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Thursday 15 October
This weekend in London,
picked for you
6 picks + one Londoner Perk.
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Free
Free to do, worth knowing about.
Yinka Shonibare and Thomas Gainsborough: A Conversation
Shonibare’s sculptural reimagining of Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews is displayed beside the original, questioning privilege, colonialism, identity and wealth.
Trafalgar Square · 15 Oct 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 · Free
The Light Eaters
A free Frieze-weekend exhibition exploring light, perception and altered states through immersive installations and work by artists including James Turrell, Chris Levine and Carsten Höller.
King’s Cross · 17–18 Oct 2026 · Free
This weekend
On this weekend and worth knowing about.
Wimbledon BookFest
A ten-day literary festival with more than 100 author talks, live conversations, family sessions and cultural events around Wimbledon.
Wimbledon · 15–25 Oct 2026 · Tickets vary
Flowers in the Fields
St Martin-in-the-Fields celebrates its 300th anniversary with floral installations by British and international designers throughout the church, plus demonstrations and special events.
Trafalgar Square · 15–17 Oct 2026 · Free entry; selected demonstrations separately ticketed
Date idea
For a memorable day (or night).
Candlelight Concerts
Hear classical favourites and modern hits reimagined by live musicians in atmospheric London venues illuminated by hundreds of candles.
Central London · Ongoing · From £18
Wildcard
A less obvious pick to try this weekend.
Halloween at Kew
An illuminated Halloween trail after dark featuring fire performers, Dracula’s Lair, a cursed tomb, glowing woodland and different levels of scares.
Kew · 16 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Adults £19.50–£24; children £14–£18
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