Things to do in London this weekend
There are plenty of things to do this weekend in London and we've rounded up the best of what's on offer across the capital
Love’s Labour’s Lost & Much Ado About Nothing
Braboeuf Manor 1 Jul 2026 to 25 Jul 2026
Guildford Shakespeare Company brings together two of Shakespeare’s most delightful romantic comedies.
Camden Schools Art Biennale
Lethaby Gallery 13 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026
A major two-week exhibition bringing together the creative energy of Camden’s schools at the Lethaby Gallery.
Whatever the Weather
Unicorn Theatre 3 Jul 2026 to 16 Aug 2026
An immersive playscape experience inviting children and their grown-ups to play creatively together.
Dark of the Moon
Charing Cross Theatre 18 May 2026 to 8 Aug 2026
A supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-town prejudices and the power of love.
Leighton House Miniature- Tour and Exclusive Viewing
Leighton House 15 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026
A Leighton House miniature model by Mulvany & Rogers on display to celebrate museum anniversary.
Robert Vano: Love You from Prague
Embassy of the Czech Rep 26 Jun 2026 to 4 Sep 2026
First solo exhibition by internationally acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer Robert Vano opens in London.
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration 5 Jun 2026 to 4 Oct 2026
The first museum in the UK dedicated to illustration, holding 40,000 of Blake’s drawings opens to the public.
The Old Royal Naval College Summer 2026
Old Royal Naval College 1 Jun 2026 to 25 Sep 2026
A dynamic programme of living history, live music & family fun to celebrate 300 years of the Painted Hall.
Hot Mess - A New Musical
The Other Palace 13 Jun 2026 to 6 Sep 2026
An original pop musical about love, hope, and the ultimate break up.
Infinities Commission nora chipaumire: Gadzi
Tate Modern 3 Jun 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
Zimbabwean movement artist nora chipaumire selected to create Tate Modern’s Infinities Commission in 2026.
The Guilty
Donmar Warehouse 20 Jun 2026 to 15 Aug 2026
Russell Tovey returns to the Donmar Warehouse this summer in The Guilty, a real-time thriller by Chloë Moss.
Cyrano de Bergerac
Noël Coward Theatre 13 Jun 2026 to 5 Sep 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically acclaimed Cyrano de Bergerac transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre.
Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific
V&A South Kensington 16 May 2026 to 10 Jan 2027
Explore a landmark exhibition of contemporary art featuring rare works by over 40 artists from 25 countries across the Asia-Pacific region at V&A South Kensington.
Upstairs at Ronnie’s May - July
Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s 1 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
A fantastic line of jazz, soul, acoustic R&B and so much more at Upstairs at Ronnie’s.
ARCADIA
Duke of York’s Theatre 20 Jun 2026 to 12 Sep 2026
Brilliant minds, burning hearts and the unstoppable pull between chaos and order.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre 30 Mar 2026 to 27 Jul 2026
Extends their West End run & UK tour until July 2026!
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
National Portrait Gallery 4 Jun 2026 to 6 Sep 2026
Explore the fascinating life, career and legacy of Marilyn Monroe through iconic portraits.
Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface)
Guildhall Art Gallery 27 Feb 2026 to 20 Sep 2026
Step into the sensory world of the London Underground at Guildhall Art Gallery.
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre 21 Jan 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Find your spirit this half term with tickets to see My Neighbour Totoro from £25