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London Events on Sunday 3rd May 2026

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Things to do on 3 May include visiting an exhibition about film director Wes Anderson, and going on a Harry Potter walking tour around London

Theatre shows & Musicals on 3rd May

From £25 Matilda - The Musical

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

Art & Museum exhibitions on 3rd May

Wes Anderson The Archives

Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum The first official retrospective on Wes Anderson - one of Hollywoods most original film directors

Sightseeing walks on 3rd May

Only £15London Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour

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

Things to do in London on 3 May – The Festival of Britain was opened by George VI on this day in 1951, in an attempt to recreate the Victorian exhibition of 1851 in post-war Britain. The event was held on the bombed-out South Bank. The only building that still survives today is the Royal Festival Hall.