What's happening · London

London right now: the good stuff, checked

A short, dated list of what's worth leaving the house for this weekend and the next few weeks. Past events drop off automatically.

Updated Sunday 27 September 2026 · ✓ = dates checked with the venue or organiser

This weekend · 26–27 Sep

26–27 Sep

Classic Car Boot Sale

King's Cross

Vintage cars, vintage clothes, repair workshops, DJs and scooter ride-ins.

Markets
Source: londonist.com

Heads-up

Last chance

Closing in the next four weeks.

Closes Sun 4 Oct

NIGO: From Japan with Love

Design Museum

A Design Museum exhibition focused on the work and cultural influences of Japanese designer NIGO.

Art

On now

Until 8 Nov

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

Victoria and Albert Museum · South Kensington

A V&A exhibition exploring Elsa Schiaparelli’s relationship with art and fashion.

Art
Until 18 Apr 2027

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style

The King's Gallery

A display examining Queen Elizabeth II through clothing, style and associated artworks at The King’s Gallery.

Art
17 Sep – 11 Nov

Walton Ford: An Orbed Drop of Light

A London exhibition of Walton Ford’s large-scale paintings, running through the requested period.

Art
4 Sep – 7 Nov

Lubna Chowdhary: Dohra Shoor

Lubna Chowdhary’s exhibition continues in London through 7 November 2026.

Art
Until 29 Nov

Declaring Independence: USA 250

British Museum · Bloomsbury

Diplomatic objects and a copy of the Declaration, for America's 250th.

Free Art
Source: thenudge.com

Coming up

Big dated events in the next few weeks. Book early for the popular ones.

3 Oct – 31 Jan 2027

Renoir and Love

National Gallery · Trafalgar Square

A major National Gallery exhibition bringing together 45 paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, his first substantial UK presentation in 20 years.

Art ✓ Checked
Sun 4 Oct

Japan Matsuri

Trafalgar Square · Westminster · 10am–8pm

Ramen, taiko drumming and anime take over Trafalgar Square for the UK's biggest Japanese culture festival. One in, one out if it fills up.

Free Festivals ✓ Checked
13 Oct – 23 Dec

Lorna Simpson

Hauser & Wirth London

A London exhibition of work by American artist Lorna Simpson, opening 13 October 2026.

Art ✓ Checked
13 Oct – 23 Dec

Cindy Sherman

Hauser & Wirth London

A London exhibition of work by Cindy Sherman, opening 13 October 2026.

Art ✓ Checked
13 Oct – 14 Nov

Firenze Lai: North and True North

White Cube Mason’s Yard · Mayfair

Firenze Lai presents North and True North at White Cube’s Mason’s Yard gallery.

Art ✓ Checked

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