What's on in London on Saturday 29th July 2023
Top events happening London
Spotlight: Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Meet soldiers from the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as they showcase the work they do in today’s Army. The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) ‘keep the punch in the British Army’s fist’ by providing technical support …
10:00am to 4:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Meet soldiers from the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as they showcase the work they do in today’s Army. The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) ‘keep the punch in the British Army’s fist’ by providing technical support …
Church spire and rooftop open dayAn occasional open day where you can climb up the church spire to the bell-ringing room, and then walk along the top of the roof. It’s your chance to have a birds-eye view of the 550 year old spire and …
1:00pm to 4:00pm£10Harrow on the Hill
An occasional open day where you can climb up the church spire to the bell-ringing room, and then walk along the top of the roof. It’s your chance to have a birds-eye view of the 550 year old spire and …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
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 …
The British Army and UkraineIn February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. This temporary display will look at the origins of the war and the work of the British Army to assist Ukraine since 2014. On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an illegal military invasion of …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 1st Aug 2023 Closing SoonFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. This temporary display will look at the origins of the war and the work of the British Army to assist Ukraine since 2014. On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an illegal military invasion of …
REJECTS: Get rejected - but make it art!This alternative art exhibition will showcase a selection of artworks from the 13,000 artworks rejected by the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, and will be showcased at a pop up gallery in the heart of Bermondsey next to White Cube. It’s …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 3rd Aug 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark
This alternative art exhibition will showcase a selection of artworks from the 13,000 artworks rejected by the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, and will be showcased at a pop up gallery in the heart of Bermondsey next to White Cube. It’s …