Best Of Londonist: 21-27 September 2026

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Last Updated 25 September 2026

M@ Best Of Londonist: 21-27 September 2026

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.

Things to do in London in October 2026: three people standing outside the German Gymnasium wearing traditional Oktoberfest costumes, with steins of beer and pretzels
Raise a stein to Oktoberfest in London. Image: German Gymnasium

Regent's Park's 2026 Frieze Sculpture Trail Is The Most Engaging Yet

A fine collection of sculptures in Regent's Park.

Conrad Shawcross eye of the needle
Image: Matt Brown

Finally... South Kensington Tube Station To Get The Upgrade It So Desperately Needs

Plans move forward for 2031 completion.

Overhead view of South Kensington redevelopment
Image: Native Land

'Hidden London' Tours Of The Underground Were A Thing Over 100 Years Ago

"Men and Women in Queer Underground Ramble".

A ghost sign: To The Trains
Image: Londonist

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)

Exhibition at the Francis Crick Institute
Fiona Hanson © Copyright 2026

TfL Wants Your Thoughts On A New 18.5km Overground Route

West London Orbital could open by mid 2030s.

A section of map of the new line
Image: TfL

Conkers In London: Where To Find Them, Where To Play

Our hard-hitting guide.

A game of conkers in front of a crowd
Image: Don Blandford/Peckham Conker Club

Which Lost London Building Would You Rebuild?

We asked. You gave us an eclectic reply.

A grand waiting rom with a statue in the middle
Image: Ben Brooksbank, creative commons

Japan Matsuri: A Huge Celebration Of Japanese Culture In Trafalgar Square

From cosplay to katsu curry, it's all going on.

A person with blue hair
Image: Garry Knight via creative commons

John McEnroe And Billie Jean King To Appear At The O2

Ace!

A poster for the event featuring the two stars
Image: FANE

Free Walking Tours Round London This October

Look out for Local London Guiding Day.

The steeple of St Luke's Old Street.
Image: Matt Brown

Looping-The-Loop In Victorian Soho

An 1840s roller coaster in central London.

A loop-the-loop roller coaster in Soho.
Image: public domain

1746 in Colour: Rotherhithe Docks

Continuing our project to colour in the John Rocque map of London.

A coloured map of rotherhithe in the 18th century
Image: Matt Brown

The Barking Heritage Mural: Digging The Details

Understanding history through murals.

The Barking heritage mural
Image: Matt Brown

The Best Horror Film Screenings In London For Halloween 2026

Do you like scary movies?

A low-angle night shot of the Prince Charles Cinema marquee, which reads "COMING SOON ZOMBIE STRIPPERS" in black block letters against a glowing white background.
Image: markhillary, Creative Commons

Fantastic Firework Displays And Buzzing Bonfire Nights Near London 2026

The biggest whizzbangs in south-east England, worth leaving London for.

Best firework displays in south-east England 2026: a photograph of fireworks over the lake at Leeds Castle
Image: Scott Nicol/Leeds Castle

Miracle On Russell Street: The Christmassiest Bar In London

It's Kiiiiiiiitschmas!

Couple of armchairs draped in Christmas stuff
Image: Miracle

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 28 September-4 October 2026

See what's on in London today.

Things to do in London today: a choir consisting of Chelsea Pensioners in their red uniforms
Chelsea History Festival gets underway. Image: Rob Hill