What's on in London on Friday 13th December 2024
Top events happening London
Canonbury Tower TourSee inside the oldest building in Islington and enjoy a magnificent view for miles over London from the roof of its tower. Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture …
11:00am to 1:00pm£18Islington
See inside the oldest building in Islington and enjoy a magnificent view for miles over London from the roof of its tower. Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture …
Salonika: The Battle Against Boredom
Dr Jake Gasson examines the British Army’s involvement in Salonika during the First World War and the fight against their greatest foe, boredom. The adage that war is 90 per cent boredom and 10 per cent terror is perhaps more …
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Dr Jake Gasson examines the British Army’s involvement in Salonika during the First World War and the fight against their greatest foe, boredom. The adage that war is 90 per cent boredom and 10 per cent terror is perhaps more …
From Ropes to WiFi: the surprising story of stage lighting controlAlmost all performances make use of lighting, from those in pub theatres to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic games. Lighting helps shape the audience’s experience and tell stories – it can go un-noticed, or be …
2:00pm to 3:30pmFreeStrand
Almost all performances make use of lighting, from those in pub theatres to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic games. Lighting helps shape the audience’s experience and tell stories – it can go un-noticed, or be …
Christmas at the Florence Nightingale MuseumJoin them for a special evening as we blend history and holiday spirit together for Christmas at the Florence Nightingale Museum. Explore the museum and discover the fascinating history of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, as well as some unique Christmas-related …
6:00pm to 8:00pm£15Florence Nightingale Museum, Southwark
Join them for a special evening as we blend history and holiday spirit together for Christmas at the Florence Nightingale Museum. Explore the museum and discover the fascinating history of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, as well as some unique Christmas-related …
Late & Live Christmas Tour at Rainham HallWhy not try a candle lit Late & Live Tour around Rainham Hall for an after-hours experience to meet characters from the Hall’s Layers of History. Hear about Rainham Hall’s Layers of History, meet some of the characters form the …
Starts at 7:00pm£12Rainham Hall, Rainham
Why not try a candle lit Late & Live Tour around Rainham Hall for an after-hours experience to meet characters from the Hall’s Layers of History. Hear about Rainham Hall’s Layers of History, meet some of the characters form the …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Making Time - Every Prison A Creative HubThe exhibition showcases some of the outcomes of a series of eight ‘creative co-production engagements’ with prisoners from HMP Downview, HMP Isis, HMP Standford Hill, HMP Wandsworth, and HMP Peterborough. These activities, still seen by some as a ‘luxury’ for …
Exhibition ends on Friday 13th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeIslington
The exhibition showcases some of the outcomes of a series of eight ‘creative co-production engagements’ with prisoners from HMP Downview, HMP Isis, HMP Standford Hill, HMP Wandsworth, and HMP Peterborough. These activities, still seen by some as a ‘luxury’ for …
100 UCL Employees: How You See UsThe rich heritage of African and Caribbean staff at UCL are celebrated in a new photographic exhibition. The exhibition features photo portraits of 100 members of staff from across the institution and highlights a vast array of specialists and roles, …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 14th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeEuston
The rich heritage of African and Caribbean staff at UCL are celebrated in a new photographic exhibition. The exhibition features photo portraits of 100 members of staff from across the institution and highlights a vast array of specialists and roles, …
CYCLES exhibitionVan Gogh House presents ‘Cycles’, a thoughtful group exhibition and events programme situated within Vincent van Gogh’s boarding house. The exhibition explores the natural and mechanical rhythms and processes inherent to domestic buildings. Cycles’ explores natural and mechanical rhythms and …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 15th Dec 2024 Closing Soon£7.50
Van Gogh House presents ‘Cycles’, a thoughtful group exhibition and events programme situated within Vincent van Gogh’s boarding house. The exhibition explores the natural and mechanical rhythms and processes inherent to domestic buildings. Cycles’ explores natural and mechanical rhythms and …
Lap-See Lam Floating Sea PalaceThis major new exhibition by Lap-See Lam is the first-ever institutional exhibition of the artist’s work in the UK. The commission develops from Lap-See Lam’s presentation for the Nordic Pavilion at the 60th Biennale di Venezia, 2024. The exhibition will …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 15th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeStudio Voltaire, Clapham
This major new exhibition by Lap-See Lam is the first-ever institutional exhibition of the artist’s work in the UK. The commission develops from Lap-See Lam’s presentation for the Nordic Pavilion at the 60th Biennale di Venezia, 2024. The exhibition will …
Soil, Toil & TableSoil, Toil & Table reimagines the natural produce of the land through a radical lens on the human-nature bond, in an exhibition curated by and featuring Central Saint Martins staff, students and alumni. Spanning disciplines including fashion, installations, bio-inspired sculptures …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 15th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeKings Cross
Soil, Toil & Table reimagines the natural produce of the land through a radical lens on the human-nature bond, in an exhibition curated by and featuring Central Saint Martins staff, students and alumni. Spanning disciplines including fashion, installations, bio-inspired sculptures …
The Drawing Year 2024 End of Year ExhibitionA selection of over 500 drawings, prints and works on paper by students graduating from The Drawing Year 2024 postgraduate programme. The exhibition offers a range of work, rich in observation, imagination and storytelling. The graduating artists come from a …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 18th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeShoreditch
A selection of over 500 drawings, prints and works on paper by students graduating from The Drawing Year 2024 postgraduate programme. The exhibition offers a range of work, rich in observation, imagination and storytelling. The graduating artists come from a …
On Gaia's Skin - Group ExhibitionOn Gaia’s Skin invites viewers to reflect on the diverse textural qualities of our planet, bringing attention to the interconnectedness of all natural forms. If a cosmic giant were to run their hand on Earth’s surface, what would they feel? …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 19th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeWhitechapel
On Gaia’s Skin invites viewers to reflect on the diverse textural qualities of our planet, bringing attention to the interconnectedness of all natural forms. If a cosmic giant were to run their hand on Earth’s surface, what would they feel? …
History House 140An exhibition exploring 140 years of social history in East London. From young Victorian social reformers tackling the great social challenges of their day, to nights spent in air-raid shelters, and stories of 1970s working-class activism – History House will …
Exhibition ends on Friday 20th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeBethnal Green
An exhibition exploring 140 years of social history in East London. From young Victorian social reformers tackling the great social challenges of their day, to nights spent in air-raid shelters, and stories of 1970s working-class activism – History House will …
Memory & Migration: The Warburg Institute 1926 - 2024To mark the completion of the Warburg Renaissance project and new gallery space, Memory & Migration presents a selection of objects from the collection that explore its interwoven histories of movement and survival. The Institute’s intellectual mission was established by …
Exhibition ends on Friday 20th Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeWarburg Institute, Euston
To mark the completion of the Warburg Renaissance project and new gallery space, Memory & Migration presents a selection of objects from the collection that explore its interwoven histories of movement and survival. The Institute’s intellectual mission was established by …
London Illuminated Festive LightsExplore the grounds of Fulham Palace, adorned with thousands of lights, as the gardens are transformed into an enchanted winter wonderland. Along the trail, you’ll find food outlets, mulled wine, cider, hot chocolate, marshmallow sticks for the fire pit, and …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 22nd Dec 2024 Closing Soon£14.95Fulham Palace, Fulham
Explore the grounds of Fulham Palace, adorned with thousands of lights, as the gardens are transformed into an enchanted winter wonderland. Along the trail, you’ll find food outlets, mulled wine, cider, hot chocolate, marshmallow sticks for the fire pit, and …