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Sat, 8 Nov

Lady Mayor’s Show 2025

Celebrate the oldest civic procession in the world and the largest and most colourful event in the City’s calendar.

Thu, 27 Nov

Meat Loaf by Candlelight

Direct from London's West End...Join us for an incredible night of Meat Loaf Anthems

Fri, 5 Dec – Sun, 5 Jan

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The fairest panto in the land is headed to Woking this festive season!

Fri, 21 Nov – Wed, 31 Dec

Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto!

Jeremy Corbyn gets a bit Wicked this Christmas in Islington’s pantomime as the Wizard of Oz-lington!

Fri, 17 Oct – Sun, 5 Jan

Jennie Baptiste: Rhythm & Roots

A landmark exhibition celebrating Jennie Baptiste, a defining voice in British photography.

Fri, 12 Dec

Season of the Song-Christmas with Julian Joseph

Celebrate the majesty of the season with internationally renowned jazz maestro Julian Joseph.

Tue, 9 Dec

Season of the Song: Christmas Community Concert

Lots of Christmas cheer with carols and festive classics!

Sat, 22 Nov

Jasper Høiby with Special Guests

A powerful journey through sound, spirit, and connection with Jasper Høiby.

Mon, 17 Nov

Zoe Rahman Trio

A vibrant pianist with a wide-ranging imagination and exuberant performance style.

Sat, 15 Nov

Julian Joseph Trio: Voyage of the Faithful

The Julian Joseph Trio presents their highly anticipated new album as part of EFG London Jazz Festival.

Thu, 13 Nov – Sat, 1 Feb

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A new retelling of Midsummer Night's Dream comes to the Globe this winter.

Mon, 3 Mar – Sat, 22 Mar

The Mesmerist

Theatre meets illusion as Watford Palace Theatre announce the world premiere of The Mesmerist.

Wed, 22 Oct – Sat, 15 Nov

This Little Earth

Two Flat-Earthers travel to Antarctica to find the edge of the world…

Fri, 28 Nov – Sun, 12 Jan

Peter Pan: A Pantomime Adventure

Fly away to Neverland and Hook your tickets now for this year’s swashbuckling, family adventure.

Sat, 1 Mar

OCEAN in CONCERT

Sir David Attenborough’s greatest message brought to life, accompanied live by full symphony orchestra with film.

Fri, 14 Nov – Sat, 15 Nov

#FATKARY: The Corrido of a Tragic Ex-Fat Woman

A bold and humorous one-woman show from the Mexican borderlands comes to London’s Voila! Theatre Festival.

Tue, 25 Nov – Sun, 14 Dec

EMERALD STORM

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby, that baby would grow up to be Emerald Storm.

Wed, 26 Nov – Sun, 5 Jan

CINDERELLA

A new adventure bursting with music, laughter, and festive wonder - you’ll have a ball!

Tue, 18 Nov – Sun, 14 Dec

Film London Jarman Award 2025 Exhibition

Whitechapel Gallery to host a month-long exhibition of films by all six shortlisted artists.

Thu, 27 Nov – Fri, 28 Nov

The Last Self Tape

A gripping new play that brings every actor’s worst fear to life at The Cockpit.

Sat, 15 Nov – Sat, 4 Jan

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

A comic Christmas caper for everyone with live music and so much fun!

Tue, 18 Nov – Sat, 6 Dec

An Instinct

Queer thriller An Instinct makes London debut at Old Red Lion Theatre.

Fri, 17 Jan – Sat, 1 Mar

Cable Street returns to London!

Cast announced for an electrifying reimagining of one of London’s most significant days.

Tue, 11 Nov – Sat, 29 Nov

BARRIER(S)

Love has no single language and when the world tries to silence you, how can you hold on to it?

Mon, 13 Oct – Sat, 29 Nov

THE MAIDS

Yerin Ha, Phia Saban and Lydia Wilson star in Jean Genet’s The Maids.

Fri, 28 Nov

CHECKPOINT: 30 Years of Border Crossings

Celebrate 30 years of cultural diversity with a past and future perspective of performance.

Thu, 30 Oct – Sat, 29 Nov

The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights

Every dream has a price…..

Wed, 26 Nov – Sat, 6 Dec

The Grim

Two undertakers. A dead murderer. What could possibly go wrong?

Wed, 19 Feb – Sat, 29 Mar

London Handel Festival 2026

Five weeks of Handel-inspired performances across London in 2026.

Sat, 29 Nov – Sun, 5 Jan

Jack and the Beanstalk

A spectacular show for the whole family featuring the voice of Stephen Fry as the blustering Giant.

Fri, 7 Nov – Sat, 8 Nov

You Look Okay To Me by Junk Theatre

A semi-autobiographical performance based around the experience of invisible illness.

Mon, 13 Jan – Sat, 1 Feb

Eat the Rich (but maybe not me mates x)

A witty exploration of class, privilege, and the lengths we go to succeed in a system that’s stacked against us.

Fri, 14 Nov – Sun, 23 Nov

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025

Experience ten days of live performances, special collaborations and exclusive new commissions.

Thu, 9 Oct – Sat, 15 Nov

Ragdoll

The trial of Patty Hearst explored in ‘Ragdoll’ at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre.

Thu, 6 Nov – Sun, 9 Nov

Wimbledon Art Fair

Time to Meet the People Behind the Art

Fri, 10 Oct – Sun, 23 Feb

The Photographers’ Gallery Autumn Programme

The Photographers' Gallery presents Zofia Rydet, Boris Mikhailov +100 Years of The Photobooth.

Fri, 24 Oct – Sat, 1 Nov

Black Sheep

A stunning new drama exploring the impact of the climate emergency and geopolitics.

Tue, 11 Nov – Sat, 13 Dec

Precipice

The world premiere of a darkly funny new musical with a thrilling electro-folk score.

Fri, 10 Oct – Sun, 19 Jan

The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Wayne Thiebaud. American Still Life 

First UK exhibition on American artist Wayne Thiebaud opens at The Courtauld Gallery.

Fri, 10 Oct – Sun, 30 Mar

TRIPLE TROUBLE

Newport Street Gallery presents an exhibition of new collaborative works by Shepard Fairey, Damien Hirst, and Invader.

Fri, 14 Nov – Sat, 13 Dec

Artivist’s Handbook

SPID Theatre celebrates 20th Anniversary with hit show Artivist’s Handbook.

Tue, 2 Dec – Wed, 24 Dec

The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure

An interactive adaptation of the classic winter tale, with original songs, games, dancing and puppetry.

Fri, 21 Nov – Sun, 12 Jan

Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story

Laugh your stockings off to this profoundly silly and staggeringly naughty new adults-only pantomime.

Thu, 9 Oct – Fri, 7 Nov

Massimiliano Pelletti: Metamorfosi

Bowman Sculpture presents the second UK solo exhibition by contemporary Italian sculptor Massimiliano Pelletti.

Mon, 17 Nov – Sat, 29 Nov

I Dream of Theresa May

Wed, 12 Nov – Sat, 29 Nov

Possum Trot

Possum Trot makes its world premiere bringing the small-town struggles of Nebraska to London.

Sat, 27 Sep – Sun, 2 Nov

The Three Little Pigs

A very curly musical tail is coming to entertain the little ones!

Tue, 4 Nov – Sun, 9 Mar

Anna Ancher: Painting Light

Discover the luminous paintings of Danish artist Anna Ancher in her first-ever UK exhibition.

Thu, 11 Dec – Sun, 12 Jan

English National Ballet - Nutcracker

The magical Christmas tradition for all the family.

Sat, 4 Oct – Mon, 3 Nov

Origins II

Origins II’ a Group Exhibition opens at Miart Gallery London.

Wed, 22 Oct – Sat, 1 Nov

The Secret Garden

Tower Theatre presents The Secret Garden a nostalgic, family-friendly piece, complete with a sense of magic.

Thu, 2 Oct – Sat, 1 Nov

Bunmi Agusto: Tales By Moonlight

Tiwani Contemporary presents Tales By Moonlight, an incredible In Focus presentation by Bunmi Agusto.

Thu, 27 Feb – Sat, 29 Mar

OUR TOWN

Rose Theatre & Welsh National Theatre announce full cast & creative team for Our Town starring Michael Sheen.

Wed, 1 Oct – Sat, 1 Nov

BETWEEN THE BRIDGES October & Halloween

Check out the main events at Between the Bridges, THE go-to destination, for October and Halloween.

Fri, 14 Nov

Soundtrack to the Apocalypse

Acclaimed saxophonist, rapper and composer Soweto Kinch presents the finale of his landmark trilogy.

Fri, 26 Sep – Sun, 12 Jan

Yto Barrada: Thrill, Fill, Spill

This autumn, the South London Gallery (SLG) presents Thrill, Fill, Spill a major solo exhibition by artist Yto Barrada.

Sat, 11 Oct – Sat, 8 Nov

Andreas Gursky

White Cube Mason’s Yard presents new work by Andreas Gursky this October.

Sat, 25 Oct – Sun, 2 Nov

Ascarium: Tricks & Treats

Join some spooky family fun this Halloween at SEA LIFE centres nation-wide!

Fri, 10 Oct – Sun, 2 Nov

Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch

Book your tickets now and get ready for a fun, festive autumn experience!

Fri, 31 Oct – Sat, 1 Nov

FrightFest Halloween 2025

Frightfest returns to the ODEON Luxe West End to present its spectacular annual 2-day Halloween event.

Mon, 17 Nov – Sat, 22 Feb

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

A story of betrayal not only between nations, but within the human soul.

Tue, 16 Dec – Tue, 30 Dec

The Highgate Vampire

A riotous new dark comedy. London, 1970. A Vampire lurks in Highgate Cemetery...

Sun, 26 Oct – Sun, 2 Nov

Don Black – From The Heart

Oscar-award winning lyricist, Don Black premieres From The Heart, a new revue in the West End.

Fri, 7 Nov – Sun, 14 Dec

Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts and Beyond

A new exhibition is set to interrogate and celebrate Lesbian and Gay theatre’s early years.

Sat, 22 Nov – Sun, 5 Jan

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story

Neil Morrissey joins Mark Gatiss's in A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story for its third Christmas season.

Thu, 6 Nov – Sat, 13 Dec

Porn Play

The Royal Court’s upcoming World Premiere of Porn Play by Sophia Chetin-Leuner.

Sun, 23 Nov

Abdelwahab

A breathtaking symphonic journey honouring the father of modern Arabic music, Abdelwahab for one-night-only.

Fri, 10 Oct – Fri, 12 Dec

Available Light

Available Light a solo exhibition by artist and writer Morgan Quaintance at Chelsea Space.

Thu, 16 Oct – Sat, 8 Nov

Hot Mess

New romcom musical Hot Mess transfers to Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Sun, 7 Dec – Sun, 5 Jan

Cinderella And The Matzo Ball

JW3’s Traditional Jewish Pantomime at its unique best for the Festive Season!

Thu, 23 Oct – Sun, 16 Nov

Moominvalley in November

Tove Jansson’s final Moomin story, Moominvalley in November, is brought to the stage as a new musical.

Wed, 12 Nov – Sun, 12 Jan

SKATE

Celebrate the season in spectacular style and you can be first on the ice at Somerset House!

Wed, 19 Nov – Tue, 16 Dec

Jobsworth

Critically acclaimed comedy about surviving capitalism, Jobsworth, transfers to London.

Fri, 10 Oct – Sat, 29 Nov

The Unbelievers

A startling portrait of motherhood, faith, family – and the lengths we go to for those we refuse to forget.

Sat, 4 Oct – Sun, 2 Nov

Chessington World of Adventures: Howl’o’ween

Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with Halloween fun for families of all ages!

Wed, 17 Sep – Sun, 28 Dec

Elvis Evolution

ELVIS EVOLUTION is a brand new, immersive experience, celebrating the life and work of Elvis Presley.

Fri, 3 Oct – Sun, 16 Nov

Anansi the Spider

Cast announced for one of the greatest tales ever spun!

Fri, 10 Oct – Sun, 23 Feb

The Photographers’ Gallery Autumn 2025

Autumn 2025 at The Photographers' Gallery, Zofia Rydet: Sociological Record & Boris Mikhailov: Ukrainian Diary.

Tue, 7 Oct – Sun, 2 Nov

DARKFIELD

DARKFIELD announce a month long residency in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Mon, 1 Sep – Sun, 30 Nov

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club Sept – Nov

Details of upcoming concerts at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, September – November 2025.

Fri, 21 Nov – Sun, 2 Mar

Art Deco: The Golden Age of Poster Design

100 years of art deco style inspires a season of events and a new exhibition at London Transport Museum.

Sat, 6 Dec – Sun, 5 Jan

FIRESIDE TALES

Creative team announced for the World Premiere of Punchdrunk Enrichment’s Fireside Tales opening in London.

Sat, 30 Aug – Sat, 22 Feb

THE PRODUCERS

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers transfers to the Garrick Theatre.

Fri, 26 Sep – Fri, 12 Dec

Ubuntu - I am because we are

Camberwell Space presents an exhibition of community, creativity and connection.

Thu, 11 Sep – Fri, 31 Jan

New Landscapes

UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute presents New Landscapes exhibition, in partnership with British Council.

Wed, 10 Dec – Sat, 4 Jan

Little Miss Christmas

Little Miss Christmas is jingling all the way to Southwark Playhouse Borough this December.

Thu, 14 Aug – Sat, 8 Nov

Between Sleeping and Waking: Hospital Dreams and Visions - at Bethlem Museum of the Mind

This new exhibition at Bethlem explores universal archetypes and insomnia through historical artworks and immersive…

Wed, 8 Oct – Sun, 23 Nov

Sean Scully: Mirroring

The Estorick Collection presents a special intervention by artist Sean Scully showcased alongside Giorgio Morandi.

Wed, 13 Aug – Sun, 5 Jan

SABRAGE

Smash hit spectacle Sabrage returns to Lafayette London due to popular demand.

Wed, 1 Oct – Thu, 20 Nov

K-Music Festival 2025

A thrilling Korean music experience you’ve never had before! K-Music Festival roars back for its twelfth year with its most…

Tue, 4 Nov – Sat, 8 Nov

Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight

The sell-out success returns with four brand new spooky stories.

Wed, 26 Nov – Sun, 30 Nov

Ideal Home Show Christmas

Bring Christmas Home at the Ideal Home Show Christmas, returning to Olympia London this November!

Wed, 26 Nov – Sun, 30 Nov

The Cake & Bake Show

Get ready for five deliciously fun days as The Cake & Bake Show returns to Olympia London from 26-30 November 2025!

Fri, 19 Dec

KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY

Keith & Kristyn Getty are bringing their ‘Home for Christmas’ concert to London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Tue, 9 Dec – Wed, 31 Dec

DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CATFORD CAT

Join Dick and his Cat in an elaborate musical extravaganza inspired by the Windrush Generation – purr-fect!

Thu, 24 Jul – Sun, 5 Jan

Future of Food

A major new exhibition on the future of food now open at the Science Museum.

Wed, 26 Nov – Sun, 13 Apr

Caravaggio’s Cupid

Caravaggio’s masterpiece, which has never been seen in public in the UK, will go on display at London’s Wallace Collection.

Thu, 6 Nov – Wed, 26 Nov

Ben Edge: Children of Albion

The Fitzrovia Chapel presents Children of Albion, a powerful new exhibition by London-based British artist Ben Edge.

Wed, 1 Oct – Sun, 23 Feb

Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden

The largest institutional exhibition of original prints by the acclaimed British artist Howard Hodgkin to date.

Thu, 9 Oct – Sun, 12 Jan

Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World

National Portrait Gallery stages first major exhibition dedicated to the ground-breaking fashion photography of Cecil Beaton.