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Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai at Japan House London

Japan House London 101-111 Kensington High Street, London

Japan House London’s first photography exhibition, a five-star Guardian pick, showing two of Japan’s most exciting photographers in immersive projections and prints. Free, booking recommended.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to […]

Free

Interwoven: Contemporary Mexican Art at Ixchel

Ixchel 33 King's Road, Chelsea, London

An exhibition of contemporary Mexican female artists across painting, ceramics and textiles at Ixchel on the King’s Road, part of Chelsea Arts Festival. All works are for sale.Read our guide: […]

Three Men in a Boat at the Rose Theatre Kingston

Rose Theatre Kingston 24-26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames

A riotous world premiere of Jerome K Jerome’s comic classic at the Rose Theatre Kingston, until Saturday 10 October.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See Three Men in a Boat

Pumpkins, Play and Family Adventure at Hobbledown Epsom

Hobbledown Epsom Horton Lane, Horton, Epsom

Hobbledown Epsom’s autumn event, with pumpkin picking, marshmallow toasting and a full family day out, 26 September to 1 November.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Visit Hobbledown Epsom

What The Animals Say at the Finborough Theatre

Finborough Theatre 118 Finborough Road, London

David Ireland’s darkly comic play about two North Belfast friends, exploring masculinity, sectarianism and belonging. Age 16+. Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, weekend matinees 3pm.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See […]

£10 – £29

Oktoberfest at TRIBE London Canary Wharf

TRIBE London Canary Wharf 15 Water Street, London

Beer flights, bratwurst and £5 pints on the terrace at Feels Like June, daily 11am to 11pm throughout October.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Celebrate Oktoberfest at TRIBE London

Syd Barrett 80th Birthday Exhibition, Cambridge

Openspace Gallery, Cambridge 54a Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge

Original paintings by Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett, a signed Mick Rock photo and work by guest artists, as part of a week of celebrations in aid of mental health […]

Howl’o’ween at Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road, Chessington

Family Halloween fun at Chessington on selected dates from Saturday 3 October to Sunday 1 November, with rides until dusk, the Enchanted Hollow trick or treat trail, Halloween shows and […]

ALFI Pasta-Making Workshops, Spitalfields

ALFI Spitalfields 3 Crispin Place, Spitalfields Market, London

Hands-on pasta-making workshops at ALFI in Spitalfields Market on selected dates from 3 October to 12 December, including a National Pasta Day session on 17 October. £48pp including a glass […]

£48

Cigalon October Menu Test Drive

Cigalon 115 Chancery Lane, London

Preview Cigalon’s new autumn menu over two evenings, with five courses for £43, or £65 with four paired wines. From 5.45pm.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Try Cigalon’s October Menu Test Drive

£43

Tides (An Autism Story) at the Drayton Arms Theatre

Drayton Arms Theatre 153 Old Brompton Road, London

The final run of Dylan Ward’s funny, heartfelt one-man show about growing up autistic, at the Drayton Arms Theatre in South Kensington, 6 to 10 October at 7.30pm.Read our guide: […]

£17.30

The Haunting of Hill House at Richmond Theatre

Richmond Theatre The Green, Richmond

The world premiere stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic ghost story, adapted by Stef Smith, at Richmond Theatre from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 October.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to […]

70th BFI London Film Festival

BFI Southbank Belvedere Road, South Bank, London

The UK’s biggest film festival turns 70, with screenings across London and the UK. Competition winners announced on Sunday 18 October.Read our guide: 5 Things to Know About the LFF […]