What's On in London: 6–12 March 2026

Spring is arriving and London has a packed week ahead. From free art exhibitions to big gigs and design festivals, here's everything worth knowing about, day by day.

Friday 6 March

Affordable Art Fair Battersea Park | 11am–9pm | From £14 Thousands of artworks from leading UK and international galleries, with prices starting from just £100. Running all weekend, this is one of the UK's best art fairs and genuinely accessible.

Live at Lunch Royal Ballet & Opera | 1pm | Free A free lunchtime performance from one of the world's great performing arts institutions. Worth dropping into if you're passing through.

Visit the Conservatory Barbican | 6.30pm–9.30pm | Free The Barbican's iconic conservatory opens its doors for an evening visit. One of London's most underrated hidden gems. Timed entry — book in advance.

Oramo conducts Brahms' Second Symphony Barbican | 7.30pm | £15 A world-class night of classical music in one of London's greatest concert halls.

Nathan Carter London Palladium | 7.30pm | £30 Irish country music star Nathan Carter brings his show to the iconic London Palladium.

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend Eventim Apollo | 7pm The Taskmaster host brings his stand-up show to Hammersmith. Expect a big night.

Dave The O2 | 6.30pm One of the UK's finest MCs performs at The O2. Tickets will be going fast.

Rapperholic London: Ghana Independence Day Royal Albert Hall | 7.30pm | £124 A celebration of Ghanaian Independence Day with Sarkodie and a star-studded lineup at the Royal Albert Hall.

Saturday 7 March

Deep Azure Sam Wanamaker Playhouse | 7.30pm | £30 An intimate candlelit performance at Shakespeare's Globe's smaller playhouse. Written by the late Chadwick Boseman.

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities London Coliseum | 7.30pm | £35 Australian comedian Ross Noble brings his wildly unpredictable show to the West End.

Summerfolk National Theatre | 7.30pm | £20 A bold new staging of Gorky's prophetic drama at the Olivier Theatre. One for theatre lovers.

Scottish Ballet: Mary, Queen of Scots Sadler's Wells Theatre | 7.30pm | £38 A stunning ballet production from Scotland's national ballet company, telling the story of one of history's most dramatic figures.

Continuing Events | Affordable Art Fair | Visit the Conservatory | Dave | Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend 

Sunday 8 March

Affordable Art Fair — Last Day Battersea Park | 10am–6pm | From £14 Your last chance to browse this weekend. Don't miss it.

The Bach Choir: St Matthew Passion Royal Festival Hall | 11am | £34 A monumental choral work performed by one of the world's great choirs on the South Bank.

LSO Family Concert: The King Who Tried to Change His Fate Barbican | 2.30pm | £12 A brilliant afternoon out with the London Symphony Orchestra, designed for all the family. Recommended for ages 7+.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ | Cadogan Hall | 3.30pm | £18

Anna Lapwood: International Women's Day Royal Albert Hall | 6pm | £35 A special International Women's Day concert from acclaimed organist and conductor Anna Lapwood, with special guests Katie Melua and Jess Gillam.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Live in Concert Eventim Apollo | 7pm The world premiere of the iconic film with Brad Fiedel's full score performed live by an orchestra.

Continuing Events | Affordable Art Fair | Visit the Conservatory 

Monday 9 March

London Design Week Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour | 9.30am–5.30pm | Free to browse Over 135 showrooms and 30 pop-ups open their doors across Chelsea Harbour. A great excuse to explore a usually off-limits part of London.

Tuesday 10 March

Eleonora Strino Ronnie Scott's, Soho | 5.30pm | £35 | World-class jazz in London's most legendary club. Ronnie's never disappoints.

Wednesday 11 March

Lunchtime Concert Westminster Music Library | 12.30pm | Free | The concert series, featuring some of London's most promising musicians, is perfect for all ages.

Thursday 12 March

London Design Week — Last Day Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour | 9.30am–5.30pm | Free to browse

TRI Design Festival — Opens Today Knightsbridge, King's Road and Fulham Road | Free | A new four-day festival of design and culture across showrooms, hotels and restaurants. Exhibitions, installations, talks and workshops spanning three of London's most design-rich neighbourhoods.

David Hockney: A Year in Normandie — Opens Today Serpentine North Gallery, Hyde Park | Free A new major exhibition of Hockney's most recent works, including his monumental 90-metre frieze and brand new paintings and portraits. Free entry. One of the art events of the year.

All event details correct at time of publishing. Always check venue websites for the latest information before heading out.