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
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…
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
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 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
Shoreditch Town Hall 24 Oct 2025 to 1 Nov 2025
A stunning new drama exploring the impact of the climate emergency and geopolitics.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Origins II
Miart Gallery 4 Oct 2025 to 3 Nov 2025
Origins II’ a Group Exhibition opens at Miart Gallery London.
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.
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 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, 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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.