What's on in London on Wednesday 20th September 2023
Top events happening London
Booking opens to visit Horizon 22
Tickets will be released today to visit London’s newest and highest viewing gallery. Horizon 22 is on the 58th floor of the 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper. Tickets to visit are free, and the first batches will be released today. The time …
Starts at 9:00amFreeHorizon 22, City of London
Tickets will be released today to visit London’s newest and highest viewing gallery. Horizon 22 is on the 58th floor of the 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper. Tickets to visit are free, and the first batches will be released today. The time …
Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden open dayThe Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden opens its doors for the day for LDF audiences to discover this diverse, thriving community garden at the heart of the Doddington and Rollo estate in Battersea. Featuring a talk from James Smith, …
10:00am to 5:00pmFreeBattersea
The Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden opens its doors for the day for LDF audiences to discover this diverse, thriving community garden at the heart of the Doddington and Rollo estate in Battersea. Featuring a talk from James Smith, …
The future of art and photography in the emerging world of AIJoin a panel discussion with industry experts, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence within art and photography, and the positive and negative developments this technology may have moved forward. This panel discussion, free to all, will explore how the …
6:00pm to 8:00pmFreeClerkenwell
Join a panel discussion with industry experts, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence within art and photography, and the positive and negative developments this technology may have moved forward. This panel discussion, free to all, will explore how the …
The future of the House of LordsIn his speech at the RSA, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House, to enhance the effectiveness of its work of scrutiny and revision of legislation, …
6:00pm to 7:00pmFreeTrafalgar Square
In his speech at the RSA, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House, to enhance the effectiveness of its work of scrutiny and revision of legislation, …
Activating the Low Line: Allies & Morrison with WBC & LBCJoin architects Allies & Morrison along with Wandsworth Council and Lambeth Council for a talk about the Low Line Nine Elms is undergoing major transformation that will see 20,000 new homes & 25,000 jobs in the next 5 years. Hear …
6:00pm to 7:30pmFreeBattersea
Join architects Allies & Morrison along with Wandsworth Council and Lambeth Council for a talk about the Low Line Nine Elms is undergoing major transformation that will see 20,000 new homes & 25,000 jobs in the next 5 years. Hear …
Wren London Series: Simon Thurley
As part of the Wren London Series, a series of talks taking place in four of Wren’s greatest buildings between July to October 2023, the Old Royal Naval College will host a talk by Simon Thurley CBE (historian, Chair of …
6:30pm to 8:00pm£10Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
As part of the Wren London Series, a series of talks taking place in four of Wren’s greatest buildings between July to October 2023, the Old Royal Naval College will host a talk by Simon Thurley CBE (historian, Chair of …
Kate Bryan: Jo van Gogh Bonger, Sacrifice and GloryVincent van Gogh died in July 1890. His death was closely followed by that of his brother Theo, in January 1891. Theo’s widow Jo van Gogh Bonger was only 28, and had only recently had a baby. As a young …
Starts at 7:00pm£18
Vincent van Gogh died in July 1890. His death was closely followed by that of his brother Theo, in January 1891. Theo’s widow Jo van Gogh Bonger was only 28, and had only recently had a baby. As a young …
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Charlton HouseFrom the Jacobean Lady of the House to the Victorian housekeeper to today’s estates manager, our keeper of the keys’s access to Charlton House has always been unmatched. For an hour, you’ll have their right-of-passage, led by an expert guide …
Starts at 7:00pm£16.96Charlton
From the Jacobean Lady of the House to the Victorian housekeeper to today’s estates manager, our keeper of the keys’s access to Charlton House has always been unmatched. For an hour, you’ll have their right-of-passage, led by an expert guide …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Maria PrymachenkoThe exhibition showcases paintings by Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko, shown for the first time in the UK having been preserved by the artist’s family for more than fifty years. The Ukrainian museum where many of Prymachenko’s artworks were previously …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 20th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeSaatchi Gallery, Chelsea
The exhibition showcases paintings by Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko, shown for the first time in the UK having been preserved by the artist’s family for more than fifty years. The Ukrainian museum where many of Prymachenko’s artworks were previously …
Pinch, swipe, tap - Transport for London‘Pinch, swipe, tap’ is a tour, curated by Transport for London’s award-winning digital team. We will take you on a short trip around the area, to reveal how we design inclusive, innovative digital experiences that are anchored in our long …
Exhibition ends on Friday 22nd Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeKings Cross
‘Pinch, swipe, tap’ is a tour, curated by Transport for London’s award-winning digital team. We will take you on a short trip around the area, to reveal how we design inclusive, innovative digital experiences that are anchored in our long …
Queen will rock you in 3DAn exhibition capturing the history of Queen through Sir Brian May’s own Stereoscopic (3-D) camera lenses. From an early age Brian travelled with a stereo (3-D) camera in hand, so on Queen tours and during recordings he was able to …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 23rd Sep 2023 Closing Soon£5Trafalgar Square
An exhibition capturing the history of Queen through Sir Brian May’s own Stereoscopic (3-D) camera lenses. From an early age Brian travelled with a stereo (3-D) camera in hand, so on Queen tours and during recordings he was able to …
Japanese Aesthetics of RecyclingThis exhibition highlights the beauty of Japanese recycling, showcasing objects made of cotton, hemp, bast fibres, washi (handmade paper) and pottery. Exhibiting over 100 objects from the Karun Thakar Collection – mostly dating from the Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 23rd Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeSOAS Gallery, Euston
This exhibition highlights the beauty of Japanese recycling, showcasing objects made of cotton, hemp, bast fibres, washi (handmade paper) and pottery. Exhibiting over 100 objects from the Karun Thakar Collection – mostly dating from the Edo period (江戸時代, Edo jidai) …
Maya: The Birth of a SuperheroAn immersive installation and experience (VR) following Maya, an ordinary 21st Century girl, as she transforms into a uniquely female superhero whose powers derive from menstruation. The immersive installation is an odyssey of womanhood and femininity, referencing ancient symbols of …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeVictoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
An immersive installation and experience (VR) following Maya, an ordinary 21st Century girl, as she transforms into a uniquely female superhero whose powers derive from menstruation. The immersive installation is an odyssey of womanhood and femininity, referencing ancient symbols of …
The Tempest and the Thames See an edition of Shakespeare’s First Folio on display at the National Maritime Museum, celebrating 400 years since its publication. The Folio, owned by Dulwich College, is one of only 50 known surviving copies in the UK. It will be …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeNational Maritime Museum, Greenwich
See an edition of Shakespeare’s First Folio on display at the National Maritime Museum, celebrating 400 years since its publication. The Folio, owned by Dulwich College, is one of only 50 known surviving copies in the UK. It will be …
The RossettisA major exhibition devoted to the radical Rossetti generation This exhibition follows the romance and radicalism of the Rossetti generation, through and beyond the Pre-Raphaelite years: Dante Gabriel, Christina and Elizabeth (née Siddal). Visitors get to experience world-renowned works from …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing Soon£22Tate Britain, Pimlico
A major exhibition devoted to the radical Rossetti generation This exhibition follows the romance and radicalism of the Rossetti generation, through and beyond the Pre-Raphaelite years: Dante Gabriel, Christina and Elizabeth (née Siddal). Visitors get to experience world-renowned works from …
Play - Art PracticeThe London based creators studio behind the recently launched Channel 4 idents have curated a group exhibition presenting the alternative, non-screen based output produced by the group. The show includes interactive, three dimensional and image-based work around the theme of …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeShoreditch
The London based creators studio behind the recently launched Channel 4 idents have curated a group exhibition presenting the alternative, non-screen based output produced by the group. The show includes interactive, three dimensional and image-based work around the theme of …
BLACK VENUSBLACK VENUS, curated by Aindrea Emelife, examines the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture. This Somerset House exhibition brings together the work of over 20 Black women and non-binary artists to explore the othering, fetishisation …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing SoonFreeStrand
BLACK VENUS, curated by Aindrea Emelife, examines the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture. This Somerset House exhibition brings together the work of over 20 Black women and non-binary artists to explore the othering, fetishisation …
Summer opening of Buckingham PalaceThis summer, the magnificent outfits worn by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their Coronation will be on show in Buckingham Palace as part of the annual summer opening. Step into the Ballroom to see the special Coronation display …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 24th Sep 2023 Closing Soon£30Buckingham Palace, Whitehall
This summer, the magnificent outfits worn by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their Coronation will be on show in Buckingham Palace as part of the annual summer opening. Step into the Ballroom to see the special Coronation display …