The Lord Mayor's Show is a three-mile-long outdoor procession in the City of London that returns for 2026 on Saturday 14 November.
14.11.2026
London Museum opens its doors in Smithfield’s historic General Market on 28 November. Book your free general admission ticket now.
28.11.2026
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31.12.2026
Zero chill, 100% thrill. Three hours of racing, food, drinks and competition. Every other Tuesday in London, 6–9pm.
03.09.2024
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10.11.2026
Free introductory tours, conducted by Guildhall Art Gallery’s team of City Guides, are available every day, from Tuesday to Sunday.
02.09.2025
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30.06.2027
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
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
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
This display showcases a selection of items from the collection of medieval archives from the depths of The London Archives.
06.07.2026
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17.12.2026
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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28.11.2026
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
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
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
Explore tales of Roman ruins, plague pits, and staff ghost stories on an atmospheric tour of one of London's most unexpected haunted sites.
01.10.2026
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13.12.2026
Discover Illuminated River - the longest public art commission in the world on this walking tour by Official Guides to the City of London.
01.10.2026
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10.12.2026
This interactive temporary exhibition explores the development and transformation of London’s financial district.
05.10.2026
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27.11.2026
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
Experience a captivating candlelit tour of the historic Charterhouse through nearly 700 years of history with a complimentary pre-tour drink.
29.10.2026
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10.12.2026
From royal charters to civic chronicles, explore the records of a period that shaped the City's history.
30.10.2026
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29.04.2027
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra performs music by Hannah Kendall, Shostakovich, and Sibelius, led by Eivind Gullberg Jensen.
04.11.2026
Legendary queer Ibiza party "Flash" takes over "Brunch Paradiso" at Rake's, with DJ Guy Williams, Sophie Williams and host Rhys' Pieces.
07.11.2026
Jack Jewers explores the world Pepys inhabited and shares insights from his experience bringing to life this complex figure in his new novel.
10.11.2026
Take a fascinating walk through the heart of literary London and visit the home of its most famous resident writer, Samuel Johnson.
11.11.2026
Enjoy a lunchtime concert in the Great Hall at Barts North Wing, with jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter, Immy Churchill.
11.11.2026
Join Guildhall Art Gallery’s curator to explore works by over 20 major British artists transformed into tapestry by Dovecot’s expert weavers.
11.11.2026
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10.03.2026
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.
14.11.2026
Explore London's hidden past! Deconstruct race through the overlooked stories of Black Tudors on this immersive City walking tour.
14.11.2026
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14.11.2026
Step Back in Time this Christmas! Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Dr Johnson’s enchanting historic house!
19.11.2026
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15.12.2026
Starting in London's Roman Amphitheatre, explore this part of the Roman city with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane. The tour also visits part of the Roman city wall, before finishing in the rarely accessible remains of the Roman Fort Gate.
21.11.2026
Eva-Maria Houben, Huw Morgan, and Artur Vidal combine organ, piano, saxophone, objects, varia, and voices, playing their own and other works.
26.11.2026
World premiere of Ondine’s Voice, a contemporary opera featuring Sasha Elina, Artur Vidal, Marjolaine Charbin, and Eva-Maria Houben.
26.11.2026
Jam-packed with movement, live music and visual poetry, this captivating sensory experience for 0-2-year-olds returns.
02.12.2026
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12.12.2026
Celebrate the centenary of Sir George Martin with two concerts, an orchestral reimagining of 'Revolver' plus a tribute to six decades of music.
04.12.2026
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06.12.2026
Immerse yourself in an atmospheric evening of traditional carols and festive readings in the candlelit historic chapel.
08.12.2026
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15.12.2026
Action Syria Carols harnesses the power of music to raise vital funds to support Syria from the heart of the City of London.
08.12.2026
Take a fascinating walk through the heart of literary London and visit the festively decorated home of Samuel Johnson.
09.12.2026
Carolling around parish pubs in the footsteps of one of the most famous St Olave's parishioners, Samuel Pepys.
11.12.2026
Explore London's hidden past! Deconstruct race through the overlooked stories of Black Tudors on this immersive City walking tour.
12.12.2026
Discover two of the best-preserved Roman sites in London with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane; the Roman Amphitheatre & Billingsgate Bath House
12.12.2026
Join the St Olave Singers and Hanover Choir as they revive a festive tradition with Handel’s Messiah, Part I, at St Olave Hart Street.
14.12.2026
A lunchtime of festive harmonies, silly songs & sparkling wit from award-winning Close Enough Barbershop Quartet in aid of Providence Row.
17.12.2026
Join Childline on Thursday 17 December at 7pm at the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral for a carol concert to celebrate 40 years of Childline.
17.12.2026
A lunchtime of festive harmonies, silly songs & sparkling wit from the award-winning Close Enough Barbershop Quartet in aid of Providence Row.
17.12.2026
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol brought vividly to life by West End actor Gary Cordice, with storytelling, song, mince pies and mulled wine!
18.12.2026
Lucy Moore explores the extraordinary life of Lady Ann Fanshawe: civil war, exile, diplomacy and England's first ice cream recipe.
26.01.2027
Hear a talk by Sir Rupert Gavin as he charts English’s extraordinary path to becoming the most global language spoken by 1.6 billion people.
27.01.2027
Marlo Avidon reveals how dress reflected identity, status, and social ambition in seventeenth-century England.
23.02.2027
An evening with Kuba Shand-Baptiste on her moving tale of migration, friendship and the spaces we create when the world gives us none.
25.02.2027
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