Best Of Londonist: 8-14 September 2025

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Londonist Best Of Londonist: 8-14 September 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

In Pictures: London's New David Bowie Museum

It's out of this world.

New Banksy Artwork Has Media Photographing Two Security Guards

It's since been scrubbed away.

Five Million Wet Wipes Cleared From Infamous 'Wet Wipe Island'

Also: towels, scarves, trousers, false teeth.

Approved: Custom House, London's Historic Tariff Building To Become Hotel and Public Venue

Grade I-listed building has a new future.

Image: Orms and Secchi Smith

The Clash's Mick Jones Opens A Free Museum Of Pop Culture

But it's around for less than a week.

9 Houses You'd Love To Live In... But At Least You Can Visit Them This Month

Open House envy.

Rickshaws: TfL Plans To Lay Down Law By Early 2026

Bad news for fans of tipsy ABBA karaoke.

Peter Pan Themed Light Trail Lands At Kenwood This Christmas

Great for the kids (and adults who never grew up).

There's A Free Pint With Your Name On It Next Week

Look out for dray horses in south London too!

Three New Galleries Coming To Bank Junction, At No. 1 Poultry

Hypha's trio of new galleries opening late September.

Al Fresco Art, Street Eats And Surprising Exhibits: Canada Water’s Calling

53 acres of waterside walks, new restaurants, world-class leisure facilities and a packed calendar of events. (sponsor)

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

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

Image: Garry Knight via creative commons

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2025: A Guide To Visiting London's Huge Christmas Festival

Tickets went on sale this week!

First Look: The Bazalgette Embankment At Blackfriars

A new public park on the River Thames.

Tracey Emin's Infamous Bed Stars In Huge 2026 Tate Retrospective

It's the biggest exhibition of the artist's work.

© Tracey Emin

Panto In London: Where To Watch The Best Pantomimes This Festive Season

Panto is back - oh yes it is!

London's Getting A Brand New Improv Comedy Venue

Free Association moves to Southwark in October.

Farewell To Geoffrey Barkington Of Houndsditch

Dog gone.

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 15-21 September 2025

Events for every day of the week.

Photo: Jeff Moore