55 truly wonderful things to do in London this November – from ice skating to Christmas markets, theatre festivals, and more

One of the most magical things about London in November is the arrival of the city’s Christmas lights. Check out these stunning festive displays as they light up the darkening nights.

🎄 Carnaby Street – from November 4

✨ Knightsbridge – from November 10

🎄 Marylebone Village – from November 11

✨ Covent Garden – from November 12

🎄 Bond Street – from November 12

Every great challenge starts with a friend, and Movember is no different. Back in 2003, two friends in a Melbourne pub challenged their friends to grow a moustache for men’s health. Thirty friends said yes. Twenty-three years later, that challenge has spread around the world. And this year, Movember is asking you to make a Growmitment: a commitment to take on Movember together.

Make a Growmitment to Grow a Moustache, move 60km, host an event, or create your own challenge. Whatever you choose, you’ll be raising funds, starting conversations and changing men’s health.

Sign up at movember.com

Kew Gardens’ wondrous festive trail returns this November to light up the nights with luminous, larger-than-life displays again. It’s a chance to explore the UNESCO Heritage site after hours, whilst enjoying stunning light installations. The mesmerising 3km trail features twinkling tunnels, lakeside projections, and even an appearance from Father Christmas!

The Churchill Arms is a contender for the city’s prettiest pub thanks to its year-round floral facade. But one crown it’s a shoo-in for is London’s most Christmassy pub. Every year, the pub is festooned with Christmas trees, lights, and decorations galore. Check out the stunning festive sight from November 12 onwards.

The Ally Pally Fireworks & Drone Festival will return this November with yet another incredible fireworks (and drone) display. (As you might have guessed already from the name…) On Saturday, visitors can enjoy a full festival atmosphere, with an enormous beer festival, live DJs, and more. Meanwhile, the Sunday session will be an earlier, family-focused event.

But across both days, you can still enjoy “a giant bonfire, marshmallow toasting, ice skating, funfair rides, and a spectacular fireworks and drone show set against London’s iconic skyline“. They’re also unlocking a brand new viewing experience for 2026. For the first time ever, visitors will have the opportunity to watch the display from the Palace rooftop on Summit!

Find out more here.

One of London’s most touching sights returns this November, offering a chance to remember those who have passed. This winter, the Ever After Garden will pop up in Chelsea with a display of thousands of illuminated white roses. The garden raises money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, and visitors can dedicate a rose to lost loved ones in person or online.

Timewalk is an immersive exhibition that sees visitors journeying through centuries of human history. Along the way, you’ll discover 4,000-year-old civilisations lost to time as you explore ancient paradisical cities, jungle-wrapped ruins and star-piercing pyramids. Across multiple rooms, the stories of civilisations such as Babylon and Maya are brought to life.

WrapUp London is back with its charity coat drive this November. They’ll be accepting donations from November 2 – 22. Donations can be made at donation points all across the city. The charitable initiative has been running since 2011, allowing you to clear out your closet and keep someone warm this winter. 

They’ll also be doing convenient collections at these Tube stations from November 3-5, between 7-11am:

• King’s Cross
• Liverpool Street
• London Bridge
• Moorgate
• Waterloo

Since 2016, Refugee Support Europe has worked hard to provide “practical, dignity-first support for displaced people through welcoming community spaces, essential items and help navigating unfamiliar systems.” In the 10 years since they started, they’ve helped more than 200,000 people across 8 countries.

This November, to celebrate their work, they’re inviting you to join them for a brilliant night of live music, DJs and entertainment. All proceeds from ticket sales will help Refugee Support Europe provide practical, dignity-first support to displaced people in the UK and Cyprus.

Grab your tickets here.

This November, the London Museum will (finally) open its doors following its enormous relocation. The new home for the museum, in the restored Victorian General Market at Smithfield, will be the world’s largest city museum. Inside, you’ll find more than seven million objects on display – among them the likes of Banksy pieces, Roman treasures, and the Whitechapel Fatberg.

A mischievous trail of Dennis the Menace sculptures will wind its way around London this winter, and it’s completely free to visit. Celebrating 75 years since one of the most mayhemic characters in comic-book history first appeared in The Beano, ‘The Dennis and Gnasher Mega Mischief Trail’ will feature 12 unique sculptures. See if you can find them all this winter, hidden around Fleet Street Quarter.

If you’ve ever wanted to get up close to your favourite painting, so close that you’re virtually inside the artwork’s world, then you’ll want to check out FRAMELESS. This interactive art experience allows guests to step right into the brushstrokes and colours of over 40 world-famous artworks. It’s a whole new way to experience art.

Find out more here.

By the time November comes around, a few of our city’s ice skating rinks are already open, whilst the rest open up throughout the month. Go for a glide across the ice at one of these rinks:

⛸️ Skate at Somerset House

🧊 Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

⛸️ Skate at Leicester Square

🧊 Glide At Battersea

⛸️ Queen’s House Ice Rink

Alice Immersive Wonderland is inviting you to embrace the nonsensical and venture into the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. This brand new multisensory adventure opens this November and encompasses 26,000 square feet across 10 immersive chapters. Guests can explore larger-than-life, dreamlike sets, encountering mesmerising 360-degree projections and live performances along the way.

Get ready to go down the rabbit hole into the land of grinning cats and philosophy-pondering caterpillars.

Need to get a head start on the Christmas shopping? Or simply looking for somewhere to enjoy mug after mug of steaming mulled wine and spiced cider? These London Christmas markets have you sorted.

🎄 Winter by the River

🎄 South Bank Christmas Market

🎄 Camden Market

Bubble Planet is a wild and wonderful immersive experience that surrounds visitors with bubbles of all sorts. As you make your way through the themed rooms, you’ll explore fantastical landscapes and even step aboard a hot air balloon flight simulator. It’s an all-encompassing experience, allowing you to experience the world (planet?) of bubbles with all five senses.

The globe-spanning Voila! Theatre Festival brings “border-busting theatre” to London as it takes over venues across the city with an international roster of talent. Now entering its 13th year of programming, the 3-week festival will showcase “101 shows and events in 60 languages, created by 450 artists across eight London venues”.

Find out more here.

Think the London Eye is only for tourists? Think again! Many people, even local Londoners, probably don’t know that you can spot some real gems from up there – things you had no idea you could see from the heart of London. Book yourself a ticket for a ride in one of the capsules and look out for some of the city’s lesser-known sights. See if you can spot the centuries-old Cleopatra’s Needle, hidden rooftop gardens, nearby castles, and more.

The London Palestine Film Festival returns this November with stories from Gaza, the West Bank, and the Diaspora. The programming includes everything from fiction to documentary and short films. Exploring lived experiences and everyday realities, the festival showcases “the richness of Palestinian life”. At the festival, you can catch UK premieres and new films made in Gaza as well as archival works. There is also the chance to listen to filmmaker conversations and dive into the worlds and realities behind the films.

Find out more here.

Euphoяia – Art is in the Air is a record-breaking interactive art experience touching down at London’s Balloon Museum, with unique pieces from award-winning international artists, including Turner Prize winner Martin Creed. When you visit, you can walk through 13 giant artworks inspired by air. We’re talking everything from an inflatable maze to an immersive vortex, and a room filled with hundreds of balloons.

Fancy challenging yourself and your mates? Head over to Prison Island for a uniquely themed experience that will put you all to the test. Work together to complete physical, mental, and skill-based tasks to make your way through all 31 Prison Island cells. Each new cell poses a new challenge. How many cells can you make your way through before your time is up?

London’s music scene is one of the best in the world, with venues that range from intimate clubs for new acts to enormous arenas for chart-topping music superstars. Soak up the unmissable atmosphere of a live gig at one of these performances this November:

• J. Cole at The O2 (November 2)
• Cat Power at the Roundhouse (November 3)
• Korn (with support from Architects) at The O2 (November 4)
• The Mission at Kentish Town Forum (November 4-7)
• Slayyyter (with support from Pearly Drops) at the Roundhouse (November 5)
• Manic Street Preachers & Suede at The O2 (November 6)
• Tove Lo at Brixton Academy (November 7)
• Noah Kahan at The O2 (November 13, 14, 17)
• Black Country, New Road at London Coliseum (November 13)
• MUNA at Hammersmith Apollo (November 17-18)
• Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire (November 17)
• Beabadoobee (with support from Wisp) at The O2 (November 18)
• Rizzle Kicks at Brixton Academy (November 19)
• Enter Shikari at Alexandra Palace (November 20-21)
• Ben Folds at Royal Festival Hall (November 20)
• Jungle at the O2 (November 24-25)
• Bicep at the Royal Albert Hall (November 26)
• José González at Hammersmith Apollo (November 26)
• Fontaines D.C. at The O2 (November 27)
• Blossoms at Alexandra Palace (November 27)
• Jessie Ware at The O2 (November 28)

Calling all lovers of fairy tales and the Shrek cinematic universe, be sure to check out Shrek’s Adventure for a fun-filled day out. You’ll embark on a journey through the kingdom of Far Far Away to find Shrek, interacting with the characters from the movies as you explore. Along the way, you can expect hands-on activities, interactive scenes, and plenty of songs from the iconic soundtrack.

As the city gets suffused with that holiday feeling, and the spirit of giving, it turns our minds to giving back. Particularly as the temperatures drop, those struggling from homelessness are in need of support. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can volunteer your time and help out.

The Hackney Night Shelter provides a bed, breakfast, and dinner to 22 people a night every night. They also work with people until they’re in more permanent accommodation. But their work is entirely upheld by volunteers. So they need you! They’re particularly grateful for volunteers in the winter – especially as people leave London for Christmas.

Find out more about the Hackney Night Shelter here.

London’s largest artist-led Christmas Tree Trail will pop up this November, providing a charming sight along Sloane Street this winter. The Firefly Festive Forest will feature over 30 Christmas tree sculptures, from the likes of Richard Hudson, Charlotte Colbert, Roksanda Ilinčić, Alison Jackson, Charlotte Tilbury, and more. The display will feature everything from a giraffe bearing mistletoe to an illuminated butterfly tree, and Christmas imagined through the eyes of a Basset Hound.

The Christmas tree trail raises money for the Quintessentially Foundation’s Firefly Project, supporting frontline charities working with some of London’s most vulnerable children and young people. Following the display, the trees will be auctioned off to raise funds.

Find out more about the Quintessentially Foundation here.

The worlds of theatre, murder, and fine dining collide onboard the Murdér Express, an award-winning theatrical dining experience. Set in a London train carriage, the experience takes guests back to the 1930s to enjoy marvellous theatrics, a three-course meal by some of the best chefs in town, and, well, a murder mystery (fictional, of course). It all makes for a rather brilliant evening of wicked entertainment.

The Festival of Lights will take place in November this year. Diwali takes place on November 8, with a wider 5-day festival running from November 6-10. Celebrate in London with these special events, menus, and more:

🌟 Trishna will celebrate Diwali with its Taste of Trishna feast, a five-course menu created by Executive Chef Sajeev Nair. (November 2 – 8)

✨ Indian BBQ restaurant Brigadiers will celebrate Diwali with a special four-course Diwali Feast. (November 5 – 14)

🌟 See Harrods come alive with a colourful Diwali lights display for 3 nights. (November 6 – 8)

✨ Babur will mark the Festival of Lights with a special limited-time five-course tasting menu, and a special Diwali Party on the final day. (November 6 – 8)

✨Celebrate Diwali at the National Maritime Museum with performances, workshops, small business stalls, and a parade of lights through Greenwich Park to end the day. (November 7)

🌟 Vivek Singh is offering celebratory Diwali menus at four of his Cinnamon Collection restaurants in London. (Available until November 14)

Did you know there’s an entire theme park hidden underneath the streets of Camden? Babylon Park is London’s first-ever underground theme park, featuring everything from rides to arcade games and the city’s only indoor rollercoaster. It’s the ideal place for an epic day out – whatever the weather!

The Chelsea Winter Village and Illuminations will take over the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea this November, bringing festive cheer to a central London location. The festive attraction will transform the venue’s historic grounds. Visitors can enjoy a brand-new Chelsea Food Hall, boutique Christmas shopping, and seasonal entertainment, or be dazzled by the only festive light trail in central London.

Secret Club members get to enjoy exclusive discounts, find out about hidden gems, and even get access to free stuff in the city. They also get curated info about the best things to do (and eat) in London. Check out these Secret Club deals this November:

🍹 Sip a free welcome Spritz at new Olympia restaurant Juno

🍸 Get two cocktails for the price of one at The Broadcaster

🍵 Take a matcha tasting workshop at Haru Matcha, for half price

🥩 Dine at Fogo de Chão’s Bishopsgate and level up your churrasco feast

🥐 Treat yourself to a £2 coffee and pastry at Cream Dream in Covent Garden

Find out more about the Secret Club here.

For a truly special musical experience in London, head to one of these Candlelight Concerts. In gorgeous environs, surrounded by 1000s of flickering candles, you’ll have your breath taken away by enchanting performances.

🕯️ Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA (November 6 & 28)

✨ Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac (November 6)

🕯️ Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson (November 7)

✨ Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift (November 14)

🕯️ Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (November 20)

✨ Candlelight: Tribute to Florence + the Machine (November 27)

🕯️ Candlelight: Hip-Hop on Strings (November 27)

Broadway who? Why would you want to go all the way to New York City when you can catch critically-acclaimed theatrical productions in some of the world’s most famous theatres? Catch some of these new West End openings this November, or applaud the final bow for shows that are closing soon.

NEW OPENINGS

🕰️ Cloud 9 (November 2, 2026 – January 13, 2027): Lyttelton Theatre – Caryl Churchill’s landmark play, exploring themes of gender, sexuality, and power

🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE (Opens November 12): Bridge Theatre – the musical adaptation of the 2014 film, about lesbian and gay campaigners raising money for striking miners in South Wales.

🐯 The Jungle Book (November 13, 2026 – February 6, 2027): Olivier Theatre – “a magical, theatrical adaptation of the adored Kipling short stories, filled with puppetry, humour and lively original character.”

🚀 The Afronauts (November 14 – December 19): Royal Court – a schoolteacher trains a group of misfits to become astronauts in the “true(ish) story of the Zambian Space Program”

❤️ One Day – The Musical (November 17, 2026 – March 14, 2027): Garrick Theatre – the new West End adaptation of David Nicholls’ book, where a relationship unfolds across time, centred on the same day across multiple years.

⛄ The Snowman (November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027): Peacock Theatre – a new staging of the production based on Raymond Briggs’ book, with Howard Blake’s iconic score.

🪵 Pinocchio (November 28, 2026 – January 3, 2027): Shakespeare’s Globe – a new musical production of the famed story about the little wooden boy.

ENDING SOON

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Blood of my Blood (Ends November 7): Royal Court – “Joy Nesbitt’s new play that spans generations of a Black family as the past and present come together”

✍️ Tru (Ends November 14): Menier Chocolate Factory – Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars as acclaimed author Truman Capote, alone in his New York apartment after the publication of an excerpt from his tell-all novel Answered Prayers.

🚇 Some Woman (Ends November 21): Dorfman Theatre – “What happens when an ordinary woman pits herself against the forces that shape the world?

There’s more to explore in London’s theatre scene than just the West End. Check out these shows in some of the city’s smaller venues to see up-and-coming stars and be challenged by boundary-pushing theatre.

🤫 Nine Night (November 12, 2026 – January 2, 2027): Kiln Theatre – the WHOLE family gathers together for the traditional Jamaican Nine Night after Gloria passes, and uncomfortable truths come out.

🚗 An Oak Tree (Ends November 15): The Other Palace – Main Theatre – a father volunteers to be hypnotised by a stage hypnotist who killed his daughter in a car crash, in a show featuring a new actor every night in an unrehearsed performance.

👺 Goblin (November 17 – December 5): Park Theatre – 15-year-old emo kid Eliot’s journey to adulthood, a subsequent damaging relationship with a much older man, and the rediscovery of his inner goblin.

💞 Attention (November 19 – December 23): Bush Theatre – “A queer love story about effort, intimacy and staying present.”

🎙️ ROLEPLAY (Ends November 21): Soho Theatre – “A struggling feminist podcaster reinvents herself in pursuit of fame, only to lose herself in the performance.”

💭 Memoriam (Ends November 21): Southwark Playhouse Borough – in a world where memories are turned into immersive VR experiences, is the memory of the last living Holocaust survivor something to preserve, or would doing so be an act of exploitation?

👧 Girls (Ends November 21): The Maria Theatre – “Three Nigerian teenagers. One strong bond. A life-or-death situation.”

🗡️ Jumpers (November 25, 2026 – January 23, 2027): Hampstead Theatre – Tom Stoppard’s 1972 comedy featuring “murder, marriage and metaphysics” is revived in London after more than 20 years.

🌐 Global Majority (November 25, 2026 – January 16, 2027): Bush Theatre – “Black Mirror meets Succession in this tale of twisted family loyalty, cabalistic elites, and what we’re prepared to sacrifice for proximity to power.”

👀 Harriet Richardson: Creep (November 27 – December 5 & January 4-9, 2027): Soho Theatre – “a darkly funny show about obsession, shame, and the fatal magnetism of the man from the TV.” 

Tucked away within The Vaults, you’ll find London’s newest immersive theatrical experience. Peter Pan is throwing a massive party, and you’re invited. At Club NVRLND, an immersive nightclub musical, “the night is always young” and “the party goes straight on til morning”. Featuring the music of Britney Spears, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue, Avril Lavigne, and more, it’s “a pop-filled theatrical adventure soundtracked by the songs you grew up with — and never grew out of!”

Find out more here.

The Highgate Art Fair returns this November for its 3rd edition. It’s a chance for lovers of art to discover new pieces, meet the artists, and take home original work. With more than 40 more than 40 artists, galleries, and collectives showcasing their work, visitors can explore a wide range of artworks and even take home a piece they love, with prices to suit a range of budgets.

Find out more and grab your ticket here.

Looking for second-hand thrifting opportunities, makers markets, and fairs to peruse in London? Check out these events in the city this November:

• Go East Vintage (Saturdays 10am – 5pm & Sundays 11am – 4pm) – Maltby Street Market, Bermondsey
• Hackney Flea Market (October 31 – November 1) – Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AS
• Walthamstow Flea Market (November 8) – Big Penny Social
• Bottle Factory Flea (November 8) – Hackney Bridge
• The Giant London Flea (November 15) – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Christmas Independent Jewellers Market (November 29) – Big Penny Social
• Hackney Flea Market (November 28 – 29) – Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AS
• Wembley Park Antiques & Vintage Market (November 29)

Whether you’re an experienced dancer or keen to learn, this is one not to miss! On November 6 from 6pm–7pm, Bershka is hosting a free dance class at The Manor, led by a highly experienced professional dancer and photographer. The class is open exclusively to Bershka MMBRS members, so if you’re keen to join, all you need to do is sign up to MMBRS (it’s free!) to bag one of the limited spots. Whether you’re trying out a new hobby or looking to take an existing passion further, there’s nothing like learning from the best! And if you don’t make this class, there’ll be another later in November, so keep your eyes peeled for more info.

Every Sunday this month – until Sunday, December 6, in fact – Seabird is bolstering its indulgent seafood brunch with live performances, in collaboration with iconic London venue Ronnie Scott’s. Atop the 14th floor of The Hoxton Southwark, a different live performer will serenade diners each Sunday, creating a feast for the ears while you fill your stomachs with the likes of Jamón Croquettes, Pan-Fried Scallops, Paella Valenciana, and much more. 

As for drinks, these brunches feature cocktails in partnership with Grey Goose. Think: Spicy Cosmos, Pyrenean Sangria, and Martinis, served your way. What better way to mark the start of winter and end of the weekend, eh?

This November, a new women-led boxing promotion will have is first fight night at London’s Ladbroke Hall. The Fight Back will kick things off with a special night of “boxing, community and big fight energy.” 25% of the profits from the event will go towards funding free boxing programmes for women affected by domestic abuse and gender-based violence. The all-female fight night is “Built by women, for women”.

Grab your ticket here.

As the festive season approaches, London’s venues are announcing details of their special Christmas dining menus and experiences. And you’ll find some of them perched high above the city. Among them are the likes of:

❄️ Rooftop igloos atop John Lewis, at 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen

🎄 The Berkeley Rooftop Cabins

❄️ Snow Globe Climb at Up At The O2 – the UK’s highest snow globe

Beaujolais Nouveaux season is winging its way to London, to take over your favourite wine bars. The ultra-fresh wines will be pouring and available for purchase across the city from restaurants, bars, retailers, and wine merchants. Head to these events for some BoJo Nouveau sipping:

🍷 Sera Sip School ‘THE TEN CRUS OF BEAUJOLAIS‘ at Sune – sip your way through all 10 (yes, all 10!) crus of Beaujolais at this edition of Sera’s Sip School wine events. (November 9)

🍷 Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner Pop-Up at Forest Wines – a two-day pop-up restaurant will take over this Walthamstow wine shop and bar to complement the pours. (November 19-20)

🍷 Big Beaujolais Party at Dan’s – this opinionated wine bar in Dalston is skipping the nouveau stuff, and taking the occasion to celebrate all the other Beaujolais wine with a free-flowing event. (November 19)

🍷 Beaujolais Nouveau at Galvin Bistrot & Bar – Galvin Bistrot & Bar will celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day with a dedicated menu marking the release of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau. (November 19)

London’s wealth of museums and galleries boast impressive permanent collections, many of which can be viewed completely for free. They also host all manner of exhibitions throughout the year, meaning there is almost always some new art or culture to explore in the city. Check out these exhibitions for a dose of culture this November

NEW OPENINGS

❤️ The Jolly Christmas Postman (November 3, 2026 – Jauary 10, 2027): The Postal Museum – the museum gives its exhibition celebrating Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s classic book, The Jolly Postman, a festive fairy-tale makeover.

💙 The Nue Black Aesthetic (November 6, 2026 – August 8, 2027): the DESIGN MUSEUM – a showcase of work from some of today’s most innovative contemporary Black designers.

💚 Through Our Eyes: Sámi Art and Culture (November 6, 2026 – February 7, 2027): Somerset House – the first group exhibition of Sámi artists in the UK, the only recognised Indigenous people in Europe. 

🩵 Tradition/Rebellion: Coming-of-Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan (November 11, 2026 – April 18, 2027): Japan House London – explores Kitakyushu’s unique coming-of-age ceremonies, with an array of extreme and deeply personal fashions.

💜 BEYOND THE STREETS (November 11, 2026 – May 5, 2027): Saatchi Gallery – explores 60 years of street art and culture around the world.

🩷 Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant: Inside Bloomsbury (November 12, 2026 – April 11, 2027): Tate Britain – a celebration of the 50-year creative partnership between two of the most influential British artists of the 20th Century.

💛 Tove Jansson and her Families (November 21, 2026 – May 9, 2027): Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration – explores the life and work of the Moomins creator, Tove Jansson.

CLOSING SOON

❤️ The Last Princesses of Punjab (Ends November 8): Kensington Palace – exhibition exploring the untold story of Queen Victoria’s trailblazing suffragette goddaughter.

💚 Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends (Ends November 15): Young V&A – a behind-the-scenes look at Wallace & Gromit and other Aardman prdoductions.

💜 Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art (Ends November 15): V&A – celebrating the life and legacy of the designer with a momentous UK-first-of-its-kind exhibition.

🧡 God Save the Queens (Ends November 22): Museum of Youth Culture – celebrates “the women who changed punk”.

Special concert viewing experience, ‘The Princess Diaries’ in Concert, is making its worldwide debut here in London this November. Fans of the film and newcomers alike can delight in the experience as they watch it play out on the big screen while an all-women orchestra plays the film’s iconic score.

‘Sophie’s Surprise Christmas Party’ is a unique immersive theatrical experience that’s “part circus, part comedy and part chaotic Christmas house party”. And every night, one audience member becomes Sophie, the guest of honour at the party. It’s part circus spectacle, part comedy mayhem, and it’s a brilliant alternative to your typical Christmas theatre show or awkward office party!

It’s also the final show at Underbelly Boulevard before the venue closes. So why not head along, enjoy the show, and bid farewell to the theatre in style.

Find out more and grab tickets here.

If you want to check out the most over-the-top Christmas venue in the city, look no further than Miracle on Russell Street. This unique cocktail experience opens its doors for some spirited revelry this November, and we can’t wait to sip on their charmingly celebratory drinks. The venue itself is completely covered in retro Christmas decor, and the holiday-themed drinks come in outrageously cute Christmassy vessels. It’s outrageously over the top, but we’ll never stop loving it!

The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns this November for its 3rd year celebrating Scottish writing and culture. It’s your chance to hear from some of the most respected names in the Scottish literary scene, as well as exciting new debut authors. Notable names this year include “former BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, actor and national treasure Bill Paterson, and celebrated crime writer Val McDermid“. New for 2026, the event will feature “the first ever Gaelic event with words and music”.

Find out more here.

In a city like London, new venues are opening up almost every day. Check out these new openings in the city and be among the first to try them!

🥙 Oren Delicatessen Hampstead – London’s best hummus finds itself a second location in North London. (Opens November 1)

🥢 SUMI Marylebone – the Notting Hill neighbourhood Japanese restaurant will open its second venue this month, with SUMI’s first-ever cafe. (Opens November 1)

🥩 Elezar – an Eastern European chophouse opening in the crypt of St George’s Church. (Opens November 2)

🔥 PAM – live-fire Thai flavours are coming to Farringdon, courtesy of Karla Knowles (ex-Head Chef at Kiln). (Opens November 3)

🥩 Bar Douro Soho – Bar Douro opens its 3rd location to celebrate 10 years in London; it will be the first restaurant in the UK to import and serve Maronesa beef from the remote mountains of Trás-os-Montes. (Opens November 4)

🫓 Imad’s Syrian Kitchen – the popular eatery will open its second permanent location in Shoreditch. (Opens November 18)

🍺 Cerveceria Los Primos – new Borough Market spot with icy cold beer and tapas. (Opens November 19)

🍝 Osteria Panzano – Arjun Waney OBE, the restaurateur behind Zuma, COYA, and more, opens his first Italian venue. (Opens November 27)

☕ Sit With Us – a new modern coffee house and bakery from the duo behind SINO (Opens mid November)

🍝 Edmondo – Big Mamma’s latest opening, a 200-cover restaurant bringing 1930s Milanese glamour to the City. (Opens November)

🍸 SCHOFIELD’S BAR – The celebrated Manchester bar will open its second venue, right here in London. (Opens November)

🍺 The Poet – a new pub in Smithfield that will evolve in the coming year to also include an upstairs dining room, a mezzanine chef’s table, and an attic cocktail bar. (Opens November)

🧑‍🍳 Han & Han – flagship restaurant for Ex Hakkasan Mayfair Chef de Cuisine Jeff Tan, one of the UK’s most respected Chinese chefs. (Opens November)

🥩 Casa Macellaio – following the success of the Macellaio RC steakhouses, founder Roberto Costa opens a new venue with “a more relaxed, Mediterranean-spirited kitchen”. (Opens November)

🍽️ Ralphie’s – chef Tom Booton’s debut restaurant, following six years at The Dorchester, with playful takes on British classics. (Opens late November)

Want to have a truly unique meal in London this October? Head to these special dining experiences, pop-ups, one-off menus, collaborations, launches, and more.

🍳 Dirty Bones in Soho has launched a new NYC-inspired breakfast menu, drawing from New York’s iconic bodegas, with Bacon, Egg & Cheese rolls, a Dirty Breakfast Burger, Chicken & Waffles and more.

😋 Chef, author, and supper club host Sabrina Ghayour will host one of her signature feasts at The Grazing Goat, for an evening hosted by Ben Tish. (November 4)

🎆 Solaya will host One Night By Candlelight, with a five-course autumnal menu, special cocktails, and panoramic views, with the restaurant lit by candlelight. (November 5)

🍕 Mondo Sando is joining London’s pizza scene with a new evening pizza concept at Cafe Mondo, serving their own ‘Mondo-style’ take on pan pizza. (From November 5)

🧑‍🍳 The Waterman’s Arms will welcome Coombeshead Farm into the kitchen for one night only. (November 9)

🥳 Anglothai is celebrating its second birthday by inviting chef David Thompson into the kitchen for two nights only. (November 10-11)

😋 Sera and Kitchen Table are joining forces on Off Menu: Chappett’s. The one-off event will showcase the Taiwanese and Chinese home-cooking co-founders James Knappett and Sandia Chang enjoy at home. (November 11)

🐖 Brindisa Tapas Richmond will host a one-night-only dinner celebrating La Matanza, the Spanish tradition of the annual pig slaughter. (November 11)

🍕 Fatto a Mano has joined forces with David Shrigley on a new pizza special, alongside merch and Shrigley-designed pizza boxes, in support of the Brighton Table Tennis Club. (Until November 23)

😋 ALTA has launched a new Sunday feasting menu that takes inspiration from the Navarra region of Northern Spain.

🍂 Chucs has launched a new seasonal menu, bringing together comforting Italian classics and seasonal ingredients.

🎣 Aethos London Shoreditch has joined forces with Dayboat, a casual dining fish concept championing overlooked British species, to bring a fresh take on seafood to the Aethos Café every Friday throughout November.

🍡 ROKA Charlotte Street will launch Shibuya Nights, a late-night dining experience in the Shochu Lounge, inspired by Tokyo’s late-night dining culture. (Thursday evenings)

🍦 MYKA, the Madrid-born Greek frozen yogurt brand, is launching a limited-edition Pecan Pie MYKA Signature. (Only available November)

🧇 Bob Bob Ricard has brought back its ‘Waffles & Bellinis’ brunch menu – featuring The Crème Brûlée Waffle, The Bacon Waffle, and “London’s most expensive waffle… with 40g of caviar on top”. (Available Saturday & Sunday, from 12-5:30pm)

Fancy a unique drinking experience in the city? Whether it’s a collab, a bar takeover, or a special activation, there are some truly special sips to be had across London this November.

🍷 The Taberna, Legado’s tapas and pintxos bar in Shoreditch, continues its Spanish wine tasting series with an Introduction to Castilla y Leon Wines. (November 11)

🍸 Sprout has launched a collaborative new cocktail menu with The Design Museum, complementing the ‘Es Devlin: Other Worlds’ exhibition. Buy a drink, and you’ll get free entry to the exhibition! (Until November 29)

🎵 Pérola Battersea has partnered with the legendary Soho Jazz Club, Ronnie Scott’s, for a series of special live music nights. (November 19)

🍹 Pérola has also launched a new ‘Not As It Seems’ cocktail menu with a fresh spin on what look to be familiar favourites: ‘Not an Espresso Martini’, ‘Not a Piña Colada’, and more.

🎧 Archive & Myth will host two free Toki-O Nights music and drinks evenings, inspired by Japan’s kissaten listening-bar culture. (November 4 & 25)

🍸 Bar Américain at Brasserie Zédel has launched a new cocktail menu, the ‘Voyage of Discovery’, inspired by the golden age of ocean liner travel.

Curling fever is set to return to the city this November as The Curling Club returns to London for the winter. Opening across two London sites, the curling experience makes for a fun wintry-themed day out thanks to “ice-free curling, festive food and drinks, DJs and après-ski vibes”.

Find out more here.

White truffle season arrives this November, bringing one of the culinary world’s most indulgent and luxurious ingredients to restaurants across London. Try out these special offerings to try the ingredient at its best:

😋 Nipotina will launch a white truffle menu in collaboration with author and olive oil sommelier, Giulia Crouch. Dishes make the most of the sought-after ingredients, including white truffle desserts and white truffle-infused Negronis. (From November 11)

🤤 Sale e Pepe will celebrate truffle season across both of its sites with a season-long menu that takes the ingredient from savoury dishes through to dessert.

😋 CUT at 45 Park Lane will introduce a dedicated four-course white Alba truffle menu that will showcase truffles sourced by “London’s Truffle Queen, Meera Cortesi”.

🤤 Fresh white truffle will be featured across four of Novikov’s kitchens throughout the season. With dishes coming from the Italian and Asian kitchens, pastry and Lounge Bar, ultra-fresh truffle will be celebrated throughout the venue. (Until November 30)

😋 MR PORTER is giving truffle a “menu-spanning moment”. Dishes range from a truffle-topped focaccia to tagliatelle with truffle, and even a truffle Basque cheesecake, and a truffle-infused cocktail.

The best part of a Sunday Roast is inarguably the roast potatoes. It’s perhaps the hardest part to get right, but when it’s done well, you simply never want the supply of crispy-yet-fluffy potatoes to end. If you agree, then be sure to head on over to Tom Kerridge’s Chelsea pub, The Chalk Freehouse, where every Sunday, from November 1 onwards, they’re doling out bottomless roast potatoes! But act fast, because the never-ending roasties are only available throughout November!

ALFI is putting pasta centre-stage and inviting diners to learn more about their favourite dishes. Their hands-on pasta workshops will run through November and December, with each workshop focusing on different Italian pasta shapes and regions. Oh, and naturally, there’s a glass of Prosecco included too (and the pasta, of course)!

The pasta workshops take place on the following dates:

• November 8
• November 15
• November 22
• November 28
• December 6
• December 12

Find out more and book here.

I know we’re talking about November, and sunny holidays are nary more than a dream, but it’s already time to start planning for next summer. Yacht Week, for example, is the sort of summer experience that you won’t want to miss.

Bringing together groups of friends and like-minded travellers, Yacht Week is an iconic seafaring adventure that has grown in the past 20 years from a “boutique sailing concept into a defining force in experiential travel.” And they’ve got a stacked Summer 2027 programme of trips that you won’t want to miss out on. We’re talking yachting adventures in Tahiti, Croatia, Sicily, Athens, and more.

Find out more here.