What's on in London on Friday 29th November 2024
Top events happening London
Soldiers, Angels and Avengers: The Jewish Brigade in Italy
Join Dr Gianluca Fantoni as he chronicles the formation, deployment and field conduct of the Jewish Brigade Infantry Group during the Second World War. The Jewish Brigade Infantry Group (JBG), was a 5,000-strong military unit of the British Army, primarily …
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Join Dr Gianluca Fantoni as he chronicles the formation, deployment and field conduct of the Jewish Brigade Infantry Group during the Second World War. The Jewish Brigade Infantry Group (JBG), was a 5,000-strong military unit of the British Army, primarily …
Back to the 1870s – Celebrating 150 Years at Burlington HouseA Victorian-themed evening of top entertainment and terrible poetry to celebrate the 150th birthday at Burlington House. We’ve got a whole host of fun lined up for you. Enjoy rousing performances from pianist and singer Kate Garner, who will get …
5:00pm to 8:00pmFreePicadilly
A Victorian-themed evening of top entertainment and terrible poetry to celebrate the 150th birthday at Burlington House. We’ve got a whole host of fun lined up for you. Enjoy rousing performances from pianist and singer Kate Garner, who will get …
Tate Modern LatesA special evening to explore Electric Dreams with music, artist-led workshops, talks, film and more Music: DJ Sets Programmed by Global Roots Location: Level 1 Bridge Catch sets all night programmed by Global Roots. Full line-up coming soon. Music and …
6:00pm to 10:00pmFreeTate Modern, Southwark
A special evening to explore Electric Dreams with music, artist-led workshops, talks, film and more Music: DJ Sets Programmed by Global Roots Location: Level 1 Bridge Catch sets all night programmed by Global Roots. Full line-up coming soon. Music and …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
The Black Dog: Crypt ResidencyIn British folklore, the Black Dog acts as a revenant: resurfacing again and again throughout our history. The Dog appears in many forms, categorised by folklorist Theo Brown as: The Barguest, a shapeshifter, ominous and belligerent, often connected with burial-sites …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeCamden
In British folklore, the Black Dog acts as a revenant: resurfacing again and again throughout our history. The Dog appears in many forms, categorised by folklorist Theo Brown as: The Barguest, a shapeshifter, ominous and belligerent, often connected with burial-sites …
Mapping the Tube: 1863-2023This exhibition explores the evolution of London’s Tube system and the iconic London Underground map over 160 years. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see and purchase hand-drawn and annotated manuscripts by Harry Beck on the 50th anniversary of …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Nov 2024 Closing SoonFreeChelsea
This exhibition explores the evolution of London’s Tube system and the iconic London Underground map over 160 years. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see and purchase hand-drawn and annotated manuscripts by Harry Beck on the 50th anniversary of …
In Focus: The Flying Nightingales This exhibition tells the stories of the ordinary women, trained in the nursing style of Florence Nightingale, who were thrust into the arena of war during D-Day. During the War, the Royal Air Force Air Ambulance Unit – dubbed the …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 30th Nov 2024 Closing Soon£12Florence Nightingale Museum, Southwark
This exhibition tells the stories of the ordinary women, trained in the nursing style of Florence Nightingale, who were thrust into the arena of war during D-Day. During the War, the Royal Air Force Air Ambulance Unit – dubbed the …
Women of the RNLILife savers, fundraisers, trailblazers: discover the vital roles that women play in saving lives at sea. Women of the RNLI at the National Maritime Museum celebrates the work of women in the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Featuring striking photography, personal …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeNational Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Life savers, fundraisers, trailblazers: discover the vital roles that women play in saving lives at sea. Women of the RNLI at the National Maritime Museum celebrates the work of women in the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Featuring striking photography, personal …
Radical Rediscovery: Feminist Theatre in Britain 1969-1992An exhibition celebrating a pivotal period of influential output from women theatre makers and playwrights. Radical Rediscovery: Feminist Theatre in Britain 1969-1992 explores far reaching social changes that impacted the arts and set the stage for an explosion of female …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreePeckham
An exhibition celebrating a pivotal period of influential output from women theatre makers and playwrights. Radical Rediscovery: Feminist Theatre in Britain 1969-1992 explores far reaching social changes that impacted the arts and set the stage for an explosion of female …
In Uniform: Stories of Nurses and their ClothingThis exhibition delves into the complex narratives woven into the fabrics, designs, and accessories that have adorned generations of nurses. Set in a former hospital chapel, the exhibition reflects on the vital role nurses play in our society, with the …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 1st Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeFitzrovia Chapel, Tottenham Court Road
This exhibition delves into the complex narratives woven into the fabrics, designs, and accessories that have adorned generations of nurses. Set in a former hospital chapel, the exhibition reflects on the vital role nurses play in our society, with the …
The 70:14:50 Project UKAn exhibition of new work by four artists, Hanna Ali, Roman Manfredi, Violeta Sofia and Paloma Tendero. From a unique focus on the Black motherhood experience to themes of equity and solidarity shown through a women/non-binary football team, the 70:15:40 …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 3rd Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeKennington
An exhibition of new work by four artists, Hanna Ali, Roman Manfredi, Violeta Sofia and Paloma Tendero. From a unique focus on the Black motherhood experience to themes of equity and solidarity shown through a women/non-binary football team, the 70:15:40 …
Old masters exhibition prior to sale - inc newly discovered Van DykeAhead of their sale, there will be an exhibition of Old Master paintings at Christie’s auction house. Included will be Anthony van Dyck’s Andalusian Horse – his first grand-scale depiction of a lone horse – has an additional element of …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 3rd Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeChristie's, St James
Ahead of their sale, there will be an exhibition of Old Master paintings at Christie’s auction house. Included will be Anthony van Dyck’s Andalusian Horse – his first grand-scale depiction of a lone horse – has an additional element of …
London Jewels exhibitionAhead of their sale at an auction, there’s an exhibition of jewellery in Bonhams. The 150-lot sale features a spectacular collection of jewellery from impressive single-owner collections including jewels from the Collection of Dame Joan Collins. London Jewels spans the …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 4th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
Ahead of their sale at an auction, there’s an exhibition of jewellery in Bonhams. The 150-lot sale features a spectacular collection of jewellery from impressive single-owner collections including jewels from the Collection of Dame Joan Collins. London Jewels spans the …
Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz ruby slippers on displayOne of only four surviving pairs of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz has gone on display for one week. They are not just any pair though, but the ones used in close up …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 5th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeMayfair
One of only four surviving pairs of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz has gone on display for one week. They are not just any pair though, but the ones used in close up …