With the expensive, boozy picnics & endless pitchers of Pimm’s rinsing us for all we’re worth in summer, we’re slightly glad the excessive spending has died down (as much as it can in London), so we can prepare our bank accounts to be hit once more in the lead up to Christmas. If you’re itching to do something different this October, then here’s a couple of things happening in the city for under £20.
1. The Wine Show – Chelsea
Forget the Chelsea Flower Show, there’s something even sweeter coming to the Royal Borough and it involves the fermented grape; the wonderful vino; the drink of gods. The showcase – which involves plenty of tasting – will take place across three spaces within Chelsea’s Old Town Hall. The Main Hall will be dedicated to prestigious wine producers, allowing you to taste your way through leading Champagne houses and local wine merchants. The second hall will be dedicated to the Global Masters competition series, featuring medal-winning wines from around the globe and direction from the expert team. The final hall will operate cutting-edge masterclasses on everything from Champagne to Cognac. The Wine Show runs between 14th-16th October and you can get your tickets for £15 on Fever.
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3 5EE
2. Camden Oktoberfest
Thanks to Proud Camden, London is getting a taste of Munich’s much-loved culture in North London. Camden’s Oktoberfest will be running throughout the day and into the evening. As expected, you can indulge for as long as you might in an exciting array of German draught beers and pop up food vendors serving a wide variety of traditional foods, as well as live bands and DJs all day and night long! Camden Oktoberfest will run for 2 Saturdays – the 8th and 15th of October. Tickets are £10 and can be bought on Fever here.
The Horse Hospital, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH
3. Saturday Night Comedy Show
1 Leicester St, WC2H 7BP
4. Bach Concertos By Candlelight
On Thursday 13th October, do something ‘cultured’ and treat the imaginative right-side of your brain to a midweek night of classical music. The upcoming concert in London will be held in the beautiful St Martin-in-the-Fields church, which by candlelight is simple stunning. The lovely tones of London Concertante, along with guest director/violin Ben Norris, will be caressing your eardrums this evening as they play a well-chosen selection of Bach pieces. Tickets start from only £13 on Fever.
St Martin-In-The-Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ
5. The circus Show at Aeronaut
264 High St, Acton, W3 9BH
6. Seesaw your way to happiness at Leicester Square