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4 events,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 See Kyotographie Before It Closes
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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: 5 Reasons to See Interwoven 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 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 |
5 events,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 What The Animals Say
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A giant interactive speaker where women can listen to and share real health stories, with free advice from Holland & Barrett’s Women’s Health Coaches. Free, no booking needed.Read our guide: […]
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9 events,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 Basement frontman Andrew Fisher plays a one-off, stripped-back solo show at Hoxton Hall, following the band’s acclaimed album WIRED.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See Andrew Fisher at Hoxton Hall Over 360 original works of wildlife art, including painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking, most of them for sale. Open daily 10am to 5pm. £7, free for under-25s.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See The Natural Eye 2026
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Watch the first episode of Celebrity Traitors on the big screen in Riverside Market, with street food and cocktails from independent vendors. Free entry.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Watch […]
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8 events,An interactive murder mystery musical with dinner, lunch or afternoon tea at Brick Lane Music Hall, Silvertown, 2 to 6 October.Read our guide: 5 Things to Know About The Pleasures of Fanny |
13 events,A new family show for ages 8 to 12 at Polka Theatre, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, 11.30am and 3pm.Read our guide: 5 Things to Know About A Class of Your Own 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 the Vampire’s Lair scare zone.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Visit Howl’o’ween at Chessington 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 of Prosecco.Read our guide and see all dates: 5 Reasons to Book a Pasta-Making Workshop at ALFI
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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 charities. Closed Monday 5 October.Read our guide: 5 Ways to Celebrate Syd Barrett’s 80th Birthday Year
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A free, ticketed pop-up for young fans at BOXPARK Shoreditch, with character hairstyles, a yoghurt pick ‘n’ mix wall, a photo area and a free lunch box to take home.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Book the Free KPop Demon Hunters Pop-Up
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12 events,The Sapiens author and the Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist discuss AI, geopolitics and democracy, chaired by Carole Cadwalladr.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See Harari and Ressa at Union Chapel |
14 events,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: 5 Reasons to See Tides
£17.30
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 See The Haunting of Hill House 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
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14 events,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 2026 Competitions |
14 events,The first UK institutional exhibition by Justin Caguiat, with colour-changing paintings, flower-shaped bronze bells and a 16mm film, at Serpentine South in Kensington Gardens. Free entry.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See Justin Caguiat: Change Ringing
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15 events,Bologna funk, rock and blues trio Savana Funk play a rare London show, following their new single Làbas.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See Savana Funk |
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Rajen Patel’s one-day Indian live-fire BBQ on The Broadcaster rooftop, with unlimited food for £39 per person and Windrush 1027 Rum cocktails.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Try The Homies […]
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Award-winning Istanbul bartender Burak Türkkan and Fable Cocktail Service take over Chiave on Redchurch Street for one night only, with signature cocktails inspired by Istanbul’s neighbourhoods and spice markets.Read our […] |
12 events,A limited-edition charcoal rotisserie chicken sharing feast for OctoberBEST at The Crazy Goose in Brighton, weekdays from 12 to 25 October, 12pm to 5pm, £30 per person.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Try The Crazy Goose
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The 606 Club in Chelsea celebrates 50 years of live music with 50+ artists over 14 days, including Jamie Cullum, Gwilym Simcock with Kyle Eastwood, Julian Joseph, Soweto Kinch, Liane Carroll and Claire Martin.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Celebrate the 606 Club’s 50th Anniversary Festival Three courses for £35 at The Coal Shed London: BBQ Jacob’s Ladder, dry-aged chateaubriand with beef dripping chips, and sticky toffee pudding with beef fat caramel. Also at The Coal Shed Brighton.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Book The Coal Shed’s 15th Anniversary Menu
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13 events,The first UK exhibition devoted exclusively to Georg Baselitz’s breakthrough Hero paintings, with loans from Tate and major German museums, at Ely House in Mayfair.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See Georg Baselitz: The Heroes |
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15 events,Kew Gardens becomes an illuminated after-dark trail with Dracula, fire performers and the Headless Horseman. 6pm to 10pm from 16 to 24 October, and 4pm to 10pm from 25 October to 1 November. Plus a free Hey Duggee family trail by day from 17 October.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Visit Kew Gardens This October An immersive Halloween horror from the director of Peaky Blinders: The Rise, inspired by the 2015 fire at Battersea Arts Centre. Around 35 minutes, age 16+. Various time slots.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Brave Room 13
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13 events,Halloween half-term fun at the UK’s largest zoo, with a Ghastly Ghost Tour, the Spooky Railway, creepy crafts and daily costume competitions. Free with zoo entry.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Visit Boo at the Zoo |
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11 events,Hijingo’s high-tech bingo becomes a live-action horror show for Halloween, with jump scares, spooky cocktails and prizes including £250 cash. From Tuesday 27 October to Sunday 1 November, with a Bottomless Brunch on Halloween weekend.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Play Hijingo’s Horror Bingo
£10 – £49
Manchester’s Forbici, one of the Top 100 Best Pizzas in the World, opens at 120 Tooley Street near Borough Market, with its signature Biga dough and pizzas cut with scissors.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to Try Forbici |
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11 events,RM Sotheby’s flagship UK sale, on the eve of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, headlined by a 1988 Ferrari F40 and a 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé.Read our guide: 5 Incredible Cars at RM Sotheby’s London Auction |
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A Halloween-themed cabaret evening of songs made famous by Marlene Dietrich, Édith Piaf, Iggy Pop, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones and more, with a live trio. 80 minutes, £22.50.Read our guide: 5 Reasons to See Hersh Dagmarr’s Halloween Cabaret
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