London Events on Friday 1st May 2026

Things to do on 1 May include visiting an exhibition about film director Wes Anderson, and going on a Harry Potter walking tour around London

Theatre shows & Musicals on 1st May

From £25

Great seats Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Until 24 May 2026 Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson

Art & Museum exhibitions on 1st May

Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum 21 Nov 2025 to 26 Jul 2026 The first official retrospective on Wes Anderson - one of Hollywoods most original film directors

Sightseeing walks on 1st May

Only £15

Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Every day Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies

Things to do in London on 1 May – The Peter Pan statue appeared in Kensington Gardens on this day in 1912. When the children went to bed there was nothing there, and when they woke up next morning it had magically appeared beside the lake. Why not take a walk around the Serpentine and see if you can find it?