The London Weekend: 10th October - 12th October

🎤 Sofar Fringe, London Cocktail Week, and Water Lantern Festival

October 09, 2025

The London Weekend

Friday 10th October - Sunday 12th October

175+ local & international artists will be exhibiting their artworks at the Truman Brewery in East London this weekend. Browse 1,000s of affordable original works, plus there will be immersive installations, performances, DJs, and a fully stocked bar to enjoy.

Dates: Thursday 9th October - Sunday 12th October

Price: Tickets from £18

​Celebrate the very best of UK art & talent across music, comedy, dance, spoken word, thought leadership, and culinary experiences at this multi-venue festival in Shoreditch. Your wristband gives you access to 50+ grassroots artists performing intimate live sets across 10 stunning venues, from a deconsecrated church to a tiny indie bookshop.

Date: Saturday 11th October

Price: £35

The world’s leading Cocktail Week starts today - an 11-day city-wide festival dedicated to specially created £9 Signature Cocktails at London’s best bars. Getting a wristband for the festival gives you access to specially-priced cocktails and mocktails all across the city, plus hundreds of events and experiences happening throughout the festival.

Date: Thursday 9th October - Sunday 19th October

Price: £20 for a festival wristband

© Peter Doig

Opening this weekend at The Serpentine Gallery is a new exhibition from Peter Doig, one of Britain’s leading artists. House of Music explores the impact of music on Doig’s work, transforming the gallery into a listening space and bringing together his recent paintings with music from his substantial archive of vinyl records and cassette tapes.

Date: 10th October 2025 - 8th February 2026

Price: Free

After enchanting thousands of people in New York, LA, and Toronto, this festival arrives in Clapham Common this weekend for its UK debut. You’ll be invited to decorate lanterns with messages of empowerment, remembrance, and connection, then watch as thousands of them are launched onto the water at sunset to create a stunning illuminated display. Plus, there will be food trucks, live music, and other activities to enjoy.

Date: Saturday 11th October & Sunday 12th October

Price: £29 for adults. Children 0-7 go free.

Help your friends, family and colleagues find The London Weekend by sharing a link to the newsletter ❤️

Thanks for helping us fuel another edition of TLW - we appreciate your support!