What's on in London on Friday 5th January 2024
Top events happening London
Wartime Encounters in Sicily
Dr Fabio Simonetti examines the interactions between the British Army and the Italian people during the Second World War invasion of Sicily. Operation Husky, one of the largest amphibious attacks in history, began on 10 July 1943. The British soldiers …
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Dr Fabio Simonetti examines the interactions between the British Army and the Italian people during the Second World War invasion of Sicily. Operation Husky, one of the largest amphibious attacks in history, began on 10 July 1943. The British soldiers …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Tim Lewis - The Forest VisitsIn this exhibition of new zoomorphic works by Tim Lewis, a series of kinetic sculptures, made from repurposed found objects and materials, are reconfigured to suggest uncanny encounters between organic matter and industrial processes. The title The Forest Visits refers …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 6th Jan 2024 Closing SoonFreeMayfair
In this exhibition of new zoomorphic works by Tim Lewis, a series of kinetic sculptures, made from repurposed found objects and materials, are reconfigured to suggest uncanny encounters between organic matter and industrial processes. The title The Forest Visits refers …
Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccineThis exhibition explores the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed. See how scientists and researchers adapted to the various challenges of this massive programme. Through an incredible variety of artworks, interactives, and personal objects, this exhibition will make …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing SoonFreeScience Museum, South Kensington
This exhibition explores the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed. See how scientists and researchers adapted to the various challenges of this massive programme. Through an incredible variety of artworks, interactives, and personal objects, this exhibition will make …
The Gingerbread CityDiscover a whole city constructed entirely from gingerbread, candy, and frosting. Marvel at the moving trains and twirling parts built by over 50+ architects and designers. This magical gingerbread metropolis doesn’t just offer sweet ginger smells but shares a story …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing Soon£18.50Shepherds Bush
Discover a whole city constructed entirely from gingerbread, candy, and frosting. Marvel at the moving trains and twirling parts built by over 50+ architects and designers. This magical gingerbread metropolis doesn’t just offer sweet ginger smells but shares a story …
Idris Khan and Annie MorrisBritish contemporary artists Idris Khan and Annie Morris, a couple for more than a decade, present works together at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Establishing a dialogue with Sir John Soane’s neo-classical Manor, the exhibition explores emotion, time, and memory. Drawing …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing Soon£9.90Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing
British contemporary artists Idris Khan and Annie Morris, a couple for more than a decade, present works together at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Establishing a dialogue with Sir John Soane’s neo-classical Manor, the exhibition explores emotion, time, and memory. Drawing …
The Missing ThreadSpanning from the 1970s to the present day, this exhibition charts the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich fashion design history. Black creativity has had a profound influence on British …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing Soon£12.50Somerset House, Strand
Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, this exhibition charts the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich fashion design history. Black creativity has had a profound influence on British …
Winter Light 2023/24Over the dark winter nights, the Southbank Centre is illuminated by outdoor artworks that play with light and colour – explore to discover them all. Each artist uses light and colour in playful ways, at the same time exploring topics …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing SoonFreeSouthbank Centre, Southwark
Over the dark winter nights, the Southbank Centre is illuminated by outdoor artworks that play with light and colour – explore to discover them all. Each artist uses light and colour in playful ways, at the same time exploring topics …
Christmas at KewAs one of the highlights of the UK’s festive calendar, Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of Christmas or welcome in the New Year. It’s a botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer as twinkling lights …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing Soon£29Kew Gardens, Richmond
As one of the highlights of the UK’s festive calendar, Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of Christmas or welcome in the New Year. It’s a botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer as twinkling lights …
Georgian IlluminationsThis is an exhibition of works on paper focusing on the spectacular illuminations which were popular in the Georgian period. This exhibition will concentrate on specific, well-publicised light shows of the period and the impressive and the elaborate temporary architectural …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing SoonFreeSir John Soane's Museum, Holborn
This is an exhibition of works on paper focusing on the spectacular illuminations which were popular in the Georgian period. This exhibition will concentrate on specific, well-publicised light shows of the period and the impressive and the elaborate temporary architectural …
Heecheon Kim: Double PoserSee the first UK exhibition of work by South Korean artist and film-maker Heecheon Kim, exploring how technology affects our perceptions of the world. Kim’s work conflates virtual and physical realms, embracing yet questioning our obsession and trust in advanced …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing SoonFreeHayward Gallery, Southwark
See the first UK exhibition of work by South Korean artist and film-maker Heecheon Kim, exploring how technology affects our perceptions of the world. Kim’s work conflates virtual and physical realms, embracing yet questioning our obsession and trust in advanced …
Northern Ireland: Living with the TroublesThe Troubles engulfed Northern Ireland in conflict for nearly 30 years. It was – and remains – a contentious period, with roots going back centuries. A fragile cease fire was signed in 1998, yet many aspects of the conflict remain …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Closing SoonFreeImperial War Museum, Southwark
The Troubles engulfed Northern Ireland in conflict for nearly 30 years. It was – and remains – a contentious period, with roots going back centuries. A fragile cease fire was signed in 1998, yet many aspects of the conflict remain …