Things to do this weekend in London

The weekend in London is less a gap in the week than a city changing pace. Saturday markets spill onto pavements, theatres run matinees and evening shows back to back, galleries fill up, and the late-night rooms find their rhythm. There is rarely a shortage of things to do; the harder part is choosing.

This guide pulls together events happening across the capital this Saturday and Sunday, all of them in person. Every listing shows its date and venue, so you can build a plan around where you already are or follow something across town.

Whether you want a long lunch and an exhibition, a gig after dark, or a low-key afternoon with the family, the list below is a place to begin. It refreshes as new dates land, so the picture stays current right up to the weekend itself.