Get ready to explore the City of London’s rich array of ancient and modern buildings for free during Open House Festival 2026.
12.09.2026
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20.09.2026
Step inside the story of one of London’s most iconic buildings.
17.09.2025
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31.03.2027
Join a free lunchtime talk every Friday at The London Centre to learn about London’s historical and physical development.
09.01.2026
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18.12.2026
Step into the sensory world of London’s Tube in Guildhall Art Gallery's immersive exhibition by Jock McFadyen RA and Jem Finer of The Pogues.
27.02.2026
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27.09.2026
Explore the history of law and order in London, its criminals, victims and law enforcers from the medieval period to modern times.
09.03.2026
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25.02.2027
'Glasshouse Stories' transforms the reception of 100 Bishopsgate into a contemporary glasshouse inspired by the Victorian Palm House at Kew Gardens.
16.03.2026
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15.01.2027
City of London Guides offer daily, weekly and monthly walks around the City of London, led by the official City tour guide experts.
01.04.2026
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31.10.2026
On Saturdays, explore the Billingsgate Roman House and Baths: 2,000 years of history in the City of London. Access by guided tour only.
11.04.2026
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28.11.2026
Explore the Dome of St Paul's via three iconic galleries every Sunday this summer: the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery.
12.04.2026
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25.10.2026
A free exhibition exploring historic links between America and the City of London, to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence
02.05.2026
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29.10.2026
This exhibition explores the history of broadsides and how they were used to speak to the general public, high and low alike.
05.05.2026
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29.10.2026
Join this tour of the LGBTQIA+ Collections at the Institute and discover the stories housed at the Bishopsgate Institute.
14.05.2026
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17.09.2026
Join this weekly Summer Music Series until the end of July for free taking place at Citypoint Pavillion with DJs, singers and more.
01.06.2026
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20.09.2026
Save this summer on your entry ticket and explore Tower Bridge, take in panoramic views and discover the historic engine rooms.
01.07.2026
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01.09.2026
Discover a new art trail in the City of London and find six new artworks inspired By Roman London from 26 July – 01 September.
07.07.2026
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31.08.2026
Backyard Biennial: East is a new, free summer arts festival, taking place over 8 weeks across a range of East London venues.
15.07.2026
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06.09.2026
Discover a new temporary exhibition at the Bank of England Museum exploring Honey, presented by Bompass & Parr.
20.07.2026
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28.08.2026
Explore the Bank of England Museum, find your favourite objects, and take part in a creative writing competition this summer holidays.
20.07.2026
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28.08.2026
Drop in at a family activity session this summer to create your own Tower Bridge souvenir to take home and keep.
21.07.2026
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25.08.2026
This summer, celebrate 50 years since Tower Bridge switched from steam power to electricity with free, hands-on family activities
21.07.2026
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25.08.2026
Drop-in at an Ask an Expert session and put your questions to our team of experts who keep Tower Bridge on the move.
23.07.2026
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27.08.2026
Live musical performances return to Aldgate this August, bringing some fun to your lunchtimes from August 11.
11.08.2026
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27.08.2026
Take a fascinating walk through the heart of literary London and visit the home of its most famous resident writer, Samuel Johnson.
12.08.2026
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26.08.2026
The Barbican’s Outdoor Cinema returns in August with a specially curated programme of films to enjoy under the City lights.
19.08.2026
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30.08.2026
Start your day with rooftop yoga overlooking London’s iconic skyline, followed by a relaxed brunch with this unique wellness experience.
22.08.2026
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24.10.2026
Devonshire Square becomes a gallery and a runway with ten emerging artists exhibiting alongside a runway show of ten emerging designers.
29.08.2026
Ancient Chinese poetry combines with contemporary music. Witness a new 'choral theatre' work by trailblazing collectives.
30.08.2026
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31.08.2026
From 3 September, a new miniature curiosity cabinet (Wunderkammer) will be opening at the 'new' address of No. 27¼ in Leadenhall Market.
03.09.2026
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22.12.2026
Discover Folkmoot with artist Anne Ryan as she introduces her new installation, sharing the ideas, stories and materials that shaped it.
03.09.2026
On this tour by City of London Guide's learn about Samuel Pepys including his life and exploits and the times in which he lived as well as key moments from the Great Fire.
04.09.2026
Dive into the finds of the many Thames mudlarkers and discover what lies just beneath the surface of London's mighty river.
05.09.2026
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06.09.2026
Join this Fire & Faith Discovery Day drawing on the writing of Samuel Pepys, exploring the history, science, and theology of the Great Fire.
05.09.2026
Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre are taking part in Open House 2026!
12.09.2026
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20.09.2026
Guildhall Art Gallery is joining forces with cultural sites across the City to create a day of free family activities as part of Open House 2026
12.09.2026
Explore a temporary display that explores the genius of an artificial material called Coade Stone and the pioneering businesswoman behind it.
14.09.2026
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01.03.2028
Take a fascinating walk through the heart of literary London and visit the home of its most famous resident writer, Samuel Johnson.
16.09.2026
Explore this new graphic biography from the award-winning creative duo Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot about Mary Wollstonecraft.
17.09.2026
A Kind of Exchange is a pop-up exhibition which complements the Bank of England Museum's new display, Mrs Coade’s Stone: cast to last.
17.09.2026
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20.09.2026
Join the Bank of England Museum after-hours for the launch of a series of new displays centred around design and innovative materials.
17.09.2026
Explore a market within the market and discover secret stalls and pop-up performances at the famous Leadenhall Market.
18.09.2026
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19.09.2026
A rare and highly sought-after opportunity to explore the historic offices at the centre of the Bank of England through an exciting tour.
19.09.2026
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20.09.2026
Join this fascinating talk by Sally Gibbins of the Francis Bacon Society on the Tudor Spies connected to the St Olave parish.
22.09.2026
Enjoy a lunchtime concert in the Great Hall at Barts North Wing, with London-based wind quintet Ensemble Renard.
23.09.2026
Enjoy sparkling drinks and discover one of London's best-kept secrets as you explore the beautiful historic home of famous Samuel Johnson.
24.09.2026
Join Dr Johnson's House for a relaxed afternoon of craft, discovery and fun at the home of one of London's most famous literary residents.
27.09.2026
Yuko Mohri will transform The Curve with 'In Concert', staging dynamic installations in dialogue with spaces and their atmospheric conditions.
01.10.2026
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24.01.2027
Movement, sound, silence and colour come together in 'Pastoral', a new evocative contemporary dance performance at the Barbican Centre.
01.10.2026
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03.10.2026
This Latin American film festival brings together exceptional cinema, filmmakers and audiences through screenings, talk and more.
02.10.2026
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06.10.2026
Try your hand at letter writing at Dr Johnson's House, the home of literacy, on this Sunday opening special in the City of London.
04.10.2026
Dr Johnson's House welcome 2026 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize winner Diana McCaulay for a conversation on her new novel.
08.10.2026
Enjoy a lunchtime concert in the Great Hall at Barts North Wing, with CMF artist and violinist, Violetta Suvini.
14.10.2026
A ghost. A witch. A princess. The History Hit presenter's spellbinding history unpicks the stories of three incredible 18th-century hoaxes.
22.10.2026
Discover how contemporary artists are reimagining one of the world's oldest art forms at this new exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery.
23.10.2026
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21.03.2027
Enjoy a lunchtime concert in the Great Hall at Barts North Wing, with jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter, Immy Churchill.
11.11.2026
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