Whoopi Goldberg Live in London
After nearly ten years away, Whoopi Goldberg returns to the UK stage for a one-night show at Eventim Apollo. She’ll share stories from her career, talk about life, and answer audience questions. For the London event, she’ll be joined by Graham Norton.
📍 Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith | Thursday 4 September 2025
The Lady from the Sea – Andrew Lincoln & Alicia Vikander
Award-winning British actor Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead) and Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl) star in Henrik Ibsen’s play The Lady from the Sea. The story explores longing, freedom, and love through the marriage of Edward, a dependable doctor, and Ellida, a woman torn between security and desire.
📍 Bridge Theatre, London Bridge | 10 September – 8 November 2025
Open House Festival 2025 – Explore London’s Hidden Buildings
The Open House Festival returns this September, opening up unique buildings, parks, and historic sites across London. From iconic landmarks to usually private spaces, the festival gives visitors a rare chance to explore London’s architecture and communities.
📍 Multiple locations | 13 – 21 September 2025
London Design Festival 2025 – Creativity Across the City
One of the capital’s biggest cultural events, the London Design Festival showcases exhibitions, installations, workshops and talks across the city. The hub is again the V&A Museum, with this year’s focus on design as a solution to global challenges, sustainable materials, and the meeting of art and technology.
📍 V&A Museum + citywide | 13 – 21 September 2025
Frieze Sculpture 2025 – Free Outdoor Art in Regent’s Park
Frieze Sculpture transforms Regent’s Park into an open-air gallery with international contemporary artworks. Curated by Fatoş Üstek, the 2025 edition explores the theme “In the Shadows”, from inner darkness to unseen realities. Artists include Elmgreen & Dragset, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Assemble, and Erwin Wurm. Free entry.
📍 Regent’s Park | 17 September – 2 November 2025
The Great River Race – London’s Rowing Marathon
The Great River Race is London’s annual rowing marathon, running 21.6 miles (34.8 km) from Millwall to Richmond and passing under 28 bridges. With more than 2,500 participants and 37 prizes, it’s one of Europe’s biggest rowing events. The event mixes elite competition with colourful charity crews and traditional Watermen boats.
📍 River Thames | Saturday 20 September 2025
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in London
Step into the world of FRIENDS™ at this immersive London exhibition. Sit on the orange sofa at Central Perk, walk through Monica and Rachel’s purple-doored apartment, or relax in Chandler and Joey’s recliners. Special London moments include Ross’s wedding and Joey’s 3D map, plus the FRIENDS™ Station with Phoebe’s yellow cab.
📍 ExCeL London, Waterfront | Until 2 November 2025
The Hunger Games: On Stage – New London Production
Suzanne Collins’s blockbuster story arrives in London with The Hunger Games: On Stage. Written by Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, the stage adaptation features striking choreography, stunts, and sets. Staged at the brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, audiences sit in districts symbolising Panem, right in the middle of the action.
📍 Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre | Until 15 February 2026
Mary Page Marlowe – Susan Sarandon at The Old Vic
Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts brings his family drama Mary Page Marlowe to The Old Vic, directed by Matthew Warchus. Told through eleven scenes over seven decades, the play is performed by multiple actors portraying the same woman at different ages. The production marks Susan Sarandon’s British stage debut, alongside Andrea Riseborough’s return. Staged in-the-round for intimacy.
📍 Old Vic Theatre | 23 September – 1 November 2025
Chelsea History Festival 2025 – Talks, Tours & Concerts
The Chelsea History Festival brings the past to life with lectures, guided walks, family activities, concerts, and exhibitions. Held at historic venues in Chelsea, it makes history engaging and accessible for all ages.
📍 Chelsea | 24 – 28 September 2025
