The leaves might be turning orange but hibernating is not an option. Classically, autumn is the time when London’s cultural scene comes alive: new theatre shows head to the stage, galleries are filled with fresh exhibitions, and large-scale events take over the town. And this year London is serving up a buffet of delicious unmissable events and things to do this autumn.
After blockbuster exhibitions? Check out the British Museum’s ‘Heiroglyphs’ or the V&A’s ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’. Want to see stunning art? Frieze, the National Gallery’s Lucian Freud: ‘New Perspectives’ and Chinese artist LuYang have your back. Looking for powerful new theatre? Grab tickets to the RSC’s stage adaption of Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ or a major new revival of Arthur Millar’s ‘The Crucible’ at the National. Rather dance to big beats? Hit up Dialled In festival or Waterworks.
Or, catch one of the many city-wide events celebrating all the odd nooks and crannies of our glorious city. Like Totally Thames, which will be celebrating our beautiful, dirty old river with night-time flotillas, boat races and exhibitions. Or Open House, unlocking private and secret buildings all over town for us to have a gander around.
Yes, autumn is here and there is a bountiful harvest of brilliant stuff to get up to. Better start filling up your diary.
Want more? Find out what else is happening in September, October, and November 2022.
