BFI London Film Festival
Hey film fans – it’s BFI London Film Festival time. With events including red carpet premieres, awards and immersive experiences across London and the UK – many of them free …
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Free Pumpkin Carving
Fancy yourself as a bit of a pumpkin carving demon? Put your artistic talents to the test at Big Penny Social; pick up a free pumpkin and then hand your finished masterpiece in at the bar for a …
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Camden Oktoberfest
Camden Oktoberfest is back for its eighth fabulous year of riotous Saturdays. Get ready to party with live music from the No Limit Street Band, authentic Bavarian bratwurst, currywurst & …
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Warehouse of Horrors
This huge Halloween party is taking over the whole of Big Penny Social, and carrying on well past the witching hour until 2am. There will be live music and DJs, amazing circus performers …
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Diwali on the Square 2025
The London Diwali festival at Trafalgar Square attracts approximately 35,000 people each year to celebrate this uplifting and inclusive Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of light. Following the …
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Bloomsbury Festival 2025
Established in 2006, the annual Bloomsbury Festival is a lively blend of science, arts and culture. Events this year include street parties, dance and music performances, scientific exhibitions, …
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Summer Season at Shakespeare’s Globe 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe is without fail one of the cultural highlights of summer in London. It’s a rare chance to experience Shakespearean performances out in the open, as they were …
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The Serpentine Pavilion 2025
The Serpentine Pavilion 2024 is Archipelagic Void, designed by Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his firm Mass Studies. Comprised of five distinct areas in a star shape, each structure …
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The Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
Admit you’re still just a big kid and hop on this 7¼ inch gauge miniature railway in Brockwell Park for a return journey from Herne Hill Gates to the Brockwell Lido for the princely sum of …
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MCM Comic Con London – October
Late October isn’t just the time of year for dressing up for Halloween. It’s also time for the autumn edition of the bi-annual pop culture expo MCM Comic Con. (The spring event usually takes …
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Frieze Sculpture in Regent’s Park
This temporary exhibition transforms the already fabulous Regent’s Park into a free outdoor art gallery. There’s an extraordinary lineup of pieces, which somehow feel more meaningful …
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Wembley Park Summer Art Exhibition
Download the CityTrotter app (available on both iOS and Android stores) for a free walking guide to Wembley Park’s popular free art trail, with the option to click on a brief introduction …
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Halloween at the Museum
If you’re planning to celebrate with scary skeletons this Halloween, have we got the gig for you – an after-hours party at the Natural History Museum. This year’s theme is Method to …
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Halloween Roller Disco
Skate your way through the hauntingly decorated Big Penny Social event space to DJs spinning classic Halloween hits and party anthems, then chill out in the beer hall. Don’t forget your …
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Victoria Park Fireworks 2025
Also known as the Tower Hamlets Fireworks, this was one of the few remaining free fireworks events in London; sadly, it was cancelled for 2023 and looks like it won’t be going ahead this …
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Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival 2025
Taking Bonfire Night to the max, the classic Ally Pally fireworks display has been running for over 150 years. What to expect at the Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival 2024 Park entry is from …
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Ravenscourt Park Fireworks 2025
The Ravenscourt Park Fireworks were replaced in 2023 with an environmentally-friendly 15-minute ‘Light-Laser-Sound Extravaganza’ called The Fawkes Festival. Sadly this event, and the …
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Morden Park Bonfire & Fireworks 2025
This show has a triple-whammy of fireworks with a musical soundtrack, a street food village and a funfair, so it’s definitely worth the entry price, especially if you have kids with you. …
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The Regent Street Motor Show
If you’re into classic cars – or even if you’re not – this is a great Saturday afternoon in town with a fantastic display of over 100 vintage, veteran, classic and and …
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Walker Fireworks 2025
Hooray, Walker Ground Fireworks are back for 2024! Hosted by the Walker Cricket Ground Trust, a sports-focused charity, this is one of North London’s biggest fireworks events. The show …
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London Month Of The Dead
London Month of the Dead is a series of events across London throughout October looking at our understanding of and relationship to death leading up to Halloween. The programme takes in the …
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Dulwich Firework Display
This family-friendly firework display is a key part of the club’s community fundraising activities, and if you’re attending with children under 16 then the ‘Kid for a …
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Day of the Ted at Fairgame
Celebrate Day of the Ted at Fairgame with all your favourite fairground games – plus some spooky surprises thrown in. There will be DJ sets, live performances and a costume competition, so …
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Battersea Park Fireworks 2025
Wandsworth Council’s official display, and the biggest in South London, will brighten up the skies again on two nights for 2024. Award-winning pyrotechnicians have crafted an impressive …
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