Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
National Portrait Gallery
An intimate exploration of one of the most photographed women in history. This landmark exhibition examines Marilyn Monroe’s image, influence and enduring cultural legacy through striking portraits and rare works. A captivating study of fame, femininity and the art of iconography.
Marilyn Monroe, by Cecil Beaton, 22 February 1956, NPG x40269, © Cecil Beaton Archive / Condé Nast
Cyrano de Bergerac
Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company brings its celebrated production of Cyrano de Bergerac to London. A story of love, wit and longing, this bold retelling blends poetry and passion in a visually arresting performance that captures the romance and vulnerability of Rostand’s classic.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Summer Season
Few experiences rival theatre beneath the trees. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre returns with a glorious summer programme, offering acclaimed productions in one of London’s most atmospheric settings. Arrive early, stroll through the gardens and let the evening unfold under open skies.
Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life
Southbank Centre
Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota transforms space into immersive landscapes of thread and memory. This powerful installation reflects on connection, absence and human experience, inviting visitors to step inside a delicate web of storytelling and sensation.
Installation view of Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life. Threads of Life (2026). Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery. © DACS, London, 2026 and Chiharu Shiota.
Michaelina Wautier
Royal Academy of Arts
A rare opportunity to encounter the work of 17th-century painter Michaelina Wautier. This exhibition celebrates her technical mastery and bold compositions, reclaiming her place within art history and offering fresh perspective on the Baroque period.
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
V&A South Kensington
A celebration of Elsa Schiaparelli’s visionary legacy. This exhibition traces the house’s creative journey from surrealist collaborations to contemporary couture, revealing how fashion can transcend garment to become art.
Enjoy tickets included with your stay at The Londoner on selected dates.
Evening coat designed by Elsa Schiaparelli and Jean Cocteau 1937 London England 2025 ADAGP DACS Comite Cocteau Paris
Samurai
The British Museum
A compelling exploration of Japan’s legendary warrior class. Armour, weaponry and cultural artefacts illuminate the history and philosophy of the samurai, offering insight into discipline, honour and artistic refinement.
Enjoy tickets included with your stay at The Londoner on selected dates.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861), Tomoe Gozen riding away after the Battle of Awazu. Colour woodblock print, 1852. Photo © 2025 The Trustees of the British Museum.
Lucian Freud
National Portrait Gallery
A focused examination of Lucian Freud’s drawings and their evolution into some of the most powerful painted portraits of the twentieth century. Intimate, psychological and uncompromising, this exhibition reveals the foundation of a modern master’s practice.
Self Portrait (Reflection), 2002 Freud, Lucian (1922-2011) Credit: Private Collection © The Lucian Freud Archive. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images.
Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing
The British Museum
Journey through the history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and its global connections. This exhibition explores diplomacy, identity and cultural exchange through remarkable objects and stories that bridge continents.
Dine Before or After the Curtain
Complete your cultural evening at The Londoner. From refined French dining at Whitcomb’s to rooftop Japanese cuisine at 8 at The Londoner, discover restaurants and bars designed to extend the experience long after the final act.