What's on in London April 2027
Looking for what's on in London April 2027? This page gathers the city's cultural highlights into one place — exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cinema and family activities — so you can decide what to do without trawling a dozen sites.
We list each event's venue and neighbourhood, its dates and how to book, and order the page so our editors' picks and the most notable events appear first. It's the quickest way to turn "I'm free April 2027" into a plan, whether you want a big night out or a quiet afternoon with a free exhibition.
Browse everything on April 2027 below and follow any listing for full details. Prefer to narrow things down? Jump into exhibitions, theatre, concerts or films, or see what's free this week.
All events April 2027
Matilda The Musical
20/05/2025 - 02/09/2027
Tue-Fri 19:00; Wed & Sat 14:00; Sun 15:00
Cambridge Theatre
King John By William Shakespeare
20/02/2027 - 11/04/2027
Various times - check website
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style
10/04/2026 - 18/04/2027
Check website
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Becoming America - How Science Shaped a Nation - FREE
23/10/2026 - 25/04/2027
Daily: 10:00-17:00 (Pre-book online)
Science Museum
Catharina van Hemessen: Signature Works - FREE
04/03/2027 - 30/05/2027
Daily 10:00-18:00; Fri until 21:00
National Gallery
The Mousetrap
15/05/2025 - 17/07/2027
Mon-Sat 19:30 (+ 15:00 Tue & Thu; 15:00 & 16:00 Sat)
St Martin's TheatreUrushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer - FREE
30/04/2026 - 30/04/2027
10:00-17:45
Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)Metamorphoses: Porcelain Sculpture by Rachel Kneebone
23/09/2026 - 25/04/2027
Daily 10:00-17:00
Wallace CollectionHarry Potter and the Cursed Child - One Part
09/10/2026 - 27/06/2027
Tue 19:00; Wed & Sat 13:00, 19:00; Thu-Fri 19:00; Sun 14:30 (doors ~30m before)
Palace Theatre
Agatha Christie
30/10/2026 - 20/06/2027
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00 (Fri 18:30, Sat 17:00); Sun 11:00-17:00
British Library
German Expressionism: Modern Painting 1900–1918
20/03/2027 - 01/08/2027
Daily 10:00-18:00; Fri until 21:00
National Gallery
The History Boys
10/04/2027 - 24/07/2027
Mon-Wed 19:00; Thu 14:30 & 19:30; Fri 19:30; Sat 14:30 & 19:30
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Total Immersion: The Music of Rebecca Saunders - Chamber Music
24/04/2027
15:00
Milton Court Concert HallFrequently asked questions
What's on in London April 2027?
The list above shows cultural events across London April 2027 — exhibitions, shows, concerts and cinema — updated day by day, with our picks first.
What free events are on April 2027?
London has free culture on every day of the week. See our free things to do page for everything on with no ticket required.
Can I find events suitable for children?
Yes — our for-kids page collects family-friendly events and activities across London, with dedicated round-ups during half-term and the school holidays.
How accurate are these dates and times?
Listings are refreshed continuously and all dates and times are shown in London time, so what you see reflects what's actually on.