With wall to floor projections, responsive set design and electronic theming, the evenings will be an immersive experience sure to inspired the podcast generation. The Great British Bake Off tent becomes a stage at this delicious day out. Tube: Canning Town Station. The Cake and Bake Show has all the ingredients needed for a delicious day out. With new celebrity chefs and baking shows constantly bursting onto the scene, and the phenomenal success of The Great British Bake Off, baking has become more popular than ever.
The day will also offer an array of tempting and tasty features as well as star speakers. You can also enter the cake competition, showcase your skills and put your cake creation in front of a high profile panel of judges as well as thousands of visitors. The wronged women of Othello take their revenge on Macbeth. Tube: Hammersmith Station. Dates: 05th October - 03rd November Two of Shakespeare's most famous stories are uniquely told from the point of view of the female characters in o t h e l l o m a c b e t h at Lyric Hammersmith.
These two iconic plays are merged together as the wronged women of Othello take their revenge on Macbeth. Strong themes of toxic masculinity, cycles of violence and abuses of power are examined in the play where "a familiar text is visibly refreshed by being seen from a feminist angle" The Guardian. The academy returns for winter with more booze, food, fun and, of course, bingo.
Tube: Moorgate Station. Dates: 06th October - 15th December After the success of the Social Bingo Academy and Underground Bingo Academy, the same pioneering bingo team are back for winter, taking over The Kitty Hawk on a select number of dates. Running on select Fridays and Saturday from 6th October until 15th December, it's part of a bingo revolution that aims to bring the game to a whole new wave of younger, vibrant players who may have previously been scared and intimidated by halls full of master players.
The academy will teach these would-be bingo enthusiasts the ropes, from dabbing numbers to new-age bingo lingo. The bingo fun will be served up with a menu specially curated by The Kitty Hawk's chef with dishes including Kellogg's fried chicken, crackling with sour apple and kimchi, and sauerkraut and Montgomery cheddar nuggets. This blockbuster exhibition explores humanity's relationship with the sun. Dates: 06th October - 06th May The biggest ever exhibition to be staged about the Sun, it explores humanity's ever-changing relationship with our nearest star, looking into its power, beauty and dark side though a series of spectacular interactive experiences, unique artefacts and striking imagery.
Items on display include beautiful early Nordic Bronze Age artefacts, which reveal ancient beliefs of how the Sun was transported across the sky; details of upcoming NASA and ESA solar missions; and an astronomical spectroscope made for Norman Lockyer, who used it to identify the element helium in The first new play from Emma Rice's new theatre company.
Dates: 08th October - 10th November Emma Rice launches her new theatre company by directing and adapting Angela Carter's evocative final novel, Wise Children , which charts the trials and tribulations of septuagenarian chorus girls Nora and Dora Chance.
Rice's first new play since departing from Shakespeare's Globe, Carter's "love letter to the theatre" as Emma Rice describes it, speaking to The Guardian is staged at the Old Vic this autumn. Tube: London Bridge Station. Dates: 10th October - 29th December Revered children's author Hans Christian Andersen, played by Jim Broadbent, harbours a dark secret in the attic of his Copenhagen townhouse. A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre reveals the secret which he has kept hidden from millions of his adoring readers in Martin McDonagh's new play, a dark and twisted comedy drama which will, no doubt, draw comparisons to his National Theatre and Broadway hit The Pillowman.
NOTE: Contains strong language, sexual references, violence and scenes people may find disturbing. Red carpet razzmatazz and over film screenings as Hollywood comes to town. For its 62nd edition, the festival opens with Steve McQueen's female-fuelled heist thriller, Widows.
Legendary duos like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera create an exhibition about modern art and modern love. Tube: Barbican Station , Moorgate Station. Dates: 10th October - 27th January An exploration of how relationships can become a playground for activity, Modern Couples puts the work of over 40 artist couples on display at the Barbican. Love letters, personal photographs, gifts and rare material feature.
The first major UK museum exhibition of the artist's work this century. Dates: 11th October - 27th January One of the world's leading textile artists and a significant figure at the Bauhaus, Albers was influential but also under appreciated, making this full-scale retrospective a good opportunity to showcase her contribution to modern art and design.
Like other women at Bauhaus, Albers was barred from becoming a painter so instead focused on textiles as her means of expression, rising to prominence with her exploration of the technical limits of hand-weaving.
A pioneer in the field, she found used innovative processes to create art from woven fabric. This full-scale retrospective brings together the most important examples of her work, from small-scale creations to wall hangings.
A rare opportunity to see the Victorian glasshouse after dark with 12 wines and beers to sample. Offering a rare opportunity to visit Kew Garden 's Temperate House after dark, Temperate Tipples invites you to taste drinks from around the world in the beautiful Grade I listed glasshouse. With over 12 wines and six beers to sample - all from temperate regions - there's sure to be something to tickle your taste buds. Will it be white wine from New Zealand, rose from Argentina or beer from Japan?
Over half of the wines are also vegan friendly. Knowledgeable Kew experts will be available to chat about the venue's work and projects and visitors will be able to learn about the growing process behind each of the tipples.
Tube: Knightsbridge Station. The Royal Parks Half Marathon sees 16, runners passing through four of central London's best loved parks, an iconic stretch of the Thames and some of the capital's most famous landmarks. What's more, at The next leg takes them under both Admiralty and Wellington Arch , through Green Park , all around Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens through avenues of beautiful autumnal trees before passing the Royal Albert Hall and across the finish line.
As much fun for spectators as the runners themselves. Meet over 20 chocolate makers from around the world as Canopy Market is taken over by Cocoa Runners. Tube: King's Cross Station. London embraces the nationwide Chocolate Week this October with a number of sugary sweet events across the city that celebrate the most talented chocolatiers. A feminist interpretation of Mary Shelley's classic novel.
Tube: Hackney Wick Overground Station. Dates: 16th October - 03rd November The thrilling, immersive production is a feminist interpretation of Mary Shelley's classic novel, encouraging audiences to reflect on female identity and the role of women in society. In this modern version, Victor brings a female creature to life: the ideal woman who fails to live up to his expectations.
Audiences will leave pondering the ultimate question: who is the real monster? It's the perfect production for Halloween. The Brits Critics Choice award winner ends her biggest tour to date. Tube: Brixton Station.
Her star is certainly on the rise with a sold-out UK tour and new single 'Let Me Down' earning the young vocalist glowing reviews across the board. Jorja has supported mega-star Bruno Mars, she's collaborated with Drake and in she's also appearing as part of Somerset House Summer Series. Five days of artistic events, music and family fun in London's literary quarter. Tube: Russell Square Station. Five days of artistic, scientific and literary events, immersive exhibitions and performances in unusual locations, the Bloomsbury Festival brings more than events, most of them free, to the literary district of London.
Sunday Funday brings a day of fun for families to Brunswick Square. A Suffragette Scavenger Hunt is just one of six events celebrating Bloomsbury women at this year's festival which takes on the theme of Activists and Architects of Change. You can get a tour of The Principal , Bloomsbury's famous landmark hotel, fresh from its recent refurbishment; its ballroom provides the location for the festival's grand finale concert.
It all takes place at venues across Bloomsbury, from major institutions like the British Museum , University College London and the Wellcome Collection to quirky spaces and family favourites like Coram's Fields. Browse and buy art and take part in a Frida Kahlo inspired self-portrait masterclass. Tube: Sloane Square Station. A diverse line-up of artists display an array of affordable contemporary art in Battersea Park for the Affordable Art Fair , which has become a well-loved institution on London's art scene.
This year you can take part in a self-portrait masterclass inspired by the blockbuster Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Thursday Late View, discover upcycling techniques and explore the trend for terrariums. A fun, family day out, the art fair is accessible to connoisseurs and the merely curious. Marilynne Robinson is 'in conversation' at the festival where you can enjoy an evening with Roger Daltrey for the exclusive London launch of his new memoir Thanks a lot, Mr Kibblewhite: My Life.
Held over eleven days across Southbank Centre 's acre site, the festival features a packed programme of exclusive appearances, live readings, newly commissioned performances, talks, debates, poetry, visual displays, workshops, award ceremonies, book launches, free activities and family events. Tube: Swiss Cottage Station. Dates: 18th October - 24th November Written by year-old American writer, Lauren Gunderson, "the most popular playwright in America today" The Guardian , quoting American Theatre magazine , I and You is a "perky two-character study in adolescent confusions and cosmic mysteries" New York Times.
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams plays Caroline, a girl who's housebound because of illness. Confined to her room, she has only Instagram and Facebook for company See the famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree sparkle with hundreds of lights, and sing along to carols around the tree during the countdown to Christmas. Dec-Jan TBC. Watch carol singers perform festive favourites around the famous Norwegian Christmas tree during the annual Trafalgar Square Christmas carols.
Dec TBC. Fill the last day before Christmas with festive shows, sightseeing tours, ice skating and more top things to do in London on Christmas Eve. Experience a different side of the capital as London falls quiet on Christmas Day, and find out about public transport, attractions, tours and church services. Welcome in the new year in London with New Year's Eve fireworks, late-night parties, lavish dinners and other celebrations.
Celebrate with this annual parade through central London, featuring thousands of performers and colourful floats from across the world. Watch short film screenings from emerging filmmakers and join industry events at London's annual short film festival. Celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns' birthday with poetry readings, slap-up dinners, traditional dancing and a toast with the best Scottish whisky in London.
Find Valentine's Day ideas for the most loved-up day of the year, from stunning panoramic views, to Valentine's Day restaurants, romantic activities and after-dark events. Take the kids to the capital's top family-friendly attractions this half-term, and spark their curiosity with special interactive activities during the school holiday.
Feb TBC. Gain an insight into the world of fashion with expert talks, shows, immersive experiences and more activities at London Fashion Week February Feast on a mountain of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and watch runners flip their pans at a charity Pancake Day race in London. Mar TBC. Get gaming this spring with hands-on activities, talks and showcases during one of the world's biggest games festivals.
Pick a side and cheer on the rowers at the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, one of the world's oldest sporting events, and one of London's most popular. Find the best things to do on Mother's Day in the city, including epic restaurant experiences, West End shows, London gardens and more. Watch a free, full-scale re-enactment of Jesus's final days, from his arrest to his resurrection, featuring performers in central London.
From London Easter weekend egg hunts and family attractions, to spectacular Good Friday performances or a traditional Easter Sunday lunch, find Easter activities in London. Celebrate the Sikh festival with free performances and cultural activities in central London. Apr TBC. Explore new areas, tick off those must-sees and join fun events in London over the early May bank holiday weekend.
Experience one of the best London events in May for sports fans, as English football's biggest competition reaches a climax at Wembley Stadium. Or watch live on TV from a pub or bar. Be dazzled by colourful flowers, innovative garden designs and amazing exhibits at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Treat the family to a half-term filled with exciting activities, interactive attractions, outdoor playgrounds and children's shows over the May school holiday in London.
Watch troops from the Household Division honour the Queen's official birthday with Trooping the Colour, a fantastic military parade that has taken place in London for two centuries. Discover events, activities and outdoor spots with our top tips on things do to over the bank holiday weekend. Explore rooftop paradises, city centre oases, and the gardens of the rich and famous, as green spaces across London are unlocked for one weekend only during the virtual Open Garden Squares Weekend.
Experience the world of London Fashion Week as the fashion festival showcases the latest trends through shows, interviews and more. Jun TBC. Soak up the buzzing atmosphere in Wimbledon at this major sporting event, one of four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments held around the world. Join London's top restaurants and celebrity chefs at Taste of London for the ultimate alfresco feast in Regent's Park.
Our location is in the heart of London city and so offers a great location to stay when visiting this great city. In this article we will be exploring some events and experiences that will be happening during the month of October in London.
You can also join a guided tour of the open-air display, or download the free Frieze Sculpture Audio Tour app, with descriptions of all the artworks on show.
Visit the official website for more information. The NFL has played regular-season games in London since , with Wembley Stadium having hosted 18 games and almost 1. In and , games were also played at Twickenham Stadium.
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