Events in London this month

A seasonal showcase featuring over 50 Welsh makers offering regional delicacies, spirits, crafts, jewelry, and art in Central London.

A medieval-themed family weekend packed with hands-on embroidery workshops, collaborative textile art, and interactive history sessions celebrating the famous tapestry's display.

Line-up: Medieval craft educators, Storytellers, Living history demonstrators

A weekend of free medieval crafting workshops, collaborative art projects, and interactive storytelling for families celebrating the Bayeux Tapestry.

Line-up: Museum educators, Craft workshop facilitators, Embroidery artists

Over 40 Welsh traders bring produce, craft goods, jewellery, artwork, and specialty food and drink to Gray's Inn Road for a celebration of Welsh culture.

Line-up: 40+ Welsh independent traders, craft makers, food and drink producers, Caroline James

A virtuosic choral performance combining medieval trios, sacred harmonies, and acoustic arrangements inside a grand historic church setting.

Line-up: Idrîsî Ensemble

An immersive country music festival experience featuring live band performances, indoor rodeo entertainment, line dancing, and classic American street food.

A weekend of free medieval-themed family workshops, textile crafting, drop-in storytelling, and interactive games celebrating the Bayeux Tapestry display.

Line-up: Museum educators, craft workshop hosts, storytellers

A vibrant indoor pop-up market supporting Black-owned businesses with handmade goods, crafts, fashion, art, and packaged food treats.

Line-up: African and Caribbean designers, Food artisans, Skincare makers, Independent book publishers

Over 100 local artists and makers open their homes, studios, and community spaces to the public across SE6 for a self-guided trail featuring exhibitions, workshops, and direct art sales.

Line-up: 100+ local artists, sculptors, jewelers, craftspeople

A high-energy late-night drum & bass club showcase hosted at Shoreditch’s newly upgraded clubbing institution, XOYO.

Line-up: Cru2 resident DJs, drum & bass guest headliners

An indoor market celebrating Black-owned small businesses and independent creatives, giving shoppers access to unique fashion, homeware, skin care, books, and artisanal gifts in the heart of Brixton.

Line-up: Emerging African and Caribbean entrepreneurs, fashion designers, craft artisans, food vendors

Acclaimed stand-up comedian and TV star Sindhu Vee performs her new tour show "Swanky" live on stage in Soho.

Line-up: Sindhu Vee

A indoor weekend market showcasing black-owned businesses, featuring handmade fashion, beauty products, art, prints, food, and gifts.

Line-up: Independent African and Caribbean traders, food vendors, artisans

A scenic 13.1-mile race winding through four central London Royal Parks, offering great vantage points for spectators to enjoy outdoor autumn athletics.

Line-up: Thousands of runners, race announcers, charity cheer stations, food stalls +1

Thousands of runners complete a scenic 13.1-mile circuit passing major London landmarks and crossing four of the city's royal parks.

Line-up: 16,000+ runners and charity fundraisers

Part of the K-Music Festival, this concert features traditional Korean instruments performing orchestral reinterpretations of soundtracks from video games like Black Desert, Lies of P, and SANABI.

Line-up: The National Gugak Center ensemble, National Gugak Center Ensemble

Thousands of participants run a scenic 13.1-mile path winding through four historic Royal Parks, with spectating zones and food vendors set up along the route.

Line-up: Over 16,000 runners, charity supporters, live musical cheer squads

World-famous Beatles tribute act delivers a full multi-era spectacle of hit songs at the iconic London Palladium.

Line-up: The Bootleg Beatles

A scenic autumn half-marathon routing runners past historic landmarks and through four of London's beautiful Royal Parks.

Line-up: Over 16,000 runners, community cheer squads

A large-scale art fair offering thousands of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and prints priced between £100 and £10,000.

One of the world's premier art fairs returns to Regent's Park, bringing together leading global galleries to showcase work from top international contemporary artists.

Line-up: Leading international contemporary galleries and artists

London’s premier contemporary art fair returns to Regent's Park, featuring world-class gallery exhibitions, site-specific installations, and solo artist presentations under one roof.

A monthly creative workshop for toddlers and preschoolers featuring interactive storytelling, singing, and art-inspired play throughout the gallery space.

Line-up: Gallery educators, Storytellers

One of the world's premiere contemporary art fairs, bringing together top international galleries and emerging creators under pop-up pavilions inside Regent's Park.

One of the world's premier art fairs transforms Regent's Park with contemporary gallery displays inside pavilions, alongside an accessible, free outdoor sculpture trail in the English Gardens.

Line-up: International contemporary art galleries, Outdoor sculptors

A major career fair allowing job seekers to meet leading nationwide employers face-to-face, participate in interviews, and apply for roles on the spot.

Kew Gardens converts its grounds into an after-dark illuminated trail filled with haunting visual installations, fire displays, and spooky costumed characters.

Line-up: Costumed actors, light & sound installation artists

An after-dark outdoor light and atmospheric trail winding through Kew Gardens featuring illuminated ghost realms, spooky woods, fire art, and seasonal treats.

A major recruitment and careers fair hosted inside the Westfield London shopping centre where job seekers can meet major employers face-to-face.

Line-up: Over 60 top UK employers across various industries

An after-dark botanical trail lit with eerie light installations, fiery displays, and spooky theatrical encounters set against the backdrop of Kew’s historic outdoor landscape.

Line-up: Live theatrical performers, Fire artists, Sound installation designers

Renowned Polish alternative rock outfit Kult returns to London for a high-energy headline performance at Kentish Town's iconic venue.

Line-up: Kult

A beloved neighbourhood pop-up market offering vintage clothing, antique home decor, mid-century furniture, rare vinyl, collectibles, and handmade items in Stoke Newington.

Line-up: Independent vintage traders

The world's longest-running rum festival celebrates 20 years with over 400 rums available to sample, masterclasses, cocktail seminars, and live Caribbean carnival music.

Line-up: Ian Burrell

Legendary trance DJ Paul Van Dyk headlines a 14-hour indoor and outdoor festival-style show at Studio 338.

Line-up: Paul van Dyk, The Thrillseekers, Craig Connelly, Agnelli & Nelson +7

Trance pioneer Paul van Dyk returns to Greenwich superclub Studio 338 for a day-to-night festival-scale spectacle.

Line-up: Paul van Dyk

A spooky open-air guided tour exploring the supernatural elements, ghost lore, and macabre themes found across Shakespeare's famous plays.

Line-up: Globe Theatre tour guides

A boutique festival session exploring traditional devotional Sufi Qawwali and Anatolian folk music in a state-of-the-art concert hall.

Line-up: Olcay Bayir, Khan Brothers, Sahana Bajpaie

A family-focused creative takeover celebrating Black culture through interactive workshops, hip-hop, body percussion, costume upcycling, and live performances.

Line-up: Just Us Dance Theatre, Royal Ballet dancers, Jette Parker Artists

Curated this year by Dua Lipa, this major literary gathering offers family interactive story hunts, cover design sessions, poetry slams, and author talks alongside broad literature programming.

Line-up: Dua Lipa, Malorie Blackman, Patti Smith, interactive storytelling hosts +1

Curated by pop star Dua Lipa, this multi-day Southbank Centre festival features panel discussions, spoken word, live interviews, and literary talks.

Line-up: Dua Lipa, Zadie Smith, Malorie Blackman

Curated this year by pop superstar Dua Lipa, this multi-week festival at the Southbank Centre merges spoken word, literature, poetry, and live musical discussions.

Line-up: Dua Lipa, Malorie Blackman

A multi-week festival celebrating spoken word and literature with dedicated interactive workshops, storytelling sessions, and talks designed for young readers.

Line-up: Dua Lipa, Malorie Blackman, family storytellers

Curated by Dua Lipa, this festival features author panels, creative writing laboratories, and interactive children's book events along the South Bank.

Line-up: Dua Lipa, Zadie Smith, Malorie Blackman, Kae Tempest +1

Award-winning children's author Katherine Rundell leads a captivating storytelling performance and talk as part of The Children's Bookshow national tour.

Line-up: Katherine Rundell

A flagship poetry and music night presented as part of the London Literature Festival, combining spoken word performances with live soul, reggae, and R&B music.

Line-up: Kwame Dawes, Alice Oswald, Max Porter, Camden Stewart +3

A week of family craft sessions, storytelling, and interactive design challenges celebrating the 120th anniversary of London's Piccadilly Line.

A citywide literary festival featuring interactive storytelling sessions, creative writing labs, and art workshops designed for children and families.

Line-up: Children's authors, storytellers, illustrators, interactive theatre facilitators

Europe's largest fair for independent artists and designers brings thousands of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and jewellery pieces directly from creators to visitors without gallery markups.

Renowned UK drill and rap artist K-Trap takes the stage at Shepherd's Bush Empire for a major London headlining performance.

Line-up: K-Trap

London’s official annual celebration of the Festival of Lights, featuring live stage entertainment, family craft zones, South Asian street food, and interactive dance workshops.

Griselda rapper Conway the Machine brings his gritty East Coast hip-hop sound and special guests to Islington.

Line-up: Conway the Machine

UK rap titan duo D-Block Europe head to The O2 Arena with special guest French Montana as part of their Worldwide Wave Tour.

Line-up: D-Block Europe, French Montana

A musical stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved picture book about two warring alien families whose children fall in love and head off on a cosmic adventure.

Line-up: Tall Stories Theatre Company

Free family half-term outdoor event in Hyde Park featuring spooky nature trails, potion brewing using natural materials, bat craft activities, and interactive storytelling.

A quiet sensory opening of the transport museum before public hours, featuring lowered audio and reduced lights for families with special educational needs.

As part of London's 13th K-Music Festival, acclaimed Korean gayageum player Kyungso Park performs a collaborative concert blending contemporary Korean sounds with bass guitar.

Line-up: Kyungso Park, Björn Meyer

Emerging artist Sabyna performs an intimate evening set at Fitzrovia’s long-running underground venue The Social.

Line-up: Sabyna

London garage-rock outfit Modern Guilt headline a intimate gig surrounded by vintage fashion in Central Hackney.

Line-up: Modern Guilt

Party collective Appetite celebrates five years of events by taking over East London's warehouse space for a Halloween day-to-night party.

Line-up: Appetite, Appetite residents

Appetite takes over East London’s newest warehouse venue, Ironworks, for an all-day Halloween electronic music party.

Line-up: Appetite DJs

Appetite hosts a massive daytime-to-evening Halloween rave inside one of East London's newest industrial warehouse venues.

Celebrating five years of underground house parties, Appetite turns Ironworks warehouse into London's largest Halloween daytime rave.

Line-up: Appetite DJ Collective

Pitchfork's multi-venue week-long festival returns to London featuring trailblazing international indie, folk, electronic, and experimental acts.

Line-up: The Avalanches, Jacob Alon

A multi-venue autumn music festival taking over legendary halls and intimate spaces across London to spotlight innovative, genre-spanning artists.

Line-up: The Avalanches, Jacob Alon

Bloomsbury's annual free Bonfire Night celebration features youth stage performances, hot food stalls, and a spectacular fireworks show designed specifically for families.

Al Murray's classic Pub Landlord persona takes over the London Palladium with satirical observational comedy.

Line-up: Al Murray

An adventurous outdoor roof climb up the iconic dome of The O2, leading to a rooftop snow globe experience featuring panoramic views of the city and hot drinks.

Line-up: Up at The O2 Climb Guides

Australian electronic pioneers The Avalanches headline an immersive live audiovisual session alongside experimental pop and electronic artists as part of Pitchfork Festival London.

Line-up: The Avalanches, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Arushi Jain, Debit +2

South London's largest Bonfire Night event featuring two nights of choreographed fireworks, live music stage, food stalls, and family amusement rides.

Acclaimed Chicago hip-hop artist and poet Noname headlines a showcase of soulful rap and spoken word performance.

Line-up: Noname, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Cleo Reed, Kaicrewsade

Iconic clubbing brand Clockwork Orange returns to Ministry of Sound after ten years for an eight-hour Halloween-themed celebration of classic house and techno.

Line-up: Fat Tony, Graeme Park, Allister Whitehead, Grant Nelson +8

Wandsworth Council’s landmark Guy Fawkes weekend celebration featuring pyro-musical firework shows, street food markets, and carnival rides along the Thames.

Drum & bass promotion team Worried About Henry host a massive indoor bass showcase headlined by Wilkinson.

Line-up: Wilkinson

Pitchfork's multi-venue takeover spans independent gig spaces across East London to highlight emerging alternative acts.

A popular south London community Guy Fawkes display featuring a fireworks show, street food, and drinks at a special discounted entry price for children.

Line-up: Brilliant Fireworks, food vendors, bar, live DJ