London events
What's on in London in April 2026
133 things to do across 49 venues, from exhibitions and live shows to food and family days out. Every listing links straight to the venue for tickets, with no booking fee from us.
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New openings in April 2026 (15)
Places that opened their doors this month, not one-off events. See every new London opening
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Performing Arts in April 2026 (17)
Movies to Musicals: A Night of Musical Theatre Magic
5 Apr 2026
RPO: Sir John Rutter conducts Reflections (World Premiere)
9 Apr 2026
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History & Culture in April 2026 (31)
Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting
19 Feb - 4 May 2026
The Last Princesses of Punjab
Until 8 Nov 2026
The Last Princesses of Punjab
Kensington Palace
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Voyage to the Deep: Underwater Adventures
Until 31 Dec 2026
Voyage to the Deep: Underwater Adventures
Horniman Museum and GardensProject Coral: Journey of Hope
Until 31 Dec 2026
The Wallace Collection at War
Until 25 Oct 2026
The Wallace Collection at War
The Wallace Collection
Curator-led Exhibition Tours: Building the Bank
21 Apr 2026
Bank of England April Architecture Walking Tours
30 Apr 2026
Art & Design in April 2026 (14)
Wes Anderson: The Archives
21 Nov 2025 - 16 Aug 2026
Wes Anderson: The Archives
the Design Museum
The Arab Hall: Past and Present
Until 4 Oct 2026
The Arab Hall: Past and Present
Leighton House
Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime
Until 17 Jan 2027
Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime
The Fitzwilliam Museum
RA Weekend Course: Maker, Matriarch, Muse
Sat 18 Apr - Sun 19 Apr
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Family in April 2026 (29)
Easter at Hampton Court – Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt
26 Mar - 12 Apr 2026
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Science & Nature in April 2026 (27)
Our Story with David Attenborough
Until 30 Aug 2026
Our Story with David Attenborough
Natural History Museum
Julia Phillips: Inside, Before They Speak
5 Feb - 19 Apr 2026
Cold War Visions: Nuclear Anxiety in Eastern Bloc Cinema
1 Apr - 29 Apr 2026
Cold War Visions: Nuclear Anxiety in Eastern Bloc Cinema
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Britten Sinfonia: Magnum Opus 2026 Launch Concert
17 Apr 2026
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