What's on in London on Thursday 19th December 2024
Top events happening London
Christmas Lates at Handel Hendrix House
Both Handel and Hendrix’s homes will be opulently dressed for Christmas, with late night openings on some Thursdays. Step inside the magic of Handel Hendrix House and experience the historic rooms as they sparkle with timeless festive decorations inspired by …
6:00pm to 8:00pm£25Handel Hendrix House, Mayfair
Both Handel and Hendrix’s homes will be opulently dressed for Christmas, with late night openings on some Thursdays. Step inside the magic of Handel Hendrix House and experience the historic rooms as they sparkle with timeless festive decorations inspired by …
Christmas special: Chemistry of a candleCan you picture the perfect Christmas scene without a candle or two? We thought not! Join our Innovator in Residence, David Ricketts, as he delves into the fascinating chemistry of the humble candle. Inspired by one of the most iconic …
6:00pm to 7:15pm£17.27Mayfair
Can you picture the perfect Christmas scene without a candle or two? We thought not! Join our Innovator in Residence, David Ricketts, as he delves into the fascinating chemistry of the humble candle. Inspired by one of the most iconic …
Festivity through the AgesThe Romantics were worried that festivity – specifically Christmas festivity – might be dying and that there should be an active effort to revive it. But what did they mean by festivity? And were they right to worry about its …
6:00pm to 8:00pm£9Keats House, Hampstead
The Romantics were worried that festivity – specifically Christmas festivity – might be dying and that there should be an active effort to revive it. But what did they mean by festivity? And were they right to worry about its …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
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 …
Antonio Calderara: A Certain LightAntonio Calderara (1903-1978) is renowned for his delicate and exquisitely balanced abstract imagery which, in its restraint and subtlety, exhibits affinities with the work of Giorgio Morandi. Organised in collaboration with Lisson Gallery and the Fondazione Antonio e Carmela Calderara, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 22nd Dec 2024 Closing Soon£7.50Islington
Antonio Calderara (1903-1978) is renowned for his delicate and exquisitely balanced abstract imagery which, in its restraint and subtlety, exhibits affinities with the work of Giorgio Morandi. Organised in collaboration with Lisson Gallery and the Fondazione Antonio e Carmela Calderara, …
The Gingerbread City 2024Visit The Gingerbread City and discover a sweet futuristic city constructed from gingerbread, candy, and frosting along side real architectural building models, all designed and built by 50+ architects and designers.
Exhibition ends on Sunday 29th Dec 2024 Closing Soon£13Chelsea
Visit The Gingerbread City and discover a sweet futuristic city constructed from gingerbread, candy, and frosting along side real architectural building models, all designed and built by 50+ architects and designers.
Batman Unmasked
Explore a never-before-seen collection of original props, vehicles, and costumes. The exhibition covers the range of Batman films (1989-2022) and consist of themed rooms containing Batsuits, Super-Villain suits, props, and weapons. Pattinson’s Batmobile from “The Batman” and Bale’s Batpod from …
Exhibition ends on Monday 30th Dec 2024 Closing Soon£26.50Covent Garden
Explore a never-before-seen collection of original props, vehicles, and costumes. The exhibition covers the range of Batman films (1989-2022) and consist of themed rooms containing Batsuits, Super-Villain suits, props, and weapons. Pattinson’s Batmobile from “The Batman” and Bale’s Batpod from …
Making Carnival: 50 Years of Mas, Music and Movement in HackneyCome and celebrate the story of carnival in Hackney in this new exhibition bringing together this history for the first time. Hackney has been the home of carnival groups since the 1970s when Caribbean communities settled in the borough. Since …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 31st Dec 2024 Closing SoonFreeHackney Museum, Hackney
Come and celebrate the story of carnival in Hackney in this new exhibition bringing together this history for the first time. Hackney has been the home of carnival groups since the 1970s when Caribbean communities settled in the borough. Since …
Winter Wonderbrands
Feeling nostalgic for Christmas presents past? Visit our Time Tunnel to unwrap the gift of memory this winter! Explore your favourite classic and contemporary household packaging, toys, magazines, wartime ephemera, technology, travel, fashion and royal souvenirs. Take a stroll through …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 2nd Jan Closing Soon£10Notting Hill
Feeling nostalgic for Christmas presents past? Visit our Time Tunnel to unwrap the gift of memory this winter! Explore your favourite classic and contemporary household packaging, toys, magazines, wartime ephemera, technology, travel, fashion and royal souvenirs. Take a stroll through …
Tom Stoddart – LegacyAn exhibition by the award winning photojournalist show casing twenty-five images from across his legendary career. — In a career punctuated with awards, not all his work was in war zones, catastrophes or crises. He photographed royals, prime ministers, world …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 2nd Jan Closing SoonFreeMayfair
An exhibition by the award winning photojournalist show casing twenty-five images from across his legendary career. — In a career punctuated with awards, not all his work was in war zones, catastrophes or crises. He photographed royals, prime ministers, world …