What's on in London on Saturday 2nd September 2023
Top events happening London
National Cinema Day - films from £3On Saturday 2nd September, hundreds of cinemas across the UK are coming together to celebrate National Cinema Day, offering cheap entry to see many of the films being screened at the moment. Participating cinemas are offering all tickets to most …
Start time to be confirmed£3
On Saturday 2nd September, hundreds of cinemas across the UK are coming together to celebrate National Cinema Day, offering cheap entry to see many of the films being screened at the moment. Participating cinemas are offering all tickets to most …
Lambeth Local History FairThis year’s fair is being held in the West Norwood Library and Picturehouse. This intriguing building re-opened after refurbishment in 2018 and is fully wheelchair accessible. Meet members of the Lambeth Local History Forum to learn about their work and …
10:00am to 4:30pmFreeWest Norwood
This year’s fair is being held in the West Norwood Library and Picturehouse. This intriguing building re-opened after refurbishment in 2018 and is fully wheelchair accessible. Meet members of the Lambeth Local History Forum to learn about their work and …
Turner's House end of Summer Garden FairTicket £2 donation – The first 15 people to purchase a donation ticket will receive a free entry ticket to the house and the “Seeing the Light†exhibition. Food and drinks, browse their second hand book stall, and join with …
12:00pm to 4:00pm£2Twickenham
Ticket £2 donation – The first 15 people to purchase a donation ticket will receive a free entry ticket to the house and the “Seeing the Light†exhibition. Food and drinks, browse their second hand book stall, and join with …
Black on the Square 2023
An event celebrating the diversity and richness of Black culture and creativity. From food and photography to music and spoken word, Black on the Square will showcase established acts alongside emerging talent. Working with representatives from the worlds of music, …
12:00pm to 6:00pmFreeTrafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square
An event celebrating the diversity and richness of Black culture and creativity. From food and photography to music and spoken word, Black on the Square will showcase established acts alongside emerging talent. Working with representatives from the worlds of music, …
Guided tours of the ClockworksInternationally pre-eminent museum and integral workshops devoted to electrical timekeeping and the distribution of accurate time (1840-1970). Practical education and conservation in action. Booking not required. Tours on the hour from 2pm to 5pm.
2:00pm to 5:00pmFreeWest Norwood
Internationally pre-eminent museum and integral workshops devoted to electrical timekeeping and the distribution of accurate time (1840-1970). Practical education and conservation in action. Booking not required. Tours on the hour from 2pm to 5pm.
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Look up in wonder, as one of the world’s most extraordinary vertical dance companies present a performance on the façade of St Paul’s Cathedral. An enduring symbol of hope for Londoners for more than 300 years, director Melecio Estrella has …
Starts at 6:15pmFreeSt Paul's Cathedral, City of London
Look up in wonder, as one of the world’s most extraordinary vertical dance companies present a performance on the façade of St Paul’s Cathedral. An enduring symbol of hope for Londoners for more than 300 years, director Melecio Estrella has …
An American Werewolf in London - in a cemeterySee the horror film classic – under a full moon! Returning to one of the most popular venues in the 14 year history of the Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival, this year’s film was chosen by the public and …
Starts at 8:00pmFreePeckham
See the horror film classic – under a full moon! Returning to one of the most popular venues in the 14 year history of the Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival, this year’s film was chosen by the public and …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Conditions of Living: Home and Homelessness in London's East EndThis exhibition takes a visual journey from workhouses to slum clearances, tower blocks and homeless shelters, to explore how photographs have represented these conditions for over a century. It includes little-known histories such as the tenants’ rent strikes of the …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 2nd Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeBethnal Green
This exhibition takes a visual journey from workhouses to slum clearances, tower blocks and homeless shelters, to explore how photographs have represented these conditions for over a century. It includes little-known histories such as the tenants’ rent strikes of the …
The King's StampDiscover the story of definitive stamps, from the very first design to today. Definitive stamps are everyday stamps, which in the UK feature the reigning King or Queen. This year, a new monarch will feature on stamps for the first …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£17The Postal Museum, Farringdon
Discover the story of definitive stamps, from the very first design to today. Definitive stamps are everyday stamps, which in the UK feature the reigning King or Queen. This year, a new monarch will feature on stamps for the first …
SHAPESHIFTERS: A group exhibition featuring the work of London tattoo artistsSHAPESHIFTERS features the artwork of London-based tattoo artists A.Brunello, Chantay Blue, Deni Balbino, Gabriele Cardosi, Hugh Sheldon, Jondix, Michele Servadio, and Tiger Titz with more to be announced. Displaying a mix of prints, originals, and photography, the exhibition will be …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£10Hackney
SHAPESHIFTERS features the artwork of London-based tattoo artists A.Brunello, Chantay Blue, Deni Balbino, Gabriele Cardosi, Hugh Sheldon, Jondix, Michele Servadio, and Tiger Titz with more to be announced. Displaying a mix of prints, originals, and photography, the exhibition will be …
Hilma af Klint & Piet Mondrian Forms of Life Explore the powerful work of two groundbreaking modern artists. This is a unique chance to discover the visionary work of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint and experience Dutch painter Piet Mondrian’s influential art in a new light. Although they never …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£20Tate Modern, Southwark
Explore the powerful work of two groundbreaking modern artists. This is a unique chance to discover the visionary work of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint and experience Dutch painter Piet Mondrian’s influential art in a new light. Although they never …
Post-Impressionist collection displayA selection of lesser-known works from The Courtauld’s world-renowned collection of Post-Impressionist art will go on display in the Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries this summer, supplementing the masterpieces in the LVMH Great Room next door. Visitors will discover paintings by …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£11Courtauld Institute of Art, Strand
A selection of lesser-known works from The Courtauld’s world-renowned collection of Post-Impressionist art will go on display in the Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries this summer, supplementing the masterpieces in the LVMH Great Room next door. Visitors will discover paintings by …
Carrie Mae Weems - Reflections for NowExplore the work and career of Carrie Mae Weems in this first major UK exhibition dedicated to one of the most influential American artists working today. Carrie Mae Weems is celebrated for her exploration of identity, power, desire and social …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£17.50Barbican Arts Centre, Barbican
Explore the work and career of Carrie Mae Weems in this first major UK exhibition dedicated to one of the most influential American artists working today. Carrie Mae Weems is celebrated for her exploration of identity, power, desire and social …
Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of CrisisDear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis is inspired by artist Otobong Nkanga’s suggestion that ‘caring is a form of resistance’. The exhibition highlights the ways in which artists are helping to reframe and deepen our psychological …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£16Hayward Gallery, Southwark
Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis is inspired by artist Otobong Nkanga’s suggestion that ‘caring is a form of resistance’. The exhibition highlights the ways in which artists are helping to reframe and deepen our psychological …
Unearthing: Memory, Land, MaterialityCurated by The Courtauld’s MA Curating the Art Museum students, this exhibition explores complex relationships between land, its materiality and memory in modern and contemporary artistic practice. The display presents eleven works from The Courtauld’s post-1945 collection and the recent …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£11Courtauld Institute of Art, Strand
Curated by The Courtauld’s MA Curating the Art Museum students, this exhibition explores complex relationships between land, its materiality and memory in modern and contemporary artistic practice. The display presents eleven works from The Courtauld’s post-1945 collection and the recent …
Architects' HousesThis exhibition celebrates five London houses all of which (like the Soane Museum) have been designed by the architects who lived and, in some cases, still live in them. Soane’s home is considered a showcase for his architectural philosophy. This …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeSir John Soane's Museum, Holborn
This exhibition celebrates five London houses all of which (like the Soane Museum) have been designed by the architects who lived and, in some cases, still live in them. Soane’s home is considered a showcase for his architectural philosophy. This …
Freddie Mercury: A World of His OwnThis summer, step into Freddie Mercury’s personal world at Sotheby’s London for a once in a lifetime exhibition showcasing the personal collection of a global icon. In celebration of Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, Sotheby’s New Bond Street …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 5th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeSotheby's, New Oxford Street
This summer, step into Freddie Mercury’s personal world at Sotheby’s London for a once in a lifetime exhibition showcasing the personal collection of a global icon. In celebration of Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, Sotheby’s New Bond Street …