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Hampton Court Palace
Tudor palace with grand interiors and riverside gardens — a fuller day out if you want history and space.
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What's On This Week
9 September 2026This week's exhibitions, festivals, events and experiences worth knowing about in London.
- Festival
Totally Thames
Free & paid eventsAlong the ThamesUntil 30th September
London's month-long river festival returns with a programme of exhibitions, installations, walks, performances and river activities at venues along the Thames. Events range from free drop-ins to ticketed sessions, so it is worth browsing the What's On listings to find what suits your dates and area.
- Festival
Open House Festival
FreeLondon12–20 September
Buildings, homes and workplaces across all 33 London boroughs open to the public, mixing free drop-ins with bookable tours of places usually closed.
- Festival
London Design Festival
FreeLondon12–20 September
The 24th edition spreads landmark installations, design districts and talks across the city, with the V&A and neighbourhood studios as the main hubs.
- Festival
celebrASIA
FreeBattersea11–13 September
A free weekend of South East Asian street food, performances, artisan stalls and family activities at Battersea Power Station, with ticketed films and workshops alongside.
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