Zurbarán exhibition highlights: Online tour and Q&A

Join an online tour of the Zurbarán exhibition at the National Gallery, followed by a live Q&A. A guided virtual walkthrough reveals the master’s serene still lifes and sacred canvases, with gallery experts answering questions and offering behind-the-scenes insights.

Pangenomics transforms evolutionary biology

Join a public lecture at the Royal Society as researchers reveal how pangenomics reshapes evolutionary biology—examining genetic diversity, species evolution, and new methods that enable deeper insights with implications for medicine and conservation.

Metals and oxygen: planetary and human homeostasis

Explore how metals and oxygen influence planetary and human homeostasis in a Royal Society science lecture, connecting geochemical cycles to biosphere stability, planetary evolution, and future materials science implications for researchers, students, and curious public.

Light-driven chemistry for a sustainable future

Public lecture at The Royal Society on light-driven chemistry and sustainable futures, surveying breakthroughs in photochemistry, solar energy, and green catalysis in an accessible, scientist-led session.

Environment Prize Lecture by Andrew Balmford

Join The Royal Society for the Environment Prize Lecture by Professor Andrew Balmford FRS. This insightful talk covers conservation science, biodiversity, and environmental policy in a prestigious indoor London venue, inviting public science discussion.

In the Round upsammy & Valentina Magaletti

Part of ICA's In the Round series, this 360° spatial audio performance by upsammy and Valentina Magaletti places artists at the center of the room for an immersive, surround-sound experience. Expect intimate, live collaboration and experimental textures unfold around the audience in a unique in-the-round setting.

Horses

Join a guided horses-themed tour at the National Gallery as part of the Members Exhibition. This focused walkthrough offers expert insights into equestrian artworks, with member access and curator-led commentary through the galleries.

Clouds and cosmos: A mixed media summer school

Clouds and Cosmos: A mixed media summer school at MATERIAL Gallery invites curious minds into hands-on art making, blending celestial imagery with collaborative workshops in vibrant East London spaces.

Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras: Haydn in London

A refined evening of live classical music featuring the Monteverdi Choir and orchestral forces performing Haydn in London at the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields. Expect elegant choral and orchestral textures in an intimate, central London venue.

Members Mixer

A Members Mixer at the National Gallery offers a casual, social evening for members to mingle with peers among world-class art in Trafalgar Square. Expect light refreshments and informal conversations in an iconic museum setting.

Friday Lates discussion: Sir Gabriele Finaldi in conversation with Shirazeh Houshiary

Sir Gabriele Finaldi engages Shirazeh Houshiary in a Friday Lates conversation at the National Gallery, exploring contemporary art.

In the Round: The Orielles

The Orielles perform material from their fourth studio album in ICA's In the Round series, with Shaking Hand supporting, delivering an intimate, song-led indie rock show at the iconic London venue.

The Grand Tour

Experience a guided tour of The Grand Tour at the National Gallery in London. This members-only tour provides an intimate look at featured works from the exhibition, with expert commentary and curated insights through the galleries.

Inter Alia

Inter Alia at Wyndham's Theatre, London, fuses sharp wit and gripping drama with Rosamund Pike electrifying the stage; a National Theatre hit that leaves audiences buzzing.

Musicals & Plays at Adelphi Theatre

Step into the storied Adelphi Theatre in London for a night of Broadway-caliber musicals and gripping plays, where gilded walls hum with history and song lights up intimate, classic stages.

Brahms Requiem by Candlelight

Experience Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem performed by candlelight at the historic St Martin-in-the-Fields. An intimate, candlelit evening of Romantic-era choral-orchestral masterwork in central London, ideal for classical music lovers seeking atmosphere and refinement.

In the Round: Tristwch y Fenywod + Jennifer Walton

An immersive summer solstice double bill at the ICA, pairing queer goth-folk trio Tristwch y Fenywod with Jennifer Walton for a rare full-band performance. This In the Round edition centers performers in the room with 360° spatial audio, delivering an intimate, immersive live experience.

Back to basics: A practical guide to oil painting

Sun-kissed sketches: Summer mindfulness session

An English-language gallery talk at the National Gallery exploring sun-kissed sketches and summer mindfulness, tied to the Members Exhibition. Enjoy a relaxed, conversation-friendly session blending art appreciation with reflective practice in a iconic London setting.

Genesis Owusu

Genesis Owusu, the Ghanaian-Australian vocalist, brings a high-energy live show to London's Institute of Contemporary Arts. Expect a bold blend of hip-hop and experimental electronics, with sharp lyrics and dynamic stage presence in a sleek, art-forward setting.

Superchunk

Indie rock icons Superchunk headline a live show at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London. Famed for fuzzed guitars and punchy hooks, the Chapel Hill group brings a high-energy set that highlights their influential 1990s indie rock legacy and enduring appeal.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird at Wyndham's Theatre, where Atticus Finch pursues truth and justice in a town guarding its secrets.

Off-Circuit Dry Leaf

At the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Alexandre Koberidze presents his latest film, Dry Leaf, a lyric journey through Georgian villages and football fields as a father searches for his missing daughter. The film blends observational spaces with delicate imagery, inviting quiet reflection.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre in London's West End is a sunlit, high-energy musical built on ABBA’s greatest hits. With dazzling costumes, feel-good tunes, and sparkling crowd-pleaser vibes, it delivers a joyful theatre night for locals and visitors alike.