Events in London

I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 15:30

Apollo Theatre

Theater

Jonathan Lynn's I'm Sorry, Prime Minister returns for a final chapter of British political satire on stage at London's Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue.

Greek Prime Ministers in the eye of the storm

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 19:30

London School Of Economics

Lecture

An evening lecture at LSE examining Greece’s prime ministers amid political storms, with expert analysis and a moderated discussion. Insightful exploration of leadership, crisis management, and policy in modern Greece.

Dogma @ Heaven

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Heaven

Music

Dogma headlines a live set at Heaven in London. The intimate venue hosts a night of high-energy indie-rock with punchy guitars and a buzzing crowd, capturing the quintessential London nightlife vibe.

A scenic walk through European landscapes: Online tour

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

Art

From MATERIAL Gallery, an online tour offers a scenic walk through European landscapes, where virtual rooms host contemporary works and invite Members and Friends to a luminous, borderless gallery stroll.

PULSE The [Un]event: Linn Phyllis Seeger

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Lecture

PULSE presents Linn Phyllis Seeger’s three-channel moving image installation The (Un)event at the ICA. This lecture-style program invites audiences to explore the artwork’s multimedia approach and its place in contemporary art, with a guided discussion in a gallery setting.

Bach Concertos by Candlelight

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 19:00

St Mary Le Strand Church London

Music

Experience Bach's masterful concertos by candlelight in the intimate setting of St Mary Le Strand Church in London. This Baroque recital unfolds in a hushed, candlelit atmosphere as the evening begins on 30 April 2026 at 6pm. A refined classical music highlight in central London.

Belmont Ensemble: Music from the Movies by Candlelight

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

Belmont Ensemble presents a candlelit program of beloved movie scores at the historic St Martin-in-the-Fields, pairing film melodies with refined classical playing in an intimate, atmospheric venue.

Talk and draw: Whistlejacket

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Workshop

Join a guided Talk and Draw workshop at the National Gallery inspired by George Stubbs' Whistlejacket. A short gallery talk pairs with hands-on drawing prompts, delivering a creative, studio-style drawing session amid the museum's iconic artworks.

Sitar at sunset, inspired by Monet: Tommy Khosla

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Music

At MATERIAL Gallery in London, Tommy Khosla threads sitar melodies with Monet-inspired visuals as sunset bleeds across the room, fusing classical strings with impressionist mood for a spellbinding evening.

Curators' introduction to Zurbarán: Livestream (online access)

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Conference

Curators' introduction to Zurbarán streams live from MATERIAL Gallery in London, a thoughtful conference with talks and conversations around the House Members Exhibition, open to members online.

Friday Lates student takeover: UAL Central Saint Martins

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Music

Friday Lates at MATERIAL Gallery in London showcases UAL Central Saint Martins talent with a student takeover—live music, bold performance, and late-night energy across art and sound.

Curators' Introduction: Zurbarán

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

Art

MATERIAL Gallery in London hosts Curators' Introduction: Zurbaran—a crisp preview day for the show, with curators guiding walkthroughs and members mingling amid Spanish Baroque masterpieces.

British Sign Language (BSL) Talk: Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Lecture

At MATERIAL Gallery in London, the British Sign Language Talk on Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse turns a lecture into a vivid, inclusive moment—live BSL interpretation, intimate gallery setting, and sharp insight into 19th‑century equine portraiture.

Genuine Fake Premium Economy: Jenna Bliss, Buck Ellison & Jasmine Gregory

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Art

From the Institute of Contemporary Arts, this exhibition by Jenna Bliss, Buck Ellison and Jasmine Gregory uses satire, staging and appropriation to question capitalism’s promises of fairness and progress in a post-crash era, offering a provocative glimpse into modern myths.

Crack Cloud @ Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Music

Crack Cloud performs live at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), blending experimental post-punk textures with electronic undertones in a cutting-edge arts venue. Expect a moody, immersive show that pairs atmospheric guitars with cinematic synths, showcasing the band's restless creativity.

Handel Water Music by Candlelight

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

Experience Handel's Water Music performed by a live ensemble in candlelit surroundings at the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields. This intimate Baroque concert in central London blends shimmering strings with a historic church setting. A romantic evening of period melodies in a celebrated venue.

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 21:00

St Mary Le Strand Church London

Music

A candlelit classical recital featuring Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata at St Mary Le Strand Church in London. An intimate evening of piano mastery in a historic church setting, blending intimate acoustics with the soft glow of candlelight.

The story of Impressionists

Sat, 2 May 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

Art

Take a guided tour through The story of Impressionists at the National Gallery, tracing how Monet, Degas, and their peers transformed painting. This exhibition-focused tour reveals defining works, techniques, and the cultural push of late 19th-century France, within the gallery's historic spaces.

Crack Cloud

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Music

Crack Cloud, the Canadian experimental indie collective, performs live at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London, delivering an immersive blend of art-punk and unconventional soundscapes in a contemporary gallery setting.

Nothing But Life: The Cinema of Rita Azevedo Gomes

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Film

ICA presents a screening/retrospective of Rita Azevedo Gomes's cinema, rooted in literature, theatre and art history, highlighting language, performance, and space with the director's signature clarity and subtle strangeness.

I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 15:30

Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue

Theater

London West End theatre production of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo Theatre, a political satire following Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Arthur and Lucas Jussen

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:30

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Music

An evening with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields featuring pianists Arthur and Lucas Jussen at St Martin-in-the-Fields. A refined London concert in a historic church, blending orchestral color with a dazzling piano-duo centerpiece.

Bank Holiday Thames Celebration: Secret After Party

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 21:00

Crown Pier

Nightlife

Join a Bank Holiday Thames celebration at Crown Piers with a secret after party. Expect a lively riverside night in London, with drinks on entry and late-night vibes along the Thames.

Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman

Sun, 3 May 2026

London Coliseum

Music

Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman storms the London Coliseum for a one-night orchestral rock spectacular, with the ENO Orchestra sculpting Jim Steinman's greatest hits into thunderous, cinematic grandeur.

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