What's on in London on Sunday 3rd September 2023
Top events happening London
Hands on History: Mudlarking Exhibition in Roman Amphitheatre
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the gladiators within the ancient Roman amphitheatre and see mudlarking artefacts on display. Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the gladiators within the ancient Roman amphitheatre! …
10:30am to 4:00pmFreeGuildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheater, City of London
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the gladiators within the ancient Roman amphitheatre and see mudlarking artefacts on display. Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the gladiators within the ancient Roman amphitheatre! …
Brompton Cemetery annual open dayAnnual open day at the cemetery with tours of the catacombs and public events. The fete is free – but as everyone will want to go on the tours, I’ve listed the price that people will be paying. Catacomb tours: …
11:00am to 5:00pm£6.13West Brompton
Annual open day at the cemetery with tours of the catacombs and public events. The fete is free – but as everyone will want to go on the tours, I’ve listed the price that people will be paying. Catacomb tours: …
Pollock's at the House of Annetta 2023A weekend of paper theatre and paper creativity at the extraordinary Georgian merchant’s home The House of Annetta. Free toy theatre show ‘Jack the Giant Killer’ Saturday 4.30 and Sunday 3pm. Free exhibition of items from the famous toy collection. …
11:00am to 5:00pmFreeWhitechapel
A weekend of paper theatre and paper creativity at the extraordinary Georgian merchant’s home The House of Annetta. Free toy theatre show ‘Jack the Giant Killer’ Saturday 4.30 and Sunday 3pm. Free exhibition of items from the famous toy collection. …
Angel Canal FestivalThe festival brings together a diverse range of activities, performances, and attractions for all ages, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Details still to be announced when this listing was added. Will edit later, if they update their website.
11:00am to 4:00pmFreeIslington
The festival brings together a diverse range of activities, performances, and attractions for all ages, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Details still to be announced when this listing was added. Will edit later, if they update their website.
Merchant Navy Day Commemorative ServiceA commemoration of the Merchant Navy with a band-led parade, service and wreath laying organised by the Merchant Navy Association National. It can be watched from the sidelines by the public. This Annual Service is held on the Sunday in …
12:30pm to 2:00pmFreeTower Hill
A commemoration of the Merchant Navy with a band-led parade, service and wreath laying organised by the Merchant Navy Association National. It can be watched from the sidelines by the public. This Annual Service is held on the Sunday in …
Hysterical - Exploring the Myth of Gendered EmotionsAward-winning behavioural and data scientist Dr Pragya Agarwal presents an urgent exploration of how the gendering of emotions came about. We’ve all heard the sayings that girls should be ‘sugar and spice and all things nice’, while ‘boys don’t cry’. …
3:00pm to 4:30pm£10Holborn
Award-winning behavioural and data scientist Dr Pragya Agarwal presents an urgent exploration of how the gendering of emotions came about. We’ve all heard the sayings that girls should be ‘sugar and spice and all things nice’, while ‘boys don’t cry’. …
CygnusA regatta of 12 life-sized swans perform a poetic ballet on the surface of the Royal Victoria Dock. Drifting on the still water as darkness falls, this mysterious and beautiful installation fuses robotics and romanticism, as incredible formations are formed …
Starts at 6:00pmFreeVictoria Dock
A regatta of 12 life-sized swans perform a poetic ballet on the surface of the Royal Victoria Dock. Drifting on the still water as darkness falls, this mysterious and beautiful installation fuses robotics and romanticism, as incredible formations are formed …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
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 …
For a Better Understanding of LifeRevolution and reform go hand in glove with posters and slogans. But just how does one promote the coming of a new era or ‘New Jerusalem’ as Swedenborg coined it? Spanning a period of just over 100 years —from the …
Exhibition ends on Friday 8th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeBloomsbury
Revolution and reform go hand in glove with posters and slogans. But just how does one promote the coming of a new era or ‘New Jerusalem’ as Swedenborg coined it? Spanning a period of just over 100 years —from the …