Events in London today
Final week – The Renaissance Nude
The Royal Academy of Arts will be tracing the development of the nude through some of the greatest painters of the Renaissance: Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Durer and Cranach. The 15th and 16th-century saw a renewed interested in ancient Greek and Roman art and artists began copying directly from classical models. As they explored this non-religious... more
Need some inspiration for 27th May? Germany’s biggest battleship was sunk on this day in 1941, after Winston Churchill gave the famous order “Sink the Bismarck!” How about marking the day with a visit to HMS Belfast? Whilst it didn’t take part in that particular battle, it did play a role in the sinking of the Scharnhorst.
Theatre shows today
Here are the best shows and musicals playing in London’s West End this evening
Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)
27 May to Dead Dog In A Suitcase is a twisted morality tale based on John Gays musical satire Beggars Opera
The Merry Wives of Windsor
27 May to See one of Shakespeares best-loved characters get his comeuppance when Falstaff tries to woo the Merry Wives of Windsor
Rutherford and Son
27 May to A play about a Northern factory boss who runs both his business and his family with a rod of iron until his kids turn against him
The Lehman Trilogy (about Lehman Brothers)
27 May to The story of Lehman Brothers beginnings right up to its spectacular collapse during the financial crisis
Family & Kid’s events today
A selection of children’s events that will make a great family day out in London
Wallace & Gromit Model Making Workshop
27 May 2019 The creators of Wallace & Gromit will be putting on a Model Making Workshop where you can make your very own Gromit
Beasts of London
27 May 2019 to Meet the animals that have shaped the city throughout history with voices provided by Kate Moss Pam Ferris Brian Blessed and Joe PasqualeHire a pedal boat on the Serpentine lake
27 May to Spend a pleasant afternoon pedalling around in a little hire boat on the Serpentine or catch the sun-powered SolarShuttle
Meet the animals up close at London Zoo
Heres your chance to enter the animal enclosures and get close to some of the friendliest animals at London Zoo
The night sky tonight (planetarium show)
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich puts on a daily show at their planetarium to show you what will be visible in the sky tonight
Art & Museum exhibitions today
Here are some art exhibitions and museum exhibitions taking place in London today
Londons Secret Rivers
27 May to This exhibition explores the history of Londons Secret Rivers through archaeological artefacts artworks photography and film
Leonardo Da Vinci - A Life In Drawing
27 May to More than two hundred of Leonardo Da Vincis drawings from the Royal Collection will be on display at the Queens Gallery
Japanese Manga exhibition
27 May to An exhibition of Japanese manga art exploring its cultural crossover and the global appeal of anime and cosplay dressing up
Food - Victoria & Albert Museum
27 May to An exhibition about food exploring how it gets from the farm to our dinner plate and asking how we can achieve a sustainable food future
Royal & Religious events today
Here are some interesting Royal-related events and religious services taking place today
Visit the State Rooms at Windsor Castle
Visit the State Apartments at the worlds oldest inhabited castle which has been home to the Royal Family for a thousand years
Evensong Mass at Westminster Abbey
You can enjoy a choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey which combines a traditional mass with a choir
Evensong Mass at St Pauls Cathedral
If you attend a choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral then you can see a small part of the Cathedral for freePolitical & Military events today
Here are some interesting political events and military parades you might like to attend today
The Lehman Trilogy (about Lehman Brothers)
27 May to The story of Lehman Brothers beginnings right up to its spectacular collapse during the financial crisis
Wartime Posters - The Art of Persuasion
27 May to An exhibition of posters by the wartime artist Abram Games during his time as Official War Poster Artist in World War IIfree
The World Exists To Be Put On A Postcard
27 May to An exhibition of artists postcards that have been used to highlight political and social issues from the 1960s onwardsCall in the Cavalry - National Army Museum
27 May to An exhibition about the British Hussars exploring their history and shared traditions with the Hungarian Hussars
Private tour of the Churchill War Rooms
Enjoy a private tour of the Churchill War Rooms and experience Winston Churchills wartime bunker from behind the glass
Classical music today
Treat yourself to an evening watching an opera or ballet, or listen to a classical music recital
Lunchtime concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields
27 May to St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square usually puts on a free classical music recitals a couple of times each week
Guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall
This guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall will take you inside one of the balcony boxes for a fantastic view of the famous auditoriumSightseeing tours today
See a bit of London today and try one of these guided walks and sightseeing tours
Jasons Trip from Little Venice to Camden
27 May to Jasons Trip runs a beautiful painted 100-year old canal boat down the Regents Canal from Little Venice to Camden Lock
Guided tour of London on a bicycle
Forget the sightseeing buses and jump on your bike and see the sights and landmarks of London from your saddleSee London by night - on a sightseeing bus
The See London By Night bus tour will show you Londons most famous landmarks beautifully lit up in the night sky
Ghost Bus Tour around Londons dark past
The Ghost Bus Tour will take you on a journey through Londons gruesome past and into the dark heart of the capital
Roar down the Thames in a speeding boat
A trip on a Thames Rocket is something youll never forget speeding down the river underneath the Londons bridges
Sports events today
Here’s a selection of football, cricket and rugby games being played in London today
Guided tour around Lords Cricket Ground
Cricket fans will love having a look around the home of cricket with this tour of Lords Cricket Ground and the MCC Museum
Chelsea FC - Tour of Stamford Bridge
Walk in the footsteps of your football heroes with a guided tour of Stamford Bridge and the Chelsea MuseumArsenal FC - Tour of the Emirates Stadium
Walk in the footsteps of your Arsenal heroes on a tour of the stadium and pitch and visit the Arsenal Museum
Wembley Stadium tour
Join a Wembley Stadium Tour and see the changing rooms and pitch and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and pretend to lift the FA CupOther London events today
Here are some more interesting things to see and do if you’re visiting London on the 27th May
Tower Bridge scheduled lift times
27 May to Here is a list of the scheduled lift times for Tower Bridge so you can see the roadway open and close and grab a photo
Hire a deckchair in one of Londons parks
27 May to Hire out a deck-chair in one of Londons Royal parks and have a nice relaxing sit-down and do a bit of people-watching
Thames Clippers from Putney to Greenwich
Thames Clippers offer one-way return or all-day trips along a 15-mile stretch of the river between Putney and Greenwich
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason
Put on your best clothes and enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the famous Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
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