London Buzzing with Art, Food, Music, and Halloween Thrills

24/10/2025 3 min
London Buzzing with Art, Food, Music, and Halloween Thrills

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Listeners, if you’re looking for ways to make the most of London from today through the weekend, get ready for an unbeatable mix of art, food, music, and Halloween thrills. The city is absolutely buzzing with fresh exhibitions, lively markets, and plenty of seasonal surprises.Kick things off with a taste of history and creativity. At Tate Britain, you’ll find the largest-ever UK retrospective dedicated to Lee Miller, the legendary fashion model turned war photographer. This display brings together more than 250 prints, many shown for the first time, tracing her incredible life and contribution to surrealism, fashion, and war photography—an essential stop for art lovers and history buffs alike. If you’re after contemporary art instead, the three-day Artist’s Corner pop-up in Fitzrovia Quarter runs until Saturday, showcasing bold new works and unusual local installations.Culture enthusiasts, the London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre continues to impress and, on Sunday night, debut authors Lisa Smith, Funmi Fetto, Roisin Lanigan, and Kelly Frost are gathering for a special discussion of their new London-set novels. And speaking of literary legends, take a guided tour of the Van Gogh House Museum in Stockwell this Saturday for rare insight into the artist’s time in the capital.For shoppers and treasure hunters, make your way to the Giant London Flea this Sunday at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Hackney. With over 150 dealers offering vintage décor, retro kitchenware, and one-of-a-kind finds, it’s the perfect place to unearth a unique piece for your home.Now, if food is your passion, don’t miss World Pasta Day celebrations at Emilia's Crafted Pasta in Victoria on Saturday, where 1,000 free bowls will be handed out to mark the occasion. Arrive early—queues are expected!As the evenings draw in, London is steeped in Halloween fever. Camden’s Electric Ballroom hosts Oktoberfest this Saturday, serving up bratwurst, steins, and live oompah bands, while Flat Iron Square pulls out all the stops with Bavarian food, music, and games. For a spooky spectacle, the Vaults are running the Dark Secrets exhibition, guiding visitors through rooms themed after occult, folklore, and all things mysterious—complete with the world’s largest collection of cursed dolls.Nightlife seekers, the Candlelight Club is throwing Gatsby-style 1920s parties, while Queen of Hoxton spotlights extravagant drag shows hosted by Miss Ginger Phlappage. Or swap the dance floor for something extraordinary by joining London’s legendary boat party on the Thames for unmatched city views and DJ beats.For families, there are pop-up markets under the elegant arches of Leadenhall Market, a robot zoo, and pirate exhibitions, each offering something special for younger visitors.Finally, don’t forget the classic theatre magic of The Mousetrap at St Martin’s Church, running performances all week if you’re in the mood for a world-famous whodunit.Thanks for tuning in to this week’s round-up, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on what’s happening in London! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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