exhibition to explore Saint Francis of Assisi’s life and legacy. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis (1182-1226) from the 13th century …
The Big City: London painted on a grand scaleCelebrating extraordinary artists who paint London on a huge scale. The display celebrates monumental painters of the capital and showcases some of the largest paintings in the Gallery’s collection. Guildhall Art Gallery is home to one of the most extensive …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeGuildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheater, City of London
Celebrating extraordinary artists who paint London on a huge scale. The display celebrates monumental painters of the capital and showcases some of the largest paintings in the Gallery’s collection. Guildhall Art Gallery is home to one of the most extensive …
Hidden London: The ExhibitionVisit an ‘abandoned’ Tube station underworld and discover what secrets lurk beneath our busy streets in this Hidden London exhibition. The exhibition takes you on an immersive journey of some of London’s most secret spaces in the oldest subterranean railway …
Exhibition ends on Monday 31st Jul 2023 Closing Soon£18.50London Transport Museum, Covent Garden
Visit an ‘abandoned’ Tube station underworld and discover what secrets lurk beneath our busy streets in this Hidden London exhibition. The exhibition takes you on an immersive journey of some of London’s most secret spaces in the oldest subterranean railway …
Unforgotten Lives Outdoor ExhibitionUnforgotten Lives, an outdoor summer exhibition created by London Metropolitan Archives (LMA), presents the stories of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage who lived and worked in the city between 1560 and 1860. Exploring a range of experiences, …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 1st Aug 2023 Closing SoonFreeTower Hill
Unforgotten Lives, an outdoor summer exhibition created by London Metropolitan Archives (LMA), presents the stories of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage who lived and worked in the city between 1560 and 1860. Exploring a range of experiences, …
Life and death in the archives: St Bartholomew's Hospital, 1123-2023A free outdoor exhibition of photography, art and history from the archives and collections of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, held by Barts Health NHS Trust Archives. In 2023 St Bartholomew’s Hospital celebrates opening its doors to Londoners for 900 years. It …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 1st Aug 2023 Closing SoonFreeBarbican
A free outdoor exhibition of photography, art and history from the archives and collections of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, held by Barts Health NHS Trust Archives. In 2023 St Bartholomew’s Hospital celebrates opening its doors to Londoners for 900 years. It …