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Festivals
By M@

Local History Shines At Bloomsbury Festival 2026

Packed programme of art, music, theatre and history.
Features
Opinion By Max Wilkinson

Hired, Fired And Threatened With AK47s: Climbing The Greasy Pole As A Writer In London

The jobs you'll take on the way up...
Things To Do
By Londonist

Where To Celebrate Diwali 2026 In London

Including the huge, free Diwali Festival.
Free & Cheap
By Will Noble

These 'Fun Palaces' Will Spring Up Across London In October - Packed With Free Activities

Drama workshops, clowning and more.
Pubs
By Dean Sarsfield

"I Made A Miniature Version Of This Holborn Pub"

Talk about downsizing.
Secret
By M@

The WW2 Bomb Shelter Hiding Down A Residential Street In SW London

A rare survival near Mortlake station.
Weekend
By Londonist

Things To Do In London This Weekend: 19-20 September 2026

Top events in London this Saturday and Sunday.
Sport

Race For The Kids At Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity's Autumn Fundraiser

A cracking excuse to explore Hyde Park this October.
History
By Laura Reynolds

Why Does Apsley House Have The Address Number 1 London?

No postcode necessary.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 14-20 September 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
Music
By Trevor 7oaks

"It's Like An Addiction": The Man Archiving Pirate Radio Station Kool FM

500,000 downloads and counting.
Best Of London
By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 7-13 September 2026

Our top articles from the past week.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Things To Do In London This Week: 14-20 September 2026

See what's on in London today.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Ruislip Lido Railway: Your Chance To Go Behind The Scenes

Rides, workshops and souvenirs.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Surbiton Ski Sunday: Wacky Event Brings Chamonix To South-West London

Snow joke.
Christmas in London
By Laura Reynolds

Epping Ongar Lights Express 2026: Fairy Light-Covered Christmas Steam Train Ride Is Back!

Most festive train EVER, with new shows for 2026!
Art & Photography
By Laura Reynolds

Trafalgar Square Has An Eye-Catching New Artwork

Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self is now on display.