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June 15, 2026   |      Staying In Grow Your Own Food Whether it’s rising food prices, a Covid hangover, or just an increasing desire to connect with the earth, the urge to grow our own food has never been stronger. According to Google data, UK interest in ‘how to grow tomatoes’ has officially equalled ‘how to grow grass’ for the first time on record. Vegetable gardening searches have surged by 100 per cent year on year, and seven of the top ten trending ‘how to grow’ searches are now for edible plants. But how to get started? Urban gardener Martha Swales – who tends a five-by-eight-metre plot attached to a council flat in London – recommends easing in with courgettes, cherry tomatoes, or potatoes. ‘They produce repeatedly, and potatoes are pretty quick… Tomatoes are a gateway to grow your own food,’ she says. Garlic greens are something else Martha suggests to new growers. ‘You need a bulb of supermarket garlic, a bowl of water, and two weeks’. The greens grow to about 20 centimetres and can be snipped over garlic bread, stirred into a salad, or made into garlic mayo. Find Martha’s full guide to growing your own food here. Going Out Check Out The Ritz’s Secret Garden Restaurants and hotels across London are opening terraces for the summer season – but this one feels particularly special. The Ritz’s garden is now open to guests, a secluded haven accessible through the hotel’s Arlington Street entrance. Designed by Marcus Barnett Studio and David Collins Studio, the space has been created as an ethereal oasis decked out with white wisteria, hydrangeas and crab-apple trees centred around a water feature. Tables are set beneath parasols and decked out with cashmere throws from Johnstons of Elgin – a magical space to enjoy an al fresco dinner of harissa charred poussin followed by The Ritz’ famous vanilla trifle, paired with botanical cocktails and champagne. Go on a Thursday or Friday evening, or on a weekend, when live entertainment will add the final touch. theritzlondon.com Property Of The Day The only thing better than a Chelsea penthouse? A Chelsea penthouse that comes with a roof terrace and two studio apartments. With the main apartment spanning 7,000 sqft, key features include the open-plan living space, private office, gym, library and games room.  £38m, sothebysrealty.co.uk Little Luxury Pioneering British brand LYMA has long been the go-to for skin supplements and tech, and now it’s targeting gut health. The newly launched LYMA ID² is a pioneering dual-action formula which boosts the gut microbiome while also optimising your nutritional profile from within. It contains a powerful complex of prebiotic fibres, probiotics, vegan omega-3 and a blend of over 25 vitamins and minerals which work to support all four parts of the colon.  ‘Longevity isn’t primarily luck or genetics, it comes down to your nutritional infrastructure, and that can be restored,’ says Professor Paul Clayton, LYMA's director of science. ‘Most people today are living below their biological potential, not because they’re ill, but because they’re under-resourced. What makes LYMA ID² different is that it addresses the root cause. It restores the gut to its full potential first, then delivers nutrients in forms the body can actually absorb and use. For the consumer, that means a shift from managing symptoms to supporting the underlying systems that drive energy, cognition and long-term health.’ Starter kit from £95, lyma.life Competition Time Win a midweek countryside escape to THE PIG-in the South Downs, with dinner, wine and breakfast included. Psssst… Love Apple TV’s spy thriller Slow Horses? We have good news: the series is returning for a sixth season, with the first episode set to drop on 16 September. If you haven’t yet watched it, five seasons are available to stream now. Whatever You Do, Don’t Book late-night drinks this summer. Daytime drinks are replacing nightcaps, with the 2026 Bacardi Cocktail Trends report highlighting how the happy hour is being reimagined as an afternoon treat. Subscription Offer Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39

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June 12, 2026   |          Dear Reader, Not to make you feel bad or anything, but tomorrow I'll be spending the day volunteering to paint, garden and tidy up a primary school in Barnes. Both my children are coming with me – and they can't wait. It's the perfect family day out, really. I'll pack a picnic, the sun will be shining and we'll bask in our generosity and skip all the way home together. Don't worry, we are not that good or nice. There is an ulterior motive. For turning up and putting in a few hours hard graft, my daughter and I are getting tickets to Harry Styles. How on earth does that work, I hear you cry. Well, let me introduce you to Earnt, a platform rewriting the rules of reward. It's so clever in that it connects brands with causes, and rewards those who show up and do good. Their events are always oversubscribed because, as you can see, the rewards can be truly 'money can't buy'. I mean, who wouldn't paint a playground for Harry? Pitch perfect. Lucy Cleland Editorial Director   Staying In READ: The 2026 Women’s Prize Winners Last night, a glittering ceremony crowned two new winners of the Women’s Prize. Brilliant BBC broadcaster Lyse Doucet bagged the fledgling Non-Fiction prize in its third ever edition with her narrative non-fiction debut, The Finest Hotel in Kabul, which gives a people-centric history of Afghanistan’s turbulence in modern times, with the Inter-Continental Hotel Kabul at its heart. You can read more about Lyse and her book here. Over in fiction, debut American author Virginia Evans won the 31st Women’s Prize for Fiction with her word-of-mouth hit The Correspondent, a story told through letters penned by 73-year-old Sybil Van Antwerp to friends, family and real-life authors as she faces the twilight of her life. You can read more about Virginia and The Correspondent here. Both beat out stellar Shortlists to bag the honour – as well as the £30,000 prize and a statuette. Both books are out now: The Finest Hotel in Kabul, hardback, £25; The Correspondent, paperback, £9.99. MAKE: Honey & Co’s Summer Dirty Rice A group of London restaurants and delis, Honey & Co has become one of London’s most beloved spots for vibrant Middle Eastern food since opening its first outpost in 2012. Their latest cookbook, Honey & Co Daily, features dishes that taste delicious but don’t take all day to prepare – drawing on the menu served at the Sloane Street cafe. Try one out below. Serves 4. Ingredients: 300g/10½ oz raw cooking chorizo, diced into large cubes 2 red onions, peeled and cut in large dice (about 200g/7oz) 4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved 8 large sage leaves, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, sliced (use less if the chorizo is spicy) 360g/13oz mixed seasonal tomatoes, large ones diced, small ones halved 1 small bunch of coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped (about 20g/¾oz) 2 tsp flaky sea salt (kosher salt) plenty of freshly ground black pepper 250g/9oz baldo, bomba or other paella rice 30g/1oz capers 350ml/12fl oz boiling water Method: Heat a large deep skillet or wide saucepan on a low heat and add the chorizo without any oil. Cook for about 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the oil starts to come out of the chorizo cubes and they colour all over. Add the onions, garlic, sage and chilli and fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped mixed tomatoes, coriander, salt and pepper, cover the pan and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until some of the tomato pieces have collapsed a little. Add the rice and capers and stir well to coat. Pour over the boiling water, cover the pan and cook on a low heat for 12 minutes. Turn the heat off, but don’t move the pan or uncover for another 12 minutes. Finally uncover, fluff up the rice and serve. Honey & Co Daily is out now, published by Quadrille. LISTEN: Staying Open Podcast (c) The National Gallery, London While you are cooking away, if you find yourself alone, here is a fitting podcast to stick on. Presented by restaurateur and Ladies of Restaurants founder Natalia Ribbe, Staying Open is a new documentary-style series which delves into the brains behind Britain's best restaurants, exploring what it really takes to survive in one of the nation's top-list industries. Natalia has traveled across the UK to meet the operators, chefs, and founders behind some of the UK's best-known restaurants, including Hawksmoor, Tonkotsu and Rita's. As the headlines are flooded with news of closures, there's one question at the centre: How the hell do you stay open? In episode 1, we meet the husband and wife team behind Michelin-starred Bristol restaurant Wilson's, Jan Austell and Mary Wilson, while episode 2 is all about Tonkotsu with co-founder Emma Reynolds. Both episodes are out now, with more to come on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Listen here. Going Out PLAN: Your Summer Holiday With Steppes Travel C&TH Partnership Pictured: Bawah Reserve, Indonesia No summer holiday plans yet? That’s where Steppes Travel comes in. If summer has crept up on you and nothing is quite sorted yet, you’re not alone. Rather than leaving you to navigate limited availability and shifting offers, the Steppes Travel Specialists have done the legwork. They’ve sourced availability and found the journeys still worth travelling for. Whether that’s slowing down in Sri Lanka, retreating to the Indonesian island of Bawah, or exploring Madagascar’s rainforests and reefs. Speak to Steppes today and let them help you move from ‘We should really book something’ to ‘That’s the one’. Find out more and get in touch at steppestravel.com VISIT: Marylebone Village Summer Festival Summer arrives at Marylebone this weekend, with the arrival of the neighbourhood’s annual daytime festival. Expect a full day of entertainment, with live music, wellness experiences, a children’s funfair, dog‑friendly fun – as well as 100 stalls running the length of Marylebone high street and its surrounding roads – all in support of the Young Westminster Foundation. Entry is free – and if you do swing by, make sure to pay a visit to Bark in the Park. A packed programme for dog lovers and furry friends – think dog shoes, canine circus sessions, dog bowl-making workshops and a puppuccino bar – it’s bound to be one of the biggest (if not cutest) highlights of the day. Sunday 14 June, 11am-5pm. marylebonevillage.com DINE: New Restaurant Zylia (© Emma Pharaoh) Loved Oma and Singburi? The founding chef behind these cult London restaurants, Nick Molyviatis, is back with another new opening this month: Greek taverna Zylia. Created in collaboration with restaurateur Barry Karacostas, the eatery is opening this June in Covent Garden, drawing on the founders’ Athenian and Cypriot heritage. At the heart of the menu is a traditional charcoal grill featuring dishes like sheftalia (grilled pork parcels with oregano and lemon), pork and chicken souvlaki, and lamb chops served Greek style with olive oil chips. Book at zyliataverna.com Share This Newsletter With A Friend VIA EMAIL VIA WHATSAPP Staying in Forever… Property Of The Week The former home of everyone from Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, to George Eliot and J.M.W Turner, Cheyne Walk has no shortage of famous former residents. A rare opportunity to purchase a home on the iconic road, this eight-bedroom, Grade II listed Georgian townhouse might just be the dream city base. On the market for £25 million, sothebysrealty.co.uk Competition Time Win a 13-piece Hexclad Hybrid cookware set – the brand co-owned by Gordon Ramsay Win a stay at our Hotel of the Week: THE PIG-in the South Downs Win a stay for two at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Switzerland Psssst… Staying in the UK for the World Cup? The planet will thank you: the Canada/Mexico/USA 2026 edition of the football competition is set to have the largest carbon footprint of any FIFA World Cup to date, weighing in at an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of CO₂e. That’s 2.1 times the official total reported for Qatar 2022, with 87 percent of emissions related to fan travel. You can read the full report here, while London fans can catch the action remotely at our favourite sports bars and pubs. Subscription Offer Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39

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June 10, 2026   |      Staying In Listen To Louis Theroux’s New Podcast Series Looking for a new podcast for your commute? Louis Theroux is back with an eighth series of his eponymous podcast, which sees him interviewing cultural influencers from all walks of life with his trademark nuance and humour. Guests in this series include football legend Gary Lineker (the first episode, out today), Spice Girl Mel C, chef Marco Pierre White and YouTuber Andrew Callaghan. New to the podcast? Go back and listen to the back catalogue: Theroux has chatted to Simone Ashley about Bridgerton, Florence Pugh about intimacy coordinators, tennis star Boris Becker on his tumultuous romantic life off the court, singer Lulu on her affair with David Bowie and Marina Abramovic on the stories behind some of her most famous works. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Going Out Get Your Festival Fix With Live At Chelsea The RHS Chelsea Flower Show may be a fond memory once more, but the summer season is far from over at Royal Hospital Chelsea. The historic space has transformed into a venue for classical and crossover music in the form of Live at Chelsea, a concert series that is quickly becoming a staple in London’s music festival scene – and it’s kicking off today. The Proclaimers, The Beach Boys, Blue and more are set to take over one of London’s most distinguished institutions’ formal grounds and cloisters from today until Sunday. A stone’s throw from the River Thames, expect golden light across the lawns as the sun sets, riverside breezes and the idyllic glow of Wren’s 17th-century architecture. The festival draws a cultured, older demographic, and there’s more of a garden party feel than a traditional concert. As such, you can also add hospitality BBQ experiences to your ticket. 10–14 June 2026 at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Book at liveatchelsea.com  Property Of The Day Dating back to the 16th century, this six-bedroom property has it all: an open plan kitchen, a drawing room, dining room, library/media room, study, cellar, swimming pool, two cottages and a host of stables. And among its 172 acres, 25 acres are dedicated to a Rivals-esque polo field.  £6.95m, knightfrank.co.uk Little Luxury Looking for a new statement rug for your home? Check out the new Melange carpet collection from Deirdre Dyson, which features playful designs, geometric shapes and a palette of taupe neutrals with bolts of burgundy, purple and burnt orange. Following its inaugural launch in Paris, the collection is set to be revealed in the UK as part of the Chelsea Design Quarter Summer Street Party on 11 June. From £1,089 per square metre, deirdredyson.com Competition Time Want cookware that can handle anything? We’re giving you the chance to win a complete 13-piece HexClad Hybrid Cookware Set, the revolutionary kitchen technology co-owned by Gordon Ramsay. Enter here. Psssst… The Bamford family-owned Château Léoube winery in Provence has achieved B Corp status. Certified organic in 2010 and High Environmental Value (HVE) in 2020, the 70-hectare vineyard has long been committed to biodynamic principles and conscious farming. As Carole Bamford says, this new accolade ‘reinforces our longstanding commitment to sustainable viticulture: nurturing the soil, preserving artisan traditions, protecting our terroir and above all, working in harmony with nature.’ Whatever You Do, Don’t Put your tomatoes in the fruit bowl, says Emma Joslin, Technical Manager at Sainsbury’s. ‘Tomatoes release ethylene, which is a plant hormone that plays an essential role in the ripening process,’ she explains. ‘As such, you should keep tomatoes away from other fruits such as bananas and avocados, unless you are actively trying to speed up their ripening.’ Do make the most of them right now, though: British tomatoes are currently at their seasonal peak. Subscription Offer Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39

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Staying In Enjoy The Last Of Asparagus Season Planning a dinner party? Or maybe just a hearty dinner at home? Make the most of summer’s bounty by leaning into one of its biggest seasonal heroes: asparagus. ‘The season for asparagus is short,’ says Ed Campbell, head chef at the White Hart Inn on Mersea. ‘And it finishes in mid-June. Buy it from wherever is closest to where it is harvested as the sugars change as soon as it is picked, so the fresher the better.’ A perk to the end of the season? ‘The price is generally high because everyone wants the new season’s produce – and the asparagus at this time of year is fatter and juicier.’ If you’re tempted by fat stalks of the stuff, Campbell’s suggestion for serving is to pair with lamb sweetbreads, morel mushrooms, and wild garlic. For more ideas on how to cook with asparagus this season, see our guide here. Going Out Head To Royal Ascot There are plenty of dates in the horseracing calendar, but when it comes to the social calendar, Royal Ascot is a must. The world’s premier flat racing meeting returns next week, with horses, jockeys and trainers all vying for a £6m prize. But in the enclosures it’s all champagne, fascinators and celeb spotting. That’s why Royal Ascot is the very best of all: there’s a royal procession to enjoy, too. Looking for somewhere to stay? Ascot Racecourse is easily accessible from London; in fact, you’ll spot a throng of racegoers donning their gladrags on the tube throughout the races. The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is close to both Paddington and Waterloo stations, where services can whisk you to Ascot, or it’s just an hour by car. Then back home to Mayfair, where the 162 rooms, suites and residences boast contemporary-glam interiors. 16-20 June, ascot.com Property Of The Day The former home of Hollywood power couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski (AKA Emily from The Devil Wears Prada and Jim from The Office US), this LA home is perched atop the Hollywood Hills. Click here to discover where else the stars own homes.  Coming to the market with Compass for nearly $4.4m.    Little Luxury Smythson has partnered with the World of Beatrix Potter to mark the 160th anniversary of Miss Potter’s birth, reviving a collaboration that dates back to the 1920s – when Smythson first sold bronze Peter Rabbit figurines alongside the iconic storybooks. The new collection features Panama and Chelsea notebooks, a Soho sketchbook, correspondence cards and notelets decorated with Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Appley Dapply. All books are handcrafted at Smythson’s Hertfordshire workshop, with the hand-engraved stationery made at their Wiltshire factory. We love the Panama Notebook in Nile Blue. £80, smythson.com Competition Time Country & Town House has partnered with Stoke Park to offer two lucky winners the chance to experience one of the British summer season’s most elegant sporting events: The Boodles at Stoke Park – an exclusive summer garden party with world class tennis. Enter the competition here for your chance to win. Psssst… Coaching a teenager through exam season? Here’s a little lightness: in what is being described as a ‘once in a lifetime synchronicity’, when 15-year-old Lee opened his English exam paper last week, he was surprised to find a poem about him awaiting his analysis inside. Penned by his mother, Emily Cullen, eight years prior, ‘Envoi in Chalk’ recalls the moment Emily spotted the words her seven-year-old son had scrawled in chalk on the pavement: ‘The world is great’. ‘I think things come in cycles,’ the poet tells the BBC. ‘We have to remind ourselves of the gifts that life is and the wonders all around us in abundance amid the darkness and the dark times.’ Whatever You Do, Don’t Neglect your gym sessions: a new study has found those who consistently engage in 90 minutes to two hours of strength training each week could reduce their risk of early death by 13 percent. Newbie to weights? Here’s a beginner’s guide. Subscription Offer Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39

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Staying In Read Land by Maggie O’Farrell Beginning on a windswept peninsula in the 19th century, in Maggie O’Farrell’s Land, out today, a father-son duo set out to map the entirety of Ireland. It’s 1865, the aftermath of the Irish famine – a period the Hamnet author knows well from the story of her great-great-grandfather, who worked for the Ordnance Survey in Ireland around the same time. And just as O’Farrell looks back at the devastated nation her ancestor inhabited, so too do the characters in Land, which span two generations, look back and forth at their lineage. We open with Tomás and his 10-year-old son Liam navigating a wind- and rain-swept Irish peninsula, having commenced this mission to chart the land, paid by the English. But soon an unsettling encounter nudges them off course, opening a spellbinding multi-generational tale that leans on the more folkloric tradition of storytelling: expect fable-like passages, coincidences and near-misses, a broad omnipresent perspective, time-worn phrases and a pace that ebbs and flows inconsistently. The film rights to Land have been snapped up by the same production company that brought the multi-award-winning Hamnet to our screens at the start of the year. And just as with Hamnet, in Land, O’Farrell doesn’t let the truth get in the way of a good story. Out now, £25. Going Out Dine At Beaverbrook Town House You’ll no doubt know all about grand Surrey hotel Beaverbrook – but did you know the grand dame has a sister hotel in London? Spread across two restored Georgian townhouses on Sloane Street, Beaverbrook Town House is a boutique hotel boasting an excellent Japanese restaurant, The Fuji Grill. It’s centred around Tapasu, which combines the precision of Japanese cooking with the relaxed spirit of tapas. Begin with crispy sushi rice, wagyu dumplings and spinach salad (a surprising highlight, drizzled in a delicious miso dressing) before getting stuck into mains like grilled seabass with butter ponzu, organic baby chicken with sancho pepper and lemon, and chilli-spiced blue prawns paired with truffle-infused hispi cabbage and garlic yuzu butter corn ribs. Be sure to save some space for a few helpings of temaki, which comes last: a taco-sushi hybrid which sees rice and toppings sandwiched between crispy nori seaweed (order the black cod). When the weather plays ball, the small but perfectly formed terrace is the place to be – but inside is equally charming, boasting Art Deco interiors. beaverbrooktownhouse.co.uk Property Of The Day Where most old London townhouses have since been split up into smaller flats, this Chelsea property was created through the amalgamation of two existing homes into one 12-bedroom mega-mansion. Rebuilt in 1999, the house unfolds across five expansive floors, with a vast second-floor reception room and a private garden set behind a quiet, tree-lined avenue.  £30m, sothebysrealty.co.uk Little Luxury Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but jewellery that takes the brief this seriously is. The standout piece from Annoushka’s newly expanded Daisy collection, this necklace detaches at the toggle to become a bracelet and a shorter chain – three ways to wear it, one piece. Each bloom is handcrafted in 18ct yellow and white gold, with petals set in pavé diamonds and a citrine at the centre of every flower. £16,500, annoushka.com Competition Time If the rainy weather subsides, how does a seaside escape to the coast of Cornwall sound? Enter this competition now for your chance to win a two-night stay at Three Mile Beach.  Psssst… Portobello Road favourite Canteen is heading to the Cotswolds for a summer pop-up at Chipping Norton venue The Old Coal Yard. If you’re in the area, stop by for fresh pasta and pizza – with live music on Friday nights and kids games on Saturdays (and keep your eyes peeled for any of these famous faces who live nearby). Whatever You Do, Don’t Overcomplicate things if you’re hosting a dinner party, say Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison, caterers, restaurateurs, and founders of Tart London. ‘Cook something you love to eat, that you’ve made before, and prep as much as you can ahead of time. A simple roast chicken with salsa verde, potatoes, and salads is much more exciting and relaxing to arrive to than an uptight scene of someone stressed and trying to cook difficult, new dishes.’ Subscription Offer Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39

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It’s not just the World Cup that’s kicking off soon.

It’s one week until one of the most influential artists of our time makes a landmark return to the Hayward Gallery, where he held his first survey 30 years ago.

Monumental installations. Impossible spaces. Works that distort perception and turn reality upside down. This is the summer’s must-see show. Don’t miss out.

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Beyond the sculptures

5 things to know about Anish Kapoor

To give you an insight into the exhibition, and the artist behind the works that feature within it, we’ve put together this easily digestible breakdown of five things to know about Anish Kapoor.

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‘a dangerous and exciting artist who is sure to keep you on your toes’

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Hayward Gallery Lates: Anish Kapoor

THU 13 AUG

The Hayward Gallery opens its doors after hours for a special late-night viewing of Anish Kapoor. 

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Brian Elias & Ben Goldscheider: TOUCHING THE QUICK

SAT 4 JULY

Experience a live performance of distinctive compositions for French horn that have been tailored to specific sculptures in Kapoor’s landmark exhibition.

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Trace the genesis of the visceral sculptures and paintings featured in Kapoor’s dramatic Hayward Gallery exhibition, alongside their breathtaking realisation within and without the gallery walls. This essential volume includes insights from psychoanalyst Julia Kristeva, art historians Nancy Spector and Sandhini Poddar, and an extensive interview with exhibition curator Ralph Rugoff.

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The bigger picture

Nan Goldin: You Never Did Anything Wrong

TUE 24 NOV 2026 – SUN 7 MAR 2027

Over the past five decades, artist and activist Nan Goldin has reshaped the language of photography. Her work documents personal relationships, addiction and queer subcultures, reshaping the language of photography as we know it today. 

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Catch one of The Guardian and Vogue’s must-see exhibitions of 2026, all about the key events, figures and moments that have defined our iconic Undercroft Skate Space.

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Kulpreet Singh: Indelible Black Marks

TUE 16 JUN – SUN 2 AUG

This free exhibition in the Hayward Gallery's HENI Project Space offers a poetic meditation on the urgent link between climate change and agricultural crises.

TONIC FLOW: A Communal Chorus in Colour and Sound

THU 28 MAY – SUN 20 SEP

Imagine a future overflowing with hope through a collaborative sound and visual installation by artist Lakwena Maciver and musician Abimaro Gunnell.

Refugee Week 2026 Co-Commission

THU 11 JUN – MON 21 SEP

See Floating Together, a new public artwork reflecting on solidarity, community and courage, commissioned by Choose Love, Counterpoints Arts and the Southbank Centre for Refugee Week 2026.

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The Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen Exhibition: Hepworth in Colour

FRI 12 JUN – SUN 6 SEP | THE COURTAULD

A major new exhibition of one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. This ambitious presentation is the first to explore Barbara Hepworth’s lifelong fascination with colour.

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David Bowie: You’re Not Alone

UNTIL SAT 10 OCT | LIGHTROOM

Be transported into David Bowie’s worlds. Through iconic performances, rare interviews and unseen material, You’re Not Alone is both a multimedia spectacle and an intimate self-portrait.

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Anish Kapoor, Mount Moriah at the Gate of the Ghetto, 2022. © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026. Photo: Attilio Maranzano.

Nan Goldin. Photo by Max Michael Cramer

Kulpreet Singh, film still from Indelible Black Marks, 2022–24. Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke.

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Party without the price tag this summer with our free events in the heart of London. Fill up your free time by learning a new craft, dancing on our Riverside Terrace and discovering your new favourite artists. 

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Amex Unsigned

WED 17 JUN

A selection of emerging artists from the Amex Unsigned programme perform on our Riverside Terrace stage.

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Push the Button

FRI 19 JUN

London’s premier pop party brings all the hits from the last 35 years of pop to our terrace!

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Foundation.FM: Movement

SAT 20 JUN

The London-based radio station, creating space for female, queer and non-binary DJs to thrive, leads a party grounded in global sound, cultural storytelling and solidarity.

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Dance with Kindness: Beginner Workshop

SUN 21 JUN

Channel your inner pop star at an accessible dance workshop celebrating the creative work of choreographer-to-the-stars Paul Roberts.

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For the poetry fans

Free events at Poetry International Festival

FRI 10 – SUN 12 JUL

The world’s most celebrated poets perform their work live on stage and bring you into their enchanting creative worlds. 

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A Poet in Every Port: Live

SUN 12 JUL

Join Roger McGough and the New Poets Collective for a celebration of the poetry of the UK.

The Word Exchange competition

UNTIL MON 30 NOV

Aged 16 and over? We’re asking people across the UK to share their own Word Exchange poem, using the unique words and phrases from their local area, offering writers the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform their work at the London Literature Festival in 2027.

Refugee Week

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Floating Together

WED 24 JUN – MON 21 SEP

A bold public artwork reflecting on solidarity, community and courage, by artist Malak Mattar in collaboration with young people from Ukraine and Greece.

Check it out

Our HeartBeats: Courage in Creativity

SAT 27 JUN

Soak up the energy at a day-to-night celebration of global club sounds, community and music’s ability to unite, empower and challenge.

Join in

Free art and exhibitions

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Skate 50

UNTIL SUN 21 JUN

Don't miss your last chance to learn about London’s original skate space over the past 50 years.

★★★★ ‘a nostalgia-heavy treat’ Time Out

London Parks: An Exhibition

UNTIL SUN 30 AUG

See London’s parks and open spaces through new eyes in an exhibition of photographs created by young refugees and asylum seekers.

Luke Jerram: Stepping Out

TUE 16 JUN –  WED 30 SEP

Your feet make the tunes as your steps trigger rising and falling arpeggios of music in this installation from artist Luke Jerram and composer Dan Jones.

Kulpreet Singh: Indelible Black Marks

TUE 16 JUN – SUN 2 AUG

The artist’s first UK solo exhibition offers a poetic meditation on the urgent link between climate change and agricultural crises.

Gift to the Future

WED 1 JUL – SUN 27 SEP

See our brutalist buildings transformed with a giant poetry installation created by thousands of brilliant school pupils.

Summer on the terrace

Riverside Sessions

THU 11 JUN – MON 21 SEP

Whatever your age, this is a place to express and reimagine what being and feeling young means. Embrace youth as a mindset, not as an age, with our series of free summer events.

Find out more

Discover new music

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futuretense

UNTIL FRI 18 SEP

Find your next musical obsession with our twice-monthly free gigs featuring up-and-coming British and international musicians.

Get listening

American Express is a supporting partner for Harry Styles' Meltdown.

Image credits:

Kulpreet Singh, Film Still from Indelible Black Marks, 2022–24, Courtesy the Artist and Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke.

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Booked and busy

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T-minus five days until Harry Styles' Meltdown is finally here, with South Asian Sounds and Anish Kapoor just around the corner.

Plus new announcements, including EFG London Jazz Festival, Hayward Lates and a whole batch of literary treats.

It's showtime

Harry Styles’ Meltdown is here in 5 days

THU 11 – SUN 21 JUN

Meltdown is starting soon; snap up the remaining tickets and see what free gigs and DJ sets are happening throughout.

See the line-up

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The Distraction Pieces Podcast: Live

SAT 13 JUN

Riverside Boogie: Meltdown Edition

SAT 13 JUN

Erika de Casier

SAT 13 JUN

Fousheé

SAT 13 MAY

Kamasi Washington: Jazz Legends Reimagined

SUN 14 JUN

Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement Live

SUN 14 JUN

Calling all Harry Styles fans

The Colours of Harry Styles by Dorothy celebrates the iconic songs and eras of Harry Styles through a bold, graphic print – the perfect keepsake ahead of Meltdown.

Shop now

EFG London Jazz Festival

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Goldie Live with Orchestra & Guests

SAT 14 NOV

Hear the drum and bass and jungle legend like you’ve never heard him before – with a live band, orchestra and guest artists.

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Mariza

SUN 15 NOV

The Portuguese fado singer blends tradition and modernity into a sublime and powerful sound.

Book now

New, new, new!

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London Oratorio

SAT 19 SEP

K-Music Festival 2026: Korean Games in Concert

SUN 11 OCT

Spafford Campbell

SUN 29 NOV

Josienne Clarke Sings the Songs of Sandy Denny

SAT 5 DEC

Events for the books

More literature

All-star events including Letters Live, a playful brutalism talk and Nussaibah Younis are coming to our halls soon.

Explore what's announced

Two weeks to go

Anish Kapoor

TUE 16 JUN – SUN 18 OCT

One of the most influential artists of our time brings a massive, mind-bending experience to the Hayward Gallery. You don’t want to miss this.

Book your tickets

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Hayward Gallery Lates: Anish Kapoor

THU 13 AUG

The Hayward Gallery opens its doors after hours for a special late-night viewing of Anish Kapoor’s awe-inspiring exhibition. 

Next month

South Asian Sounds

WED 1 – SUN 5 JUL

A festival with some of the biggest names in South Asian music and performance, including Tez Ilyas, Amrita Kaur, Tara Lily and Talvin Singh. 

Explore the full line-up

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How I create... with musician Tara Lily

The British-Bengali musician discusses finding motivation through collaboration and the value of an open mind.

Read now

This week's picks

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood

THU 11 JUN

Real homes, real streets, real lives – writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells the moving and often deeply damning story of 21st-century childhoods in Britain.

Book now

London Parks: An Exhibition

FRI 12 JUN – SUN 30 AUG

See London’s parks and open spaces through new eyes in an exhibition of photographs created by young refugees and asylum seekers.

Free exploration

Coming up

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Manchester Collective: Patterns in Repeat

SUN 28 JUN

From our friends

Making It Festival 2026

MON 8 – FRI 26 JUN | SILK STREET THEATRE & MILTON COURT

Emerging artists question what it means to 'make it' in the 21st century through performances, installations and pop‑ups created by the Guildhall School’s vibrant, multi‑skilled community.

Find out more

In the Round: BEA1991 

FRI 12 JUN | ICA LONDON

Anglo-Dutch singer and mixed-media artist BEA1991 brings her genre-blurring practice to In the Round.

Find out more

American Express is a supporting partner of Harry Styles’ Meltdown.

Image credits:

Anish Kapoor, Tsunami, 2018 © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026. Photo: Dave Morgan

Anish Kapoor, Descent into Limbo, 1992. © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026. Photo: Filipe Braga

Anish Kapoor, Blinded by Eyes, Butchered by Birth, 2024 © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026

Anish Kapoor, Mount Moriah at the Gate of the Ghetto, 2022. © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026. Photo: Attilio Maranzano.

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