What's on

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.

Cloud songs on the horizon is the artist’s first major institutional show in Europe and will feature five new, large-scale suspended sculptures across the entirety of the Conservatory space.

Drawing on Guildhall Library’s remarkable Shakespeare collections, this exhibition examines the history of the printing of William Shakespeare’s plays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join artist and co-curator Anne Desmet RA for an extended guided tour of the Kaleidoscope/London exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery.

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.

Putting the market back into Leadenhall, don't miss these monthly pop-up Sunday Markets filled with furniture and fashion.

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.

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

Discover stunning outdoor art installations in the City of London during London Festival of Architecture (LFA).

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

The Amicable Societies Summer Terrace combines delicious culinary delights, a festival of sports, and live music and movie screenings.

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

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

Enjoy sports activities in the City, including table tennis, crazy golf and fitness classes, or watch major sporting events live on big screens!

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

Visit the stunning Charterhouse Gardens on selected summer evenings - enjoy a relaxing evening with live music.

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

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

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

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

The outdoor Screen on the Green at Seething Lane Gardens will be showing sports and movies for free throughout the summer.

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 8 week programme of cultural events taking place at Broadworks by Hive Curates.

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.

Discover a new art trail in the City of London and find six new artworks inspired By Roman London from 26 July – 01 September.

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. 

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. 

Enjoy spectacular summer sunsets with a glass of bubbly at the highest viewing gallery in the UK.

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 special Summer Holiday family friendly activity day responding to themes of our current exhibition – Anne Desmet Kaleidoscope: London.

Join the newly launched ‘Play Cycles’ - a family-friendly pop-up event in Guildhall yard in collaboration with the Museum of London

Explore three of the best-preserved Roman sites in London with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane.

Gain more experience of wood engraving at this interactive intermediate workshop by artist and exhibition co-curator Anne Desmet RA.

Enjoy the warm summer evenings filled with fantastic films on a giant outdoor screen in the Barbican's Sculpture Court.

Join artist and co-curator Anne Desmet RA for this interactive 'introduction to wood engraving' workshop.

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

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.

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.

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

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.