Top Things to do in London this Summer

Anthony McCall Solid Light

When: 27 June 2024 – 27 April 2025
Where: Tate Modern

"Solid Light" showcases Anthony McCall's immersive light installations where visitors' movements animate three-dimensional forms in a space filled with light and mist, transforming them into living sculptures of light and shadow. This exhibition highlights McCall's blend of sculpture, cinema, and drawing, notably through his pioneering 1973 work, "Line Describing a Cone," which expanded the scope of sculptural art.

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

When: Until 1 September 2024
Where: Tate Modern

Delve into the powerful, participatory work of artist and activist Yoko Ono. Spanning more than seven decades, YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND is the UK’s largest exhibition celebrating key moments in Ono’s groundbreaking, influential and multidisciplinary career, from the mid-1950s to now – including her years in London where she met her future husband and longtime collaborator John Lennon.

Enzo Mari

When: Until 8 September 2024
Where: Design Museum

This major exhibition celebrates the life and work of one of the greatest Italian designers of the 20th century, Enzo Mari, whose designs have inspired generations of creatives around the world.

Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection

When: Opens May 18th
Where: V&A

Hosted by the V&A, this exhibition displays an exquisite private photography collection, exploring themes such as fashion, celebrity, and the male body. An unparalleled selection of the world's leading photographers, telling the story of modern and contemporary photography.

Beyond Fashion

When: 31 May – 8 September 2024
Where: Saatchi Gallery

Beyond Fashion showcases the work of acclaimed fashion photographers from around the world. The works demonstrate how fashion photography has moved past the simple presentation of product lines to reflect on the reality of our lives, explore our aspirations and push the boundaries of creativity. Includes works by Nick Knight, Peter Lindbergh, Viviane Sassen, Paolo Roversi, Miles Aldridge, and Ellen von Unwerth – as well as an exciting new generation of fashion photographers.

Francis Alÿs

When: Until 1 September 2024
Where: Barbican, The Curve

A new immersive exhibition celebrating the universality and ingenuity of play: Ricochets is the largest institutional show in the UK by internationally renowned artist Francis Alÿs in almost 15 years.

Barbie®: The Exhibition

When: Until 23 February 2025
Where: Design Museum

A major exhibition exploring the design evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls: Barbie®. Journey into the Barbie universe and discover over 250 remarkable objects, with rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day.

Please note, Barbie: The Exhibition is very popular. We strongly recommend booking tickets in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.

You Belong Here: Public Art

When: Until 1 September 2024
Where: Southbank Centre

Explore spectacular art across Southbank Centre's site for free with thought-provoking works connected to the theme of this year’s summer season, You Belong Here. Wander your way through works by Strachan, alongside free public art by Florence Blanchard, Serena Brown, Artur Conka, Denman+Gould, Yinka Ilori, Suzie Larke and Hank Willis Thomas.

Kiss Me, Kate

When: 14 September 2024
Where: Barbican

Hailed as 'the ultimate Broadway musical from the golden age’ (Financial Times), Kiss Me, Kate is a simple love story...about two people who just can't stand each other. Guess who wins... 

Don't miss this all-zinging, all-dancing musical comedy.

Much Ado About Nothing

When: 25 April - 24 August 2024
Where: The Globe

Welcome to a luxurious paradise in the Globe Theatre this summer as love in its many forms is celebrated in Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But young lovers Claudio and Hero, and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, soon discover that all is not as it seems in their beautiful surroundings as they become entangled in a series of mischievous games, pranks and plots.

Kew Gardens

When: all year round

Discover the world of science behind the botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across the UNESCO World Heritage site.

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