What to do in London in October?

• Mamma Mia! The Party
• London cocktail Week
• American Football NFL: London Games
• London Restaurant Festival
• Frieze Art Fair: the contemporary art fair
• BFI: The film festival of October!
• The skating rink at the Natural History Museum
• Night of museums
• Halloween

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In October in London, we travel, we have fun and we educate ourselves! Many festivals will be in the spotlight, including the prestigious BFI where more than 300 films will be screened. You can also discover new cultures through Diwali or dance to Abba's hits !!

Finally, if you like American football, don't miss the games of the prestigious NFL teams!

 

Mamma Mia! The Party

Mamma Mia! The Party is a theatrical dinner in a setting that is intended to be the replica of the tavern from the film with Meryl Streep.
For four hours, enjoy a spectacular show, a gourmet three-course Mediterranean meal and an ABBA nightclub to dance to !!!

Information and reservations on the London Box Office website.

When? October 1, 2019 - February 16, 2020
Or ? The 02 Arena
Price : 180 €

Metro bus North Greenwich 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 422, 472, 486

 

London cocktail Week

For a week, 250 of the city's best bars make dreamy cocktails at reduced prices!

The opportunity to taste can be this year the delicious cocktails of the secret bar Cahoots.

£ 10 the pass
£ 6 cocktails

All information on the festival website

When? 5 - 11 October 2020
Or ? All over London

 

American Football NFL: London Games

Each year, some NFL football matches are relocated to London in October and November.

First meeting on October 6 where the Chicago Bears will face off against the Oakland Raiders!

 

Information and reservations on the Ticketmaster website

When? October 6, 13, 27 - 28, 2019
Or ? Wembley stadium

Metro National rail bus Wembley Central, Wembley ParkWembley Stadium18, 83, 92, 182, 223, 224, 297

 

London Restaurant Festival

This gastronomic festival celebrates English cuisine. Many restaurants serve special menus and apply discounted rates. Customers can then dine while attending a film screening, theatrical performance or artistic animation.

More than 800 addresses take part in this event, ranging from small bistros to starred restaurants.

Information and reservations on the Ticketmaster website

 

When? 1er - 31 October 2019
Or ? All over London

 

Frieze Art Fair: the contemporary art fair

This world-class contemporary art fair brings together more than 150 art galleries from around the world every year.

On this occasion works of art are exhibited in Regent's Park, an artistic and free walk not to be missed!

 

All information on the fair website

When? 8 - 11 October 2020
Or ? Regent's Park

Metro bus Regent's Park, Great Portland Street, Baker Street18, 27, 30, 205, 453, N18, N205

 

BFI: The film festival of October!

Created in 1956, the BFI (British London Festival) is the largest film festival in London where over two weeks are shown more than 300 films, documentaries and short films from around 50 countries.

All information on the festival website

When? 7 -18 October 2020
Or ? 16 locations across London

 

 

The skating rink at the Natural History Museum

Located in the upscale Chelsea neighborhood, the Natural History Museum ice rink with an ice rink for children and adults is ideal for families.

Skating sessions are also reserved for people using a wheelchair.

Reservation on the Ticketmaster website

 

 

When? From October 19, 2019 to January 12, 2020
Or ? Natural History Museum

Metro bus South Kensington14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, C1

Night of museums

After editing the month of may, Museums at night returns in October where for 3 nights the museums will be open offering shows, guided tours, music, conferences, film screening ...

All information on the event website

When? October 31 - November 2, 2019
Or ? All over London
Free

Halloween

Take advantage of Halloween, to make visits to make your blood run cold !!!

• Haunted London Ghost Tour Bus Tour
  - Jack the Ripper Tour at Twilight
  - Paranormal-Themed Night Walking Tour
  - Walking tour among ghosts and criminals

• London Dungeon Museum Tour

• Watch the West End's most terrifying musical The Woman in Black!

When? 27 October - 5 November 2020
Or ? All over London