What's on in London on Saturday 30th September 2023
Top events happening London
Open day at the House of DreamsAn occasional open day to go inside a house that’s been turned into a living artwork. This is the domestic home of the artist and designer, Stephen Wright, who just over 20 years ago turned his back on trained art …
11:00am to 5:00pm£12East Dulwich
An occasional open day to go inside a house that’s been turned into a living artwork. This is the domestic home of the artist and designer, Stephen Wright, who just over 20 years ago turned his back on trained art …
Michaelmas FairA local fete held by the church in Belgravia – fundraising for their restoration. BBQ Vauxhall City Farm Silent Auction World Food Stall Cafe Books & Toys Mulled Cider Children’s Games Raffle Eco Arts & Crafts Face Painting ‘Belgravia Booty’ …
12:00pm to 4:00pmFreeSloane Square
A local fete held by the church in Belgravia – fundraising for their restoration. BBQ Vauxhall City Farm Silent Auction World Food Stall Cafe Books & Toys Mulled Cider Children’s Games Raffle Eco Arts & Crafts Face Painting ‘Belgravia Booty’ …
Love Your Arches - One Day ExhibitionCelebrating the architecture of the impressive Victorian viaduct that sweeps through Bankside and the people and businesses who call the arches home, this special amateur photography exhibition captures new angles and perspectives of the Low Line. Under themes of architecture, …
1:00pm to 6:00pmFreeSouthwark
Celebrating the architecture of the impressive Victorian viaduct that sweeps through Bankside and the people and businesses who call the arches home, this special amateur photography exhibition captures new angles and perspectives of the Low Line. Under themes of architecture, …
Doctor Who: Classic Episode Showcase - The Tenth Planet + Introduction Made at Riverside Studios between 1964 and 1968, Doctor Who is one of the world’s most successful and enduring television programmes. In 2023, it turns sixty and, in the run-up to the anniversary in November, we will be screening Riverside-filmed …
Starts at 2:00pm£13Hammersmith
Made at Riverside Studios between 1964 and 1968, Doctor Who is one of the world’s most successful and enduring television programmes. In 2023, it turns sixty and, in the run-up to the anniversary in November, we will be screening Riverside-filmed …
Mudlarking into the future
A panel discussion exploring the role of mudlarks in uncovering London’s history, its potential impact today and in the future. Over the past four decades, members of the Society of Thames Mudlarks have discovered and recovered thousands of historically significant …
Starts at 2:00pm£10London Museum Docklands, Poplar
A panel discussion exploring the role of mudlarks in uncovering London’s history, its potential impact today and in the future. Over the past four decades, members of the Society of Thames Mudlarks have discovered and recovered thousands of historically significant …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Colours festivalThis exhibition will present artworks from 40 established and emerging artists from all over the world across a 1,000m2 space. Visitors can expect to see an array of street graffiti, eye-popping art, inspiring illustrations and vibrant photography as an eclectic …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Sep 2023 Closing Soon£10.24Camden
This exhibition will present artworks from 40 established and emerging artists from all over the world across a 1,000m2 space. Visitors can expect to see an array of street graffiti, eye-popping art, inspiring illustrations and vibrant photography as an eclectic …
Coronation exhibitionWestminster Abbey is the nation’s Coronation Church and this exhibition in the Chapter House will reveal the key elements of the royal ceremony which has taken place at the Abbey for nearly a thousand years. Featuring historic illustrations and archive …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Sep 2023 Closing Soon£27Westminster Abbey, Pimlico
Westminster Abbey is the nation’s Coronation Church and this exhibition in the Chapter House will reveal the key elements of the royal ceremony which has taken place at the Abbey for nearly a thousand years. Featuring historic illustrations and archive …
Evelyn De Morgan: The Gold DrawingsThe exhibition explores De Morgan’s unique practice of making gold drawings, showcasing 13 artworks loaned by the Trustees of the De Morgan Foundation and Victoria Dolorosa from the Leighton House collection. In addition, preparatory drawings for the figure of St. …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeLeighton House Museum, West Kensington
The exhibition explores De Morgan’s unique practice of making gold drawings, showcasing 13 artworks loaned by the Trustees of the De Morgan Foundation and Victoria Dolorosa from the Leighton House collection. In addition, preparatory drawings for the figure of St. …
Paul McCartney - Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the StormAn unprecedented exhibition, revealing – for the first time – extraordinary photographs taken by Paul McCartney. In this show, we focus on portraits captured by McCartney, using his own camera, between December 1963 and February 1964 – a time when …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st Oct 2023 Closing Soon£24.50National Portrait Gallery, Soho
An unprecedented exhibition, revealing – for the first time – extraordinary photographs taken by Paul McCartney. In this show, we focus on portraits captured by McCartney, using his own camera, between December 1963 and February 1964 – a time when …
Roger Moore - James Bond exhibitionAhead of a sale of Sir Roger Moore’s collection of James Bond memorabilia, many of the objects from the auction will be on public display. The display is aimed at the auction bidders, but is freely open to anyone to …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 3rd Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
Ahead of a sale of Sir Roger Moore’s collection of James Bond memorabilia, many of the objects from the auction will be on public display. The display is aimed at the auction bidders, but is freely open to anyone to …
The Knitting & Stitching ShowThousands of visitors attend the show each year ranging from complete beginners through to seasoned crafters to see the hundreds of exhibitors selling essential supplies including yarn, fabric, buttons, fat quarters, sewing machines and more. You’ll also find inspiring textile …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£19.50Wood Green
Thousands of visitors attend the show each year ranging from complete beginners through to seasoned crafters to see the hundreds of exhibitors selling essential supplies including yarn, fabric, buttons, fat quarters, sewing machines and more. You’ll also find inspiring textile …
ENO: Under the SkinAn exhibition of new artworks created by leading artists – including Stuart Semple, Sara Pope, Nathan Bowen, My Dog Sighs and Matt Small – inspired by the work of the ENO’s approach to diversity. ‘Under The Skin’ is the result …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark
An exhibition of new artworks created by leading artists – including Stuart Semple, Sara Pope, Nathan Bowen, My Dog Sighs and Matt Small – inspired by the work of the ENO’s approach to diversity. ‘Under The Skin’ is the result …
China's hidden centuryIn a global first, the resilience and innovation of 19th-century China is revealed in a major new exhibition. This is the first exhibition to focus on individual groups of people in 19th-century China. Visitors will experience the visual richness of …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£16British Museum, Russell Square
In a global first, the resilience and innovation of 19th-century China is revealed in a major new exhibition. This is the first exhibition to focus on individual groups of people in 19th-century China. Visitors will experience the visual richness of …
Art and Artifice: Fakes from the CollectionThis display will showcase drawings, paintings, sculpture and decorative arts that are not what they seem. It will present remarkable forgeries from The Courtauld’s collection and tell the stories behind their making and the discovery of their deception. Some known …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£11Courtauld Institute of Art, Strand
This display will showcase drawings, paintings, sculpture and decorative arts that are not what they seem. It will present remarkable forgeries from The Courtauld’s collection and tell the stories behind their making and the discovery of their deception. Some known …
Style & Society: Dressing the GeorgiansThis exhibition explores what the Georgians wore, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court. The display brings together over 200 works from the Royal Collection, including paintings, prints and drawings by artists such …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 8th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£17The King's Gallery, Whitehall
This exhibition explores what the Georgians wore, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court. The display brings together over 200 works from the Royal Collection, including paintings, prints and drawings by artists such …