London Events on Friday 1st May 2026
Things to do on 1 May include watching The Two Towers on a big screen at the Royal Albert Hall, and seeing Tracey Emin's A Life In Art exhibition at Tate Modern
Theatre shows & Musicals on 1st May
Sale prices Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin 2 Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Music concerts & Comedy on 1st May
The Stars of Stand-Up at the Big Belly Comedy Club See some big name comedians off the telly at the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club on Southbank
Art & Museum exhibitions on 1st May
Tracey Emin – A Life In Art exhibition at Tate Modern A celebration of Tracey Emins forty-year career with an exhibition of works that includes My Bed
Seurat And The Sea exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery The first-ever exhibition dedicated to the seascapes of French Impressionist Georges Seurat
Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum The first official retrospective on Wes Anderson - one of Hollywoods most original film directors
Family & Kid’s events on 1st May
The Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers in Concert Watch the second movie from Peter Jacksons LOTR trilogy alongside a live performance of the score
Sightseeing walks on 1st May
Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Day trips & Coach excursions on 1st May
Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London