What's on in London on Friday 27th October 2023
Top events happening London
First barrel of 2023 Young's Winter Warmer to arrive by dray horse and cart
Arriving by traditional dray horse and cart, the first barrels of this year’s limited edition Young’s Winter Warmer – a champion cask ale – will be opened and served to customers alongside a hearty English breakfast. Free to watch the …
10:00am to 11:00amFreeLeadenhall Market, City of London
Arriving by traditional dray horse and cart, the first barrels of this year’s limited edition Young’s Winter Warmer – a champion cask ale – will be opened and served to customers alongside a hearty English breakfast. Free to watch the …
Medical Officers on the Infamous Burma Railway
John Grehan examines the treatment of British and Commonwealth prisoners of war who were forced to work on the Burma Railway during the Second World War. The Thailand-Burma Railway was built during the Second World War to bolster the Japanese …
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
John Grehan examines the treatment of British and Commonwealth prisoners of war who were forced to work on the Burma Railway during the Second World War. The Thailand-Burma Railway was built during the Second World War to bolster the Japanese …
Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent introduce Tiffany Aching’s Guide To Being A Witch – a practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you’ve ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from dealing with …
3:00pm to 4:15pm£8British Library, Camden
Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent introduce Tiffany Aching’s Guide To Being A Witch – a practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you’ve ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from dealing with …
Tate Modern Lates
Late opening at Tate Modern for adults only. Drop-in Music: DJ Sets Programmed by Peter Adjaye Location: Turbine Hall, Level 0 Time: 18.00-21.30 Music for Architecture X Afrikokoa presents Direction Africa. Enjoy DJ sets from Peter Adjaye accompanied by live …
6:00pm to 10:00pmFreeTate Modern, Southwark
Late opening at Tate Modern for adults only. Drop-in Music: DJ Sets Programmed by Peter Adjaye Location: Turbine Hall, Level 0 Time: 18.00-21.30 Music for Architecture X Afrikokoa presents Direction Africa. Enjoy DJ sets from Peter Adjaye accompanied by live …
Ghost Tales at Eltham PalaceExperience Eltham Palace after dark this Halloween. Join historic storytellers on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history. Over 16s only, and don’t forget to bring a torch – things are going …
Starts at 6:00pm£18Eltham Palace, Eltham
Experience Eltham Palace after dark this Halloween. Join historic storytellers on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history. Over 16s only, and don’t forget to bring a torch – things are going …
No dig gardening with Charles DowdingJoin no dig pioneer Charles Dowding for an introduction to this transformative gardening technique. Charles Dowding has over 40 years of growing experience using the no dig method. Over the years he has run many trials in different gardens and …
7:00pm to 8:00pm£20The Garden Museum, Southwark
Join no dig pioneer Charles Dowding for an introduction to this transformative gardening technique. Charles Dowding has over 40 years of growing experience using the no dig method. Over the years he has run many trials in different gardens and …
Wren's Ecclesiastical ArchitectureWilliam Whyte presents a talk about Wren’s ecclesiastical architecture at St James’s, one of Wren’s most celebrated church buildings. The son of a prominent priest, and almost certainly intended for the Anglican ministry himself, Christopher Wren grew up within the …
Starts at 7:00pmFreePicadilly
William Whyte presents a talk about Wren’s ecclesiastical architecture at St James’s, one of Wren’s most celebrated church buildings. The son of a prominent priest, and almost certainly intended for the Anglican ministry himself, Christopher Wren grew up within the …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
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 …
Paula Rego: Crivelli's Garden More than 30 years after Dame Paula Rego, the National Gallery’s first Associate Artist, was commissioned to create a painting for the Sainsbury Wing Dining Room, this exhibition explores the relationship of Rego’s work titled Crivelli’s Garden to the 15th-century …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 29th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
More than 30 years after Dame Paula Rego, the National Gallery’s first Associate Artist, was commissioned to create a painting for the Sainsbury Wing Dining Room, this exhibition explores the relationship of Rego’s work titled Crivelli’s Garden to the 15th-century …
Brick DinosA 1.5 metre long model of a Polacanthus, an armoured 125-million-year-old dinosaur found in the UK, will be on show for the first time as part of the Brick Dinos exhibition. In this family-friendly exhibition, some of the largest beasts …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 29th Oct 2023 Closing Soon£9Horniman Museum, Forest Hill
A 1.5 metre long model of a Polacanthus, an armoured 125-million-year-old dinosaur found in the UK, will be on show for the first time as part of the Brick Dinos exhibition. In this family-friendly exhibition, some of the largest beasts …
King Charles III coronation chairs on displayAs part of an auction of interior design by Christie’s, pairs of chairs specially made for the Coronation of King Charles III will be on display ahead of being sold for charity. The display is part of a public viewing …
Exhibition ends on Monday 30th Oct 2023 Closing SoonFreeChristie's, St James
As part of an auction of interior design by Christie’s, pairs of chairs specially made for the Coronation of King Charles III will be on display ahead of being sold for charity. The display is part of a public viewing …
ChristyChristy, the near 175-year-old British heritage brand credited with creating towelling as we know it today, is the centre of a two-month exhibition at London’s Museum of Brands. From originally showcasing at the Great Exhibition and being the towelling brand …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 31st Oct 2023 Closing Soon£9Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill
Christy, the near 175-year-old British heritage brand credited with creating towelling as we know it today, is the centre of a two-month exhibition at London’s Museum of Brands. From originally showcasing at the Great Exhibition and being the towelling brand …