# Festivals and street parties in London today Festivals and street parties in London today, Thursday 29 October: 27 events. ## When - [Today](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 27 - [Tomorrow](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/tomorrow/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 22 - [Weekend](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/weekend/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 56 - [This week](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 71 ## Where - [Berlin](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/today/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 22 - [London](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 27 - [New York City](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/new-york/today/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 11 - [Zürich](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/today/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 3 ## What - [Anything](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/?format=markdown): 1,582 - [The best](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/best/?format=markdown): 28 - [Concerts](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/concerts/?format=markdown): 145 - [Theatre](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/theatre/?format=markdown): 222 - [Party and club](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/party-club/?format=markdown): 101 - [Comedy](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/comedy/?format=markdown): 32 - [Film](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/film/?format=markdown): 73 - [Exhibitions and museums](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 264 - [Festivals and street parties](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 27 - [Talks and readings](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 99 - [Dance](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/dance/?format=markdown): 16 - [Food and drink](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/food-drink/?format=markdown): 109 - [Markets](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/markets/?format=markdown): 11 - [Tours and walks](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/tours/?format=markdown): 47 - [Quiz and games](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 59 - [Kids and family](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/kids-family/?format=markdown): 109 - [Workshops and courses](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 186 - [Sport](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/sport/?format=markdown): 47 - [Worship](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/worship/?format=markdown): 35 - [Occasions](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/occasion/?format=markdown): 178 - [Halloween](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/occasion/halloween/?format=markdown): 126 - [Art](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/art/?format=markdown): 325 - [Beer tastings](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/food-drink/beer/?format=markdown): 8 - [History](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/history/?format=markdown): 122 - [Nature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/nature/?format=markdown): 37 - [Society](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/society/?format=markdown): 92 - [Literature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/literature/?format=markdown): 75 - [Community](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/community/?format=markdown): 26 - [Crafts](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 44 - [Sculpture exhibitions](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/art/sculpture/?format=markdown): 23 - [Anniversaries](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/occasion/anniversary/?format=markdown): 1 - [Animals](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/nature/animals/?format=markdown): 10 - [Christmas](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/occasion/christmas/?format=markdown): 16 - [Black History Month](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/occasion/black-history-month/?format=markdown): 6 - [Oktoberfest](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/occasion/oktoberfest/?format=markdown): 2 - [Careers](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/community/careers/?format=markdown): 4 - [Festival](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/film/festival/?format=markdown): 1 - [Health](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/society/health/?format=markdown): 3 - [Safety](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/society/safety/?format=markdown): 1 ## Thursday 29 October - until 1 Nov Film Africa 2026 — Institut français du Royaume-Uni — Film Africa 2026 is the Royal African Society's annual celebration of African cinema, running in London from 23 October to 1 November 2026. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/film-africa-2026-36671/ - 10:00 LitOct — Southlands Arts Centre — £25 event pass — LitOct 2026 is Hillingdon's literary festival, held at the Southlands Arts Centre. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/litoct-38689/ - 11:00 October Nature Roadshows — Brompton Cemetery — Free — The October Half Term Nature Roadshow is a free drop-in day of family activities at Brompton Cemetery, including a spooky nature detective trail, a mini … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/october-nature-roadshows-65893/ - 17:00 Halloween at the Lake: Southmere Social x Bow Arts — Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Centre, London, SE2 9AN, United Kingdom — Free — A free, drop-in Halloween evening for families at the lake, with pumpkin carving, spooky music and the chance to dress up in Halloween costume. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/halloween-at-the-lake-southmere-social-x-bow-arts-35039/ - 17:30 Museum Lates at Dr Johnson's House — Dr Johnson's House — £14 — Museum Lates is an evening opening of Dr Johnson's House, where visitors can enjoy sparkling drinks while exploring a 1690s Georgian townhouse in the City of … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/museum-lates-at-dr-johnsons-house-35673/ - 17:30 Halloween event at Acton Fire Station — Acton Fire Station — Free — A family Halloween evening at Acton's fire station, back again after previous years. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/halloween-event-at-acton-fire-station-37040/ - 18:30 The Cartoon Museum's Halloween Party — The Cartoon Museum — The Cartoon Museum hosts a Halloween party celebrating caricature with a dose of creepy tales. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-cartoon-museums-halloween-party-63704/ - until 31 Oct Black History Month 2026 — Dugdale Arts Centre — Black History Month 2026 is a festival celebrating Black creativity and culture. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/black-history-month-2026-35716/ - until 30 Nov BBC TV 90 at Ally Pally — Alexandra Palace — Free — A season of talks, screenings, performances, exhibitions and special events marking 90 years since the BBC launched the world's first regular public high- … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/bbc-tv-90-at-ally-pally-34656/ - until 1 Nov OMD's Halloween Festival — Old MacDonald's Farm Park — £18.27–21.50 — OMD's Halloween Festival is a Halloween celebration held at Old MacDonald's Farm, a farm park with rides and animals. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/omds-halloween-festival-37501/ - until 31 Oct Project E20 Scare Fest — ArcelorMittal Orbit — £35 — Project E20 Scare Fest is a Halloween scare maze staged 80 metres up the ArcelorMittal Orbit, a tower in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, ending with a ride down … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/project-e20-scare-fest-50347/ - until 1 Nov LAPADA – The Berkeley Square Fair — Sladmore Gallery — LAPADA – The Berkeley Square Fair is an art fair taking place in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/lapada-the-berkeley-square-fair-42034/ - until 1 Nov Portobello Beer Festival: Sylvan Post — Sylvan Post — Portobello Beer Festival returns to Sylvan Post, celebrating all things beer with a line-up of fantastic pours, delicious food and events worth raising a … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/portobello-beer-festival-sylvan-post-43689/ - until 30 Oct Beer Fest — The Hope — A beer festival held at the pub The Hope in Carshalton. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/beer-fest-44134/ - 16:00 Irvin's Funfair — Palace Terrace — Free — Irvin's Funfair is a funfair with rides and attractions for all ages, bringing classic funfair entertainment with a Halloween twist. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/irvins-funfair-35494/ - 00:01 Halloween — The Lighthouse — A Halloween celebration at a venue that goes all out with decorations, atmosphere and fun – moody, cool and spooky. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/halloween-44293/ - 10:00 Safer Barking & Dagenham launch — Barking Town Square, outside Barking Town Hall — Free — The Safer Barking & Dagenham launch is a free public event in Barking Town Square, outside Barking Town Hall. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/safer-barking-dagenham-launch-37041/ - 11:00 Breast Cancer Centre Showcase Day — Barts North Wing — Free — Breast Cancer Centre Showcase Day is a showcase day at Barts North Wing for Barts Health NHS Trust patients and their friends and family. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/breast-cancer-centre-showcase-day-60005/ - 18:30 Zombie Train- Late Open — London Museum of Water and Steam — £18 — A Halloween special event where visitors outrun zombies on an immersive train ride and survive an 'apocalypse' at the museum. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/zombie-train-late-open-37074/ - 19:30 Park it in the Market — The Coach and Horses — Park it in the Market is a car show that brings vehicles to the market for a Halloween special. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/park-it-in-the-market-42240/ - until 31 Dec 70 Years ACF London — Austrian Cultural Forum — 70 Years ACF London is a year-long anniversary programme marking the Austrian Cultural Forum London's 70th birthday. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/70-years-acf-london-40984/ - until 31 Oct Oktoberfest — The Faber Fox — Oktoberfest at The Faber Fox is a month-long celebration running through October with steins of beer, sizzling bratwurst, pretzels and German-inspired dishes. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/oktoberfest-39176/ - until 31 Oct Halloween in Covent Garden — Covent Garden — Halloween in Covent Garden is a seasonal celebration of Halloween in one of London's most must-visit neighbourhoods. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/halloween-in-covent-garden-43099/ - until 23 Sep World Postcard Day 2026 — The Soho Poly — World Postcard Day 2026 is a celebration at the Soho Poly marking 1 October, the day when people worldwide send postcards. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/world-postcard-day-2026-70643/ - until 1 Nov Old Mac's Pumpkin Nights — Old MacDonald's Farm Park — Old Mac's Pumpkin Nights is a special Halloween-season event at Old MacDonald's Farm Park. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/old-macs-pumpkin-nights-37502/ - until 29 Oct Futures Fest — Middlesex University — Futures Fest is a three-day festival of careers, industry engagement and professional development at Middlesex University. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/futures-fest-37144/ - until 30 Jun 100 reasons to visit Covent Garden this Christmas — Covent Garden — A guide to 100 reasons to visit Covent Garden during the festive season. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/100-reasons-to-visit-covent-garden-this-christmas-43102/