Things to do in London

London offers world-class events and experiences. Take in art at the Tate Modern. Foodies should visit Borough Market, and pop into a pub en route. Afternoon tea is a must. Cosy up in a candle-lit wine cave at the oldest winebar in London, Gordon's. Head to Shoreditch for a night out. Shop on Carnaby Street and at Selfridges. Don't miss the latest in our event listings below.

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London Event Calendar: The Best Things to Do This Month

The ultimate calendar of live experiences in London today, this weekend, and beyond. These events and adventures have been hand-picked to cover all of London's major happenings, plus some hidden gems you may have missed. From unmissable gigs to classes, food festivals, and everything in between, we've got your plans covered.

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You know what's truly scary? Not having plans over Halloween. With our collection of spookily good events – from deadly drag to creepy collaging – there'll be no danger of you missing out on the fun.

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Follow this collection to stay in touch with the thriftiest things to do each week in London, from cultural lates to food and drink giveaways, gigs and comedy. Remember: life is what happens when you're waiting for payday.

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Made for Music Lovers: London Gig Listings

Satisfy your lust for live music here. Every month, we'll stack this collection with unmissable gigs and concerts, from chart-toppers to up-and-coming talent, so you won't miss a thing.

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OCT

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Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm

Hotel Novotel London West, London

NOV

Wandsworth Council's Battersea Park Fireworks 2019

Sat, Nov 2, 6:00pm

Battersea Park, London

NOV

Wembley Park presents: Light Up the Night - a FREE fireworks spectacular

Sun, Nov 10, 5:00pm

Market Square, Wembley Park

Free

NOV

The 2019 Language Show

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am

Olympia London, London

Free

JAN

RuPaul's DragCon UK

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am

Olympia London, London

FEB

IM LONDON

Fri, Feb 28, 9:00am

ExCeL London, London

FEB

London Comic Con Spring 2020

Sat, Feb 29, 9:00am

Olympia London, London

APR

Snoop Dogg - “I Wanna Thank Me” Tour (The O2, London)

Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm

The O2, London

OCT

CURLYTREATS 2019 - UK's Natural Afro Hair Show | October 26

Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm

Hotel Novotel London West, London

NOV

Wandsworth Council's Battersea Park Fireworks 2019

Sat, Nov 2, 6:00pm

Battersea Park, London

NOV

Wembley Park presents: Light Up the Night - a FREE fireworks spectacular

Sun, Nov 10, 5:00pm

Market Square, Wembley Park

Free

NOV

The 2019 Language Show

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am

Olympia London, London

Free

JAN

RuPaul's DragCon UK

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am

Olympia London, London

FEB

IM LONDON

Fri, Feb 28, 9:00am

ExCeL London, London

FEB

London Comic Con Spring 2020

Sat, Feb 29, 9:00am

Olympia London, London

APR

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Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm

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OCT

The Biggest Black History Month Comedy Show in London -2019

Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm

Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London

OCT

The Devil Inside: FREE Seminar in London with Shaykh Hasan Ali!

Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm

London Muslim Centre, London

Free

OCT

Issa Vibe Fridays - Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30pm

Oval Space, London

OCT

PARTY LIT DAY FETE

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm

Cargo, London

Free

OCT

Carwash

Sat, Oct 26, 9:00pm + 60 more event

Loop, London

OCT

I LOVE REGGAETON 'LONDON'S BIGGEST REGGAETON PARTY' - HALLOWEEN PARTY - SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2019

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00pm

Electric Brixton, London

OCT

FREE ACTING WORK SHOP with PERFORMANCE

Sun, Oct 27, 4:00pm

Nine Elms, London, London

Free

OCT

A Day on Psychotherapy #1

Sun, Oct 27, 9:30am

Birkbeck, University of London, London

OCT

The Biggest Black History Month Comedy Show in London -2019

Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm

Walthamstow Assembly Hall, London

OCT

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Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm

London Muslim Centre, London

Free

OCT

Issa Vibe Fridays - Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30pm

Oval Space, London

OCT

PARTY LIT DAY FETE

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm

Cargo, London

Free

OCT

Carwash

Sat, Oct 26, 9:00pm + 60 more event

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OCT

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Sat, Oct 26, 11:00pm

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OCT

FREE ACTING WORK SHOP with PERFORMANCE

Sun, Oct 27, 4:00pm

Nine Elms, London, London

Free

OCT

A Day on Psychotherapy #1

Sun, Oct 27, 9:30am

Birkbeck, University of London, London

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OCT

Fright Night

Mon, Oct 28, 8:00pm

PRYZM Kingston, Kingston upon Thames

OCT

MXT Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 30, 8:00pm

XOYO, London

NOV

Patti Smith in Conversation and Performance | with Erica Wagner and Tony Shanahan

Sat, Nov 2, 7:20pm

Central Hall Westminster, London

NOV

Parliament Choir: The Dream of Gerontius

Wed, Nov 13, 7:30pm

Westminster Cathedral, London

DEC

Satori presents Maktub (SATURDAY)

Sat, Dec 7, 10:00pm

26 Leake Street, London

DEC

Massaoke Christmas

Sat, Dec 14, 7:00pm

Electric Ballroom, London

DEC

Soultown Festive at The Indigo 02

Fri, Dec 20, 7:00pm

Indigo at the 02, London

JUL

Stepback! 90s v 00s - Wembley

Fri, Jul 31, 7:00pm

The SSE Arena, Wembley, London

OCT

Fright Night

Mon, Oct 28, 8:00pm

PRYZM Kingston, Kingston upon Thames

OCT

MXT Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 30, 8:00pm

XOYO, London

NOV

Patti Smith in Conversation and Performance | with Erica Wagner and Tony Shanahan

Sat, Nov 2, 7:20pm

Central Hall Westminster, London

NOV

Parliament Choir: The Dream of Gerontius

Wed, Nov 13, 7:30pm

Westminster Cathedral, London

DEC

Satori presents Maktub (SATURDAY)

Sat, Dec 7, 10:00pm

26 Leake Street, London

DEC

Massaoke Christmas

Sat, Dec 14, 7:00pm

Electric Ballroom, London

DEC

Soultown Festive at The Indigo 02

Fri, Dec 20, 7:00pm

Indigo at the 02, London

JUL

Stepback! 90s v 00s - Wembley

Fri, Jul 31, 7:00pm

The SSE Arena, Wembley, London

Food & Drink events

OCT

Wandsworth Common Halloween Beer Festival 2019

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm

Le Gothique Restaurant & Bar, London

NOV

The European Pizza and Pasta Show - EPPS 2019

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm

Olympia London, London

Free

NOV

Street Food Live

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am

ExCeL London, London

Free

NOV

Three Wine Men London Christmas Tasting

Fri, Nov 22, 6:00pm

The Royal Horticultural Halls, Lindley Hall, London

FEB

BrewLDN

Thu, Feb 27, 12:00pm

Old Truman Brewery, London

JUN

Junipalooza London 2020

Sat, Jun 6, 11:00am

Tobacco Dock, London

AUG

Africa In London - London Jollof Rice Day Fest | 22 August 2020

Sat, Aug 22, 12:00pm

Secret Location, London

Free

SEP

Cheam Celebration of Food & Drink 2020

Sun, Sep 13, 10:00am

Cheam Park, Sutton

OCT

Wandsworth Common Halloween Beer Festival 2019

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm

Le Gothique Restaurant & Bar, London

NOV

The European Pizza and Pasta Show - EPPS 2019

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm

Olympia London, London

Free

NOV

Street Food Live

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am

ExCeL London, London

Free

NOV

Three Wine Men London Christmas Tasting

Fri, Nov 22, 6:00pm

The Royal Horticultural Halls, Lindley Hall, London

FEB

BrewLDN

Thu, Feb 27, 12:00pm

Old Truman Brewery, London

JUN

Junipalooza London 2020

Sat, Jun 6, 11:00am

Tobacco Dock, London

AUG

Africa In London - London Jollof Rice Day Fest | 22 August 2020

Sat, Aug 22, 12:00pm

Secret Location, London

Free

SEP

Cheam Celebration of Food & Drink 2020

Sun, Sep 13, 10:00am

Cheam Park, Sutton

Food Festival events

OCT

The Wohlbeing Festival

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm

Classroom 2 & 3, London

Free

NOV

Festive Buzz: Night of the lights

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm

Smeg UK Flagship Store, London

NOV

Takeover the Future Festival

Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm

Grand Junction, London

Free

NOV

CRATE's Winter Escape Festival

Sat, Nov 30, 12:00pm

CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria, London

Free

NOV

CRÉOLE DAY FESTIVAL 2019

Sat, Nov 30, 4:00pm

SAINTE ANNE HALL, London

DEC

teapigs festive tea school

Tue, Dec 3, 6:00pm + 1 more event

Teapigs HQ, Brentford

DEC

Festive Paint Night + Food/Wine!

Sat, Dec 7, 7:00pm

Pitcher & Piano, Cornhill/Bank, London

DEC

Festive Fiesta

Fri, Dec 13, 6:30pm

Harlem Soul, London

OCT

The Wohlbeing Festival

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm

Classroom 2 & 3, London

Free

NOV

Festive Buzz: Night of the lights

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm

Smeg UK Flagship Store, London

NOV

Takeover the Future Festival

Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm

Grand Junction, London

Free

NOV

CRATE's Winter Escape Festival

Sat, Nov 30, 12:00pm

CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria, London

Free

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