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Welcome to London
October sees London in its specular autumn colours, with the Royal
Parks showing off the capital at its best. The season heralds a host of
annual events around the city, including the BFI London Film Festival,
Diwali and Oktoberfest.
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Events
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Wicked celebrates 19 Years
M&M’s Store Leicester Square
Birmingham Royal Ballet in London
Music
Lewis Capaldi at BST Hyde Park
Down For The Count
Björn Again
Whitney: Queen of the Night
Two highlights of the theatrical calendar arrive in town as the acclaimed
National Theatre production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being
Earnest transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre and Shakespeare’s Othello
rages to life in an explosive new production at Theatre Royal Haymarket.
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For the first time, on 4 October,
the Royal Albert Hall opens its grand
stage to Diwali Story, a spectacular
theatrical celebration of one of the
most important festivals in Indian
culture. This landmark event invites
audiences of all backgrounds to
experience the magic, beauty, and
profound meaning of Diwali through
an evening of music, dance, and
storytelling.
Exhibitions
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Affordable Art Fair
SPACE Gallery at the Science Museum
V&A East
Theatre
The Land of the Living
69th BFI Film Festival
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Active
NFL Fever Hits London
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Black History Month is an annual
celebration of the achievements of Black communities and the
remembrance of Black history across the world. In the UK, Black History
Month takes place throughout October.
On 31 October, Halloween will be celebrated at the magical wizarding
world of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter,
where the film studios have been transformed for All Hallows’ Eve, with the
chance to discover original sets, costumes, props and the special effects
behind legendary scenes – all with a spooky edge. Step inside the Great
Hall to see pumpkins hanging from the ceiling and watch Voldemort’s
Death Eaters wander the cobbled streets of Diagon Alley.
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Associate Publisher Beth Jones
Editorial Sue Webster
Eleanor Collett
Claire Wickes Saunders
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Over at Kew Gardens, the Halloween light trail features eye-popping
illuminations and live fire artists, a 1.5km adventure through the Unesco
heritage site, from 17 October to 2 November. Or, hop aboard the London
Ghost Bus Tour to spot the landmarks while hearing spooky stories about
London’s sinister characters. And, the 12th edition of K-Music Festival
2025 kicks off this month with a thrilling lineup spotlighting Korea’s
diverse music scene at various cultural venues across London.
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October Half Term takes place from 27 to 31 October so the big
museums and attractions will be full of tiny feet and don’t forget the
majestic River Thames, a popular draw in itself as well as being an
important transport link across the capital.
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Halloween fun at ZSL London Zoo
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The clocks change in the UK on 26 October, falling back one hour at
02.00 to Greenwich Mean Time for the winter months.
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