Best Of Londonist: 26 October-1 November 2026

Last Updated 30 October 2026

Londonist Best Of Londonist: 26 October-1 November 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

80+ Fantastic Things To Do In London This Month: November 2026

Including a huge museum reopening, and the Christmas light switch-ons.

Image: Ines Stuart-Davidson © RBG Kew

A Treat For The Little Grey Cells: Agatha Christie Exhibition Opens At The British Library

Board the Orient Express to explore Christie's legacy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Image: Londonist

Angel Tube Station Will Be Exit-Only On Weekends

Lengthy escalator renovations ahead.

Image: Londonist

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: November And December 2026

From Peter Blake to Peggy Guggenheim, and the new London Museum opens.

Image: © Nakamura Kenta

Christmas Shows In London: Fantastically Festive Theatre To Book Now

Nutcrackers, Snowmen and a certain George Bailey.

Image: English National Ballet/London Coliseum

WrapUp London 2026: Donate Your Pre-Loved Coat To Someone Who Needs It This Winter

A small gesture goes a long way 🙂

Image: WrapUp London

Where To Find London's Best Christmas Markets And Festive Fairs: Christmas 2026

Gifts, decorations and festive food.

Image: Solo Craft Fair

The Boy Who Broke In To Buckingham Palace

The story of ‘The Boy Jones’, who couldn’t keep away from the Palace.

Image: public domain

Giant Elf On The Shelf Trail Coming To Central London

Get a selfie with an elf(ie).

Images: Andrew Abbott/Jasmeen Hemmings via creative commons

Adopt A Plant From The Barbican Conservatory - Final Ballot Announced

A living piece of history in your home!

Image: Chris Gorman

A 'Balloon View' Of Victorian London

19th century London from above.

Lord Mayor's Show 2026: When And Where Is It, And What's Happening?

Plus: an ancient London tradition is revived for 2026.

Image: City of London

Things To Do In London On New Year's Eve 2026/27

Events and parties in London on 31 December.

Image: Kevin Hackert via Unsplash

Floating Films To Selfies With The Stars: A London Cinema For Every Occasion

A multitude of movie nights.

Image: Matt Hass

Things To Do In London To Brighten Up The Dark Nights

It's not all doom and gloom.

Image: Urban Vintage via Unsplash

This Cinema's Screening The Muppet Christmas Carol Almost Every Day In December Up To Xmas Eve

54(!) times in all.

Catherine Eddowes: New Pub Named After Ripper Murder Victim

A sign that focus is shifting.

Image: Jon Huddart

Beaujolais Nouveau Day In London: Where To Drink On 19 November

Bring out the beaujo.

Image: Kelsey Knight via Unsplash

You Can Buy An Original Bottle Of Peckham Spring Water... For £15k

"Chateauneuf du Pape!" as Del Boy might say.

Image: The Prop Gallery

Legendary East London Cafe E Pellicci Comes To Selfridges

East End-West End foodie crossover.

Image: Lizzie Mayson

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 2-8 November 2026

Your itinerary for the coming week, sorted!

Image: Lloyd Winters