The London Weekend: 24th October - 26th October

🍝 World Pasta Day, Frameless Lates, and Comic Con

October 23, 2025

The London Weekend

Friday 24th October - Sunday 26th October

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Join us at the Wimbledon Art Fair from 6th-9th November to explore over 180 open art studios from London’s most talented artists and makers. This unmissable four-day event offers a unique opportunity to browse, discover, and buy original and affordable art.

Plus, there will be a complimentary bar and live music on Launch Night (Thursday 6th November, 6pm-9pm).

Pre-book your free ticket for a chance to win ÂŁ200 to spend on art at the show!

Dates: Thursday 6th November – Sunday 9th November

Price: Free

London’s longest-running literature festival returns to the Southbank Centre, bringing together readers of all ages to celebrate the power of the written and spoken word.

The programme is packed full of talks, performances, masterclasses, and readings from prestigious names alongside rising literary stars. Some of the famous names taking part include Kamala Harris, Reese Witherspoon, Harlan Coben, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem), Dolly Alderton, Zadie Smith, Adam Buxton, and Malala Yousafzai.

Dates: Daily until Sunday 2nd November

Price: Mixture of Free & Paid Events

​The UK’s biggest Pop Culture celebration lands at the ExCel this weekend. Meet hundreds of your favourite TV and film stars, authors, streamers, influencers, podcasters, anime and gaming voice actors. Plus, there’ll be a packed programme of live performances, screenings, music, comedy, gaming, and hundreds of independent artists, creators and brands exhibiting.

Date: Friday 24th October - Sunday 26th October

Price: Adult tickets from ÂŁ25. ÂŁ5 for Kids.

London’s biggest ever jumble sale is arriving for one day only at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant & Castle. Rummage through mountains of pre-loved and vintage fashion at unbeatable prices that drop drastically throughout the day. Plus, they’ll be spicing it up with MC’s, DJ’s, street food and pints.

Date: Saturday 25th October

Price: Entry from ÂŁ2.50

Immerse yourself in London’s most innovative digital gallery after dark. Featuring 42 iconic masterpieces from the world’s greatest artists, Lates sessions give over-18s exclusive after-hours access across 4 award-winning immersive galleries. Plus, enjoy a curated soundtrack and sip cocktails, wine, or craft beer whilst you browse.

Date: Saturday 25th October (6pm-8pm)

Price: Tickets are ÂŁ17.50 (down from ÂŁ25)

World Pasta Day is this Saturday 25th October - to celebrate Emilia’s Crafted Pasta will be giving away over 1,000 bowls of free pasta at their new restaurant in Victoria. Between 12-4pm and 5-9pm, guests can choose from any of Emilia's signature pasta dishes. To claim, you'll need to be following Emilia's Crafted Pasta on TikTok or Instagram.

Long waits are to be expected, but you’ll be kept entertained with magic tricks, music, and a few delicious samples from the Emilia’s team.

Date: Saturday 25th October

Price: Free

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