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Festivals & events in London

Festivals, fairs, shows and one-off events on in London this week.

5 picks · updated 15 October

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Frieze London and Frieze MastersThu 15 October, 11am · The Regent's ParkBFI London Film FestivalThu 15 October · BFI Southbank and venues across LondonBloomsbury Festival 2026Thu 15 October · Various venues, BloomsburyLondon Literature FestivalTue 20 October · Southbank CentreSusan Calman: Tall TalesWed 21 October, 7:30pm · Hackney Empire · From £29
What’s On LondonEverything on in London this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in London?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Festivals & events in London, answered

What are the best festivals & events picks in London?

Right now: Frieze London and Frieze Masters, BFI London Film Festival, Bloomsbury Festival 2026 and London Literature Festival. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On London and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in London, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.