What's on in London on Sunday 1st October 2023
Top events happening London
Japan Matsuri
Back for the first time since 2019, a Japanese food and culture festival in Trafalgar Square. 10:00~ Opening Ceremony 10:35~ Mikoshi Procession 10:50~ Nippon Club Women’s Choir Green Chorus 11:10~ Radio Taiso 1 11:20~ Kendo demonstration by Wakaba Kendo Club …
10:00am to 6:00pmFreeTrafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square
Back for the first time since 2019, a Japanese food and culture festival in Trafalgar Square. 10:00~ Opening Ceremony 10:35~ Mikoshi Procession 10:50~ Nippon Club Women’s Choir Green Chorus 11:10~ Radio Taiso 1 11:20~ Kendo demonstration by Wakaba Kendo Club …
Mudlarking showcaseAn opportunity to hold history in your hands and hear the stories behind these ancient artefacts. You won’t believe what mudlarks have discovered in the Thames! Come and see thousands of historic artefacts recovered from the muddy riverbed and meet …
10:00am to 5:00pmFreeLondon Museum Docklands, Poplar
An opportunity to hold history in your hands and hear the stories behind these ancient artefacts. You won’t believe what mudlarks have discovered in the Thames! Come and see thousands of historic artefacts recovered from the muddy riverbed and meet …
Alex Hickman Apprentice Barge DriveThe race consists of three to five teams of Apprentices and reminds them of the traditional skills of lightermen who moved freight using just their own personal strength and ride the best possible tidal flows. The race will see apprentice …
10:30am to 2:00pmFree
The race consists of three to five teams of Apprentices and reminds them of the traditional skills of lightermen who moved freight using just their own personal strength and ride the best possible tidal flows. The race will see apprentice …
Apple dayCelebrating the orchard harvest within the historic walled garden, join Fulham Palace for creative crafts, food, garden games and much more in this community celebration. Adults and young people can join tours from the gardeners and explore the stallholder market …
11:00am to 4:00pm£3Fulham Palace, Fulham
Celebrating the orchard harvest within the historic walled garden, join Fulham Palace for creative crafts, food, garden games and much more in this community celebration. Adults and young people can join tours from the gardeners and explore the stallholder market …
Occasional open day of the Shirley WindmillVisitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation and principal features of Shirley Windmill. The tour takes between 45-60 minutes to complete, though this can vary, depending largely on the agility of the group …
11:00am to 4:00pmFreeCroydon
Visitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation and principal features of Shirley Windmill. The tour takes between 45-60 minutes to complete, though this can vary, depending largely on the agility of the group …
Islington Fire Station open dayThis summer London’s fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London. Fire stations will be hosting open days throughout the summer months for the local communities. The aim of …
12:00pm to 6:00pmFreeIslington
This summer London’s fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London. Fire stations will be hosting open days throughout the summer months for the local communities. The aim of …
Working river and London's DocklandsJoin mudlark Jason Sandy for a lecture on Docklands history and get up close and personal with artefacts that reveal maritime history. Jason Sandy (author of MUDLARKS and Thames Mudlarking) takes us on a journey down the River Thames, exploring …
2:00pm to 3:30pm£10London Museum Docklands, Poplar
Join mudlark Jason Sandy for a lecture on Docklands history and get up close and personal with artefacts that reveal maritime history. Jason Sandy (author of MUDLARKS and Thames Mudlarking) takes us on a journey down the River Thames, exploring …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
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 …
Audible GardenThis summer, the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) and the Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) co-present Audible Garden, the solo exhibition of work by new media artist Jinjoon Lee as part of a yearlong celebration of the 140th …
Exhibition ends on Friday 13th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeTrafalgar Square
This summer, the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) and the Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) co-present Audible Garden, the solo exhibition of work by new media artist Jinjoon Lee as part of a yearlong celebration of the 140th …
From the Levi's Archives: Icons in Denim - A Queer PerspectiveThis exhibition hosts Levi’s products from the Levi Strauss archives displayed together for the first time outside of the USA. From artists to rock legends to movie stars, every facet of the queer community has donned Levi’s in their own …
Exhibition ends on Friday 13th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeQueer Britain, Kings Cross
This exhibition hosts Levi’s products from the Levi Strauss archives displayed together for the first time outside of the USA. From artists to rock legends to movie stars, every facet of the queer community has donned Levi’s in their own …