Art 17 April-16 November (closed Monday)
1880 THAT Exhibition
A free exhibition at Wellcome Collection exploring sign language and communication rights through works by Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader.
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Art Until 21 April
Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism
Major exhibition at the Royal Academy featuring over 130 works by prominent 20th-century Brazilian artists, many exhibited in the UK for the first time.
Art Until 20 April
John Morley: Artist Gardener
The first solo exhibition of work by painter John Morley in nearly 30 years, showcasing paintings and pastels of flowers, fruits and garden plants.
Art Until 20 April
Lives Less Ordinary Exhibition
Exhibition at Two Temple Place exploring working-class representation in British art through over 150 works including painting, photography, film, sculpture, and ceramics.
Art Until Saturday 21 June
Un(Layering) the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists' Voices
Exhibition at SOAS Gallery featuring 26 South Asian artists from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, exploring themes like resilience, gender, identity, and political resistance.
Art Until Monday 5 May
Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition
Annual photography exhibition at Somerset House showcasing over 300 prints and digital images including special presentation by Susan Meiselas, documenting women’s refuge and New York girls' group dynamics and recent global images across genres including portraiture, documentary, sports, and architecture.
Art On display throughout April and May
Floral Installation at The BoTree Hotel
Artist Hamish Powell has transformed The BoTree Hotel's exterior in Marylebone with a floral takeover including tillandsia moss, cacti, bromeliad chandeliers, and palms. Limited-run botanical cocktails available at The BoTree Bar.
Comedy 20 April, 7.30pm
Improv Comedy at The Comedy Store
Regular improv comedy night with The Comedy Store Players engaging audience with improvisation at Leicester Square venue.
Comedy 19 April, 9.30pm
3: An Improvised Comedy Show
Improv comedy show at Soho Theatre with three comedians taking audience suggestions, featuring Ambika Mod from Netflix.
Comedy 19 April, from 8.45pm
Saturday Night Comedy at Up The Creek
Comedy show in Greenwich featuring Diane Spencer, Ed Kear, Prince Abdi and Gavin Webster.
Entertainment 21 April, 10am-5pm
So Last Century Vintage Market
Vintage market with 50+ traders in mid-20th century furniture, homeware, clothing, posters, books and more at Beckenham Place Mansion.
Entertainment 20 April, 5pm
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy Screening
Film screening at Firmdale Film Club with optional three-course meal or champagne; popcorn included.
Entertainment 19 April, 12pm-6pm
Vaisakhi Festival in Trafalgar Square
Free cultural festival with live entertainment, martial arts, Sikh art showcase and food stalls celebrating the Sikh and Punjabi festival Vaisakhi.
Entertainment 11-21 April
Continental Circus Berlin at Wunderbar
Thrilling international circus acts including high wire, hair hanging, acrobatics, and motorbike stunts inside a Globe of Death at the Big Top in Old Deer Park Richmond.
Entertainment Saturday 19 April
Explore Leadenhall’s pop-up markets
Leadenhall Market’s pop-up markets are back, blending vintage finds and indie flair beneath the stunning arches. From April until December, the Victorian arcade hosts 17 curated market days featuring vintage furniture, handmade jewellery, nostalgic fashion, and standout food and drink from stylish eateries.
Family 20 April, 11am-4pm
Easter Family Disco
Family disco with fancy dress encouraged, bubbles, prizes, games and DJ music to dance along to at Big Penny Social.
Family 19 April, 2pm and 5pm
Jham! Dance and Music Performance and Workshop
Free Indian dance performance and workshop at Southbank Centre with beatboxer, saxophonist, vocalist and Kathak and Bharatanatyam dancers for all ages.
Family 19 April, 2pm and 4.30pm
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Stage production at Fairfield Halls featuring giant dinosaur puppets and models, with interactive mission to find code and save dinosaurs from a storm.
Family 19 April, 11am-4pm
Horniman Spring Fair
Spring fair at Horniman Museum with traditional games, crafts, family disco, Easter bonnet parade and street food stalls.
Family 19 April, 11am
Amazing Animated Shorts for 2-7 year olds
Family Film Club special edition at Barbican Cinema featuring a programme of 16 animated short films from London International Animation Festival.
Family 18 April, 2pm
The Amazing Bubble Man
Family-friendly bubble show featuring scientific tricks and spectacular bubble effects at Woolwich Works.
Family Runs until Sunday 27 April
Easter Family Fun at Battersea Power Station - The Big Egg Hunt 2025
Art-filled family event with a trail of 21 artist-designed eggs around Battersea Power Station, including craft sessions, mini rides, and artisan food treats like truffles and churros.
Food 21 April, 11am-4pm
Beer & Bites Festival
Free-entry festival at Forty Hall, Enfield with food and drink stalls, live music and open mic performances on the lawn.
Food 18-20 April
Indie Beer Fest
Three-day beer festival at London Beer Lab in Brixton celebrating Indie Beer Week with a curated selection of independent brewers, beer talks, and blind tasting competition.
Food From 17 April
Roof East 2025
A summer party venue on top of a multi-storey car park in Stratford featuring crazy golf, batting cages, glitter bowls, ping pong, open-air film screenings, diverse food, and a bar.
Food Opens Thursday 17 April
Forza Taps at the National Theatre
Forza Wine’s Southbank venue with natural wines, cold beers, Italian-inspired snacks, and views of the River Thames on Weston Terrace of the National Theatre.
Food Opens Thursday 17 April, 11am
Black Tap Soho Opening
New York’s cult burger and shake restaurant opens its largest London outpost in Soho, featuring graffiti walls, hip-hop beats, CrazyShake creations, and signature London exclusives like The Big Apple cheesecake shake and The Londoner burger.
Food Opens Tuesday 15 April
Dine at London’s hot new hotel - Templeton Garden
Templeton Garden by Miiro Hotels near Earls Court offers modern British dishes at Pippin’s using fresh herbs, aged steaks, cocktails at Sprout bar, and casual treats at Pip’s coffee shop.
Food Open now
Feast at Shoreditch’s latest opening - One Club Row
Elegant dining space above The Knave of Clubs pub in Shoreditch, featuring hearty mains with a Manhattan glam and East London soul vibe, including moules frites, Moroccan-style lamb meatballs, and cheeseburger au poivre.
History 20 April, 3.30pm (and selected dates until September)
Secret Dome Tours
Tours at Old Royal Naval College including climb to Christopher Wren's dome, turret clock workings, and WWII history.
History 19 April, 1pm-3.30pm
Brixton Activism Walk
Guided tour of Brixton focusing on minority communities and activism including Windrush, squats, uprising and gay liberation history.
History Until 21 April
Versailles: Science and Splendour Exhibition
At the Science Museum, explore the scientific history of the French palace Versailles and visit the Exploring Space gallery before it closes for renovation.
Music 20 April, 7pm
Special Kinda Madness Concert
Two Madness tribute bands perform ska and 2-Tone tunes at the Half Moon in Putney.
Music 20 April, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Paddington Trio Concert
Chamber music concert at Conway Hall featuring violin, cello and piano works by Haydn, Schumann and Ravel.
Music 20 April, 5pm-12am
Artful Dodger Easter Sunday Rave
UK garage DJ Artful Dodger headlines a rave event at Queen of Hoxton with RnB and old school hip hop in a second room.
Music 19-20 April
Crux Festival
Audiovisual music event at Rich Mix, Shoreditch with electronic music performances, talks, workshops, networking and jam sessions.
Music 18 April, from 3.30pm
Bad Friday Festival
BBQ all-day festival at Windmill Brixton with live bands, barbecue food included in ticket, including vegan options.
Music 18 April, 3pm
Bach's St John Passion by Academy of Ancient Music
Good Friday performance at Barbican by the Academy of Ancient Music of Bach's St John Passion.
Music 18 April, 2.30pm
Messiah on Good Friday
The Royal Choral Society performs Handel's Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall with choir, orchestra and soloists in a long-standing tradition.
Music Friday 18 - Monday 21 April
Weekend of JOY Electronic Music Events
British electronic duo JOY hosts a series of events from Friday to Monday including a panel discussion, all-day rave, and stripped-back album performance at several venues in London such as The Bathhouse, The Cause, and EartH Theatre.
Nature 20 April, 12.30pm-1.45pm
Palace Garden Tour at Fulham Palace
Guided tour of unusual plant specimens and conservation projects at the gardens of Fulham Palace. Recommended 14+ age.
Nature 19 April, 5am
Dawn Chorus Walk at London Wetland Centre
Guided early morning walk to hear and learn bird songs at London Wetland Centre, bring binoculars and wrap up warm.
Nightlife 20 April, 11pm-5am
La Discotheque at Fabric
Club event inspired by Paradise Garage and Studio 54 with three rooms of dance music featuring multiple DJs.
Nightlife 19 April, 11pm
Scared To Dance Club Night
Club night at The Shacklewell Arms in Dalston with guest DJs playing post-punk, indiepop, new wave and art rock.
Nightlife 19 April, 11.30am-3pm
Drag Brunch at Between the Bridges
Seasonal opening drag brunch on South Bank featuring party tunes and bottomless bubbly, hosted by Miss Leigh Ding with guests Tayce and Cara Melle.
Sports 15-20 April
British Swimming Championships
Catch the final three days of action at the London Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park, with swimming and para-swimming events running concurrently, important for world championships team selection.
Theatre 18 April, 12pm and 3.15pm
The Passion of Jesus
Free retelling of the Easter story with 100 actors performing two shows including a crucifixion scene, held in Trafalgar Square.
Theatre 15 April-4 May (not Monday)
Tending - Play at Riverside Studios
An award-winning play exploring the daily lives of NHS nurses based on over 70 interviews, highlighting humour and humanity within healthcare.