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Culture & Arts
What's on in London — West End theatre, music, museums and exhibitions.
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Culture & Arts · City of LondonFrancis Barber plaque unveiled in City of London
A plaque honouring Francis Barber, Britain's first known Black schoolteacher, has been unveiled at Dr Samuel Johnson's former townhouse in Gough Square. The event also launched the City of London Corporation's redesigned Blue Plaques Scheme.
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Culture & Arts · LondonOasis Knebworth 2027: Travel and Accommodation Costs
Oasis will play four shows at Knebworth in September 2027. Fans travelling from London King's Cross can expect off-peak train tickets to cost £8.30. Saturday taxi fares from Knebworth to King's Cross start at £89.00. Hotel rooms near the venue are priced at £200.
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Culture & Arts · BrentOasis announce Live 27 tour, Noel Gallagher rules out new music
Oasis has announced a 38-show world tour, Live 27, with Noel Gallagher stating there will be no new music from the band. The tour includes four dates at Knebworth in September 2027, with ticket prices ranging from £71.50 to £266.60.
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Culture & Arts · IslingtonCanal Museum offers Halloween tours through Islington Tunnel
The Canal Museum near King’s Cross is hosting Halloween-themed tours through the historic Islington Tunnel from 29 to 31 October 2026. The tours include ghost stories and decorations, with standard tickets costing £17.50 for adults and a special 'Scream Tea' option available.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterSoho residents gain new two‑storey arcade bar with 60 games
NQ64 has opened its largest arcade bar yet in Soho, occupying two floors at Orange Yard on Manette Street. The venue houses more than 60 arcade machines, UV‑lit pool tables, AR darts and two cocktail bars, while a Vevo study notes that 65% of Gen Z feel borrowed nostalgia for the era the bar celebrates.
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Culture & Arts · CamdenMuseum Tavern displays 8-metre beer history tapestry
The Museum Tavern in Camden is showcasing an eight-metre-long embroidered tapestry illustrating the history of beer in Britain throughout September 2026. Greene King, the pub's owner, has also launched a limited-edition ale to coincide with the display.
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Culture & Arts · LondonEarthly Paradise exhibition opens at William Morris Gallery on 3 October
The William Morris Gallery will launch the exhibition Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK on 3 October 2026. Backed by a £5.36 million Arts Fund programme, the display will travel to Wrexham, Bowness‑on‑Windermere and Edinburgh after closing in March 2027.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLady in Blue statue takes its place on Fourth Plinth
Lady in Blue, a nine-foot-tall bronze sculpture by New York artist Tschabalala Self, has been installed on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth. It is the 16th artwork commissioned for the site and is expected to stay until 2028.
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Culture & Arts · LondonQPR unbeaten away despite injury woes
Queens Park Rangers maintained their unbeaten away record at the start of the 2026-27 season following a goalless draw at Charlton Athletic. The team was without four key attacking players due to injury.
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Culture & Arts · HackneyFatiha El-Ghorri brings "Cockney Stacking Doll" to Hackney Empire
Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri performed her show "Cockney Stacking Doll" at Hackney Empire in September 2026. The show touched on personal experiences, including her womb cancer diagnosis and hysterectomy in 2025, and her Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nomination in August 2026.
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Culture & Arts · GreenwichWoolwich Carnival returns Saturday 12 September with free entry
Woolwich Carnival will be held on Saturday 12 September 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00 in Woolwich. The parade begins at 14:00 on a brand‑new route that has not been released. Admission is free and the Met Office forecasts sunny, dry weather with a high of 23 °C.
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Culture & Arts · LondonNational Television Awards nominees announced
The nominees for the 31st National Television Awards have been revealed, featuring a new reality docuseries category and multiple nods for Sir David Attenborough. The ceremony will be broadcast live from The O2 in London.
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Culture & Arts · LondonDejan Kulusevski faces six month driving ban after Limehouse tunnel speeding
Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski was caught travelling at 43 mph in a 30 mph zone inside the Limehouse Link tunnel on 28 September 2025. The Metropolitan Police warn the offence will bring at least 12 penalty points, putting him at risk of a six‑month ban, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for 21 September 2026.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMary Earps returns to WSL with London City Lionesses
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has signed a two-year deal with London City Lionesses, returning to the Women's Super League after a spell in France. Her debut could be against her former club, Manchester United, in the season's opening match.
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Culture & Arts · LondonJonathan Bailey exits Sondheim musical after Ariana Grande
Jonathan Bailey has withdrawn from the London revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday In The Park With George. His departure follows that of co-star Ariana Grande, who previously stepped back from the production. The Barbican confirmed casting discussions are ongoing for the 2027 staging.
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Culture & Arts · LondonJohn Galliano withdraws from Met Gala exhibition over past comments
British fashion designer John Galliano has withdrawn from a planned 2027 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that would have honoured his career. Galliano stated he remains accountable for past racist and antisemitic comments that caused pain, particularly to Jewish and Asian communities.
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Culture & Arts · LondonFreddie Mercury's London: A Life in Music Locations
Freddie Mercury's life in London spanned decades, from his family's arrival in Feltham in 1964 to his final home in Kensington. His musical journey is etched across the capital, from recording studios in Soho to iconic performances at Wembley Stadium.
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Culture & Arts · LondonRoyal Academy named Time Out’s top London art gallery for 2026
Time Out has placed the Royal Academy of Arts at the head of its 2026 gallery rankings. The museum offers free access to works by Michelangelo and a Leonardo copy, currently hosts a Richard Dadd exhibition, and will open Painting the French Riviera on 2 October and Peggy Guggenheim in London from 21 November to 14 March 2027.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLunar eclipse visibility in London threatened by rain
A partial lunar eclipse, expected to obscure 93 percent of the Moon, may be obscured by cloud and rain in London. The Met Office has warned of heavy showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday, with a 50 percent chance of rain during the eclipse.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterOver 65 artworks missing from Parliament this year
More than 65 artworks have been listed as missing from the Houses of Parliament since the start of 2024. Parliamentary authorities are searching for items including portraits and engravings, though none have been written off as a financial loss.
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