Your London shortlist, twice a week
Monday 5 October
This week in London,
picked for you
A handpicked mix of free things, timely events, date ideas and one wildcard for the week ahead.
Londoner Perk
2-for-1 entry to Cutty Sark
Two tickets for the price of one to Cutty Sark in Greenwich, using the linked TfL and Royal Museums Greenwich offer. Terms and conditions apply.
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Free
Free to do, worth knowing about.
Amy Winehouse: In Focus
Free outdoor photographs of Amy Winehouse across King’s Cross, marking 20 years of Back to Black. Open all day, with no booking needed.
King’s Cross · 1 Sep – 15 Oct · Free
Music, Migration and Mobility
This free exhibition of musicians who fled Nazi Europe ends Friday 9 October, so this is the last chance to see it.
Waterloo · Until 9 Oct 2026 · Free
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Food
TERN x Borough Market
A free food pop-up at Borough Market from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 October, with Palestinian granola, Syrian kunafa, Turkish spices and Ukrainian honey.
London Bridge · 6–11 Oct 2026 · Free
The 90s: Art and Fashion
Opens Thursday 8 October at Tate Britain, where Edward Enninful guest-curates 1990s art and fashion. Tickets are £22, members free.
Millbank · 8 Oct 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 · £22, members free
Date idea
For a memorable day (or night).
Painting the French Riviera
A recently opened Royal Academy show of the French coast, with Monet, Matisse and Picasso, makes an easy afternoon for two.
Piccadilly · 2 Oct 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 · £24–£26
Wildcard
A less obvious pick to try this week.
After the Fire: Insurance, Finance and a Rebuilt City
Opened today at the Bank of England Museum, a free look at London around 1700 and the insurance that rebuilt the City. Weekdays only.
City of London · 5 Oct 2026 – 27 Nov 2026 · Free
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- Art & exhibitions – 31%
- Fairs & festivals – 38%
- ❌ None of the above – 31%
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