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The Late Edition

London's evening edition. Independent, updated daily.

The City London: what's on and things to do

What is on in the City: it empties at seven, which is exactly why the evenings here are worth it. Church concerts, Open House buildings, the Barbican, and pubs that have been open since before the Fire.

What to expect

9 listings ahead in The City. The busiest rooms are Leadenhall Market, St Dunstan in the East Church Garden and Sky Garden. Mostly Seasonal, Food and drink and Sport.

Nearby

Each venue above has its own page with its address, its opening hours and every date we hold for it.

Saturday

24 October
  1. Food and drink Free

    Leadenhall Market

    07:00 Leadenhall Market, The City

    A Victorian covered market in cream and burgundy, free to walk through and open to the street. Busy with the City at lunch and almost empty at the weekend, which is when to photograph it.

  2. Free

    St Dunstan in the East

    08:00 St Dunstan in the East Church Garden, The City

    A Wren church bombed in 1941 and left as a ruin with a garden planted inside it. Free, open from eight, and quietest before the City arrives. The tower is still standing.

  3. Free

    Sky Garden

    10:00 Sky Garden, The City

    Three floors of planted terrace at the top of the Walkie Talkie, free but booked in advance and the slots go about three weeks out. Sunset slots go first. Photo identification on the door.