Free exhibitions in London

After celebrating its 75th anniversary last year, this multimedia exhibition at the Migration Museum in Lewisham delves into the history of the NHS, and to the thousands of dedicated non-British workers who have contributed to its delivery of healthcare. Through photography, artefacts, and a newly commissioned interactive music video installation, their stories are lovingly told. Around 1 in 6 people within the organisation today are non-British, and many others are descendants of migrant healthcare workers. It’s a wonderful way to gain some insight into how working for such a precious but pressured organisation has impacted their lives.

Celebrate the DIY creativity of the zine community at the fourth edition of the PageMasters Summer Zine Fair. Pop down to explore a wealth of unique zines and chat with the people behind them, or get stuck into the craft yourself with a workshop that will give you all the tools to start your very own indie publication. Whether you’re already an established member of the zine world or curious to learn more, you’ll come away buzzing with inspiration.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that 2024 is Taylor Swift’s year – again. Her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, is one of the year’s biggest successes so far. The Eras tour landed in Europe this Spring and made its way to the UK for a raft of impressive shows across the country. In August, she’ll return to London for another run of shows at Wembley Stadium, during which time she’ll equal the record for the most concerts at the venue in one tour, joining Take That on eight. Since The Eras tour began, cities around the world have welcomed the pop icon with special Swift-themed events and rebranding. In June, for her first stint here, London put on drag brunches and tours, special after-parties and club nights in her honour. Now, as the capital gears up for her return, one of its most respected institutions is celebrating the star’s career in a new exhibition. The Taylor Swift Songbook Trail will take over the V&A this summer, with 13 installations celebrating not just the success and achievements but also the creative process of a modern pop history maker. The trail will take visitors around the museum’s permanent galleries, offering a look at costumes and accessories worn by Swift and insights into her songwriting, storytelling, and music videos at each stop. Along the way, there’ll be stations dedicated to her self-titled debut album, her 2008 hit single ‘Love Story’, her first completely self-written album ‘Speak Now’, the crossover landmark