Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
70+ Thrilling Things To Do In London This Month: October 2026
Black History Month, Halloween, Comic Con and more.
Regent’s Park’s 2026 Frieze Sculpture Trail Is The Most Engaging Yet
A fine collection of sculptures in Regent’s Park.
Finally… South Kensington Tube Station To Get The Upgrade It So Desperately Needs
Plans move forward for 2031 completion.
‘Hidden London’ Tours Of The Underground Were A Thing Over 100 Years Ago
“Men and Women in Queer Underground Ramble”.
A Fascinating (And Free) Immersive Exhibition Explores Who We Are… And How We’re All Connected
It’s at the Francis Crick Institute now. (sponsor)
TfL Wants Your Thoughts On A New 18.5km Overground Route
West London Orbital could open by mid 2030s.
Conkers In London: Where To Find Them, Where To Play
Our hard-hitting guide.
Which Lost London Building Would You Rebuild?
We asked. You gave us an eclectic reply.
Japan Matsuri: A Huge Celebration Of Japanese Culture In Trafalgar Square
From cosplay to katsu curry, it’s all going on.
John McEnroe And Billie Jean King To Appear At The O2
Ace!
Free Walking Tours Round London This October
Look out for Local London Guiding Day.
Looping-The-Loop In Victorian Soho
An 1840s roller coaster in central London.
1746 in Colour: Rotherhithe Docks
Continuing our project to colour in the John Rocque map of London.
The Barking Heritage Mural: Digging The Details
Understanding history through murals.
The Best Horror Film Screenings In London For Halloween 2026
Do you like scary movies?
Fantastic Firework Displays And Buzzing Bonfire Nights Near London 2026
The biggest whizzbangs in south-east England, worth leaving London for.
Miracle On Russell Street: The Christmassiest Bar In London
It’s Kiiiiiiiitschmas!
Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 28 September-4 October 2026
See what’s on in London today.
