What's on in London on Thursday 19th October 2023
Top events happening London
Woodturning Connect 2023Woodturning Connect 2023 presents outstanding contemporary woodturning at the 2023 competitions & exhibition day of the Worshipful Company of Turners. Beautiful, unique handmade woodturned pieces will be on display, with many available to purchase. This one-day event is held on …
10:00am to 4:00pmFreeCity of London
Woodturning Connect 2023 presents outstanding contemporary woodturning at the 2023 competitions & exhibition day of the Worshipful Company of Turners. Beautiful, unique handmade woodturned pieces will be on display, with many available to purchase. This one-day event is held on …
UEL - 125th anniversary gala celebrationsJoin the University of East London to celebrate their 125th anniversary. There will be a free festival with funfair rides and games. The first 500 guests to register and turn up on the day can collect a food and drink …
5:00pm to 10:00pmFreeVictoria Dock
Join the University of East London to celebrate their 125th anniversary. There will be a free festival with funfair rides and games. The first 500 guests to register and turn up on the day can collect a food and drink …
London's Civil War Defences: Rewriting HistoryThe outbreak of war between the King and Parliament in late 1642 resulted in the hasty construction of forts around the City of London, Westminster and Southwark to repel royalist forces. In early 1643 more measured defences were built, comprising …
5:00pm to 6:00pmFreePicadilly
The outbreak of war between the King and Parliament in late 1642 resulted in the hasty construction of forts around the City of London, Westminster and Southwark to repel royalist forces. In early 1643 more measured defences were built, comprising …
Design: Wren's impact on artists and designersA panel discussion between the architect Biba Dow, architectural historian Luka Pajovic, and designer Moritz Waldemeyer. Chaired by The Very Rev’d Andrew Nunn, a trustee of A+C. In the 300 years since Christopher Wren’s death, we examine his impact on …
6:00pm to 8:00pmFreeCity of London
A panel discussion between the architect Biba Dow, architectural historian Luka Pajovic, and designer Moritz Waldemeyer. Chaired by The Very Rev’d Andrew Nunn, a trustee of A+C. In the 300 years since Christopher Wren’s death, we examine his impact on …
Music and the Brain
We know that music has the power to move us in profound ways, but what is happening to the brain when we listen to music, and can we harness an understanding of this interaction for therapeutic uses? Studies have demonstrated …
6:30pm to 7:40pm£10Science Museum, South Kensington
We know that music has the power to move us in profound ways, but what is happening to the brain when we listen to music, and can we harness an understanding of this interaction for therapeutic uses? Studies have demonstrated …
Music Lates
Music Lates is a celebration of Turn It Up: The power of music, a new blockbuster exhibition coming to the museum this autumn. Music has a universal draw for all of us. It sparks intense emotions, evokes powerful memories and …
6:30pm to 10:00pmFreeScience Museum, South Kensington
Music Lates is a celebration of Turn It Up: The power of music, a new blockbuster exhibition coming to the museum this autumn. Music has a universal draw for all of us. It sparks intense emotions, evokes powerful memories and …
An Opinionated Guide to Historic LondonTo celebrate Hoxton Mini Press’ latest addition to their ever popular ‘An Opinionated Guide to” series, the Brunel Museum proudly hosts the launch of ‘Historic London’, detailing the hidden historic gems, attractions and landmarks our capital city has to offer. …
7:00pm to 8:00pm£12Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe
To celebrate Hoxton Mini Press’ latest addition to their ever popular ‘An Opinionated Guide to” series, the Brunel Museum proudly hosts the launch of ‘Historic London’, detailing the hidden historic gems, attractions and landmarks our capital city has to offer. …
Into The Groove: Jonathan Scott And Nemone In Conversation
Vinyl collector and music buff Jonathan Scott’s book Into the Groove dissects a feat that many take for granted today—the domestication of sound. The author joins broadcaster, DJ and psychotherapist Nemone, to tell the story. Into the Groove tells the …
7:00pm to 8:00pm£10Science Museum, South Kensington
Vinyl collector and music buff Jonathan Scott’s book Into the Groove dissects a feat that many take for granted today—the domestication of sound. The author joins broadcaster, DJ and psychotherapist Nemone, to tell the story. Into the Groove tells the …
The Sound of Being Human: Jude Rogers and Nemone in Conversation
Music critic and writer Jude Rogers discusses her book The Sound of Being Human with broadcaster, DJ and psychotherapist Nemone and reveals why music plays such a deep-rooted role in so many lives.  At the heart of this book, shortlisted …
8:30pm to 9:30pm£10Science Museum, South Kensington
Music critic and writer Jude Rogers discusses her book The Sound of Being Human with broadcaster, DJ and psychotherapist Nemone and reveals why music plays such a deep-rooted role in so many lives.  At the heart of this book, shortlisted …
AI v The Music Industry
For the creative industries, the potential risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence are profound. Should the industry exercise caution or embrace the technology with open arms? Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence have brought the technology greater scrutiny than ever before, …
8:30pm to 9:40pm£10Science Museum, South Kensington
For the creative industries, the potential risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence are profound. Should the industry exercise caution or embrace the technology with open arms? Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence have brought the technology greater scrutiny than ever before, …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic ArtsExplore the vibrant diversity of Japanese graphic arts in this bold exhibition which bridges the worlds of fine art, commercial illustration and counterculture. The work of a selection of 60 Japanese artists is presented, with late 20th-century innovators Tanaami Keiichi …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 22nd Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeJapan House London, Kensington
Explore the vibrant diversity of Japanese graphic arts in this bold exhibition which bridges the worlds of fine art, commercial illustration and counterculture. The work of a selection of 60 Japanese artists is presented, with late 20th-century innovators Tanaami Keiichi …
Christo - Early WorksA presentation of early works by Christo at 4 Princelet Street in the Spitalfields area of London, curated by Elena Geuna. Gagosian Open is a new program of ambitious temporary projects sited beyond the walls of the gallery that allows …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 22nd Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeWhitechapel
A presentation of early works by Christo at 4 Princelet Street in the Spitalfields area of London, curated by Elena Geuna. Gagosian Open is a new program of ambitious temporary projects sited beyond the walls of the gallery that allows …
A Great and Dirty City: Dickens and the London Fog‘Fog everywhere’ writes Dickens in his opening passage to Bleak House, describing a common experience for many Victorian Londoners. ‘London Ivy’, or ‘pea soupers’ as they were known, were heavy, dense fogs of greens, yellows, rust colours or black – …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 22nd Oct 2023 Closing Soon£12.50Charles Dickens Museum, Clerkenwell
‘Fog everywhere’ writes Dickens in his opening passage to Bleak House, describing a common experience for many Victorian Londoners. ‘London Ivy’, or ‘pea soupers’ as they were known, were heavy, dense fogs of greens, yellows, rust colours or black – …
Email is DeadA playful and immersive display in partnership with Intuit Mailchimp to explore email’s transformational powers. With the acceleration of new technologies like artificial intelligence and new methods of connecting online, the display will ask: how will email shape our future? …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 22nd Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeDesign Museum, Kensington
A playful and immersive display in partnership with Intuit Mailchimp to explore email’s transformational powers. With the acceleration of new technologies like artificial intelligence and new methods of connecting online, the display will ask: how will email shape our future? …
Philip Cunningham's 'Lost East End'Photographer Philip Cunningham’s exhibition of people, places and community activism in 1970s East London. Lost East End is a new exhibition of photographs taken by Philip Cunningham in the 1970s. Philip was born and raised in the East End of …
Exhibition ends on Friday 27th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeBethnal Green
Photographer Philip Cunningham’s exhibition of people, places and community activism in 1970s East London. Lost East End is a new exhibition of photographs taken by Philip Cunningham in the 1970s. Philip was born and raised in the East End of …
2020 Pandemic: Visions of London After People2020 Pandemic: London After People – By Monica A. Walker “March 2020 is a date that will go down in our recent world history for many reasons. In London, this was the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdowns. The pulse …
Exhibition ends on Friday 27th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeKennington
2020 Pandemic: London After People – By Monica A. Walker “March 2020 is a date that will go down in our recent world history for many reasons. In London, this was the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdowns. The pulse …
The Origin of the Faeces: Poo from the ZooA weird and wonderful display of the relationship between animals and humans. Against a backdrop of climate destruction, this exhibition reminds us of what we stand to lose and what we should celebrate most from the world around us. Tracey …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 28th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeKingston Upon Thames
A weird and wonderful display of the relationship between animals and humans. Against a backdrop of climate destruction, this exhibition reminds us of what we stand to lose and what we should celebrate most from the world around us. Tracey …
Modernism at the MallThis exhibition tells the story of the Mall Studios, an artists’ enclave in Hampstead where Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore and Herbert Read changed the face of 20th Century British Art. Tucked away in a quiet alley behind Parkhill …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 29th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeIsokon Gallery, Hampstead
This exhibition tells the story of the Mall Studios, an artists’ enclave in Hampstead where Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore and Herbert Read changed the face of 20th Century British Art. Tucked away in a quiet alley behind Parkhill …
Crown to CoutureThe glittering world of the Georgian court comes head-to-head with the high glamour of the modern-day red carpet in an exhibition at Kensington Palace. Crown to Couture sees contemporary couture worn by high profile celebrities including Lizzo and Lady Gaga, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 29th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£28Kensington Palace, Kensington
The glittering world of the Georgian court comes head-to-head with the high glamour of the modern-day red carpet in an exhibition at Kensington Palace. Crown to Couture sees contemporary couture worn by high profile celebrities including Lizzo and Lady Gaga, …
Seeing the Light: Turner's discovery of Italy in 1819In the summer of 1819, the landscape artist J.M.W. Turner set off on a journey to Italy that would have a profound impact on his life and work. Visitors to Turner’s House this summer will be able to enjoy an …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 29th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£10Turners House, Twickenham
In the summer of 1819, the landscape artist J.M.W. Turner set off on a journey to Italy that would have a profound impact on his life and work. Visitors to Turner’s House this summer will be able to enjoy an …