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72 tonight · 6 on now · 35 ongoing · 192 this weekend · 373 this week · 601 in the next two weeks.

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It's Friday in London: 72 events on tonight and 373 this week, with 601 over the next two weeks. 6 events are already running. 35 exhibitions, seasons and programmes are ongoing. The busiest spots right now are Alexandra Palace and Chickenshed.

Today and tonight in London · Fri 23 Oct · 72

Daytime · 25

  • — Little Bookworms at Battersea Park Children's Zoo (5 dates) — Monthly Book Club for young story lovers at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. Free with admission or membership.
  • — Glenn Underground (Extended Chicago History Set) at Jazz Cafe — *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Glenn Underground will pay homage to his Strictly Jaz Unit birthday party with a special one-off…
  • — The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble at Jazz Cafe — Emerging from the shadows between sound and cinema, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble (TKDE) turn live performance into…
  • — Thrown Together: OMA at Jacksons Lane — In OMÂ (blending “Oma,” German for grandma, and “Mâdarjun,” the Farsi term of affection), German-Iranian circus artist…
  • — Bermondsey Antique Market at Bermondsey Square (2 dates) — Britain\'s oldest antiques event takes place every Friday in Bermondsey Square.
  • — Places Near and Far exhibition – My Place Chiswick at My Place Chiswick — Exhibition: Places Near and Far, modern abstract art will run from 14 October to 1 December at My Place Chiswick. The…
  • — Calling London coat drive – Chestertons Chiswick at Chestertons Chiswick — This year marks Chestertons\' 13 year supporting Calling London with its annual winter coat drive, and they’d love your…
  • — Bizzy Buddies October Camp – Chiswick House & Gardens at Chiswick House Gardens — Bizzy Buddies\' holiday camps are the perfect way to keep your little ones busy during the October Half Term. Bizzy…
  • — Chiswick Free trial – Anze Health & Wellness at Anze Health & Wellness — Anze Health & Wellness is a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic based in Chiswick, specialising in holistic and natural…
  • — Yoga with Nell at The Woodfield
  • — Qigong with Emma at Time and Talents Centre — Qigong is simply a gentle practice that combines slow, flowing movements, breathing and mindfulness. It\'s designed to…
  • — Artburst Boogie at Holdspace (3 dates) — Hop, skip and jump with Artburst with 30 minutes of dancing, parachute and Makaton signing! Featuring a mixture of…
  • — Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons – Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery — The summer exhibition will see a multitude of works by British artist Clare Woods RA installed throughout the historic…
  • — Over 60s Coffee Club – St Paul’s, Grove Park at St Paul’s Church — Join an over-60s coffee club at St Paul\'s Church, Grove Park Road, W4 3SD. Would you like to meet some new friends…
  • — On Your Bike Baffo at OSO Arts Centre (2 dates) — Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show. Wondering how to…
  • — Green Team Gardening Group at Time and Talents Centre — For green-fingered enthusiasts or anyone who just wants to get outside in the garden. Dig and dabble, potter and plant…
  • — Singing, Stories & Crafts at London Transport Museum (3 dates) — Come and join Zoe, Lee, Amy or Rosie for 45 minutes of Singing, Stories & Craft running 4 times at day at London…
  • — Artburst Make and Paint at Holdspace (3 dates) — Come and join us through storytelling and messy play. Each week you will make something to take home. We use Makaton…
  • — Little Bookworms Book Club at Battersea Park Children's Zoo (12 dates) — A monthly story session for young story lovers at Battersea Park Children's Zoo. Listen to a story read aloud by the…
  • — ACOL Bridge Club at Time and Talents Centre · from £3 — Fridays 12:30 - 3:30pm at The Old Mortuary. This club is for experienced players. Please come ready to start playing at…
  • — Friday Social at T&T2 at Surrey Quays — Our Friday Social group is for people aged 55 and over who still have a lively spirit and enjoy keeping busy, meeting…
  • — 23.10| CHESS CAFÉ – zapraszamy! at POSK — CHESS CAFÉ – zapraszamy! Szukasz miłego sposobu na spędzenie popołudnia? Wpadnij na szachy,…
  • — Chiswick Christian Center & Kingdom Living church Conference 2026 at Chiswick Christian Centre — \'The Heart of God Conference is an opportunity to tune your hearts to the frequency of God — to hear His voice and…
  • — Les Petites Notes – Two Plus Cafe at Two Plus Cafe — Join Delphine, an experienced music teacher, on a sunny French adventure filled with musical instruments and playful…
  • — HIV & STI TESTING w/ POSITIVE EAST (FREE & CONFIDENTIAL) at Dalston Superstore (2 dates) — Positive East offer free & confidential HIV + STI testing at Dalston Superstore on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month…

Evening · 41

  • — A Thousand Deaths of a Teenager WIP Sharing at Hoxton Hall — A Thousand Deaths of a Teenager is a performance work exploring transformation, grief and coming-of-age through…
  • — NOËP | London, The Dome at The Dome · from £10 — Scruff of the Neck presents NOËP Listen: https://spoti.fi/42ZOPf3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noepm…Instagram…
  • — Icons Only at Ridley Road Market Bar (3 dates) — One of East London’s longest-running and most iconic nights. Fridays at Ridley are always a vibe with ICONS ONLY! A…
  • — Distillery Tour & Tutored Tasting – Sipsmith Distillery at Sipsmith London — Join the wonderful Sipsmith Distillery in Chiswick for a tour and tutored tasting. You’ll be greeted with a ginny…
  • — Fat Freddy's Drop at Alexandra Palace
  • — EDH/Commander Casual at Deptford (2 dates) · from £5.60 — Come down to Badger Badger Gaming for our Exciting MTG Commander Nights! Players will get the chance to play carefully…
  • — MTG – Reality Fracture Draft Tourney at West Norwood · from £26 — Reshape the fabric of the multiverse itself in this draft event using the new \'Reality Fracture\' expansion for Magic…
  • — It’s Only Love Which Sets Us Free: Poetry Evening – St Paul’s Grove Park at St Paul’s Church · from £10 — It\'s Only Love Which Sets Us Free is a poetry evening in honour of late friend, Mary Barnard. Join St Paul\'s church…
  • — Online Group Practice at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre (2 dates) — Online group practice is a weekly online meditation, lightly guided by members of the Jamyang community, followed by a…
  • — Simprov Drop In at Bridewell Theatre (6 dates) — Looking for a London improvisation group? Simprov is the Sedos group that lets members and non-members explore their…
  • — THROES / ARMED FOR APOCALYPSE / ROW OF ASHES — Our Black Heart at The Black Heart
  • — The Dock House Party - Pop, R&B, Disco, Repeat — Between The Bridges | Open Air Beer Garden | Street Food | Cocktails | Southbank, Central London at Between The Bridges (5 dates)
  • — Oasis 96 & The Spike Island Roses — Between The Bridges | Open Air Beer Garden | Street Food | Cocktails | Southbank, Central London at Between The Bridges
  • — The Big Sing at Millfield Theatre
  • — The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Tower Theatre (9 dates) — at Members and Friends – you must be logged into the web site to buy discounted tickets Return to details about the…
  • — Ghosts at Jermyn Street Theatre (27 dates) — Norway, 1890. Years ago, Helene sent her beloved son away from the family home. Today, Oswald returns. His arrival…
  • — The O’Neill’s October Seis in London at London Irish Centre — Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 Time: Doors: 19:00. Music begins: 19:30 Join the O’Neill family for a night of craic…
  • — Is-It-Lington? | Special Friday Show at Hoxley & Porter (2 dates) · from £5 — Your favourite Islington based comedy night now has a special Friday show!
  • — Be More Chill at Bridewell Theatre (3 dates) — SPECIAL OFFER: book any four shows (or more) in our 2026 season in one transaction and receive a 25% discount. More…
  • — The Best in Stand Up at The Comedy Store London (62 dates) — The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in…
  • — Darkling – Bush Theatre at Bush Theatre — I walk home. The skyline is changed. The skeleton is fast becoming a huge metal creature. They have built a behemoth…
  • — Sergeant + Daisy Ray at Cafe OTO · from £15 — Sergeant makes music like editing an erratic film: cutting, splicing, and reassembling sounds into a whirlwind of…
  • — The London Tango Quintet by candlelight – St Peter’s Church at St Peter’s Church — The London Tango Quintet is back in West London, playing music by Piazzolla, Salgan and other tango greats. After a…
  • — TABLE 17 at Kiln Theatre (3 dates)
  • — Long After the Labyrinth at Upstairs At The Gatehouse (14 dates) — Long After the Labyrinth Crete 1944. A young girl hides in the hollow of an ancient olive tree, watching helplessly, as…
  • — The Comedy Store at OSO Arts Centre (2 dates) — Comedy at its very best is brought to the OSO by the iconic, world-famous Comedy Store, where some of the most famous…
  • — Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch at Alexandra Palace
  • — Cabaret Roulette: Tarot at Chats Palace Arts Centre — Cabaret Roulette takes eight of the highest calibre performers, gives them a brand new theme, and produces one…
  • — LOTR (the condensed version) at Tea House Theatre (2 dates) — LOTR (the condensed version) By Nerdygirl Theatre You've heard of the epic, extended versions but have you heard it in…
  • — Friday Night Comedy, 8PM, Covent Garden at JK Comedy Club Covent Garden · from £15 — Friday Night Comedy, 8PM, Covent Garden — live stand-up comedy at JK Comedy Club Covent Garden, Arboretum, 2A Charing…
  • — London Ceilidh Club 23/10/26 @ Cecil Sharp House at Cecil Sharp House · from £21 — London Ceilidh Club at Cecil Sharp House | Come on down to Cecil Sharp House and enjoy 3 hours of the best fun in town…
  • — Kayhan Kalhor at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens — An exclusive evening of music with one of the world’s most celebrated masters of the kamancheh. Join us for a rare and…
  • — The Hungry Ghost – Bush Theatre at Bush Theatre — “I feel like a newborn out in the world for the first time. I feel… ravenous.” Tonight’s the night. She’s got a plan…
  • — Most Peculiar Dreams - Concert Version at Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith (2 dates) — Most Peculiar Dreams is an original musical created in Ireland presented in concert version at the Irish Cultural…
  • — Seann Walsh: This Is Torture at Hackney Empire — Seann Walsh is back, bringing his signature blend of chaos and charm in a brand-new, anxiety-soaked hour. Sure, life’s…
  • — Mystery Planes presents: Thee Retail Simps, Virvon Varvon, The Weird Weather Underground at New River Studios — Tha Retail Simps What if the Velvet Underground had written ‘Wooly Bully’ and Sam The Sham ‘Sister Ray?\' If Ron House…
  • — Evidence Music Takeover at The Fox and Firkin · from £8 — Come down to a celebration of Evidence Music’s long-standing connection with the UK reggae and sound system scene…
  • — James Platt at New Eltham Social Club
  • — Live music Friday’s – The Raven W6 at The Raven — Join The Raven W6 every Friday for a great night of live music. The Raven W6 offers everything from a relaxed…
  • — Backstreet Comedy Club – The Cross Keys pub at The Cross Keys pub — Late night comedy every Friday night PLUS 20% off food and drinks. Comedians from the BBC, ITV, The Comedy store and…
  • — Big Friday Pop Party at Infernos | Student Discount Tickets – Disco, Pop, Cheese & Classics at Infernos Nightclub (2 dates) · from £8 — The ICONIC Summer Pop Party is back! London’s ultimate event at a legendary Night Spot, Infernos!Clapham, London…

Late · 5

Tomorrow · Sat 24 Oct · 69

Daytime · 19

On now

6 events in London opened earlier and are still running.

  • On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — Insomnia London: House & Drum n Bass @ XOYO at XOYO · from £3 — Insomnia LondonHouse, Techno, Drum n Bass, Jungle, BreaksXOYO | 10pm-3am Tickets from £3! (VIA THE MILKSHAKE EVENTS…
  • On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — House, Techno, Jungle | Insomnia at Phonox · from £3 — Insomnia LondonHouse, Techno, Jungle, BreaksPhonox | 10:30pm-3am Tickets from £3! (VIA THE MILKSHAKE EVENTS APP)…
  • On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — LUCKY DIP at Dalston Superstore — LUCKY DIP: Showcasing East London\'s finest queer talent with names both established and new. With garage, house and…
  • On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — Soul Divas! at Ridley Road Market Bar — Get ready for a night dedicated to the biggest voices, biggest hits and biggest Sou icons of all time.
  • On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — “Chic” at Freedom Bar (2 dates) — Every Thursday evening, we are CHIC! Pull on your sequins and your best disco outfit and dance to floor filling Disco…
  • On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — Broadway Centre Sounds at 13-16, Broadway Centre, London W6 9YD — In the run up to the Young People’s Borough of Culture Youth Arts Festival, live musical performances will be taking…

Ongoing in London

Exhibitions, seasons and programmes running for a while.

  • Ongoing — until 24 October 2026 — Tales from the Shed at Chickenshed — Chickenshed's magical Saturday storytelling show for babies and young children is back for autumn. With new stories…
  • Ongoing — until 25 October 2026 — Children's Performance Project at Chickenshed — Join our Sunday Shed performance project for children aged 7-11 and enhance music, dance, and singing skills.
  • Ongoing — until 25 October 2026 — Young People's Performance Project at Chickenshed — Join the Young People's Performance Project for young people age 11-18. Engaging workshops where you'll learn scripts…
  • Ongoing — since Feb 2026, until Oct 2026 — Children’s Group: BabyTime – Everybody Reads at Everybody reads — The Everybody Reads BabyTime group is for children under 2 (and their grown-ups). It\'s never too early to read to your…

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What's on in London tonight?

Little Bookworms at Battersea Park Children's Zoo; Glenn Underground (Extended Chicago History Set) at Jazz Cafe; The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble at Jazz Cafe — 72 events on tonight.

What's happening in London this weekend?

120 events this weekend in London, including soulcity – a dance thing and Thrown Together: ON & Silent Shout.

Are there any free events in London?

1 event in this guide is free to attend, including LOCALISM: PVA & Friends DJ set.

Where does this listing come from?

Listings are gathered daily from venues and local sources across London, alongside events published directly on FolkAir.

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