Free introductory tours, conducted by Guildhall Art Gallery’s team of City Guides, are available every day, from Tuesday to Sunday.
Immersive 90 minute tours uncover the stories behind the Barbican, offering a unique perspective on how great architecture can shape culture.
Visit Dr Johnson’s House on Friday afternoons and enjoy half-price adult entry between 2pm and 5pm
Join a free lunchtime talk every Friday at The London Centre to learn about London’s historical and physical development.
Hypha Studios presents an exciting free exhibition in No. 1 Poultry, curated by Harriet Horner, from 13 March to 18 April 2026.
Hypha Studios presents an exciting free exhibition in No. 1 Poultry, curated by Louis Pohl Koseda, from 13 March to 18 April 2026.
A free guided tour which will take you through the historic heart of London to discover more about the people and places connected with spiritual and physical healing through the ages.
Hypha Studios presents an exciting free exhibition in No. 1 Poultry, curated by Maria Hinel, from 13 March to 18 April 2026.
The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, known the world over as the 'Old Bailey', is opening its doors to the public for out of hours guided tours.
City of London Guides offer daily, weekly and monthly walks around the City of London, led by the official City tour guide experts.
Join archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane for an extended tour of one of the most important buildings in Roman London.
On Saturdays, explore the Billingsgate Roman House and Baths: 2,000 years of history in the City of London. Access by guided tour only.
This Gresham College lecture explores whether music is a fleeting illusion—or the key to understanding the mind itself.
A Gresham College lecture: Professor Sarah Ogilvie explores how Londoners helped create the world's largest English dictionary.
Join artist Jock McFadyen and composer Jem Finer in a special Q&A hosted by Will Gompertz, exploring their Underground (and Surface) exhibition inside London’s Roman Amphitheatre.
Discover the science that goes in to bringing puppets to life, what our interactions with puppets mean for our understanding of human emotions
Step inside the iconic Old Bailey and enjoy an exclusive tour followed by afternoon tea in the stunning Grand Hall.
Explore this carefully created pop-up, which uncovers how tea became a national drink in Britain.
Join for a concert and talk with Raphael Wallfish (cello), Simon Callaghan (piano) and Anne Sebba (author) at the Dutch Centre
The St Bride Foundation Wayzgoose is the annual celebration of all thing’s letterpress: an ink-filled day with all manner of print-related treasures.
Don't miss this powerful documentary theatre piece uncovering newly released archival truths about Dutch citizens’ roles during the Second World War.
Discover the links between your favourite foods and the intricacies of global trade through this bite-sized presentation at the Bank of England Museum.
An interactive talk with the Christie's Restitution Team about the hidden history of looted art during WW2 in Amsterdam at the Dutch Centre.
Explore a carefully-curated pop-up which uncovers how tea became woven into the fabric of British life.
Join acclaimed author Sofka Zinovieff and leading psychotherapist Julia Samuel for a fascinating exploration of death rituals and grief.
Join storyteller and historian Dave Tonge and hear the tales that filled Johnson’s London, from ballads and chapbooks to legends shared in coffee houses and market places.
Get ready to explore the City of London’s rich array of ancient and modern buildings for free during Open House Festival 2026.
