Things to do in London this weekend

There are plenty of things to do this weekend in London and we've rounded up the best of what's on offer across the capital

Production Image - Fanta Barrie, Ross O'Donnellan - credit Johan Persson
Production Image - Fanta Barrie, Ross O'Donnellan - credit Johan Persson

This Little Earth

Arcola Theatre 22 Oct 2025 to 15 Nov 2025

Two Flat-Earthers travel to Antarctica to find the edge of the world…

Lydia Wilson in THE MAIDS - Donmar Warehouse - photo by Marc Brenner
Lydia Wilson in THE MAIDS - production image by Marc Brenner

THE MAIDS

Donmar Warehouse 13 Oct 2025 to 29 Nov 2025

Yerin Ha, Phia Saban and Lydia Wilson star in Jean Genet’s The Maids.

Ragdoll Nathaniel Parker (Robert) and Abigail Cruttenden (Holly) - credit Alex Brenner
Nathaniel Parker (Robert) and Abigail Cruttenden (Holly) - credit Alex Brenner

Ragdoll

Jermyn Street Theatre 9 Oct 2025 to 15 Nov 2025

The trial of Patty Hearst explored in ‘Ragdoll’ at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre.

The Photographers' Gallery - Click! 100 Years of the Photobooth
The Photographers' Gallery - Click! 100 Years of the Photobooth

The Photographers’ Gallery Autumn Programme

The Photographers’ Gallery 10 Oct 2025 to 22 Feb 2026

The Photographers' Gallery presents Zofia Rydet, Boris Mikhailov +100 Years of The Photobooth.

Black Sheep

Black Sheep

Shoreditch Town Hall 24 Oct 2025 to 1 Nov 2025

A stunning new drama exploring the impact of the climate emergency and geopolitics.

Installation view of Wayne Thiebaud. American Still Life at The Courtauld Gallery. Photo © Fergus Carmichael
Installation view of Wayne Thiebaud. American Still Life at The Courtauld Gallery. Photo © Fergus Carmichael

The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Wayne Thiebaud. American Still Life 

The Courtauld Gallery 10 Oct 2025 to 18 Jan 2026

First UK exhibition on American artist Wayne Thiebaud opens at The Courtauld Gallery.

Installation view of Triple Trouble at Newport Street Gallery, London, Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd. Artworks © the artists
Installation view of Triple Trouble at Newport Street Gallery, London, Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd. Artworks © the artists

TRIPLE TROUBLE

Newport Street Gallery 10 Oct 2025 to 29 Mar 2026

Newport Street Gallery presents an exhibition of new collaborative works by Shepard Fairey, Damien Hirst, and Invader.

Bowman Sculpture presents the second UK Solo Exhibition of Celebrated Contemporary Italian Sculptor - Massimiliano Pelletti: Metamorfosi

Massimiliano Pelletti: Metamorfosi

Bowman Sculpture 9 Oct 2025 to 7 Nov 2025

Bowman Sculpture presents the second UK solo exhibition by contemporary Italian sculptor Massimiliano Pelletti.

Three Little Pigs production Image - credit Danny Kaan
Three Little Pigs production Image - credit Danny Kaan

The Three Little Pigs

The Unicorn Theatre 27 Sep 2025 to 2 Nov 2025

A very curly musical tail is coming to entertain the little ones!

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OriginsII_InstallationPhoto_MiartGalleryLondon_JohnathanSchultz

Origins II

Miart Gallery 4 Oct 2025 to 3 Nov 2025

Origins II’ a Group Exhibition opens at Miart Gallery London.

The Secret Garden at Tower Theatre

The Secret Garden

The Tower Theatre 22 Oct 2025 to 1 Nov 2025

Tower Theatre presents The Secret Garden a nostalgic, family-friendly piece, complete with a sense of magic.

Behind the Night’s Cloak Courtesy of the artist and Tiwani Contemporary. Photo: Deniz Guzel
Behind the Night’s Cloak Courtesy of the artist and Tiwani Contemporary. Photo: Deniz Guzel

Bunmi Agusto: Tales By Moonlight

Tiwani Contemporary 2 Oct 2025 to 1 Nov 2025

Tiwani Contemporary presents Tales By Moonlight, an incredible In Focus presentation by Bunmi Agusto.

BETWEEN THE BRIDGES October / Halloween

BETWEEN THE BRIDGES October & Halloween

Between The Bridges 1 Oct 2025 to 1 Nov 2025

Check out the main events at Between the Bridges, THE go-to destination, for October and Halloween.

Yto Barrada, Thrill, Fill and Spill, 2025. South London Gallery. Photo: Lucy Dawkins
Yto Barrada, Thrill, Fill and Spill, 2025. South London Gallery. Photo: Lucy Dawkins

Yto Barrada: Thrill, Fill, Spill

South London Gallery 26 Sep 2025 to 11 Jan 2026

This autumn, the South London Gallery (SLG) presents Thrill, Fill, Spill a major solo exhibition by artist Yto Barrada.

Image: Andreas Gursky, Komori, 2025 (detail) © Andreas Gursky
Image: Andreas Gursky, Komori, 2025 (detail) © Andreas Gursky

Andreas Gursky

White Cube Mason’s Yard 11 Oct 2025 to 8 Nov 2025

White Cube Mason’s Yard presents new work by Andreas Gursky this October.

Ascarium: Tricks & Treats Halloween Event

Ascarium: Tricks & Treats

SEA LIFE London Aquarium 25 Oct 2025 to 2 Nov 2025

Join some spooky family fun this Halloween at SEA LIFE centres nation-wide!

Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch

Hobbledown Heath 10 Oct 2025 to 2 Nov 2025

Book your tickets now and get ready for a fun, festive autumn experience!

HAMISH STUART & THE HAMISH HORNS at 606 Club
HAMISH STUART & THE HAMISH HORNS

606 Club October Live Music

606 Club 1 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025

A fantastic array of performances and up-and-coming talent at the 606 Club this October.

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Dance Umbrella Festival 2025

Across London 2 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025

London's festival of groundbreaking international and UK dance returns this autumn.

Morgan Quaintance, Convenience, (2024), 35mm colour photograph. Image courtesy of the artist - Available Light
Morgan Quaintance, Convenience, (2024), 35mm colour photograph. Image courtesy of the artist

Available Light

Chelsea Space 10 Oct 2025 to 12 Dec 2025

Available Light a solo exhibition by artist and writer Morgan Quaintance at Chelsea Space.