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Heritage Gallery Exhibition: Tower Bridge
A new free display celebrating 130 years of Tower Bridge by The London Archives.
Summer of Sport in The City
14.06.2024 08.09.2024

Summer of Sport in The City

Enjoy sports activities in the City, including table tennis, crazy golf and fitness classes, or watch major sporting events live on big screens!
Screen On The Green – Seething Lane Garden
The outdoor Screen on the Green at Seething Lane Gardens will be showing sports and movies for free throughout the summer.
Exhibition / Francis Alÿs
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.
Exhibition: Desks, Drudgery and the Dictionary
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.
What's On - Sculpture in the City tour, people looking at a white tree sculpture

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Pardner Hand – A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion

Pardner Hand – A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion

Bank of England Museum

This exhibition explores a way of saving popularised by the Windrush Generation, which empowered Caribbean people to save money and build a life in the UK.

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22.06.2023 20.12.2024
Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge

Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge

St Paul's Cathedral

Investigate the genius of Christopher Wren and his ever-enquiring mind in this new exhibition at St Paul's Cathedral - said to be Wren's masterpiece.

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01.01.2024 31.12.2024
The Tower Bridge Cat Trail

The Tower Bridge Cat Trail

Tower Bridge

Inspired by 'The Tower Bridge Cat' and the characters from the award-winning books, families are invited to complete our interactive Trail as they make their way through Tower Bridge.

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02.01.2024 31.10.2024
The Future of Money

The Future of Money

Bank of England Museum

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.

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28.02.2024 01.09.2025
Anne Desmet: Kaleidoscope/London Exhibition

Anne Desmet: Kaleidoscope/London Exhibition

Guildhall Art Gallery

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.

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12.04.2024 12.01.2025
Engel Terrace

Engel Terrace

The Royal Exchange

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.

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20.05.2024 30.09.2024
Pan Pacific London Summer Terrace

Pan Pacific London Summer Terrace

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.

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01.06.2024 29.09.2024
Barbican Lakeside Lounge – Outdoor Terrace

Barbican Lakeside Lounge – Outdoor Terrace

Barbican Lakeside Terrace

The Barbican Centre’s picnic garden on the Lakeside Terrace is back for summer 2024!

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01.06.2024 13.09.2024
SQUIGGLE – Interactive Outdoor Art Installation

SQUIGGLE – Interactive Outdoor Art Installation

Citypoint

Embark on a transformative journey through the unexpected with NEON's SQUIGGLE, an outdoor immersive art installation.

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03.06.2024 20.09.2024
Theatre: Kiss Me, Kate

Theatre: Kiss Me, Kate

Barbican Centre

Don't miss this star-packed, all-zinging, all-dancing musical comedy.

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04.06.2024 14.09.2024
Pop-up Monthly Markets: SoLo Craft Fair

Pop-up Monthly Markets: SoLo Craft Fair

Leadenhall Market

Putting the market back into Leadenhall, don't miss these monthly pop-up Saturday Markets filled with unique hand-crafted items.

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08.06.2024 14.09.2024
The Wave by The Westin London City

The Wave by The Westin London City

The Westin London City

A powerful and playful indoor installation honouring the River Thames to raise awareness of its biodiversity.

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14.06.2024 14.09.2024
Outdoor Exhibition: Launching A Landmark

Outdoor Exhibition: Launching A Landmark

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is celebrating 130 years with a free, summer-long exhibition you won't want to miss.

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22.06.2024 01.10.2024
Heritage Gallery Exhibition: Tower Bridge

Heritage Gallery Exhibition: Tower Bridge

City of London Heritage Gallery

A new free display celebrating 130 years of Tower Bridge by The London Archives.

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22.06.2024 19.09.2024
Play Cycles Are Go!

Play Cycles Are Go!

Multiple Locations. Launch event on 28 June at Smithfield Rotunda Garden.

A free and fun pop-up play programme that is cycling across London during the summer holidays!

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28.06.2024 21.09.2024
Sports Fest 2024

Sports Fest 2024

Sports Fest 2024 is in full swing across Aldgate and Cheapside, with an incredible calendar of sporting games happening across the city.

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01.07.2024 28.09.2024
Exhibition: Desks, Drudgery and the Dictionary

Exhibition: Desks, Drudgery and the Dictionary

Dr Johnson's House

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.

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03.07.2024 03.07.2025
Rough Trade pop-up store arrives at the Barbican Shop

Rough Trade pop-up store arrives at the Barbican Shop

Barbican Shop

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.

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17.07.2024 31.12.2024
Victorian London in Photographs

Victorian London in Photographs

Aldgate Square

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.

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02.08.2024 29.09.2024
Lunchtime Concert – Eleanor Grant & Gus McQuade
11.09.2024
Hands on History: Mudlarking Exhibition in St Paul’s Cathedral

Hands on History: Mudlarking Exhibition in St Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages through handling medieval artefacts recovered by mudlarks from the River Thames.

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14.09.2024 15.09.2024
Family Activities at Guildhall Library

Family Activities at Guildhall Library

Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury, London, UK

As part of Open House Festival 2024 on Saturday 14th September Guildhall Library will be offering activities for families between 10am and 4pm.

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14.09.2024
Guildhall Art Gallery during Open House 2024

Guildhall Art Gallery during Open House 2024

Guildhall Art Gallery

Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre are taking part in Open House 2024!

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14.09.2024 22.09.2024
Children’s Sculpture in the City Tours

Children’s Sculpture in the City Tours

Leadenhall Building (The Cheesegrater)

Journey through the City of London with friendly dragons and their sculptural adventures as part of the Children’s Sculpture in the City Tours.

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14.09.2024
Open House Festival 2024

Open House Festival 2024

Get ready to explore the City of London’s rich array of ancient and modern buildings for free during Open House Festival 2024.

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14.09.2024 22.09.2024
Second Saturday – Giant Dolls House Project

Second Saturday – Giant Dolls House Project

Guildhall Art Gallery

Bring a shoebox and be part of a fun family workshop to create a large scale installation.

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14.09.2024
Second Saturday – Family activities at Guildhall Art Gallery

Second Saturday – Family activities at Guildhall Art Gallery

Guildhall Art Gallery

A revolving programme of family activities may have you heading into the Roman Amphitheatre and hearing tales of Roman conquests, or creating crafts from the Victorian paintings surrounding you.

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14.09.2024
Guildhall School of Music & Drama Autumn Season 2024

Guildhall School of Music & Drama Autumn Season 2024

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Whether you’re a fan of classical music, emerging jazz talent, modernised operas or gripping theatre that explores love, life and society - they’ve got something for you

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16.09.2024 26.10.2024
Exhibition / Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum

Exhibition / Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum

Barbican Centre

In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

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18.09.2024 05.01.2025
London Sculpture Week

London Sculpture Week

As part of London Sculpture Week, join Sculpture in the City as they transform the City of London through art and activations.

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21.09.2024 29.09.2024
Thames Day

Thames Day

On the riverside by Lower Thames St (In front of the Church of St Magnus the Martyr)

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.

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22.09.2024
Goldsmiths’ Fair 2024

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2024

Goldsmiths' Hall, London EC2V 6BN

For more than four decades, Goldsmiths’ Fair has brought together a selection of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers and silversmiths.

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24.09.2024 06.10.2024
National Changgeuk Company of Korea: Lear

National Changgeuk Company of Korea: Lear

Barbican Theatre

Discover this visionary restaging of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies into a spellbinding traditional opera from some of South Korea's leading creatives, performers and musicians.

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03.10.2024 06.10.2024
City Festival of Music, Invention & Knowledge

City Festival of Music, Invention & Knowledge

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.

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10.10.2024 24.10.2024
Art Exhibition: Illusion – The Inquisitive Eye

Art Exhibition: Illusion – The Inquisitive Eye

Painters’ Hall

The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers has announced its new exhibition, ‘Illusion - the Inquisitive Eye’, which will be held at the magnificent Painters’ Hall in the City of London.

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14.10.2024 16.10.2024
Lunchtime Concert – Ensemble Augelletti

Lunchtime Concert – Ensemble Augelletti

Apothecaries' Hall

Experience the brand new 2024 CMF Artists Ensemble Augelletti at the Apothecaries’ Hall on Wednesday 23rd October, 1pm.

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23.10.2024
Die Fledermaus

Die Fledermaus

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

150 years after its first performance in Vienna, Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus arrives at Silk Street Theatre this Autumn.

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04.11.2024 11.11.2024
Lord Mayor’s Show

Lord Mayor’s Show

Visit the City for the Lord Mayor’s Show - a three mile long outdoor procession with colourful floats, music and fun.

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09.11.2024
The Joy: Part of EFG London Jazz Festival

The Joy: Part of EFG London Jazz Festival

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Experience the euphoria of South African acapella with the fast rising international sensation The Joy in the Milton Court Concert Hall.

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17.11.2024
The Nutcracker & I

The Nutcracker & I

Milton Court Concert Hall

The Nutcracker & I, is a stunning production featuring a pianist, ballerina, state-of-the-art animations and digital effects.

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26.11.2024
Gotts Street Park and Friends

Gotts Street Park and Friends

Barbican Centre

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.

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26.11.2024

20 super things to do this September in the City of London

Not sure what’s on this September in the City of London? We have you covered. From the opportunity to explore spaces not normally open to the public, free family activities, fascinating tours, theatre productions, markets and more there’s something for everyone on our list of things to do in the City of London this month!

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20 super things to do this September in the City of London
Not sure what’s on this September in the City of London? We have you covered. From the opportunity to explore spaces not normally open to the public, free family activities, fascinating tours, theatre productions, markets and more there’s something for everyone on our list of things to do in the City of London this month!
A Guide to Open House Festival 2024 in the City of London
Find over 70 things to see and do during Open House Festival 2024 in the City of London.
17 fun things to do this August in the City of London
Whether you’re a fan of exhibitions, sporting activities, or looking for family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to do this August in the City of London
22 super things to do this July in the City of London
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.
Walks in the City
Make the most of your time in the City of London - take a guided tour with official City of London Guides, or follow self-guided walks and trails.
City Visitor Trail
The City Visitor Trail is a 90 minute self-guided tour perfect for those on a sight-seeing mission. Take on world famous attractions, uncover hidden gems and feast on the culture, history and heritage of the City of London.
Parks and green spaces in the City of London
Whether you’re looking for a tranquil picnic spot or somewhere for quiet contemplation, here are some of the City’s greenest spaces to seek out.
10 hidden gems in the City of London for you to explore!
Whether you love art, history or simply a good old snoop around, there’s a treasure trail of hidden gems to find in just one square mile – the Square Mile.
Where to ‘meet’ history’s great characters in the City
You can get to know the City’s famous historical residents on a stroll through the streets – look for the rectangular City of London blue plaques.
A Day in the City: Art-lovers Edition
What's On - Guy F at Royal Exchange - walking guide talking to an audience