A short, dated list of what's worth leaving the house for this weekend and the next few weeks. Past events drop off automatically.
Updated Monday 5 October 2026 · ✓ = dates checked with the venue or organiser
Arsenal host Leeds United in a Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal’s official information confirms the date, venue and revised lunchtime kick-off.
The Philadelphia Eagles play the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the 2026 NFL London Games.
Sholay is screened with live accompaniment from the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall.
A 13.1-mile public event follows a route through four Royal Parks and past landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Parliament and the Royal Albert Hall.
Westlife play three dates at The O2, with Ana Sky listed as special guest.
A one-day craft fair at the historic Leadenhall Market, featuring independent makers and sellers.
Planned engineering works will close or disrupt parts of the Circle line and other TfL routes during the week. Check TfL before travelling.
The Hammersmith & City line will be closed between Hammersmith, Heathrow and Uxbridge across the weekend, affecting journeys in west London.
The museum’s South Kensington site will be closed on Friday 9 October while it hosts a charity gala.
It has moved to March 2027, whatever older listings say.
Closing in the next four weeks.
The film is presented with live accompaniment from Chineke! Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall.
Evening Royal Parks sessions explore bats and fungi in The Regent’s Park across two October dates.
A guided walk explores Hyde Park’s history and stories through the park.
The Prince Charles Cinema returns as an official venue partner for the 70th BFI London Film Festival, screening selected festival titles during the festival dates.
A new play at the National Theatre, running through 24 October and offering a strong major-theatre choice during this period.
A month-long Prince Charles Cinema season of horror screenings, including repertory titles and screenings presented in 35mm.
The Almeida’s production of Eugene O’Neill’s play continues until 31 October, making it one of the period’s notable choices at a major London theatre.
A major survey of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, bringing together around 45 works and focusing on love, intimacy and the artist’s Impressionist painting.
Tate Britain examines the decade’s art and fashion, a major opening arriving in London during this period.
A Tate Modern exhibition exploring the beginnings of art photography, opening during the requested period.
A V&A exhibition exploring Elsa Schiaparelli’s relationship with art and fashion.
The British Museum’s major Korea exhibition is open throughout this period, presenting a substantial survey of Korean culture and art.
A new National Theatre production beginning 7 October, with performances scheduled through 21 November; only its dates within the requested window are included.
A British Museum exhibition devoted to Italian Renaissance woodcuts, opening on 8 October and running through the requested period.
A display examining Queen Elizabeth II through clothing, style and associated artworks at The King’s Gallery.
A free Saturday open-air vintage market at Hawley Wharf, with vintage clothing, rare vinyl, art and jewellery.
A London exhibition of Walton Ford’s large-scale paintings, running through the requested period.
Lubna Chowdhary’s exhibition continues in London through 7 November 2026.
Diplomatic objects and a copy of the Declaration, for America's 250th.
Big dated events in the next few weeks. Book early for the popular ones.
Hans Zimmer’s concert production arrives at The O2 with a large-scale programme of his film music.
Classic FM presents an out-of-this-world classical concert at Royal Albert Hall on 12 October.
Arsenal meet LOSC Lille in a Champions League fixture at the Emirates Stadium. The club confirms the date and kick-off; ticket access is subject to its stated membership and ballot arrangements.
A London exhibition of work by American artist Lorna Simpson, opening 13 October 2026.
A London exhibition of work by Cindy Sherman, opening 13 October 2026.
Firenze Lai presents North and True North at White Cube’s Mason’s Yard gallery.
An international contemporary-art fair in Regent’s Park, bringing galleries and artists together for a major autumn event in London’s cultural calendar.
Yinka Shonibare responds to Thomas Gainsborough in a focused National Gallery presentation pairing historical British painting with contemporary intervention.
A family-friendly Halloween light trail through Kew Gardens, with earlier daylight sessions and progressively scarier evening slots.
A guided walk through St. James’s Park covering its history and wildlife, with access to Duck Island.
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley meet again at The O2 for a heavyweight world championship bout.
The NFL returns to Wembley for a regular-season game between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars. Ticket listings confirm the fixture, but the available search information does not show a price.
Jesse Eisenberg’s The Debut receives its UK premiere at the festival’s Closing Night Gala, with fundraising tickets listed at £250.
A major BFI Southbank season devoted to Billy Wilder begins in October, with screenings and contextual events including Billy in Berlin and an introductory discussion.
J. Cole brings The Fall-Off Tour to The O2 on 19 and 20 October and 2 November.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Moonwalkers: Live in Concert at Royal Albert Hall on 20 October.
Southbank Centre’s annual literature festival returns during its 75th-anniversary year, with Dua Lipa announced as guest curator.
BFI’s Halloween programme includes a preview of Ghosts: The Possession of Button House, Roger Corman films, and special introductions by Corman’s daughters.
Ken Russell’s controversial masterpiece returns in its definitive version, with select 35mm previews from 23 to 29 October and screenings from 30 October.
A large pop-culture convention at ExCeL London featuring comics, games, film, television and fan-focused programming.
A guided walk explores the hidden stories of Kensington Gardens.
Tottenham Hotspur Women host Arsenal Women in a north London derby. The fixture is listed for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but the available listing does not provide a kick-off time or ticket price.
Arsenal host Everton in a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium. The club’s local-resident information confirms the Saturday date and 15:00 kick-off.
West Ham United host Southampton at London Stadium in a listed league fixture.
A half-term programme exploring London legends and spooky superstitions, with family activities and performances across the museum.
Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa present the Orchestral Qawwali Project at the Royal Albert Hall.
Make a spooky character bookmark during this half-term craft activity at London Museum.
Professor Brian Cox brings the Emergence World Tour to The O2 on 24 and 25 October.
A Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra programme marking two decades of music from World of Warcraft.
A free festival at the Imperial War Museum focused on stories and history, taking place over 25 and 26 October.
A one-day vintage furniture and flea market at Leadenhall Market.
An interactive performance with Victorian sailors investigating spooky superstitions during the October half-term programme.
Free half-term activities include creepy-crawly investigations, autumn and Halloween crafts, storytelling and nature activities in a fully enclosed site.
Steven Wilson returns to Royal Albert Hall for two shows with his band and an orchestra on 28 and 29 October.
A major stamp and philately fair at the Business Design Centre, with free entry listed for the 2026 event.
A Royal Parks half-term event with spooky crafts, stories and nature trails, suitable for families.
Duran Duran headline a Halloween show at The O2, with the event scheduled for 31 October 2026.
An orchestral tribute to John Williams, scheduled at the Royal Albert Hall on Halloween.
West Ham United host West Bromwich Albion at London Stadium on Halloween.
A seasonal shopping fair at Islington’s Business Design Centre, with independent makers, gifts and Christmas-focused products.
England host Croatia at Wembley in a headline international fixture. Public sale is listed as open, ending on the event day or when sold out.
Tate Britain presents the work and creative partnership of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, opening near the end of the requested period.
Bare-knuckle boxing event BKB 61 is scheduled at indigo at The O2.
The market’s autumn programme closes with another Saturday SoLo Craft Fair featuring independent makers at Leadenhall Market.
Recent openings. Descriptions from openings reports, not reviews.
Endo Kazutoshi’s new omakase restaurant opens with MOGA, a Japanese listening bar, upstairs in the former Five Fields townhouse.
A prominent new Turkish grillhouse in Soho, led by a chef-restaurateur team that has drawn strong early attention from London food critics.
Time Out’s leading new London restaurant for October, with Kid close behind in its current ranking of recent openings.
The team behind Peckham’s Levan has opened a French bistro in Covent Garden, described by Hot Dinners as a contemporary take on the format.
A large seafood-led pub from the Goodman and Wild team, newly opened in the City.
The Dorian team’s two-floor opening combines a ramen bar and Japanese restaurant around one menu.
The New Haven-style pizzeria has returned with a permanent Covent Garden site, according to Hot Dinners. The available result does not show the precise opening date.
A new handroll bar bringing Tokyo-inspired service and British produce to London’s expanding handroll scene.
LPM’s year-long residency at The Lanesborough brings a new café-style offshoot from the established restaurant group.
A restored Grade II-listed site reopens as Cloth, combining a pub and restaurant with standing-room space.
A recent opening at Borough Market listed among Time Out’s notable new London restaurants for October.
A new café and restaurant beside the Thames, listed by Time Out among September’s notable London openings. The exact opening date remains unconfirmed.
A new Stoke Newington restaurant included in Time Out’s October selection of notable London openings.
A new Hackney Wick barbecue restaurant highlighted by Time Out among London’s recent openings.
The popular bagel shop opened a Hampstead branch offering grab-and-go bagels and new specials.
A new restaurant at The Conduit in Covent Garden, listed by Hot Dinners as opening on 22 September.
A new Canary Wharf venue listed by Hot Dinners as opening on 21 September 2026.
The Mayor’s free Diwali celebration returns to Trafalgar Square. Pall Mall East will be closed to vehicles from 05:00 to 23:00, so expect local traffic changes.
A free public question-and-answer event about London priorities takes place in Islington, with in-person attendance available by registration.
The London City Hall events listing gives a free Remembrance Service on 6 November, running from 10:40 to 11:40.
Chosen and written by Landed At, with a link to where we found each item. Dates and prices change, so confirm with the venue before you travel.