Enjoy spectacular summer sunsets with a glass of bubbly at the highest viewing gallery in the UK.
Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the free fun and games.
The Barbican Shop will host a pop-up store for legendary independent music retailer Rough Trade from July 2024 until the end of the year.
This temporary outdoor exhibition showcases The London Metropolitan Archive’s extraordinary range of photographs from Queen Victoria’s reign which record the city and its people in stunning detail.
A free 8 week programme of cultural events taking place at Broadworks by Hive Curates.
This autumn, the City Festival of Music, Invention & Knowledge celebrates the City’s unique environment, beauty and creativity through a two week programme of live music and performance.
A special Summer Holiday family friendly activity day responding to themes of our current exhibition – Anne Desmet Kaleidoscope: London.
Sports Fest 2024 is in full swing across Aldgate and Cheapside, with an incredible calendar of sporting games happening across the city.
Offering live jazz music 5 nights a week, sYp is a new venue in the heart of the city offering delicious pizza, coffee and cocktails.
French Cuisine served with the highest quality ingredients.
Demon, Wise & Partners is an independent cocktail bar in heart of the City of London.
A tiny independent pub in the heart of The City, The Arbitrager only serves London brewed, fermented or distilled drinks.
A vibrant late night cocktail bar with food offering, just off Cheapside.
The Anthologist is a gorgeous bar & restaurant with a cosy outside seating area
Cloth is a classic bistro with a cosy, intimate atmosphere.
Underground vinyl-led music and listening bar serving a selection of Japanese-inspired cocktails and bar snacks.
Leydi is a modern Turkish restaurant serving up generous Lokanta-style hospitality
Gain more experience of wood engraving at this interactive intermediate workshop by artist and exhibition co-curator Anne Desmet RA.
Jang, stemming from the Korean word for sauce, celebrates the foundations to both Korean and Japanese cuisines. Now open at The Royal Exchange.
Celebrating the hedonism, style and flamboyance of 1920s Berlin, Engel Bar has arrived at The Royal Exchange.
Enjoy the warm summer evenings filled with fantastic films on a giant outdoor screen in the Barbican's Sculpture Court.
Discover a new art trail in the City of London and find six new artworks inspired By Roman London from 26 July – 01 September.
Join the newly launched ‘Play Cycles’ - a family-friendly pop-up event in Guildhall yard in collaboration with the Museum of London
The outdoor Screen on the Green at Seething Lane Gardens will be showing sports and movies for free throughout the summer.
Whether you’re a fan of beer festivals, classical music, or family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to do this July in the City of London.
The Roseblood Terrace on the Plaza brings the essence of Provence's captivating countryside to the middle of the bustling City, and offers an ideal setting for casual lunches, evening drinks and al fresco gatherings.
A powerful and playful indoor installation honouring the River Thames to raise awareness of its biodiversity.
After a 250-year absence, the ‘Dictionary Desk’ of celebrated 18th century writer Samuel Johnson makes a historic return to his former abode, Dr Johnson’s House in the City of London.
A free and fun pop-up play programme that is cycling across London during the summer holidays!
Enjoy sports activities in the City, including table tennis, crazy golf and fitness classes, or watch major sporting events live on big screens!
Discover this fascinating walking trail in the City of London that explores its rich literary connections from Dr Johnson's House along Fleet Street to St Paul's Cathedral.
An exciting day of activity, Thames Day celebrates World Rivers Day and the significance of the river Thames to the nation's capital city. Taking place on 22 September on the riverside in the City of London, there will be a programme of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Discover stunning outdoor art installations in the City of London during London Festival of Architecture (LFA).
Bringing the spirit of the roaring twenties onto the iconic steps of The Royal Exchange, this pop-up outdoor terrace is open for the summer.
A classic city wine bar with a focus on quality wines, delicious small plates and sustainability while championing the best of British produce.
A new free display celebrating 130 years of Tower Bridge by London Metropolitan Archives.
Hyde London City is a bohemian hideaway in the heart of the city.
Gotts Street Park makes its Barbican debut with a live presentation of some of the Leeds-based trio’s favourite studio moments and collaborations so far – from their first release, right up until today.
Patch Bar offers an exquisite European and Asian-influenced menu, perfect for indulging your taste buds.
Located in the heart of the City, Patch Bar offers an exquisite European and Asian-influenced menu, perfect for indulging your taste buds.
On the evening of 29 July, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will join the Royal Opera House’s Songs for Ukraine Chorus in a historic performance at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral.
From new exhibitions, to outdoor terraces and fantastic theatre productions discover the top things to do in the City of London this June.
St Margaret Pattens is one of the City churches rebuilt by Christopher Wren and contains a special display of historical pattens.
Step into 2000 years of history at St Bride's church, open and free to visit seven days a week.
This garden was named in honour of one of the most famous Lord Mayors, Richard Whittington,
Embark on a transformative journey through the unexpected with NEON's SQUIGGLE, an outdoor immersive art installation.
Tower Bridge is celebrating 130 years with a free, summer-long exhibition you won't want to miss.
The Barbican Centre’s picnic garden on the Lakeside Terrace is back for summer 2024!
The Amicable Societies Summer Terrace combines delicious culinary delights, a festival of sports, and live music and movie screenings.
Visit the stunning Charterhouse Gardens on selected summer evenings - enjoy a relaxing evening with live music.
Raise a glass to 10 years of City Beerfest! Sample delicious brews, enjoy mouth-watering street food and dance to live music under the summer sky in historic Guildhall Yard
Don't miss this star-packed, all-zinging, all-dancing musical comedy.
This traditional pub and restaurant can be found in the centre of the cobbled streets of the iconic Leadenhall Market.
Celebrate a decade of supporting local charities championed by The Lord Mayor's Appeal at City Beerfest 2024.
At the Wolseley City you can experience the tradition of Grand European café dining with a British twist.
Translating to 'refined', Fino at Fazenda Bishopsgate emanates contemporary elegance and finesse, offering a stylish haven in the City of London.
Harnessing Pampas tradition and heritage, Fazenda aims to take the essence of rodizio dining to another level.
Discover things to see & do in the City of London this May. Explore al fresco dining opportunities, new events and exhibitions.
A walking trail in the City of London that leads you through the the trail of destruction left by the most famous fire in history, the Great Fire of London.
Putting the market back into Leadenhall, don't miss these monthly pop-up Saturday Markets filled with unique hand-crafted items.
Putting the market back into Leadenhall, don't miss these monthly pop-up Sunday Markets filled with furniture and fashion.
St Botolph’s was one of the first Churches to convert their churchyard into a garden and has a busy central path along with benches, a fountain, planted beds and two lawn areas.
Best known as the burial place of Samuel Pepys, St Olave, Hart Street Churchyard provides a quiet space with benches, inviting visitors to unwind and explore amidst the tranquillity of the surroundings.
Postman's Park is a cool and tranquil garden set back from the busy City streets with a pathway weaving through the garden from east to west.
Beech Gardens has an extensive area of mixed perennials, grasses and bulbs, chosen so that the garden has bright colours all year.
From marvelling at glorious blooms to exploring 2,000 year old history, here are just some of the fantastic things to see & do this April in the City of London.
An ideal lunchtime spot, Cleary Garden is separated over three tiers with shaded seating.
‘Lean luxury’ clothing label GOFF COURTNEY, located at the Royal Exchange, teases tradition to become contemporary, fresh and desirable.
Family-friendly activities from musical workshops to immersive experiences - spend the Easter Holidays exploring the City of London.
Join artist and co-curator Anne Desmet RA for an extended guided tour of the Kaleidoscope/London exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery.
Join artist and co-curator Anne Desmet RA for this interactive 'introduction to wood engraving' workshop.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a visit to Guildhall Art Gallery and marvel at Rossetti's masterpiece, 'La Ghirlandata'.
Discover our top picks for the ultimate Friday out in the City of London
Discover some of the most exciting things to see and do in the City of London in March 2024.
Join Curator Jennifer Adam for a free lunchtime tour of the new exhibition at the Bank of England Museum, The Future of Money.
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.
Ricochets is a major new exhibition by renowned Mexico-based artist Francis Alÿs – his first and largest institutional solo exhibition in the UK for over a decade.
A new free exhibition at the Bank of England Museum will take a tantalising look into the future - and the quickly evolving present - of money.
Celebrate the work of artist and specialist wood engraver Anne Desmet, at this new exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery from 12 April to 8 September 2024.
Transforming the Barbican’s famous Lakeside Terrace, the site-specific artwork will dramatically envelop the building’s iconic concrete exterior with approximately 2000 square metres of bespoke woven cloth.
Discover some of the most exciting things to see and do in the City of London in February 2024.
The City of London offers an ideal setting to orchestrate an unforgettable date. From the timeless charm of romantic restaurants, to swoon-worthy views from rooftop venues or a riverside walk.
Read our guide to some of the best family friendly activities to do during Half Term in the City of London. Find indoor activities, free craft workshops and outdoor trails to explore.
Find 11 things to do this January in the City of London. Discover free medieval and ancient Roman history, learn to swing dance, or indulge in some tasty vegan eats for Veganuary.
Drawing on Guildhall Library’s remarkable Shakespeare collections, this exhibition examines the history of the printing of William Shakespeare’s plays.
