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11.07.2024 – 29.08.2024

Unwind in the City

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Unwind in the City is a free 8 week programme of cultural events taking place at Broadworks by Hive Curates. The programme consists of live music and performances, wellness and movement classes, kids' art clubs and exhibitions.

Please see their website or eventbrite for the full schedule of events!

All events are free or pay what you can afford.

This series has been made possible through support from EC BID.

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Pardner Hand – A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion
This exhibition explores a way of saving popularised by the Windrush Generation, which empowered Caribbean people to save money and build a life in the UK.
Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge
Investigate the genius of Christopher Wren and his ever-enquiring mind in this new exhibition at St Paul's Cathedral - said to be Wren's masterpiece.
The Tower Bridge Cat Trail
02.01.2024 31.10.2024

The Tower Bridge Cat Trail

Tower Bridge
Inspired by 'The Tower Bridge Cat' and the characters from the award-winning books, families are invited to complete our interactive Trail as they make their way through Tower Bridge.
The Future of Money
28.02.2024 01.09.2025

The Future of Money

Bank of England Museum
A new free exhibition at the Bank of England Museum will take a tantalising look into the future - and the quickly evolving present - of money.
Anne Desmet: Kaleidoscope/London Exhibition
Celebrate the work of artist and specialist wood engraver Anne Desmet, at this new exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery from 12 April to 8 September 2024.
Engel Terrace
20.05.2024 30.09.2024

Engel Terrace

The Royal Exchange
Bringing the spirit of the roaring twenties onto the iconic steps of The Royal Exchange, this pop-up outdoor terrace is open for the summer.
Pan Pacific London Summer Terrace
01.06.2024 29.09.2024

Pan Pacific London Summer Terrace

The Roseblood Terrace on the Plaza brings the essence of Provence's captivating countryside to the middle of the bustling City, and offers an ideal setting for casual lunches, evening drinks and al fresco gatherings.
Barbican Lakeside Lounge – Outdoor Terrace
The Barbican Centre’s picnic garden on the Lakeside Terrace is back for summer 2024!
SQUIGGLE – Interactive Outdoor Art Installation
Embark on a transformative journey through the unexpected with NEON's SQUIGGLE, an outdoor immersive art installation.
Theatre: Kiss Me, Kate
04.06.2024 14.09.2024

Theatre: Kiss Me, Kate

Barbican Centre
Don't miss this star-packed, all-zinging, all-dancing musical comedy.
Pop-up Monthly Markets: SoLo Craft Fair
Putting the market back into Leadenhall, don't miss these monthly pop-up Saturday Markets filled with unique hand-crafted items.
Summer of Sport in The City
14.06.2024 08.09.2024

Summer of Sport in The City

Enjoy sports activities in the City, including table tennis, crazy golf and fitness classes, or watch major sporting events live on big screens!
The Wave by The Westin London City
A powerful and playful indoor installation honouring the River Thames to raise awareness of its biodiversity.
Outdoor Exhibition: Launching A Landmark
Tower Bridge is celebrating 130 years with a free, summer-long exhibition you won't want to miss.
Heritage Gallery Exhibition: Tower Bridge
A new free display celebrating 130 years of Tower Bridge by The London Archives.
Play Cycles Are Go!
A free and fun pop-up play programme that is cycling across London during the summer holidays!
Sports Fest 2024
01.07.2024 28.09.2024

Sports Fest 2024

Sports Fest 2024 is in full swing across Aldgate and Cheapside, with an incredible calendar of sporting games happening across the city.
Screen On The Green – Seething Lane Garden
The outdoor Screen on the Green at Seething Lane Gardens will be showing sports and movies for free throughout the summer.
Exhibition: Desks, Drudgery and the Dictionary
After a 250-year absence, the ‘Dictionary Desk’ of celebrated 18th century writer Samuel Johnson makes a historic return to his former abode, Dr Johnson’s House in the City of London.
Rough Trade pop-up store arrives at the Barbican Shop
The Barbican Shop will host a pop-up store for legendary independent music retailer Rough Trade from July 2024 until the end of the year.
Victorian London in Photographs
This temporary outdoor exhibition showcases The London Metropolitan Archive’s extraordinary range of photographs from Queen Victoria’s reign which record the city and its people in stunning detail.
Lunchtime Concert – Eleanor Grant & Gus McQuade
Second Saturday – Family activities at Guildhall Art Gallery
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.
Family Activities at Guildhall Library
As part of Open House Festival 2024 on Saturday 14th September Guildhall Library will be offering activities for families between 10am and 4pm.
Guildhall Art Gallery during Open House 2024
Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre are taking part in Open House 2024!
Second Saturday – Giant Dolls House Project
Bring a shoebox and be part of a fun family workshop to create a large scale installation.
Children’s Sculpture in the City Tours
Journey through the City of London with friendly dragons and their sculptural adventures as part of the Children’s Sculpture in the City Tours.
Hands on History: Mudlarking Exhibition in St Paul’s Cathedral
Travel back in time to the Middle Ages through handling medieval artefacts recovered by mudlarks from the River Thames.
Open House Festival 2024
14.09.2024 22.09.2024

Open House Festival 2024

Get ready to explore the City of London’s rich array of ancient and modern buildings for free during Open House Festival 2024.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama Autumn Season 2024
Whether you’re a fan of classical music, emerging jazz talent, modernised operas or gripping theatre that explores love, life and society - they’ve got something for you
Exhibition / Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.
London Sculpture Week
21.09.2024 29.09.2024

London Sculpture Week

As part of London Sculpture Week, join Sculpture in the City as they transform the City of London through art and activations.
Thames Day
An exciting day of activity, Thames Day celebrates World Rivers Day and the significance of the river Thames to the nation's capital city. Taking place on 22 September on the riverside in the City of London, there will be a programme of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Goldsmiths’ Fair 2024
For more than four decades, Goldsmiths’ Fair has brought together a selection of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers and silversmiths.
National Changgeuk Company of Korea: Lear
Discover this visionary restaging of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies into a spellbinding traditional opera from some of South Korea's leading creatives, performers and musicians.
City Festival of Music, Invention & Knowledge
This autumn, the City Festival of Music, Invention & Knowledge celebrates the City’s unique environment, beauty and creativity through a two week programme of live music and performance.
Art Exhibition: Illusion – The Inquisitive Eye
The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers has announced its new exhibition, ‘Illusion - the Inquisitive Eye’, which will be held at the magnificent Painters’ Hall in the City of London.
Lunchtime Concert – Ensemble Augelletti
Experience the brand new 2024 CMF Artists Ensemble Augelletti at the Apothecaries’ Hall on Wednesday 23rd October, 1pm.
Die Fledermaus
150 years after its first performance in Vienna, Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus arrives at Silk Street Theatre this Autumn.
Lord Mayor’s Show
Visit the City for the Lord Mayor’s Show - a three mile long outdoor procession with colourful floats, music and fun.
The Joy: Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Experience the euphoria of South African acapella with the fast rising international sensation The Joy in the Milton Court Concert Hall.
The Nutcracker & I
The Nutcracker & I, is a stunning production featuring a pianist, ballerina, state-of-the-art animations and digital effects.
Gotts Street Park and Friends
Gotts Street Park makes its Barbican debut with a live presentation of some of the Leeds-based trio’s favourite studio moments and collaborations so far – from their first release, right up until today.