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Things to do in London, October 2026

Browse 685 upcoming events and things to do in London during October 2026. Venues include Savoy Theatre, New Cross Inn, The London Palladium. Highlights include Paddington the Musical, Wrex, Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Richard Marx - After Hours Tour

Richard Marx - After Hours Tour · Oct 6

London · The London PalladiumTue, Oct 6Music

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The Sorcerers

The Sorcerers

London · Fox and FirkinWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £17

Six60

Six60

London · Royal Albert HallWed, Oct 7Music

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The Strokes - Reality Awaits

The Strokes - Reality Awaits

London · The O2Wed, Oct 7Music

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Ruel

Ruel

London · Electric BrixtonWed, Oct 7Music

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Donny Benét

Donny Benét

London · HeavenWed, Oct 7Events

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🎟️ From £25

Yasar

Yasar

London · Islington Assembly HallWed, Oct 7Events

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1000 Rabbits Present Rabbitfete

1000 Rabbits Present Rabbitfete

London · Chats Palace Arts CentreWed, Oct 7Music

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TENSIDE x AURORAWAVE

TENSIDE x AURORAWAVE

London · UnderworldWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £29

Oxygène (50th Anniversary)

Oxygène (50th Anniversary)

London · Jazz CafeWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £29

Pub Choir

Pub Choir

London · Clapham GrandWed, Oct 7Music

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NateWantsToBattle Phantom Burial Tour

NateWantsToBattle Phantom Burial Tour

London · O2 Academy IslingtonWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £23

Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time

Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time · Oct 7

London · O2 Shepherds Bush EmpireWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £52

Fences

Fences

London · Lyric Theatre HammersmithWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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Myrath

Myrath

London · The Dome LondonWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £29

Man/Woman/Chainsaw

Man/Woman/Chainsaw

London · Electric BallroomWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £20

Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026

Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026

London · Alban ArenaWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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Richard Marx - After Hours Tour

Richard Marx - After Hours Tour · Oct 7

London · The London PalladiumWed, Oct 7Music

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Green Note Presents... Dar Williams

Green Note Presents... Dar Williams

London · St Pancras Old ChurchWed, Oct 7Music

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Simply Billy Joel

Simply Billy Joel

London · Boisdale, Canary WharfWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £52

Spitalfield

Spitalfield

London · New Cross InnThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £25

Humanity's Last Breath

Humanity's Last Breath

London · O2 Academy IslingtonThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £29

54 Ultra

54 Ultra

London · HeavenThu, Oct 8Music

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Ian Shaw & James Pearson

Ian Shaw & James Pearson

London · Soul Mama StratfordThu, Oct 8Music

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Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time

Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time · Oct 8

London · O2 Shepherds Bush EmpireThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £52

Arkayla

Arkayla

London · DingwallsThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £35

Joyce Manor

Joyce Manor

London · Electric BallroomThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £31

Young the Giant

Young the Giant

London · KOKOThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £35

Red Rum Club

Red Rum Club

London · O2 Forum Kentish TownThu, Oct 8Music

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Shelf Lives

Rescheduled

Shelf Lives

London · Downstairs at The DomeRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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Liv East (Full Live Band)

Liv East (Full Live Band)

London · Jazz CafeThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £20

THE BLACKOUT - 8 OCTOBER

THE BLACKOUT - 8 OCTOBER

London · Up The CreekThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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Terra Twin

Terra Twin

London · Moth ClubThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £13

Amble

Amble

London · O2 Academy BrixtonThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £37

Hed Pe X Cold

Hed Pe X Cold

London · The Dome LondonThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £29

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

London · Leicester Square TheatreThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £18

Nia Smith

Nia Smith

London · Hoxton HallThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £18

SOUTH SUMMIT

SOUTH SUMMIT

London · The GarageThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £19

Mansur Brown

Mansur Brown

London · Islington Assembly HallThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £28

Hannah East: Express Yourself

Hannah East: Express Yourself

London · BEAMThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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Finojet

Finojet

London · The Grace, LondonThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £20

The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 8th October

The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 8th October

London · The Comedy StoreThu, Oct 8Events

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Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

London · Alban ArenaThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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Dar Williams - Up Close & Intimate

Dar Williams - Up Close & Intimate

London · Green NoteThu, Oct 8Music

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A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

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London · Barfly CamdenTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

RUBY WAX: ABSOLUTELY FAMOUS · Oct 6

London · Soho Theatre WalthamstowTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £32

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Declan Welsh & The Decadent West

London · The GraceTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £15

A live music performance.

Andy Bell & Masal

London · SJQTue, Oct 6Music

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🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Eater

London · The GarageWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £29

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

John Craigie

London · Bush HallWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £33

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Dagmar Zuniga

London · St Matthias ChurchWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £23

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

RUBY WAX: ABSOLUTELY FAMOUS · Oct 7

London · Soho Theatre WalthamstowWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £32

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Oliver Pinder

London · Paper Dress VintageWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Knit + Stitch London Admission · Oct 8

London · Alexandra PalaceThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £9

A live music performance.

Test Dept + Sophie Sirota

London · OsloThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £29

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Insecure Men

London · EartHThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Knit + Stitch London Admission · Oct 9

London · Alexandra PalaceFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £9

Matt Hansen

Matt Hansen

London · KOKOFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £1

Gianmarco Soresi: the Misery Loves Tour

Gianmarco Soresi: the Misery Loves Tour

London · The London PalladiumFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £11

The Amy Winehouse Experience

The Amy Winehouse Experience

London · O2 Academy IslingtonFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £13

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